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Glenturret | Grace Gow | 12YO, 61% ABV

@TheGlenturretWhisky’s Grace Gow!Distilled in 2007, this cask strength expression is a 12YO Distillery Exclusive, single malt whisky. Now, let’s get stuck in! APPEARANCE: warm and rich, honey amber. NOSE: an intriguing blend of ethanols and sugars. Initially, the nose oozes sweet aromas; Tahitian vanilla, honey, demerara, sultanas, a slice of Soreen malt loaf (with aContinue reading “Glenturret | Grace Gow | 12YO, 61% ABV”

Douglas Laing | Timorous Beastie | 46.8% ABV

Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim’rous beastie,O’ what a panic’s in thy breastie!I bet yer o’ so sweet an tasty,Whit a cantie wee bottle! @DLaingWhisky’s Timorous Beastie is a blended whisky, showcasing what Scotland’s Highland Whisky Region, has to offer. This expression is bottled at 46.8% ABV and is an amalgamation of whiskies from @TheDalmore, @Glengoyne, @GlenGariochMalt, Blair Athol, andContinue reading “Douglas Laing | Timorous Beastie | 46.8% ABV”

Bowmore | 15YO, 43% ABV

It’s a @Bowmore bottle kill! This sherry cask finished whisky is rusted golden amber in colour, but when served in a @NorlanGlass, it actually resembles Irn Bru – Scotland’s other national drink! A beautiful balance on the nose; notes of dried fruits, smoky peat, malt, green apples, and toffee. A blend of warming spices, demerara and sultanas haveContinue reading “Bowmore | 15YO, 43% ABV”

Tamdhu | 15YO, 46% ABV

@TamdhuWhisky is a distillery which I’ve been familiar with for many years, and was one of the first drams I was ever really exposed to. There are a few distilleries that I will always have a soft spot for, and Tamdhu is most definitely one of them! When I think of ‘Tamdhu’, I’m reminded of watchingContinue reading “Tamdhu | 15YO, 46% ABV”

Ardbeg | Wee Beastie | 5YO, 47.4% ABV

2020 was the year I discovered a love and appreciation for what Islay whiskies have to offer! ❤️ I was always a bit apprehensive, with the likes of the “blow yer heid aff” Laphroaig, being one of the first I ever nosed/tasted! To be honest, I’m still not overly keen on those heavily medicinal notes,Continue reading “Ardbeg | Wee Beastie | 5YO, 47.4% ABV”