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The Lakes
Whiskymaker's Reserve No.1
ABV 60.6%
Comments: The full gamut of aroma and flavour. Well balanced and put together.
OVERALL SCORE
9.1
The English Whisky Company The English Whisky Company
Chapter 13
ABV 45.0%
Comments: A really, really drinkable whisky. No idea of the price point, but if this is anywhere near 'reasonable' then clear a space for it in
your cabinet.
OVERALL SCORE
8.9
The One The One
Signature Blend
ABV 46.6%
Comments: Clearly the knitting together of some great elements. This hits you bit by bit slowly revealing all. Really enjoyable.
OVERALL SCORE
8.8
The Norfolk The Norfolk
Farmers
ABV 45.0%
Comments: For what might be a young grain whisky this is pretty epic, moves you all over the place. Perfect balance and swagger.
OVERALL SCORE
8.8
The Lakes The Lakes
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve, No.2
ABV 60.9%
Comments: A lovely drop that takes water well if needed. Rammed full of sunshine-laden fruits. Time for a picnic.
OVERALL SCORE
8.8
Lincolnshire Spirit Lincolnshire Spirit
Whisky Spirit
ABV 41.0%
Comments: This has serious promise if nurtured properly. Clean and fruity with a great deal of vigour.
OVERALL SCORE
8.7
The Norfolk The Norfolk
Parched
ABV 45.0%
Comments: A belter from the English grain scene, excellent stuff.
OVERALL SCORE
8.7
The One The One
Port Cask Finished
ABV 46.6%
Comments: Jammy, almost sticky and very moreish as well.
OVERALL SCORE
8.6
The English Whisky Company for Harvey Nichols The English Whisky Company for Harvey Nichols
Peated Burgundy Cask Single Barrel
ABV 51.0%
Comments: Again needs that ABV dialling back to show off its really heart and soul.
OVERALL SCORE
8.6
Cotswolds Cotswolds
2014 Odyssey Barley
ABV 46.0%
Comments: Sure evidence that there is some cracking stuff coming out of England.
OVERALL SCORE
8.5
Adnams Adnams
Single Malt Whisky
ABV 40.0%
Comments: A very lovely young whisky that has been well looked after.
OVERALL SCORE
8.4
The Whiskymaker's Editions The Whiskymaker's Editions
Colheita
ABV 52.0%
Comments: Mellifluous and charming. This one is comforting and enticing and perfect for a winter’s evening in front of a roaring fire.
OVERALL SCORE
8.4
The One The One
Sherry Cask Finished
ABV 46.6%
Comments: An afternoon tea served in an old library.
OVERALL SCORE
8.4
The English Whisky Company The English Whisky Company
Chapter 15
ABV 46.0%
Comments: It’s an odd one this with most of the character appearing on the palate.
OVERALL SCORE
8.4
The Lakes Distillery The Lakes Distillery
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No. 3
ABV 0.0%
Comments: A really interesting drop and there’s clearly something stirring in England at the moment.
OVERALL SCORE
8.3
Cotswolds Cotswolds
Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky
ABV 59.3%
Comments: Not as big and bruising as the ABV might suggest. Water brings out this delicate spiced and sweet side.
OVERALL SCORE
8.3
The Norfolk The Norfolk
Malt 'n' Rye
ABV 45.0%
Comments: Very solid grain, lovely backbone of oak and layers of spices. Add soda and ice and wait for summer to hit home.
OVERALL SCORE
8.3
The London Distillery Company The London Distillery Company
LV-1767 Rye Whisky
ABV 54.3%
Comments: The nose is just like when you walk past someone in the street wearing an intense perfume or aftershave.
OVERALL SCORE
8.2
Cotswolds Cotswolds
Hearts & Crafts Sauternes Cask
ABV 55.2%
Comments: A nice balance of that sweet fruit and savoury.
OVERALL SCORE
8.2
The English Whisky Company The English Whisky Company
Distiller's Elect
ABV 46.0%
Comments: Sweetness and light, this is well matured and well rounded and highly entertaining. Summery? Yes. But well worth sipping in the other three seasons as well.
OVERALL SCORE
8.2
The One The One
Sherry Expression
ABV 46.4%
Comments: Really like the way the sherry notes are integrated with the wood smoke.
OVERALL SCORE
8.1
Cotswolds Cotswolds
Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
ABV 57.4%
Comments: A nice, not-quite-sherry-bomb whisky that has plenty of balance between sweetness, the wood and fruits.
OVERALL SCORE
8.0
The Lakes Distillery The Lakes Distillery
Steel Bonnets
Blended Malt whisky
ABV 46.6%
Comments: A well put together drop, balancing that oak and smoke.
OVERALL SCORE
8.0
Bimber Bimber
Oloroso Cask Small Batch 003
ABV 51.4%
Comments: Lovely use of sherry here creates a moreish drop.
OVERALL SCORE
8.0
TOAD TOAD
Oxford Pure Rye Spirit
ABV 40.0%
Comments: A punchy and spicy rye with that intriguing saline edge. Great stuff.
OVERALL SCORE
8.0
The One The One
Orange Wine Cask
ABV 46.6%
Comments: A soft and gentle drop that has a real winey quality to it, perhaps one for the cheese course?
OVERALL SCORE
8.0
Bimber Bimber
Ex-Bourbon Small Batch 002
ABV 52.2%
Comments: A fresh and engaging drop indeed, perfect as a palate livener before dinner.
OVERALL SCORE
7.9
The English The English
Small Batch Release, Virgin Oak
ABV 46.0%
Comments: A mixed spice bag of a whisky, intriguing stuff though.
OVERALL SCORE
7.9
The Lakes Distillery The Lakes Distillery
The One
Blended British Whisky
ABV 40.0%
Comments: A neat well balanced blend.
OVERALL SCORE
7.9
Adnams Adnams
Triple Grain Whisky No 2
ABV 43.0%
Comments: A pleasant dram but maybe too much on the sweet side. Some green oak on the palate. Best served without water.
OVERALL SCORE
7.9
The English Whisky Company The English Whisky Company
Chapter 7
ABV 46.0%
Comments: A little misdirected, I couldn't get to grips with the flavours in the mix here but I can see how this might appeal.
OVERALL SCORE
7.8
The English Whisky Co. The English Whisky Co.
Chapter 11, Heavily Peated, 3 Years Old
ABV 59.7%
Comments: So difficult to score an infant ! All I can say is that there is a potential.
OVERALL SCORE
7.7
Hicks & Healey Hicks & Healey
Cornish Whiskey 2004 8 Years Old
ABV 60.2%
Comments: A spicy character. The high strength is not easy to master. Water tones it down but it also takes some of the flavours off.
OVERALL SCORE
7.6
Discovery Road Discovery Road
The English Whisky Co.
Four Lions
ABV 46.0%
Comments: A burning feel. Alcohol is not well mastered. And that oily note is not pleasant.
OVERALL SCORE
7.5
The English Whisky Co. The English Whisky Co.
Chapter 9
ABV 46.0%
Comments: It needs water to cut the edges but then the cardboardy character
is enhanced.
OVERALL SCORE
7.2
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