麦卡伦（Macallan）1948年，享年 

51岁

酒精度 46.6％

评论：喝一口，回到过去。这是我吃过的最好的麦芽之一。

总体得分

9.6

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦1949年，已有 

50年的历史，千年

酒精度 46.0％

评论：精美，豪华的威士忌。

总体得分

9.6

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

12岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论： 40％？真的吗？用一吨风味包装一拳。

总体得分

9.5

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦1979年，现年 

18岁，格兰储备酒店

酒精度 40.0％

评论：强大的dram，足以应付任何重量级人物。

总体得分

9.5

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

特别保护区

酒精度 43.0％

评论：麦卡伦啤酒​​的经典例子。

总体得分

9.4

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌50年陈酿 

，千年Dec析器

酒精度 43.0％

评论：西班牙人的经典例子。

总体得分

9.3

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦（Macallan）1946年，享年 

52岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：麦卡伦的一种非常不寻常的表达。无疑是经典。

总体得分

9.3

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1953，58年

酒精度 47.2％

评论：十分宏伟。

总体得分

9.3

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

复制品1874

酒精度 45.0％

注释：巧妙的重新创建。该版本特别是酯化的。

总体得分

9.3

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

18年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：本身就是一种可爱的威士忌，但不如最好的年份那样层次分明。

总体得分

9.3

 修道院威士忌  修道院威士忌 

Glenallachie 

10岁，2008年，AW独家发售

酒精度 66.2％

评论：多么震惊。一切似乎都很好地融合在一起，并具有极大的深度和平衡感。66.2％？真的吗？

总体得分

9.2

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 

25岁

酒精度 51.4％

评论：在某些地方有点甜。除此之外，真是太好了。

总体得分

9.2

 格拉斯哥酿酒厂公司  格拉斯哥酒厂 

Prometheus 

26年

酒精度 47.0％

评论：一款不错的酒壶，在所有地区都能很好地传递酒香，并带有一些真实的年龄和果味。

总体得分

9.2

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

1972复古酒桶

酒精度 47.3％

评论：如果需要的话，可以证明这是一家第一酿酒厂。

总体得分

9.2

 奥特莫尔  奥特莫尔 

25岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：让人联想起夏季时的感觉，有很多新鲜水果（主要是菠萝），奶油和蜂蜜，但我很乐意在一年中的任何时候都喝一小口。

总体得分

9.2

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

1981年，未过滤的木桶强度

酒精度 57.0％

评论：这是呼吸困难的麦卡伦（Macallan）的简化摘要。他们多年来最好的装瓶。壮丽的。

总体得分

9.2

  格兰菲迪 

40岁

酒精度 43.6％

评论：任何认为格伦菲迪酒厂不是顶级酒厂的人都应该对此进行品尝。

总体得分

9.2

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

三十年代

酒精度 40.0％

评论：干燥的阿蒙蒂利亚多。

总体得分

9.2

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

一天的黑暗大麦26岁

酒精度 47.8％

评论：轻轻一滴，将一拳冲向终点。天鹅绒盖在天鹅绒手套上的手。

总体得分

9.2

 鉴赏家的选择  鉴赏家之选 

Glen Elgin 

1998年，享年17岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：某些元素让人回想起过去的年份麦芽，但是略带苦涩的色调降低了这种威士忌的平衡。

总体得分

9.2

 威米斯麦芽  Wemyss Malts 

Invergordon， 

1988年，Rosy AppleBrulé

酒精度 46.0％

评论：蜜糖甜谷物威士忌的大胆示例。的确很不错。

总体得分

9.1

 麦芽大师  麦芽斯佩赛德大师 

60岁

酒精度 42.2％

评论：丰富，复杂的辛辣威士忌，完美融合橡木味。慢慢品尝，最好是整齐。

总体得分

9.1

 威士忌交易所  威士忌交易所 

林伍德（Linkwood）享年 

16岁，雪利酒桶复古标签

酒精度 48.1％

评论：这是一个美妙的装瓶过程。它具有杰米玛·普德莱德克（Jemima Puddleduck）中福克斯先生的和and可亲的性格。

总体得分

9.1

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

16岁，Sauternes完成

酒精度 46.0％

评论：一个奇妙的小酒，保留了索德酒的水果和杏仁味。

总体得分

9.1

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

33岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：奇妙均衡的威士忌。新鲜的味道，令人难以置信的表达。顶级dram。

总体得分

9.1

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

Tun 1401，第8批

酒精度 50.2％

评论：如此风度翩翩和优雅。

总体得分

9.1

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

43岁，干邑白兰地

酒精度 46.7％

评论：对我来说最好整洁。必备品。

总体得分

9.1

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

30年，1989年年份雪利酒桶

酒精度 44.1％

评论：你好雪利酒炸弹……这些天之间似乎很少，尤其是这种口径。

总体得分

9.1

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  苏格兰单一 

麦芽威士忌BenRiach享年 

21岁

酒精度 56.7％

评论：复杂，具有出色的平衡性。这是Speyside的典型，但这是一罐地狱！

总体得分

9.1

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦1977年，现年 

25岁，克里斯托弗皇后周年纪念玛格南

酒精度 45.5％

评论：它的木烟是最丰富，最容易识别的字符。

总体得分

9.1

  贝瑞斯（Berrys）自己的精选 

Glenlossie 1975，35 

岁

酒精度 49.8％

评论：出色的平衡性和复杂性。

总体得分

9.0

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

12岁，双人木

酒精度 43.0％

评论：比创始人储备更浓烈的麦芽。尽管具有出色的技巧，但它在全面复杂性方面只是被遮盖了。仍然光彩夺目。

总体得分

9.0

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

批次16木桶7881 Rioja

酒精度 53.1％

评论：可能是威士忌主导的血腥玛丽的有趣基地。好东西，均衡。

总体得分

9.0

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

18岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：美丽的液体，显示出良好的年龄和平衡感。

总体得分

9.0

 坦杜  Tamdhu 

批强度002

酒精度 58.5％

评论：对于火炉–篝火或室内。应该全年享受。

总体得分

9.0

 格林德莱的选择  

格林德利 的精选《 格伦陶斯》

1996

酒精度 54.5％

评论： 制作精良的Speyside单麦芽，任何人都应该满意。

总体得分

9.0

 八度音阶  The Octave 

The Glenrothes 1969，40 

岁

酒精度 45.8％

评论：两种独特的Glenrothes风格的时尚组合：红色浆果和浓郁的葡萄柚。

总体得分

9.0

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

25岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：丰富，奖励的冬季小酒壶。惊人的平衡。

总体得分

9.0

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

21岁，PortWood

酒精度 47.6％

评论：极其优雅和迷人的女性化的dram。

总体得分

9.0

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

30岁

酒精度 50.0％

点评：柔软，微妙且不过度。这次只是将阴影遮盖了25岁。

总体得分

9.0

 巴尔维尼  巴尔文尼 

复古酒桶1967

酒精度 40.0％

评论：精美均衡的经典Speyside威士忌。

总体得分

9.0

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

20岁

酒精度 43.4％

评论：哇，雪利酒结出了果实。一段近乎完美的婚姻。

总体得分

9.0

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

30岁，正宗通心粉

酒精度 46.0％

评论：只是好的古巴雪茄的箔。泥炭也很完美。

总体得分

9.0

 格伦夫人  Glen 

Aultmore 夫人， 1992年，享年

23岁

酒精度 51.1％

评论：令人难以置信的新鲜但令人愉悦的复杂。相对略微降低其高ABV。

总体得分

9.0

 浆果自己的选择  贝里自己的选择 

Auchroisk 

1990年，23岁，木桶＃21752

酒精度 46.0％

评论：轻便易喝，这是一种夏季的小酒，在冰上非常适合。

总体得分

9.0

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

25年陈酿的Port Cask Finish，第3批

酒精度 43.0％

评论：这可能是最完美的甜点威士忌。倒入甜酒代替。

总体得分

9.0

 浆果自己的选择  贝里斯自己的选择 

的格伦利威 

1973年，38岁，木桶＃10658

酒精度 46.0％

评论：充满斯佩塞德（Speyside）的魅力和招摇，平衡和平衡。

总体得分

9.0

 麦芽大师  麦芽

秘密装瓶 大师 系列

30岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：相当于隐藏在衣柜里的液体，没有狮子或女巫在乎您。

总体得分

9.0

  浆果自己选择的 

斯佩塞德储备混合麦芽

酒精度 46.0％

评论：区域的混合麦芽混合汁的极好示例。

总体得分

9.0

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦15年陈酿 

双桶

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一个可爱的数字，中间有一些甜美的味道。像一个好灵魂歌手一样充满蜂蜜。

总体得分

8.9

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌 

10年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：永不失望的主销麦芽。

总体得分

8.9

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 

12岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：值得承担麻烦。

总体得分

8.9

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那家精品y威士忌公司 

托莫尔 

批次2

酒精度 51.4％

评论：恰逢其时。在这个上再有年龄，那就太干了。

总体得分

8.9

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦1940年，现年 

35岁

酒精度 0.0％

评论：并不是1946年和1948年的复杂性。橡树木质开始出现。

总体得分

8.9

 Glenlivet  格兰利维特 

1969年酒窖收藏

酒精度 50.8％

评论：一个非常令人满意的afterdinner dram。

总体得分

8.9

 本里奇（BenRiach）  The BenRiach 

Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 格兰菲迪  Glenfiddich 

40 Years Old, Rare Collection

ABV 44.0%

Comments: Extraordinary flavour development. An astonishingly complex whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 麦卡伦  The Macallan 

Forties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 麦卡伦  The Macallan 

Fifties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 本里奇（BenRiach）  The BenRiach 

15 Years Old Finished in French Red Wine Casks

ABV 57.2%

Comments: Summer is here again, something wonderfully rum-esque. Try it over ice cream with chocolate sauce.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

  Berrys' Own Selection 

Macduff 

1984

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A rich and complex Speysider, having made the best of a well mastered maturation in refill sherry casks.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 坦杜  Tamdhu 

Gran Reserva

ABV 46.0%

Comments: I cannot advocate a breakfast dram, but if you fancy something on your porridge at night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

16 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Oh yes, just as the weather got colder this hit the spot. Warming and balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 浆果自己的选择  Berrys' Own Selection 

Glenlossie 

1992, 21 Years Old, Cask #3472

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Another well made, easy to drink, light, malty whisky

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.4%

Comments: Perfect balance and weight.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 本里奇（BenRiach）  The BenRiach 

Tawny Port Wood Finish 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A really sweet and delicious little number. Right strength, right balance. Good job!

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 本里奇（BenRiach）  The BenRiach 

Batch 16 Cask 3791 Port

ABV 55.3%

Comments: A stonking whisky with some lovely red fruit elements.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Strathclyde 

1988, 28 Years Old

ABV 52.2%

Comments: A great drop of grain. Intriguing with layers that peel away, who called grain simple.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

Elgin Classic Peated

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A delicate but complex whisky that I’d happily drink both during hot summer days and cold winter nights. Versatile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1985

ABV 44.9%

Comments: Summer is here, a gorgeous dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 戈登和麦克菲尔  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mortlach 

1971

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Shows its age well and with balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1970 Sherry Hogshead

ABV 51.7%

Comments: That old timer has surprisingly kept a high strength and a vibrant character. Oak is overwhelming but in an elegant way. That could be an old cognac.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 麦卡伦  The Macallan 

15 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Takes time to open but worth the wait. The complete package and arguably the best.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 麦卡伦  The Macallan 

Twenties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Despite a relatively full colour, suggesting plenty of sherry, the Macallan flavours shine through. The driest of these bottlings.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

Aged 21 Years, PortWood

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Finishing is all about striking a balance. Here, the port just nudges the spirit into a new space but never dominates. Classy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mortlach 

1938, 60 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A great age, but it has matured beautifully.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 

12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Balances richness and fragrance superbly.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

21 Years Old Portwood Finish

酒精度 46.3％

点评：液体相当于称重毯子，非常舒适。

总体得分

8.8

 格伦·阿拉奇  GlenAllachie 

18岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：就像在夏末在花园里工作一样，在阳光温暖土壤的情况下停下来喝一杯冰啤酒。宁静而深情。

总体得分

8.8

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

第5版

酒精度 48.5％

评论：丰富而焦糖。华丽的。

总体得分

8.8

 坦那武林  塔姆纳武林雪利酒桶 

版

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一个很棒的工具，那长时间的可爱完成是激烈的，丹宁载满，真的很棒。

总体得分

8.8

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

雪利酒伍德

酒精度 46.0％

评论：很棒的东西，鼻子上很秋天，但是建筑香料的确确实是东西。

总体得分

8.8

 皇家礼炮  皇家礼炮 

海滩马球版

酒精度 40.0％

评论：很好地组合在一起，让人联想到老派的布丁，但是好得多。

总体得分

8.8

 格兰菲迪实验丛书  格兰菲迪实验系列 

火与藤

酒精度 43.0％

评论：真正令人着迷的花卉铅dram。我喜欢烟雾似乎潜伏的方式，而且香料的味道很棒。可爱的东西。

总体得分

8.8

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝 

Glen Keith 

1985

酒精度 41.9％

评论：我确定小熊维尼会喜欢这个，所有流鼻涕的蜂蜜甜味。

总体得分

8.8

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  

苏格兰朗默 单一 麦芽威士忌1992年，现年

21岁

酒精度 49.7％

评论：雪利酒桶经常会压倒一切。在这里，一切都是合作的。一个更好的团结的例子。

总体得分

8.8

 本罗马赫  Benromach 

30年

酒精度 43.0％

评论：保持平衡。

总体得分

8.8

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

15年，单桶装

酒精度 50.4％

评论：可以说是终极Speyside dram，尽管Glenfiddich Solera使其近距离运转。万花筒的味道。

总体得分

8.8

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 

17岁

酒精度 55.5％

评论：优雅，复杂而又有力。它花了水并且发展良好，保持了它的结构并继续引起人们的兴趣。

总体得分

8.8

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

1989年，特别的木桶V

酒精度 59.2％

评论：一个大男孩，但是有足够的甜度来平衡橡木。

总体得分

8.8

 格兰菲迪  Glenfiddich 

15岁，Solera储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：经典。

总体得分

8.8

 阿德菲  Adelphi 

Linkwood 

17岁

酒精度 64.2％

评论：林克伍德总是唤起人们对蜜饯的思念，有时是精致的，而在其他情况下则更为强烈。这是后者的情绪：脚踏实地的甜味。

总体得分

8.8

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

10岁，创始人的储备

酒精度 43.0％

评论： Balvenie长期以来一直是最受欢迎的，这种表达是崇高的。对任何声称所有Speysiders都占很大比重的人来说，这是一个回礼。

总体得分

8.8

 Aberlour  亚伯劳尔 

a'bunadh

酒精度 59.6％

评论：尽管年龄稍有不同，但比起早期版本，它更暗，更干燥，更灵活。

总体得分

8.8

 格伦·阿拉奇  GlenAllachie 

12岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：一种威士忌，用于坐下并与朋友扔掉软木塞。

总体得分

8.7

 Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏  Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏 

Longmorn 

1966

酒精度 46.0％

评论：雪茄休息室中的雪利酒武器化。

总体得分

8.7

 

格兰菲迪 

民族精神，29岁，2013年南极挑战赛

酒精度 48.8％

评论：暖心的dram，并且集成得很好。

总体得分

8.7

 威士忌嘉豪  威士忌 

加洛尔奥特莫尔 

8岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：这只是一个美丽，简单，轻松的伴侣。

总体得分

8.7

 爱丁堡威士忌  爱丁堡威士忌 

格兰利维特

酒精度 46.0％

评论：这需要空气和玻璃杯中的一些时间才能恢复活力。一旦做到了，它就会展现出独特的风味，而硫的色调会增强这种风味，这对于单个麦芽来说是不寻常的。

总体得分

8.7

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  邓肯·泰勒· 

克拉甘莫尔 

1985年，25岁

酒精度 48.3％

评论：很棒的东西，让您的味蕾不断努力。

总体得分

8.7

 坦杜  Tamdhu 

批号005

酒精度 59.8％

评论： ABV被很好地隐藏了，但是这个引导您直接进入果园。

总体得分

8.7

 熟识  Auld相识 

限量版

酒精度 46.2％

评论：混合的一个严肃的例子。层一层一层地打击您，每一层都添加到上一层。极好的。

总体得分

8.7

 Glenlivet  该格伦利威 

Nàdurra俄罗洛索

酒精度 60.7％

点评：腰带和威士忌风格，坚固！

总体得分

8.7

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Glenburgie 

1985年，26岁

酒精度 55.2％

评论：诱人的鼻子和活泼的口感。我更喜欢它纯净而不是稀释，因为我认为水会切掉太多的边缘...尝试一下以您的口味！

总体得分

8.7

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

25岁

酒精度 50.0％

评论：沃克先生仓库的另一个杀手。对我来说，今年的酿酒厂。

总体得分

8.7

 杜瓦拉特拉木桶收藏  杜瓦拉特雷木桶收藏 

麦卡伦 

17年

酒精度 58.4％

评论：丰满。布丁威士忌。出色的。

总体得分

8.7

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌30年陈酿 

，上等橡木

酒精度 0.0％

评论：大鼻子，坚硬的口感。木材占主导地位。

总体得分

8.7

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦21年陈酿 

，高级橡木桶

酒精度 0.0％

评论：饼干，典型的旧（和旧风格）Speyside。

总体得分

8.7

 芝华士兄弟  Chivas Brothers 

The Glenlivet 

1987，享年16岁，酒桶强度

酒精度 56.6％

评论：具有使优秀者与真正优秀者区分开的令人赞叹的因素。

总体得分

8.7

 签署人  签名的 

Mortlach 

未冷冻过滤收藏1989年，享年13岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：此品尝中最复杂，最结构化的Mortlachs。

总体得分

8.7

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 

29岁

酒精度 52.5％

评论：在这个时代，比以往任何时候都更加复杂和优雅。没有明显的雪利酒。

总体得分

8.7

 默里·麦克戴维使命II  默里·麦大卫（Murray McDavid）Mission II 

Linkwood， 1973年，享年

29岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：非常复杂的苦甜口味。只有成年人。

总体得分

8.7

 默里·麦克戴维·米森（Murray McDavid Mission）  Murray McDavid Mission 

The Glenlivet 

1974

酒精度 46.0％

评论：如今，柔软度和微妙性被低估了，但与任何大型旧挫伤器相比，它可能更加复杂。

总体得分

8.7

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

复制品，1841年

酒精度 41.7％

注释：受控的。一个非常可饮用的年轻麦卡伦酒。

总体得分

8.7

 格伦罗西斯  格伦罗西斯 

1971

酒精度 43.0％

评论：适龄的麦芽平衡性好，层次分明。出色的Speysider。

总体得分

8.7

  1968年的Balvenie 

酒精度 50.8％

评论：相当不寻常的Balvenie，但美味！

总体得分

8.7

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

1926年（60岁）

酒精度 0.0％

评论：品尝这种老威士忌是一种特权，但我只是无法应付这种木质的涩味。

总体得分

8.7

  格兰菲迪 

1965年珍藏

酒精度 47.8％

评论：一种成熟的威士忌。一开始很甜蜜，但不愿透露它的秘密。给它时间来揭示它的复杂性。

总体得分

8.7

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

12岁，双人木

酒精度 43.0％

评论：美味。

总体得分

8.7

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  格伦·莫里（Glen Moray） 

酿酒厂版白金桶2004

酒精度 60.3％

评论：水可以帮助您克服那沉重的ABV。您会发现一个等待您的其他角色。

总体得分

8.6

 道格拉斯·莱恩XOP  道格拉斯·莱恩（Douglas Laing）XOP 

Aultmore 25岁，酒桶

实力

酒精度 54.4％

评论：对于雪利酒爱好者，这是你的女孩。

总体得分

8.6

 达夫敦威士忌酒商店  Dufftown 

Glenfarclas 威士忌商店，家族 酒桶

，仅22岁

酒精度 53.8％

评论：水果和橡木之间达到了很好的平衡，毫无疑问，这是在木头上花费的时间。

总体得分

8.6

 Tomintoul  托明陶尔 

Tlàth

酒精度 40.0％

评论： Speyside苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌的一个可爱例子。

总体得分

8.6

 格拉斯哥酿酒厂公司  格拉斯哥酿酒厂 

Prometheus 

27年，Cache 2

酒精度 47.0％

评论：另一款精良的Speyside餐具，值得关注。

总体得分

8.6

 Caskstrength＆继续  Caskstrength＆Carry on 

the BenRiach 1996，16 

岁

酒精度 55.2％

评论：平衡良好的一体式dram。

总体得分

8.6

 麦芽大师  麦芽

秘密装瓶 大师 系列

40岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一个美丽的小酒壶，但是在酒桶里花了太久的边缘。

总体得分

8.6

 签名复古  Signature Vintage Vintage 

Glenburgie 1995，23 

岁

ABV 57.4%

Comments: Wonderful stuff, like eating a peach in a room where someone has smoked a Havana the night before.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

Whisky Maker's Cut

ABV 48.8%

Comments: A great little sherry bomb for the winter weather. Best drank in front of an open fire I think.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 格林德莱的选择  Grindlay's Selection 

Benrinnes 

1997

ABV 55.4%

Comments: Fun stuff. Water helps releases hidden depths.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Glen Moray 

Single Cask

ABV 49.9%

评论：可爱的东西，比如在切木头的时候吃辣的干咸肉条。

总体得分

8.6

 默里·麦克戴维（Murray McDavid）  Murray McDavid 

Mission金牌：Mortlach 21岁

酒精度 50.4％

评论：出色的酒壶，伴随着细雨的水，使酒体散发出浓郁的果香。

总体得分

8.6

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

19岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：有些人可能会觉得表面处理太甜了，但是我喜欢它。

总体得分

8.6

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

19岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：令人着迷的香气和风味的结合。很高兴看到生产商将具有如此高龄的威士忌介绍到Travel Retail中。

总体得分

8.6

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

发布X，1953年

酒精度 49.6％

注释：这可能很旧，但是并没有失去任何质量。

总体得分

8.6

 那家精品y威士忌公司  That Boutique-y Whiskey Company 

麦卡伦 

第一批

酒精度 40.9％

评论：平衡良好的麦芽，非常适合晚饭后聊天。

总体得分

8.6

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶第三版，1979年，酒桶 

号2216

酒精度 50.6％

评论：浮力，闪闪发光，迷人的德拉姆。

总体得分

8.6

 卡恩·莫尔（CàrnMòr）  CàrnMòrMannochmore 

13岁PX雪利酒Hogsheads

酒精度 47.5％

注释：打开新鲜的雪茄盒时的液体当量。

总体得分

8.6

 阿德菲  Adelphi 

Glen Grant 1969年，享年 

31岁

酒精度 53.9％

评论：在中间很好地支撑着，但是最后的木质感却是压倒性的。

总体得分

8.6

 格伦罗西斯  Glenrothes 

10岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：非常有礼貌。在玻璃杯中的北英格兰篝火之夜。

总体得分

8.6

 Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet  Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 

五个十年

酒精度 50.0％

评论：这是大胆的。只为勇敢。

总体得分

8.6

 爱丁堡威士忌  爱丁堡威士忌 

倡导者批

酒精度 43.0％

评论： 搭配谷物风味帽子可以使您获得很好的体验。

总体得分

8.6

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

18岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：无论如何，都不是“雪利酒炸弹” Glenfarclas。非常复杂，但表面处理比预期的要干燥。

总体得分

8.6

 格伦罗西斯  Glenrothes 

雪利酒桶储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：闷热和沉思。凯瑟琳·赫本（Katharine Hepburn）在一杯。

总体得分

8.6

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

Authenticus 25岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：水增强了甜度。平衡的豌豆特征，散发出烟熏味，令人愉悦的甜味。

总体得分

8.6

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

发行III，1961年，47岁，1322号酒桶，Sherry Hogshead

酒精度 52.2％

评论：大威士忌。

总体得分

8.6

 敲门  Knockando 

25岁

酒精度 43.0％

Comments: Manages to retain its delicacy despite the big sherry notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Ledaig 

42.5 – The sting of a bee, 1973, 33 Years Old

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Very satisfying.A beautiful bourbon cask maturation. Superb to match with a cheesecake or lemon meringue pie. But the sting of the bee must be blunt,I did not feel it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 格兰菲迪  Glenfiddich 

1973 Vintage

ABV 48.1%

Comments: A sophisticated, spicy dram with oodles of class.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

1985

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Slight spiciness adds some zing to an otherwise pleasingly sweet dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 威士忌交易所  The Whisky Exchange 

Glenfiddich 

1974, 50th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation

ABV 48.9%

Comments: Despite the rich descriptors, I found this slightly sharp with some vintage Glenfiddichs.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 格伦·埃尔金（Gle​​n Elgin）  Glen Elgin 

32 Years Old

ABV 58.3%

Comments: A classic from one of Speyside's forgotten greats.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 阿德菲  Adelphi 

Glen Grant 

1969, 31 Years Old

ABV 53.9%

评论：格伦·格兰特（Glen Grant）是一种精致的威士忌，并不总是能长期受益。这种装瓶正处于风口浪尖。酿酒厂的性格仍然可以被辨认出来，但仅仅是。

总体得分

8.6

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

上等四分之一桶

酒精度 46.0％

评论：给它一点时间来安顿下来，橡木，烈酒和泥炭之间保持着惊人的平衡。

总体得分

8.5

 格伦夫人  Glen 

Glen Moray 

PX Octave 5585A / 2008女士，批次2

酒精度 57.1％

评论：真的就像是一堆又一堆地撒满了水果。很好玩，需要一点水来缓解ABV。

总体得分

8.5

 老麦芽桶  老麦芽 

酒桶Mortlach 1992，16 

岁

酒精度 50.0％

评论： Dufftown的野兽再次这样做。

总体得分

8.5

 浆果自己的选择  贝里斯自己的选择 

Glenburgie 

1983年，27岁

酒精度 56.2％

评论：酿酒厂特性和橡木之间达到了很好的平衡。无名英雄3。

总体得分

8.5

 麦芽大师  Malt 

Glen Keith 硕士1992年，现年 

20岁

酒精度 53.3％

评论：我更喜欢它的轻巧和细腻。

总体得分

8.5

  亚伯劳尔 

a'bunadh

酒精度 59.6％

评论：来自酿酒厂的深色，豪华，餐后威士忌，产量范围不断扩大，令人印象深刻。

总体得分

8.5

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

享年21岁，PortWood

酒精度 40.0％

评论：带来小四。

总体得分

8.5

 Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏  Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏 

Glen Grant 

1948

酒精度 48.6％

评论：华丽，真的只需要一个更大的品尝样品。令人惊叹的东西。

总体得分

8.5

 戈登和麦克菲尔发现  Gordon＆MacPhail Discovery 

Tormore 

13岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一个令人愉快的Speysider，恰好适合夏季。

总体得分

8.5

 威米斯麦芽  Wemyss Malts 

The Glenrothes 

1997，意大利面包房

酒精度 46.0％

评论：高度复杂，有很多层和平衡的甜味。

总体得分

8.5

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

18岁，埃尔金遗产收藏

酒精度 47.2％

评论：从松树林到悬崖峭壁。一杯有趣的散步。

总体得分

8.5

 Glenlivet  GlenlivetNàdurraPeped 

威士忌酒桶装完成

酒精度 61.5％

评论：警告：稀释！您会在衣柜里发现纳尼亚。

总体得分

8.5

 本罗马赫  Benromach 

15岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论： 令人愉快的dram，尽管它的涩味可能对某些人来说是个问题。

总体得分

8.5

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌

Glenrothes 1990年，现年 

23岁

酒精度 49.4％

评论：达到目标的三分之二，只是无法完全完成。

总体得分

8.5

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

第IX版，1989年，22岁

酒精度 55.9％

评论：精美的雪利酒炸弹，非常适合秋季。

总体得分

8.5

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

皇家婚姻

酒精度 46.8％

评论：少量的水会割伤边缘，并带出太妃糖和奶油。

总体得分

8.5

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Moray 

1975年，35岁

酒精度 52.7％

评论：这家酿酒厂一向具有卓越的能力。也许这将在新的（ish）所有者的带领下卷土重来。

总体得分

8.5

 杜瓦拉特拉木桶收藏  杜瓦Rattray木桶收藏 

Balmenach 

1983年，26岁

酒精度 48.2％

评论：非常新鲜的威士忌，另一种让您耳目一新的鞋面。

总体得分

8.5

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦（Macallan） 

1937年，36岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：蒙上眼睛，我不确定在熟悉的过程结束之前我不会把它识别为麦卡伦。

总体得分

8.5

 戈登和麦克菲尔  高登（Gordon）和麦克菲（MacPhail） 

格兰特（Grant Grant）， 

1948年

酒精度 40.0％

评论： 1948年？惊人。保留了精致的几乎鱼的空气，尽管脆弱没有覆盖树木。

总体得分

8.5

 威士忌展  

朗格姆 威士忌博览会 

31岁

酒精度 49.8％

评论：复杂，古老且充满活力的Speyside。很好。

总体得分

8.5

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

1962年，埃德·多德森（Ed Dodson）的最后一位经理选择

酒精度 51.0％

评论：像一个装满奶奶果酱的橱柜一样吸引和吸引着一个年轻的盗窃者（我是一个！）。你就是无法抗拒！

总体得分

8.5

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌12年陈酿 

，高级橡木桶

酒精度 0.0％

评论：现在开始到达那里。从10到12的定性跃迁与隐蔽表达式中的跃迁完全平行。我会买这个！

总体得分

8.5

 斯佩赛德克雷格拉奇酒店  Speyside的Craigellachie酒店 

Craigellachie 

Glenlivet，2002年单桶装瓶

酒精度 59.1％

评论：与Murray McDavid的例子进行了有趣的比较。不同的性格，但同样好。

总体得分

8.5

 库珀的选择  库珀之选 

达拉斯 

1970年，32岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论： Delicious Dallas Dhu再做一次。这能持续多久？

总体得分

8.5

 签署人  签署人 

格兰特·格兰特 

1976

酒精度 58.2％

评论：对于这样一个令人尊敬的生物，它具有极好的平衡性。不过，您必须爱上麦芽糖的麦芽才能爱上它。

总体得分

8.5

 克拉根莫尔  Cragganmore 1984 Distillers Edition，Ruby Port Finish，已有 

12年历史

酒精度 40.0％

评论：鉴赏家可能会怀念原汁原味的紧缩感，或者享受增加的果味，酒香和甜味。

总体得分

8.5

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

1971年份

酒精度 43.0％

评论：格伦·莫雷（Glen Moray）从未被视为魅力四射的麦芽，但随着成熟，它获得了神秘感。

总体得分

8.5

 杜瓦拉特拉木桶收藏  杜瓦Rattray木桶收藏 

Longmorn 

1992年，15岁

酒精度 56.8％

评论：奇怪的美丽，和酿酒厂的装瓶一样好。

总体得分

8.5

 特色饮品  

Glenfarclas 50年特色饮料 

酒精度 50.0％

评论：非凡。

总体得分

8.5

 浆果自己的选择  Berrys自己的精选 

作品Mortlach 1989，21 

岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：优雅。这就是成熟威士忌的含义。

总体得分

8.5

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

12岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：对我来说，有点像个平坦的东西，没有兑现鼻子的承诺。

总体得分

8.5

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

Temporis 21岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：光荣的东西。泥炭和甜味的完美融合。当然可以带一个酒壶在森林里散步。

总体得分

8.5

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

23岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：一个辛辣的数字，需要一些时间来适应。好吃

总体得分

8.5

 Glenlivet  该格伦利威 

Nàdurra俄罗洛索

酒精度 48.0％

评论：优雅而诱人的雪利酒，成熟的Speysider。

总体得分

8.5

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）Dimensions  邓肯·泰勒·

维克 · 林伍德1990年，享年

22岁

酒精度 48.7％

评论：完美融合的酒壶，缓慢地散发出复杂的香气和风味。

总体得分

8.5

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那个精品-y威士忌公司 

Aberlour 

批次1

酒精度 54.6％

评论：一款出色的威士忌，精心编织并融合在一起。

总体得分

8.5

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

Tun 1401第二批

酒精度 50.6％

评论：一滴水真的使这种威士忌在一起。

总体得分

8.5

 格兰德罗纳赫  格兰德罗纳赫议会，现年 

21岁

酒精度 48.0％

评论：表现出受到良好照顾的迹象，并且也保持了良好的平衡。温暖而有趣。

总体得分

8.4

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 12岁，雪莉伍德 

酒精度 46.0％

评论：具有一些青春的感觉，但这些都与浓郁的橡木和雪利酒混合在一起。比雪利酒怪物更有趣的玩具。

总体得分

8.4

 

巴尔梅纳赫 

1972

酒精度 46.0％

评论：强劲的麦芽，但具有许多细微的特征。

总体得分

8.4

 Lonach系列  The Lonach Collection 

Glen Grant 

1969年，38岁

酒精度 51.7％

评论：这是一个不错的旅程，值得一试。我很喜欢这个！

总体得分

8.4

 塔加里安之家  House Targaryen 

Cardhu黄金储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：相当温暖和郁郁葱葱，甜味层层叠叠。肯定会说一句甜言蜜语。

总体得分

8.4

 达摩  1998年的Dalmore 

Vintage Port Collection

酒精度 44.0％

评论：到处都有，尽管确实确实很愉快。

总体得分

8.4

 戈登和麦克菲尔  Gordon＆MacPhail 

Glentauchers 

25年补充装（为Dufftown威士忌店瓶装）

酒精度 56.4％

评论：不能坐在栅栏上的威士忌。功能强大，果味十足，非常棒。

总体得分

8.4

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

木桶强度批次1

酒精度 57.2％

评论：好奇的小酒壶；加水会更好，但会失去一些预先稀释的吸引力。

总体得分

8.4

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

X发行，1979年

酒精度 52.2％

评论： 鼻子复杂，口感清新活泼。酒精已被很好地掌握。橡木是很好的整合。淡淡的水会割伤边缘。很好玩儿。

总体得分

8.4

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

发行III，1960年，48岁，酒桶编号1768，雪莉·霍格斯黑德（Sherry Hogshead）

酒精度 44.6％

评论：鼻子很好，但舌头有点干。仍然...！

总体得分

8.4

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  邓肯·泰勒 

·格兰特·格兰特 

C3490木桶强度，享年37岁

酒精度 49.7％

评论：美妙的鼻子，一点点的水割伤了边缘。复杂而和谐。

总体得分

8.4

 Longmorn  Longmorn享年 

16岁

酒精度 48.0％

评论：伟大的平衡和深度。终于！Longmorn得到了应有的装瓶。

总体得分

8.4

 格伦罗西斯  格伦罗西斯 

1991

酒精度 43.0％

评论：强大而有足够的品格应付。Rothes的另一个饼干。

总体得分

8.4

 戈登和麦克菲尔  Gordon＆MacPhail 

格伦罗西斯 

1965

酒精度 43.0％

评论：经典Speyside。自信的。贵族。

总体得分

8.4

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦25年陈酿 

，高级橡木桶

酒精度 0.0％

评论：成熟，精致而不是OTT。很高兴看到这个时代保留了酿酒厂的特色。

总体得分

8.4

  木桶匠的选择 

格兰利维特 

1971年，32岁，雪利酒桶（Sherry Cask）

酒精度 46.0％

评论：威士忌，只是缺乏1974年的技巧和平衡。

总体得分

8.4

 巴尔维尼  巴尔维尼（Balvenie）享年 

30岁

酒精度 47.3％

评论：梦幻般的长度。真正的三维麦芽。

总体得分

8.4

  Benromach 

传统

酒精度 40.0％

评论：这确实有一些微妙之处。可爱，精致的开胃酒。

总体得分

8.4

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

1972复古酒桶

酒精度 47.3％

评论：这使班级很忙，对我而言，这条街比其他人领先。

总体得分

8.4

  Gordon＆MacPhail 

Longmorn 

Longmorn-Glenlivet，12岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：坦率，平衡，随时随地。应该与夏季甜点（水果派，小蛋糕或果子露）完美搭配。

总体得分

8.4

 库珀的选择  库珀的选择 

Mortlach 

10年

酒精度 43.0％

评论：出色的单一酒桶，具有出色的复杂性。只被鼻子轻微瑕疵打下。

总体得分

8.4

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌10年陈酿 

，具有木桶强度

酒精度 58.8％

评论：火热。酒精对我来说太重要了。

总体得分

8.4

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

25岁

酒精度 46.9％

评论：一种罕见的款待。麦芽尽管具有明显的橡木味，却保留了真正令人印象深刻的复杂性和魅力。

总体得分

8.4

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

格伦·格兰特 

生日瓶，1972年，28岁

酒精度 54.6％

评论：一条大而柔和的平衡的dram。深沉而古老。

总体得分

8.4

  Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏 

Glenlivet 

1943

酒精度 45.0％

评论：令人难以置信的是，这个时代的威士忌保留了如此魅力和优雅。褪色的美。

总体得分

8.4

 阿德菲  Adelphi 

Dailuaine 21岁，酒桶

4150

酒精度 56.1％

评论：良好的Speyside威士忌的自信品质：麦芽，石南花和泥煤。结合得很好，但没有完善或蓬勃发展。

总体得分

8.4

 阿德菲  阿德菲（Adelphi 

Glenlossie）1981，17 

岁

酒精度 59.0％

注释：

总体得分

8.4

 庆祝木桶  庆祝 酒桶

Craigellachie 

9岁（威士忌商店Dufftown独家发售）

酒精度 57.0％

评论：平衡且果味浓郁，具有很多酿酒厂的特征，效果很好。需要水。

总体得分

8.4

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那精品-威士忌公司 

奥尔特莫尔 

批次3

酒精度 53.2％

评论：它肯定需要一点水，但这确实对其复杂性有不利影响。

总体得分

8.4

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌 

格兰·格兰特 

1992年，22岁

酒精度 57.8％

评论：一种活跃的酒桶，可能是由于这种液体所花费的精力而精疲力尽，但是却酿造出一种威士忌，没有人能否认这不是优质的威士忌。

总体得分

8.4

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

The Glenlivet 1981，30 

岁

酒精度 44.3％

评论：平衡而成熟，具有热带水果的特征。

总体得分

8.4

 Glenlivet  格兰利维特 

12年陈酿双桶

酒精度 40.0％

评论：就像果园水果的可口可乐酒吧冰淇淋的酒精等同物。

总体得分

8.4

 鉴赏家的选择  1995年

评鉴家之 选 托尔莫尔

酒精度 60.1％

评论：非常好吃的菜，有很多曲折。

总体得分

8.4

 塔利之家  House Tully 

Singleton of Glendullan Select

酒精度 40.0％

评论：液态液体相当于热带水果沙拉和Tip Top奶油浇头。

总体得分

8.4

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  Berry Bros.和Rudd 

Allt-a-Bhainne 1995，21 

岁

酒精度 52.0％

评论：这里的东西不错，除了改行之外，没有什么大不了的。

总体得分

8.4

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Grant 1974，36 

岁

酒精度 52.4％

评论：出色的平衡性和深度。典型的老豌豆威士忌。

总体得分

8.4

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

第IX版，1961年，50岁

酒精度 48.0％

评论：很难评估这些非常古老的威士忌。雪利酒桶保留了复杂性，魅力和独特性。

总体得分

8.4

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  邓肯·泰勒· 

克拉根莫尔 

1993年，18岁

酒精度 55.3％

评论：深刻而丰富。雪利酒淹没了酿酒厂的性格。而是一种美丽的橡木色表情。以及个性化的个人资料。

总体得分

8.4

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  格伦·莫里（Glen Moray） 

酿酒版勃艮第酒桶2004

酒精度 60.1％

评论：这是伟大的Speysider；ABV似乎一点也不踢，暗示精心策划的成熟度。

总体得分

8.3

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  苏格兰单一 

麦芽威士忌BenRiach 

1984年，23岁

酒精度 54.2％

评论：完美的平衡。优雅的。皮带机。

总体得分

8.3

 GlenDronach  GlenDronach 

33岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：被享用就像一杯港口。带上核桃和蓝纹奶酪。

总体得分

8.3

 杜瓦拉特拉木桶收藏  杜瓦Rattray木桶收藏 

林伍德 

1983年，25岁

酒精度 53.0％

评论：平衡而温柔。

总体得分

8.3

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

木桶收藏，复古木桶

酒精度 40.0％

评论：我一直在改变主意，但是烟雾增加了惊人的维度。

总体得分

8.3

 Glenlivet  Glenlivet 

15年，法国橡树保护区

酒精度 40.0％

评论：复杂。令人着迷。

总体得分

8.3

 道格拉斯·莱恩  道格拉斯·莱· 

史卡利瓦格 

10岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：有趣的东西，可以平衡所有正确的东西。

总体得分

8.3

 戈登和麦克菲尔  Gordon＆MacPhail 

格伦维特 

1954

酒精度 41.0％

评论：华丽的威士忌，显示出一定的年龄，但保存得很好。

总体得分

8.3

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  格伦·莫里（Glen Moray） 

烧制橡木

酒精度 40.0％

评论：毫无意义的麦芽。出色的平衡性，只是缺少一点冲击力。

总体得分

8.3

 黑暗！  黑暗！ 

Benrinnes 15岁，Oloroso酒桶

酒精度 52.9％

评论：我通常不是这些大型橡树怪兽的忠实拥护者，但这确实使人流连忘返。干燥的口感对其他人来说将是一个问题。

总体得分

8.3

 巴尔维尼  The Balvenie 

RumWood，十四岁

酒精度 47.1％

评论：优雅的包装，朗姆酒将其特色添加到已经成熟的酒中。这就是整理的内容。

总体得分

8.3

 戈登和麦克菲尔  高登（Gordon）和麦克菲（MacPhail） 

格兰特（Grant） 

1968

酒精度 40.0％

评论：像鬼一样的匕首几乎难以捉摸。

总体得分

8.3

 稀有麦芽选择  26年陈酿的麦芽稀有度 

，酒桶强度

酒精度 56.5％

评论：在歌剧迷恋酒吧？

总体得分

8.3

 芝华士兄弟  Chivas Brothers 

Strathisla 

1988，年龄15岁，酒桶力量

酒精度 55.1％

评论：努力取样开裂的酒桶，并参观苏格兰最高档的酿酒厂。

总体得分

8.3

 韦德拉姆  Wee Dram 

Mortlach 

12岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论： The Wee Dram的第一个装瓶。有前途的处女作。

总体得分

8.3

  The Glenlivet 

Cellar Collection, 30 Years Old, American Oak Finish

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Good, if you like this in-yer-face style but why do you need to 'finish' a 30 Years Old malt? To give a lift to a malt that lacked complexity?

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Signatory 

Ardmore 

1990

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Robust as ever, but much more peatiness than I associate with this distillery. Oaky, too, for a relatively young whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A wonderful line between sweet and earthy, a hint of smoke could be an interesting addition too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 本里奇（BenRiach）  The BenRiach 

21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

评论：显示出甜味和木质元素之间的深度和平衡。

总体得分

8.3

 Speyburn  Speyburn 1977，21 

岁

酒精度 58.5％

评论：非常内敛，但可爱的温和泥炭烟雾。

总体得分

8.3

 杜瓦拉特拉木桶收藏  杜瓦Rattray木桶收藏 

林伍德 

1989年，十八岁

酒精度 58.7％

评论：它很大，像橡木，但是很可爱（因为它很平衡）。

总体得分

8.3

 稀有的邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  稀有

Mosstowie的 Duncan Taylor Rarest，

1975年，29岁，Cask 5812

酒精度 44.5％

评论：水果和麦芽的完美结合。在炎热的夏天（在苏格兰？），我敢于在玻璃杯中扔冰块！我的妈呀！

总体得分

8.3

 库珀的选择  库珀之选 

Mortlach 

1990，十四岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：美味，特别是如果您有爱吃甜食的话。

总体得分

8.3

 浆果自己的选择  贝里斯（Berrys）自己的精选 

Balmenach 

1979

酒精度 56.3％

评论：朗姆酒？一种有趣而复杂的酒，其干燥度足以平衡Demerara酒的甜味。

总体得分

8.3

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

木桶收藏，精选木桶

酒精度 40.0％

评论：温和的易喝酒，不要添加过多的水。

总体得分

8.3

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那家精品威士忌公司 

Glen Keith 

批次1

酒精度 51.2％

评论：有趣的是回过头来比较两个装瓶。两者都花了一段时间才解开，但值得等待。

总体得分

8.3

 Aberlour  阿伯劳（Aberlour） 

1976

酒精度 43.0％

评论：多一点圆度将不胜感激。

总体得分

8.3

 格伦杜兰  Glendullan 

12岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：近年来改变方向的麦芽，可能是由于新的蒸馏室。一点也不像以前那样油腻。魅力和美味绝非易事。

总体得分

8.3

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  Berry Bros.和Rudd 

Dailuaine 1996，21 

岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：似乎要走几条路线，但是不喜欢什么呢？完美地提供。

总体得分

8.3

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  苏格兰的伦巴第大珠宝 

Dailuaine 

2000

酒精度 55.7％

评论：足够适合春季的河豚，水有助于它的开放。

总体得分

8.3

 格伦罗西斯  格伦罗西斯 

长者的储备

酒精度 43.0％

评论：柔和而四舍五入-比Manse Reserve更加完整。

总体得分

8.3

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

13岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：可爱的威士忌-有很多优惠，还有一个可以坐一会儿。

总体得分

8.3

 坦杜  Tamdhu享年 

10年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：不是大人物或极端，但谁在乎。有时候，成为一个小宝石会很好。

总体得分

8.3

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

X发行，1959年

酒精度 48.5％

评论：太多的木头可以穿越，但值得一战。这是最后一夜的匕首。

总体得分

8.3

 马尔特曼  Maltman 

Glenlossie享年 

19岁

酒精度 0.0％

评论：非常集中，精神与木材之间具有良好的相互作用。

总体得分

8.3

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1964雪利酒屁股

酒精度 48.5％

评论：很老但是不是很热闹。鼻子复杂而香。

总体得分

8.3

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）罕见奥尔德 

·格兰特·格兰特（ 

1972），35岁

酒精度 53.5％

评论：一个水果篮！需要水以保持酒精安静。安静一个不安定的家伙。鼻子散发出水果味。

总体得分

8.3

  32岁的老麦芽桶 

班夫 

酒精度 50.0％

评论：甜点适合像我这样的非甜点进食者。威士忌对自制苹果派的回答。

总体得分

8.3

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach酿制 

21年，原汁原味的麦芽麦芽威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：另一个地区轰动者，也是一个不错的地区。

总体得分

8.3

  The McGibbon的出处 

The Glenrothes 

13岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：很好，但缺乏一点甜味。

总体得分

8.3

  Cadenhead的 

Dallas Dhu 

23岁

酒精度 60.8％

评论：我想我已经发现了早餐威士忌。他们可以称其为达拉斯（Dallas Dhu）。我将其配音为“早晨的死亡。”

总体得分

8.3

 稀有麦芽选择  1978年

瓦尔瓦尔莫尔 珍稀麦芽选 酒，享年

24岁

酒精度 54.9％

评论：我尝过的第二个不错的Convalmore。它在一生中没有得到很高的评价，但现在可以赢得朋友。

总体得分

8.3

 Blackadder  Blackadder 

Mortlach 

1989年

酒精度 60.5％

评论：令人愉悦，带有适当的泥土味，但不像这种优雅的威士忌那样精巧。

总体得分

8.3

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

21岁，千年储备

酒精度 43.0％

评论：迷人，几乎害羞的麦芽，必须充分喝醉才能欣赏其狡猾和复杂。

总体得分

8.3

 Glenlivet  格兰列维特档案馆，已有 

21年历史了

酒精度 0.0％

评论：一流的麦芽，但我想要更多的结构和风格。

总体得分

8.3

 签署人  签署者 

The Glenrothes 1968，32 

岁

酒精度 50.5％

评论：不如年轻表情柔和。更干燥，更健壮的表达方式。

总体得分

8.3

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

1967，年份储备

酒精度 43.0％

评论：美味但稀有。每个瓶子都已经卖完了。

总体得分

8.3

 Aberlour  阿伯劳（Aberlour） 

1976

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种令人愉快且经过精心测量的老歌，没有瑕疵，但在出色的结局之前可能缺乏复杂性。

总体得分

8.3

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

18岁，古代保护区

酒精度 43.0％

评论：美妙而优雅的威士忌。

总体得分

8.3

 格伦夫人  Glen 

Linkwood PX Octave女士（ 

＃87A / 2006，第2批）

酒精度 59.9％

评论：一旦退出ABV，这真的很可爱。

总体得分

8.2

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

珍藏朗姆酒桶，21岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：优质的固体食物，带有一些平衡良好的甜味。

总体得分

8.2

 Celtique Connexion  Celtique Connexion 

Affinage Armagnac，1990年，十八岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：可食用的Archimboldo画！美味的。享受像布丁。

总体得分

8.2

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

特别力量

酒精度 49.0％

评论：一只很棒的小酒壶，一个适合山丘和一壶。温暖而令人愉快。

总体得分

8.2

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  Berry Bros.和Rudd 

Speyside 1995，21 

岁

酒精度 46.0％

点评：一些小菜！完美平衡木材和甜味。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  格兰尼维特 

酿酒大师的储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：直截了当，易于饮用的Glenlivet，价格公道。

总体得分

8.2

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Linkwood 

1986年，年龄25岁

酒精度 47.2％

评论：波旁酒桶成熟的一个很好的例子（一个笔芯？）。有一种持续的苦味，但像葡萄柚一样令人耳目一新。几滴水散发出甜美的气息。

总体得分

8.2

 麦芽大师  麦芽

秘密装瓶 大师 系列

50岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：可爱的鼻子，但没有完全支撑在舌头上。在桶里太长了。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  格林利维（Glenlivet 

Illicit）仍然12岁

酒精度 48.0％

评论：认真一谈，肯定有成为好朋友的潜力。

总体得分

8.2

 Celtique Connexion  Celtique Connexion 

Affinage Armagnac，1990年，十八岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：显然富含水果，但索特尔酒桶的影响似乎不像以前的样品那么明显。葡萄干的味道在鼻子上更明显。

总体得分

8.2

 Glendullan的辛格尔顿  Glendullan 

自由女神

酒精度 40.0％

评论：非常顺滑且易于饮用–真正的“伸手去拿”瓶子。

总体得分

8.2

 

Aberlour 

15岁，双桶

酒精度 40.0％

评论：容易被水淹死。标准的15岁是令人惊叹的，但这似乎有些笨拙和尴尬。市场上有太多的Aberlour变体-我感到非常困惑。

总体得分

8.2

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

30岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：豪华，但内敛，低调。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray） 

经典

酒精度 40.0％

评论：我还没有意识到Glen Moray可以这么感性。

总体得分

8.2

 杜瓦拉特雷  杜瓦Rattray 

Craigellachie享年 

15岁

酒精度 54.9％

评论：平衡与优雅的典范。一流的Speysider。

总体得分

8.2

 浆果自己的选择  贝里斯自己的 

选配英格高（ 

1980）

酒精度 46.0％

评论：裂开的威士忌与雪利酒桶形成强烈的关系。

总体得分

8.2

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

Tun 1401，第2批

酒精度 50.6％

评论：伍德大声疾呼。虽然以一种优雅的方式。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  格伦利维特 

船长的后备队

酒精度 40.0％

评论：甜味四处蔓延，没有太多阻碍。虽然还不错。

总体得分

8.2

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

18岁

酒精度 43.4％

评论：体面的集成，只是缺少一些东西。

总体得分

8.2

 麦芽大师  麦芽斯佩塞德威士忌利口酒大师 

，40岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：我不是利口酒的忠实拥护者，但这有点特别。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦罗西斯  格伦罗西斯 

大臣的后备队

酒精度 43.0％

评论：全面，自信和复杂。 ntop形式的旧Glenrothes。

总体得分

8.2

 道格拉斯·莱恩  Douglas Laing 

Scallywag 

木桶强度

酒精度 53.6％

评论：令人高兴的是，考虑到它的ABV是多么令人不快。如果我怀疑这是一种威士忌酒，那么它的平衡就很好，没有压倒性的橡木，而是谨慎的香气。很棒的Speyside。

总体得分

8.2

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

17岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：香气是从鼻子开始的愉悦感，可悲的是最后的味道有些短。尽管如此，还是令人愉快的。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  GlenlivetNàdurra 

首次填充选择

酒精度 59.8％

点评：不错，亲爱的喜欢。很多糖果专柜口味，但又不过分复杂或令人兴奋。真令人愉快。

总体得分

8.2

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那精品y威士忌公司 

Aberlour 

批次3

酒精度 49.2％

评论：有点简单，但令人愉快。

总体得分

8.2

 GlenDronach  1994年GlenDronach 

，享年20岁

酒精度 54.8％

评论：纯净，干净，自然的雪利酒特征。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

X发行，1997年

酒精度 58.8％

评论：花一些时间来打开，但值得。

总体得分

8.2

 斯科特的选择  斯科特的精选 

《麦卡伦》 

1989年，23岁

酒精度 50.0％

评论：一种容易相处，放松的威士忌。一切都处于平衡状态。

总体得分

8.2

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会 

曼诺摩尔（Mannochmore） 

64.15 – 15岁

酒精度 57.1％

评论：一种威士忌，它将使您整个晚上到深夜保持浓厚的兴趣。

总体得分

8.2

 浆果自己的选择  贝瑞斯（Berrys）自己的精选作品

格兰特·格兰特（Grant Grant） 1972，37 

岁

酒精度 51.8％

评论：均衡的橡木和水果的完美典范，展现出层次感。

总体得分

8.2

 Tomintoul  Tomintoul 

1976年份

酒精度 40.0％

评论：最初的冲击很大，然后缓慢地逐渐消失，值得一看。

总体得分

8.2

 Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏  Gordon＆MacPhail私人收藏 

Imperial 

1990，干邑色

酒精度 40.0％

评论：科涅克白兰地的表面效果似乎达到了最好的混合效果。在这种情况下，贡献不明显。

总体得分

8.2

 杜瓦拉特雷  杜瓦·拉特雷· 

奥特莫尔 

16岁

酒精度 57.9％

评论：一位在橡木方面的老家伙，但优雅。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  格伦里维特 

二十五

酒精度 43.0％

Comments: Just needs a little more in the middle.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 浆果自己的选择  Berrys' Own Selection 

Inchgower 

1974

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A great wee aperitif. Fresh and fun.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 库珀的选择  The Cooper's Choice 

1990, 16 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Yup, it's Mortlach alright. Every bit as good as the OB.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A bunch of interesting flavours displayed in an elegant oak frame.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 浆果自己的选择  Berrys' Own Selection 

The Glenlivet 

1972

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Fruit-driven with spice and oak extending the spectrum and adding gravitas.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 芝华士兄弟  Chivas Brothers 

Glenallachie 1989，15 

岁，木桶强度版

酒精度 58.0％

评论：平衡良好，随着时间的流逝，玻璃杯中的光会逐渐衰减。

总体得分

8.2

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪1991年份珍藏 

，唐·拉姆西–库珀掌门人

酒精度 40.0％

评论：温柔。无障碍。令人愉快。

总体得分

8.2

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦18年陈酿 

，高级橡木桶

酒精度 0.0％

评论：一种可爱，优雅而又大的威士忌。你为什么要用雪利酒木呢？

总体得分

8.2

 戈登和麦克菲尔  戈登（Gordon）和麦克菲（MacPhail）格兰利维特 

（Glenlivet） 

乔治（George）和史密斯（JG Smith）的稀有年份，1974年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：有点无生气和一维的。不是我品尝过的最好的老格兰尼维特酒。

总体得分

8.2

 芝华士兄弟  Chivas Brothers 

Longmorn 1986，享年17岁，酒桶

强度

酒精度 58.2％

评论：也许不像15岁的经典男孩那样平衡。但是，谁会把自己的鼻子变成朗蒙呢？如此稀有，如此令人满意。好吃。

总体得分

8.2

  Strathisla 

12岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：敢于真正橡木般的麦芽。感谢天堂在一个平淡无奇的选择总是容易的世界中的勇敢和个性。这个美丽的老酿酒厂是芝华士（Chivas）的代表作，但不仅仅是一张漂亮的脸蛋。

总体得分

8.2

  库珀选择奖 

1975年，现年27岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：很复杂，就像Longmorn一样，但是我想知道酒桶。

总体得分

8.2

  30岁的1972年库珀之选 

酒精度 46.0％

注释：酒桶会使东西稍微有些不堪重负。

总体得分

8.2

 巴尔维尼  Balvenie 

酒桶陈酿25年，单桶装

酒精度 46.9％

评论：似乎比我记得的要轻一些。

总体得分

8.2

 默里·麦克戴维使命II  默里·麦克戴维（Murray McDavid）Mission II 

Glen Grant， 

1969年，34岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：这种微妙的麦芽具有异常丰富的风味。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenlivet  Glenlivet 

1983年，地窖系列法国橡木完成

酒精度 46.0％

评论：平衡甜味和咸味。下次，尽管不加过滤！

总体得分

8.2

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦威士忌 

10年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：良好的坚强精神与木材保持平衡。年轻，但开始大步向前。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  1974年格伦·莫雷（Glen Moray） 

，酿酒厂经理的选择

酒精度 53.4％

评论：圆润而优雅，这是从经理的地狱到沉闷的地狱。

总体得分

8.2

 金斯伯里  金斯伯里· 

淡杜 

1966年

酒精度 43.0％

评论：这种被忽视的麦芽的装瓶值得欢迎，并且是一个有趣的例子。

总体得分

8.2

 斯佩塞德千年  Speyside Millennium 

2000

酒精度 0.0％

评论：优质的麦芽，具有相对年轻的特性。渴望更大的年龄。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

1987，十三岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：精心雕刻的麦芽，具有丰富的内敛性和有限的复杂性。整个过程都很可爱。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  Glen Moray 

16岁，Chenin Blanc完成

酒精度 40.0％

评论：比原始的16年更大的尺寸。

总体得分

8.2

  1979年22岁珍稀麦芽威士忌 

酒精度 61.0％

评论：不错，但不很平衡。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦夫人  Glen 

PX Octave Tamdu女士

酒精度 61.0％

注释：滴几滴有助于平衡并显示其真实颜色。

总体得分

8.2

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  Berry Bros.和Rudd 

Speyside 1995，21 

岁

酒精度 57.0％

评论：感觉目前有很多这种威士忌。

总体得分

8.2

 修道院威士忌  修道院威士忌酒 

Caperdonich 

年龄17岁

酒精度 57.8％

评论：令人愉悦的优雅酒杯。水打开了这么多层。

总体得分

8.2

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

第IX版，1995年，16岁

酒精度 52.5％

评论：酒精和木材已被很好地掌握和整合。

总体得分

8.2

 格伦夫人  格伦

· 格伦 ·埃尔金

女士800180/2008霍格黑德，黄褐色港

酒精度 56.8％

评论：一个很好的示例，其中的颜色并不表示预期的结果。确实有不错的下降。

总体得分

8.1

 威米斯麦芽  Wemyss Malts 

Linkwood 

1995，夏日微风

酒精度 46.0％

评论：香料几乎使芳香烃泛滥成灾……但并非完全如此。最后，它散发出玫瑰的香味。

总体得分

8.1

 戈登和麦克菲尔  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mannochmore 

21 Years Old (bottled for The Whisky Shop Dufftown)

ABV 48.8%

Comments: All spirit and oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 修道院威士忌  Abbey Whisky 

Anon 

Batch 3, 30 Years Old, 1988, AW Exclusive

ABV 46.6%

Comments: Plenty of punch with excellent spices kicking the tastebuds into life.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 格伦罗西斯  The Glenrothes 

Minister’s Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Classic whisky making has given this a tight flavour, if not a little lacking in personality. Very easy to drink.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 威米斯麦芽  Wemyss Malts 

Craigellachie 

2002, Spiced Apple Strudel

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Looks light in colour, but there is a darker side lurking here too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 戈登和麦克菲尔发现  Gordon＆MacPhail Discovery 

Miltonduff 

10岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：采取一种方式，然后采取另一种方式，但最终一切都变得清晰。

总体得分

8.1

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  苏格兰

Speyside 单桶的伦巴第珠宝 

酒精度 61.5％

注释：

总体得分

8.1

 炼金术士  炼金术 

士麦卡伦 

18岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：表现出色，平衡性良好。

总体得分

8.1

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

X发行，1965年

酒精度 57.8％

评论：一个可爱的雪利酒手榴弹。

总体得分

8.1

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶 

X发行，1958年

酒精度 43.7％

评论：树木繁茂，有点伤痕累累，但可以在许多层面上使用。一个雪利酒的头。

总体得分

8.1

 皇家不列颠军团  皇家英国

退伍 军人 协会Glendullan 

1999，十二岁

酒精度 58.8％

评论：一旦将酒精的刺痒声打回水，就会出现层层的味道。

总体得分

8.1

 麦芽大师  麦芽

秘密装瓶 大师 系列

8岁

酒精度 40.0％

评论：年轻，但编织得很好。良好的平衡，良好的交付。开朗的小酒杯。

总体得分

8.1

 格兰菲迪  1974年格兰菲迪 

葡萄酒储备

酒精度 46.8％

评论：令人惊讶，清爽，淡淡而芳香，舌头上很烫。一种姜汁汽水鸡尾酒！

总体得分

8.1

 水上运动  MWBH 

苏格兰北部， 

1972年，34岁

酒精度 53.3％

评论：平衡，完全，完全性感。真的很稀有。

总体得分

8.1

 那家精品y威士忌公司  那精品-威士忌公司 

奥尔特莫尔 

批5

酒精度 48.8％

评论：它让我想起篝火之夜吃糖浆华夫饼。

总体得分

8.1

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  苏格兰伦巴第珠宝 

Glenallachie 

1992

酒精度 56.7％

评论：香辣，大胆。水有助于找到更精致的边缘，并延长香料的香气。

总体得分

8.1

 修道院威士忌  修道院威士忌 

格伦罗西斯 

2006年，单个酒桶＃5469

酒精度 67.1％

评论：一个两半的游戏，两个完全不同的性格，水和整洁。

总体得分

8.1

 苏格兰的伦巴第珠宝  

苏格兰伦巴 第Auchroisk单桶珠宝 

酒精度 56.8％

评论：起初几乎是纯墨西哥胡椒汁，水却给它带来了更多的龙舌兰甜味。威士忌可能适合血腥玛丽？

总体得分

8.1

 斯科特的选择  斯科特的作品 

The Macallan 1989，22 

岁

酒精度 49.0％

评论：一个干净，轻巧和新鲜的例子。

总体得分

8.1

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪 

实验丛书第01号，IPA实验

酒精度 43.0％

评论：就我所喜欢的美国橡木桶而言，它对我来说太占主导地位。

总体得分

8.1

 威米斯麦芽  Wemyss Malts 

Aultmore 1982，糖

杏仁

酒精度 46.0％

评论：在某种程度上，时间的持久性对此很友善。如果您能越过橡木桶，可以尝些可爱的果味奶油味。

总体得分

8.1

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 16年1995酒桶 

7164

酒精度 58.3％

评论：这种威士忌以橡木为主。对我们来说，太多了​​，因为我们失去了酿酒厂的特色，但鼻子却富有表情。当心水，它会杀死它。

总体得分

8.1

 Glenfarclas家庭酒桶  Glenfarclas家庭酒桶发行III，1987年，已有 

20年历史，酒桶编号3826，雪利酒对接

酒精度 53.2％

评论：一只可爱的小酒杯。特征和令人满意。对于熟练的慢饮者。水杀死了它。

总体得分

8.1

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会 

朗莫恩 7.51 –甜，浓郁和果香

，1984年，26岁

酒精度 57.4％

评论：平衡且良好。值得一看。

总体得分

8.1

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach年满15岁，马德拉木饰面 

酒精度 46.0％

评论：平衡且体重良好。范围的一个很好的补充。

总体得分

8.1

 格兰菲迪  格兰菲迪（Glenfiddich）享年 

21岁，格兰储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：提供的数量超出预期。刚开始时似乎有些乏味，但按时显示出诱人的香气和风味。朗姆酒的影响得到控制。

总体得分

8.1

 巴尔维尼  巴尔维尼 

烤麦芽酒，陈酿14年

酒精度 47.1％

评论：给这个时间，你会发现一个美味的小酒壶。

总体得分

8.1

  道格拉斯·莱恩（Douglas Laing）珍稀白金 

唱片麦卡伦（Macallan） 

享年28岁

酒精度 48.2％

评论：不用水喝。提示复杂性。

总体得分

8.1

 库珀的选择  木桶匠的选择 

格兰利维特 

1991年，十三岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：如果有点橡木桶，平衡得很好。

总体得分

8.1

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

105

酒精度 60.0％

注释：粗体字符。富有，雪利酒盔甲。即使没有水，也很危险。

总体得分

8.1

 库珀的选择  木桶匠的选择 

Glen Grant 

1977，27岁，雪利酒桶（Sherry Cask）

酒精度 46.0％

评论：令人着迷，但橡木具有更大的发言权。

总体得分

8.1

 格伦·莫瑞（Glen Moray）  酿酒厂经理选择的Glen Moray 

Mountain Oak Malt

酒精度 60.0％

评论：强大的演绎形式。一个登山者？

总体得分

8.1

  1976年库珀评选 

（27岁）

酒精度 46.0％

评论：总是复杂的威士忌，很难确定。这个样本似乎引发了东方的情绪。

总体得分

8.1

 默里·麦克戴维使命II  Murray McDavid Mission II 

Strathisla 

1976年，享年27岁

酒精度 46.0％

评论： Strathisla总是很迷人，但可能会有些冷淡。这就是其中之一。

总体得分

8.1

 麦卡伦  麦卡伦 

复制品1876

酒精度 40.6％

评论：有点年轻和一维的。非常令人失望。

总体得分

8.1

  Mortlach 

16岁

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种大麦芽，令人费解，有时似乎是隐居的。

总体得分

8.1

 Speyburn  Speyburn 

21岁

酒精度 58.5％

评论：充满风味和趣味性，但雪利酒和橡木濒临压倒性的势头。

总体得分

8.1

 鉴赏家的选择  鉴赏家之选 

Speyburn 

Speyburn 1991

酒精度 46.0％

评论：完美的晚餐前小菜。所有这些水果将使味蕾乞讨更多。

总体得分

8.0

 本里奇（BenRiach）  BenRiach 

Birnie Moss强烈配菜

酒精度 48.0％

评论：盆栽棚的帷幕还在继续，非常适合在一个晚上温暖灵魂。

总体得分

8.0

 格伦夫人  Glen 

Glenlossie 8643/2010 霍格斯黑德夫

人，前黄褐色港口

酒精度 54.6％

评论：一款不错的秋季威士忌，而且持续不断。晚上晚上一定可以去喝水。

总体得分

8.0

 格伦夫人  Glen 

Glenlossie 8645/2010 霍格斯黑德夫

人，前红宝石港口

酒精度 56.8％

评论：一种有趣的多层威士忌，带有一些可爱的果香。

总体得分

8.0

 苏格兰单一麦芽威士忌  苏格兰 

单一麦芽威士忌克拉格莫尔 

1985年，22岁

酒精度 56.7％

评论：平衡和镇定。值得一看。

总体得分

8.0

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Moray 1983，26 

岁

酒精度 55.9％

评论：稍显明显，有点马戏，但还不错。

总体得分

8.0

 邓肯·泰勒（Duncan Taylor）Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Mortlach， 

1989年，23岁

酒精度 55.8％

评论：经典，以及我对这家酿酒厂的期望。

总体得分

8.0

  Glen Moray 

16岁，Chenin Blanc完成

酒精度 40.0％

评论：更坚定，更果断。

总体得分

8.0

 格兰菲迪  Glenfiddich 

15岁，Solera储备

酒精度 40.0％

评论：优雅。平衡到轻松点。

总体得分

8.0

 

The Macallan 

1948, 51 Years Old

ABV 46.6%

Comments: Drink it and travel back in time. It is one of the finest malts I have ever tasted.

OVERALL SCORE

9.6

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1949, 50 Years Old, Millennium

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A beautifully composed, luxurious whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

9.6

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: 40%? Really? Packs a punch with a ton of flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

9.5

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1979, 18 Years Old, Gran Reserva

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A formidable dram with enough about it to scrum down with any heavyweight.

OVERALL SCORE

9.5

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Special Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Classic example of The Macallan.

OVERALL SCORE

9.4

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

50 Years Old, Millennium Decanter

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A classic example of well-aged Spanish.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1946, 52 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A very unusual expression of The Macallan. Unquestionably a classic.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1953, 58 Years

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Quite magnificent.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Replica 1874

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A deft re-creation. This version is notably estery.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

18 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A lovely whisky in its own right, but not quite as layered as the best vintages.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 Abbey Whisky  Abbey Whisky 

Glenallachie 

10 Years Old, 2008, AW Exclusive

ABV 66.2%

Comments: What a stunner. Everything seems to be knit together nicely with great depth and balance. 66.2%? Really?

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

25 Years Old

ABV 51.4%

Comments: A little over-sweet in places. Aside from that, just wonderful.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Glasgow Distillery Company  Glasgow Distillery Company 

Prometheus 

26 Years Old

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A nice dram that delivers well in all areas with some real age and fruity notes to it.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

1972 Vintage Cask

ABV 47.3%

Comments: Proof, if it were needed, that this is a first-growth distillery.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Aultmore  Aultmore 

25 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Evokes a summer-time feel, with plenty of fresh fruits (pineapples, mostly), cream and honey, but I’d be happy to be served a dram of this anytime of year.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1981, Unfiltered Cask Strength

ABV 57.0%

Comments: This is simplified summary of a breathlessly complex Macallan. Their finest bottling in years. Magnificent.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

  Glenfiddich 

40 Years Old

ABV 43.6%

Comments: Anyone who reckons Glenfiddich is not a top-rate distillery should sample this.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Thirties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: The dry amontillado.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

A day of dark barley 26 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A gentle drop that packs a punch towards the end. A velvet covered hand in a velvet glove.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Connoisseurs Choice  Connoisseurs Choice 

Glen Elgin 

1998, Aged 17 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: There are elements of this which evoke vintage malts of yesteryear, however slightly bitter undertones let down the balance of this whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Wemyss Malts  Wemyss Malts 

Invergordon 

1988, Rosy Apple Brulé

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A bold example of honeyed, sweet grain whisky. Very good indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Speyside 60 Years Old

ABV 42.2%

Comments: A rich, complex spicy whisky with perfectly integrated oak. To be savored slowly and preferably neat.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 The Whisky Exchange  The Whisky Exchange 

Linkwood 

Aged 16 Years, Sherry Cask Retro Label

ABV 48.1%

Comments: This is a wonderful bottling. It has the suave and brooding character of Mr Fox in Jemima Puddleduck.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

16 Years Old, Sauternes Finish

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A wonderful dram, retaining the fruity and almondy notes of the sauternes.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

33 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Marvellously balanced whisky. Fresh flavours, expressed fabulously. Top dram.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Tun 1401, Batch 8

ABV 50.2%

Comments: Such poise and grace.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

43 Years Old, Cognac Cask

ABV 46.7%

Comments: For me best neat. A must-have.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Macallan  Macallan 

30 Years Old, 1989 Vintage Ex Sherry Cask

ABV 44.1%

Comments: Hello sherry bomb… they seem so few and far between these days, especially of this calibre.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

The BenRiach 

Aged 21 Years

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Complex with excellent balance. A typical for a Speyside, but it's one hell of a dram!

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1977, 25 Years Old, Christopher's Queen's Jubilee Magnum

ABV 45.5%

Comments: Its wood smoke is the richest and easiest character to recognise.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

  Berrys' Own Selection 

Glenlossie 

1975, 35 Years Old

ABV 49.8%

Comments: Superb balance and complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

12 Years Old, Double Wood

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A more intense malt than the Founder's Reserve. Despite its finesse, it is just shaded in regard to all-round complexity. Still nothing short of glorious.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Batch 16 Cask 7881 Rioja

ABV 53.1%

Comments: Could be an interesting base for a whisky-led Bloody Mary. Great stuff and well balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Beautiful liquid that shows great age and balance.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Tamdhu  Tamdhu 

Batch Strength 002

ABV 58.5%

Comments: For the fireside – bonfires or indoors. Should be enjoyed year-round.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Grindlay’s Selection  Grindlay’s Selection 

Glentauchers 

1996

ABV 54.5%

Comments: A very well-made Speyside single malt which anyone should be happy with.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Octave  The Octave 

The Glenrothes 

1969, 40 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

Comments: A stylish combination of two distinctive Glenrothes styles: red berries and zesty grapefruit.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

25 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A rich,rewarding wintery dram. Amazing balance.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

21 Years Old, PortWood

ABV 47.6%

Comments: An extremely graceful and charmingly feminine dram.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

30 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Soft, subtle and not overwooded. Just shades it over the 25yo this time.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Vintage Cask 1967

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A beautifully balanced classic Speyside whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

20 Years Old

ABV 43.4%

Comments: Wow, sherry meets fruit. A near perfect marriage.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

30 Years Old, Authenticus Peated

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Just the foil for a good Cuban cigar. A perfect level of peat too.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Aultmore 

1992, Aged 23 Years

ABV 51.1%

Comments: Fabulously fresh yet pleasingly complex. Wears its high ABV relatively lightly.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Auchroisk 

1990, 23 Years Old, Cask #21752

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Light and easy drinking, this is a summery dram which would be perfect over ice.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

25 Years Old Port Cask Finish, Batch 3

ABV 43.0%

Comments: This could be the most perfect dessert whisky; pour in place of a sweet wine.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

The Glenlivet 

1973, 38 Years Old, Cask #10658

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Full of Speyside charm and swagger, balance and poise.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Secret Bottlings Series 

30 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of hiding in the wardrobe, no lion or witch mind you.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

  Berrys' Own Selection 

Speyside Reserve Blended Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A superb example of a blended malt embodiment of a region.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

15 Years Old Double Cask

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A lovely number with some sweet notes going on in the middle. Honey-laden like a good soul singer.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

10 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A king-pin malt which never disappoints.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: It's worth taking the trouble.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Tormore 

Batch 2

ABV 51.4%

Comments: Caught at just the right time. Any more age on this and it would simply be too dry.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1940, 35 Years Old

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Not quite the complexity of the 1946 and 1948. Oaky woodiness begins to intrude.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

1969 Cellar Collection

ABV 50.8%

Comments: A very satisfying afterdinner dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Authenticus Peated Malt, Aged 21 Years

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

40 Years Old, Rare Collection

ABV 44.0%

Comments: Extraordinary flavour development. An astonishingly complex whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Forties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Fifties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

15 Years Old Finished in French Red Wine Casks

ABV 57.2%

Comments: Summer is here again, something wonderfully rum-esque. Try it over ice cream with chocolate sauce.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

  Berrys' Own Selection 

Macduff 

1984

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A rich and complex Speysider, having made the best of a well mastered maturation in refill sherry casks.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Tamdhu  Tamdhu 

Gran Reserva

ABV 46.0%

Comments: I cannot advocate a breakfast dram, but if you fancy something on your porridge at night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

16 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Oh yes, just as the weather got colder this hit the spot. Warming and balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Glenlossie 

1992, 21 Years Old, Cask #3472

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Another well made, easy to drink, light, malty whisky

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.4%

Comments: Perfect balance and weight.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Tawny Port Wood Finish 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A really sweet and delicious little number. Right strength, right balance. Good job!

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Batch 16 Cask 3791 Port

ABV 55.3%

Comments: A stonking whisky with some lovely red fruit elements.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Strathclyde 

1988, 28 Years Old

ABV 52.2%

Comments: A great drop of grain. Intriguing with layers that peel away, who called grain simple.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Elgin Classic Peated

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A delicate but complex whisky that I’d happily drink both during hot summer days and cold winter nights. Versatile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1985

ABV 44.9%

Comments: Summer is here, a gorgeous dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mortlach 

1971

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Shows its age well and with balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1970 Sherry Hogshead

ABV 51.7%

Comments: That old timer has surprisingly kept a high strength and a vibrant character. Oak is overwhelming but in an elegant way. That could be an old cognac.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

15 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Takes time to open but worth the wait. The complete package and arguably the best.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Twenties

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Despite a relatively full colour, suggesting plenty of sherry, the Macallan flavours shine through. The driest of these bottlings.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Aged 21 Years, PortWood

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Finishing is all about striking a balance. Here, the port just nudges the spirit into a new space but never dominates. Classy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mortlach 

1938, 60 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A great age, but it has matured beautifully.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Balances richness and fragrance superbly.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

21 Years Old Portwood Finish

ABV 46.3%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of a weighted blanket, so comforting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The GlenAllachie  The GlenAllachie 

18 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Like working in the garden in late summer, stopping for a cold beer with the sun warming the soil. Restful and soulful.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Edition No. 5

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Rich and caramelly. Gorgeous.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Tamnavulin  Tamnavulin 

Sherry Cask Edition

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A great dram, that long lovely finish is intense, tannin laden and just wonderful really.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Sherry Wood

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Great stuff, very autumnal on the nose, but the building spices are quite something indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Royal Salute  Royal Salute 

The Beach Polo Edition

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Well put together, reminiscent of old school puddings, but an awful lot better.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfiddich Experimental Series  Glenfiddich Experimental Series 

Fire & Cane

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Really intresting floral lead dram. I love the way the smoke seems to lurk, and that spice hit is great. Lovely stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Glen Keith 

1985

ABV 41.9%

Comments: I’m sure Whinnie the Pooh would love this, all runny honey sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

Longmorn 

1992, 21 Years Old

ABV 49.7%

Comments: Often sherry casks can overpower. Here everything works in partnership. An example of togetherness being better.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Benromach  Benromach 

30 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Balanced and poised.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

15 Years Old, Single Barrel

ABV 50.4%

Comments: Arguably the ultimate Speyside dram, though the Glenfiddich Solera gives it a close run. A kaleidoscope of flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

17 Years Old

ABV 55.5%

Comments: Elegant, complex and still forceful. It took water and developed well, holding its structure and continuing to interest.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1989, Exceptional Cask V

ABV 59.2%

Comments: A big boy, but has sufficient sweetness to balance the oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

15 Years Old, Solera Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A classic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Adelphi  Adelphi 

Linkwood 

17 Years Old

ABV 64.2%

Comments: Linkwood always evokes thoughts of sweetmeats, sometimes delicate, on other occasions more robust. This is in the latter mood: down-to-earth sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

10 Years Old, Founder's Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Balvenie has long been a favourite, and this expression is sublime. A riposte to any who claim that all Speysiders are much of a muchness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Aberlour  Aberlour 

a'bunadh

ABV 59.6%

Comments: Darker, drier and more spicily assertive than the earlier version, despite only a slight difference in ages.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 The GlenAllachie  The GlenAllachie 

12 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A whisky for sitting down and throwing the cork away with friends.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection  Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 

Longmorn 

1966

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Weaponised sherry in a cigar lounge.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 

 

lenfiddich 

Spirit of a Nation, 29 Years Old, South Pole Challenge 2013

ABV 48.8%

Comments: A heart warming dram and well integrated as well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Whisky Galore  Whisky Galore 

Aultmore 

Aged 8 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: This is simply a beautiful, uncomplicated, unfussy companion.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Edinburgh Whisky  Edinburgh Whisky 

Glenlivet

ABV 46.0%

Comments: This needed air and some time in the glass to come to life. Once it did, it revealed a unique flavour profile which was enhanced by a tinge of sulphur, unusual for a single malt.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Duncan Taylor  Duncan Taylor 

Cragganmore 

1985, 25 Years Old

ABV 48.3%

Comments: Great stuff, keeps your taste buds working hard.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Tamdhu  Tamdhu 

Batch Strength No. 005

ABV 59.8%

Comments: That ABV is well hidden, but this one leads you straight into the orchard.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Auld Acquaintance  Auld Acquaintance 

Limited Edition

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A serious example of blending. Layers hit you one by one, each adding to the one before. Fantastic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Nàdurra Oloroso

ABV 60.7%

Comments: Belt and braces style of whisky, robust!

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Duncan Taylor Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Glenburgie 

1985, 26 Years Old

ABV 55.2%

Comments: An enticing nose and lively palate. I prefer it neat than diluted as I think water cuts too many edges... Try it to your taste!

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

25 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Another killer from Mr Walker's warehouse. Distillery of the year for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Dewar Rattray Cask Collection  Dewar Rattray Cask Collection 

The Macallan 

17 Years Old

ABV 58.4%

Comments: Plump. A pudding whisky. Excellent.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

30 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Great nose, firm palate. Wood dominating a little.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

21 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: A cracker, typical of old (and older style) Speyside.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Chivas Brothers  Chivas Brothers 

The Glenlivet 

1987, Aged 16 Years, Cask Strength

ABV 56.6%

Comments: Has the wow factor that separates the very good from the truly great.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Signatory  Signatory 

Mortlach 

Un-Chillfiltered Collection 1989, Aged 13 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The most complex and structured of the Mortlachs in this tasting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

29 Years Old

ABV 52.5%

Comments: At this age, more complex and elegant than ever. No obvious sherry.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Murray McDavid Mission II  Murray McDavid Mission II 

Linkwood 

1973, Aged 29 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Very sophisticated bittersweet flavours. Adults only.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Murray McDavid Mission  Murray McDavid Mission 

The Glenlivet 

1974

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Softness and subtlety is underrated these days, but can be more complex as any big old bruiser.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Replica, 1841

ABV 41.7%

Comments: Controlled. A very drinkable young Macallan.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

1971

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An improbably well-balanced and deliciously layered malt for it's age. An outstanding Speysider.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

  The Balvenie 

1968

ABV 50.8%

Comments: A rather unusual Balvenie but delicious nonetheless!

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1926, 60 Years Old

ABV 0.0%

Comments: A privilege to taste such an old whisky but I just cannot handle such woody astringency.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

  Glenfiddich 

1965 Vintage Reserve

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A playful whisky for one of such maturity. Starting very sweetly, but reluctant to reveal its secrets. Give it time to reveal its complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

12 Years Old, Double Wood

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Delicious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Distillery Edition Chenin Blanc Cask 2004

ABV 60.3%

Comments: Water helps get past that punchy ABV; you will find a different character waiting for you.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Douglas Laing XOP  Douglas Laing XOP 

Aultmore 

25 Years Old, Cask Strength

ABV 54.4%

Comments: For sherry fans, this is your gal.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Whisky Shop, Dufftown  The Whisky Shop, Dufftown 

Glenfarclas 

The Family Casks, Exclusive 22 Years Old

ABV 53.8%

Comments: A good balance of fruit and oak, we are in no doubt this has spent time in wood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Tomintoul  Tomintoul 

Tlàth

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A lovely example of Speyside Scotch Single Malt.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glasgow Distillery Company  Glasgow Distillery Company 

Prometheus 

27 Years Old, Cache 2

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Another well-made Speyside dram which deserves some attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Caskstrength & Carry On  Caskstrength & Carry On 

The BenRiach 

1996, 16 Years Old

ABV 55.2%

Comments: A well balanced integrated dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Secret Bottlings Series 

40 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A beautiful dram but just on the edge of having spent too long in cask.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Signatory Vintage  Signatory Vintage 

Glenburgie 

1995, 23 Years Old

ABV 57.4%

Comments: Wonderful stuff, like eating a peach in a room where someone has smoked a Havana the night before.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

Whisky Maker's Cut

ABV 48.8%

Comments: A great little sherry bomb for the winter weather. Best drank in front of an open fire I think.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Grindlay's Selection  Grindlay's Selection 

Benrinnes 

1997

ABV 55.4%

Comments: Fun stuff. Water helps releases hidden depths.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Glen Moray 

Single Cask

ABV 49.9%

Comments: Lovely stuff, like eating spicy biltong while chopping wood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Murray McDavid  Murray McDavid 

Mission Gold: Mortlach 21 Years Old

ABV 50.4%

Comments: An excellent dram which comes alive with a drizzle of water to give great fruity notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

19 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Some might find the finish a touch too sweet, but I loved it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

19 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Intriguing combination of aromas and flavours. Good to see a producer introducing a whisky with such an advanced age statement into Travel Retail.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1953

ABV 49.6%

Comments: This might be old, but it has not lost any of its quality.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

The Macallan 

Batch 1

ABV 40.9%

Comments: A good well balanced malt, perfect for long after dinner chats.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216

ABV 50.6%

Comments: A buoyant,brisk and charming dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Càrn Mòr  Càrn Mòr 

Mannochmore 13 Years Old PX Sherry Hogsheads

ABV 47.5%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of opening a freshly stocked humidor.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Adelphi  Adelphi 

Glen Grant 

1969, 31 Years Old

ABV 53.9%

Comments: Holds up very well in the middle but the woodiness at the end is overpowering.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

10 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Very morish. A northern English bonfire night in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet  Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 

Five Decades

ABV 50.0%

Comments: This is big and bold. Only for the brave.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Edinburgh Whisky  Edinburgh Whisky 

The Advocates Batch

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Approach this with your grain-flavour hat and you’ll have a great experience.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not a ‘sherry bomb’ Glenfarclas by any means. Quite complex, but the finish is a little drier than might be expected.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

Sherry Cask Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Sultry and brooding. Katharine Hepburn in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Authenticus 25 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Water enhances the sweetness. A balanced peaty character with a pleasant sweetness challenged by smoke.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release III, 1961, 47 Years Old, Cask No. 1322, Sherry Hogshead

ABV 52.2%

Comments: A big whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Knockando  Knockando 

25 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Manages to retain its delicacy despite the big sherry notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Ledaig 

42.5 – The sting of a bee, 1973, 33 Years Old

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Very satisfying.A beautiful bourbon cask maturation. Superb to match with a cheesecake or lemon meringue pie. But the sting of the bee must be blunt,I did not feel it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

1973 Vintage

ABV 48.1%

Comments: A sophisticated, spicy dram with oodles of class.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

1985

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Slight spiciness adds some zing to an otherwise pleasingly sweet dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The Whisky Exchange  The Whisky Exchange 

Glenfiddich 

1974, 50th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation

ABV 48.9%

Comments: Despite the rich descriptors, I found this slightly sharp with some vintage Glenfiddichs.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Glen Elgin  Glen Elgin 

32 Years Old

ABV 58.3%

Comments: A classic from one of Speyside's forgotten greats.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Adelphi  Adelphi 

Glen Grant 

1969, 31 Years Old

ABV 53.9%

Comments: Glen Grant is a delicate whisky and does not always benefit from long maturation. This bottling is on the cusp. The distillery character can still be discerned, but only just.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Peated Quarter Casks

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Give it a little time to settle and there’s this stunning balance between oak, spirit and peat.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Glen Moray 

PX Octave 5585A/ 2008, Batch 2

ABV 57.1%

Comments: Really is like being pelted with fruit, one after another. Great fun and will take a little water to ease the ABV.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Old Malt Cask  Old Malt Cask 

Mortlach 

1992, 16 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: The beast of Dufftown does it again.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Glenburgie 

1983, 27 Years Old

ABV 56.2%

Comments: Great balance between distillery character and oak. Unsung hero No3.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Glen Keith 

1992, 20 Years Old

ABV 53.3%

Comments: I liked this slightly more for the lightness and subtlety.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

  Aberlour 

a'bunadh

ABV 59.6%

Comments: A dark, luxurious, post-prandial whisky from a distillery that is producing an increasing, and impressive range.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Aged 21 Years, PortWood

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Bring on the petits-fours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection  Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 

Glen Grant 

1948

ABV 48.6%

Comments: Gorgeous, really just needed a bigger tasting sample. Stunning stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Gordon & MacPhail Discovery  Gordon & MacPhail Discovery 

Tormore 

13 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A delightful Speysider, just right for the summer months.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Wemyss Malts  Wemyss Malts 

The Glenrothes 

1997, Italian Bakery Delight

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Highly complicated with lots of layers and balanced sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

18 Years Old, Elgin Heritage Collection

ABV 47.2%

Comments: From pine forests to chalk cliffs. A fun walk in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish

ABV 61.5%

Comments: Warning: dilute! And you’ll discover Narnia through the wardrobe.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Benromach  Benromach 

15 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An enjoyable dram, albeit its astringency could be a problem for some.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

The Glenrothes 

1990, 23 Years Old

ABV 49.4%

Comments: Two thirds of the way there, it just doesn't quite deliver on the finish.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release IX, 1989, 22 Years Old

ABV 55.9%

Comments: A fine sherry bomb, great for the autumn season.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Royal Marriage

ABV 46.8%

Comments: A dash of water cuts the edges and brings out toffee and cream.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Duncan Taylor Rare Auld  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Moray 

1975, 35 Years Old

ABV 52.7%

Comments: This distillery has always been capable of greatness. Maybe this will kick-start a comeback under the new (ish) owners.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Dewar Rattray Cask Collection  Dewar Rattray Cask Collection 

Balmenach 

1983, 26 Years Old

ABV 48.2%

Comments: A very fresh whisky, another upper to refresh you.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

1937, 36 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Blindfold, I am not sure I would not recognise this as a Macallan until that familiar finish.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

Glen Grant 

1948

ABV 40.0%

Comments: 1948? Amazing. Has retained a refined almost raffish air and though frail is not overwooded.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Whisky Fair  The Whisky Fair 

Longmorn 

31 Years Old

ABV 49.8%

Comments: A complex, aged and vibrantly mature Speyside. Very good.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

1962, Ed Dodson's Last Manager's Choice

ABV 51.0%

Comments: As appealing and intriguing as a cupboard full of granny's jams for a young pilferer (I was one!). You just can't resist!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

12 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Starting to get there now. The qualitative jump from 10 to 12 is exactly parallel to that in sherried expressions. I'd buy this one!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside  Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside 

Craigellachie 

Glenlivet, 2002 Single Cask Bottling

ABV 59.1%

Comments: Fascinating comparison with the Murray McDavid example. A different personality but equally good.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

Dallas Dhu 

1970, 32 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Delicious Dallas Dhu does it again. How long can this go on?

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Signatory  Signatory 

Glen Grant 

1976

ABV 58.2%

Comments: Extremely well balanced for such a venerable creature. Still, you have to love sherried malts to love this.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Cragganmore  Cragganmore 

1984 Distillers Edition, Ruby Port Finish, 12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Connoisseurs might miss the austerity of the original - or enjoy the added layer of fruity, winey, sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

1971 Vintage

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Glen Moray has never been seen as a glamorous malt, but it gains mystery with maturity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Dewar Rattray Cask Collection  Dewar Rattray Cask Collection 

Longmorn 

1992, 15 Years Old

ABV 56.8%

Comments: Oddly beautiful and as good as the distillery bottling.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Speciality Drinks  Speciality Drinks 

Glenfarclas 

50 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Extraordinary.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Mortlach 

1989, 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Elegance. This is what mature whisky is about.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A little flat on the palate for me, doesn’t deliver what the nose promises.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Temporis 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Glorious stuff. Lovely integration of peat and sweetness. Certainly one to bring in a hip flask for a long forest walk.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

23 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A spicy little number which took some getting used to. Savoury.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Nàdurra Oloroso

ABV 48.0%

Comments: An elegant and enticing sherry seasoned Speysider.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Duncan Taylor Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Linkwood 

1990, Aged 22 Years

ABV 48.7%

Comments: A wonderfully integrated dram, slowly reveals complex layers of aromas and flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Aberlour 

Batch 1

ABV 54.6%

Comments: A great whisky well knitted together and integrated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Tun 1401 Batch Two

ABV 50.6%

Comments: A drop of water really brings this whisky together.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Glendronach  The Glendronach 

Parliament, 21 Years Old

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Shows signs of being well looked after and is nicely balanced too. Warming and interesting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

12 Years Old, Sherry Wood

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Has some aspects of youthfulness to it but these are mixed with deep, rich oak and sherry. More a cuddly toy than sherry monster.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 

 

Balmenach 

1972

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A robust malt, but with many subtleties of character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Lonach Collection  The Lonach Collection 

Glen Grant 

1969, 38 Years Old

ABV 51.7%

Comments: This is quite a ride and one well worth taking. I’m enjoying this!

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 House Targaryen  House Targaryen 

Cardhu Gold Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Pretty warming and lush with layer upon layer of sweetness. Would say one for the sweet-toothed for sure.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Dalmore  The Dalmore 

Vintage Port Collection 1998

ABV 44.0%

Comments: It’s a bit all over the place, though it remains very pleasant indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

Glentauchers 

25 Years Old Refill (bottled for The Whisky Shop Dufftown)

ABV 56.4%

Comments: Not a whisky that sits on the fence. Powerful, fruity, and pretty great.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Cask Strength Batch 1

ABV 57.2%

Comments: A curious dram; better with water but it loses some of its pre-diluted appeal.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1979

ABV 52.2%

Comments: A complex nose, a clean and lively palate. Alcohol is well mastered. Oak is well integrated. A touch of water cuts the edges. Very enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release III, 1960, 48 Years Old, Cask No. 1768, Sherry Hogshead

ABV 44.6%

Comments: Superb nose,but a little dry on the tongue. Still...!

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Duncan Taylor  Duncan Taylor 

Glen Grant 

C3490 Cask Strength, Aged 37 Years

ABV 49.7%

Comments: A wonderful nose, a dash of water cuts the edges. Complex and harmonious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Longmorn  Longmorn 

Aged 16 Years

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Great balance and depth. At last! Longmorn gets the bottling it deserves.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

1991

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Big and powerful but with sufficient character to cope. Another cracker from Rothes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

The Glenrothes 

1965

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Classic Speyside. Confident. Aristocratic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

25 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Maturity, refined rather than OTT. Great to see distillery character retained at this age.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  The Cooper's Choice 

The Glenlivet 

1971, 32 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A fine whisky, just lacking the finesse and balance of the 1974.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Aged 30 Years

ABV 47.3%

Comments: Fantastic length. A truly three-dimensional malt.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Benromach 

Traditional

ABV 40.0%

Comments: This one really does have subtlety. A lovely, delicate aperitif.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

1972 Vintage Cask

ABV 47.3%

Comments: This oozes class and, for me, is streets ahead of everything else in this group.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Gordon & MacPhail 

Longmorn 

Longmorn-Glenlivet, 12 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Straightforward, well-balanced, pleasant anytime. Should go perfectly with a summer dessert (fruit pie, trifle or sherbet).

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

Mortlach 

10 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A superb single cask boasting outstanding complexity. Marked down only by a slightly blemished nose.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

10 Years Old, Cask Strength

ABV 58.8%

Comments: Fiery. Alcohol dominates too much for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

25 Years Old

ABV 46.9%

Comments: A rare treat. A malt that, despite an obvious over oakiness, retains a truly impressive complexity and charm.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Glen Grant 

Birthday Bottle, 1972, 28 Years Old

ABV 54.6%

Comments: A big gentle well-balanced dram. Deep and old.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 

The Glenlivet 

1943

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Incredible for a whisky this age to have retained such charm and elegance. A faded beauty.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Adelphi  Adelphi 

Dailuaine 

21 Years Old, Cask 4150

ABV 56.1%

Comments: The confident virtues of a good Speyside whisky: malt, heather and peat. Well-combined but without either refinements or flourishes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Adelphi  Adelphi 

Glenlossie 

1981, 17 Years Old

ABV 59.0%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Celebration of the Cask  Celebration of the Cask 

Craigellachie 

9 Years Old (Whisky Shop Dufftown Exclusive)

ABV 57.0%

Comments: Well-balanced and fruity this has lots of distillery character, which works well. Needs water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Aultmore 

Batch 3

ABV 53.2%

Comments: It definitely needs a little water, but that does have a detrimental impact on its complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

Glen Grant 

1992, 22 Years Old

ABV 57.8%

Comments: An active cask, probably exhausted from the effort outlaid on this liquid, but it has resulted in a whisky which no one can deny isn't quality.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Duncan Taylor Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

The Glenlivet 

1981, 30 Years Old

ABV 44.3%

Comments: Balanced and mature with great tropical fruit character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

12 Years Old Double Cask

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Like the alcoholic equivalent of a Crunchie bar ice cream with orchard fruits.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Connoisseurs Choice  Connoisseurs Choice 

Tormore 

1995

ABV 60.1%

Comments: A very tasty drop with many a twist and turn to it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 House Tully  House Tully 

Singleton of Glendullan Select

ABV 40.0%

Comments: The liquid equivalent of tropical fruit salad with Tip Top cream topping.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Allt-a-Bhainne 

1995, 21 Years Old

ABV 52.0%

Comments: Good solid stuff here, nothing over diverting but a great bold dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Duncan Taylor Rare Auld  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Grant 

1974, 36 Years Old

ABV 52.4%

Comments: Fantastic balance and depth for its age. Exemplary old peaty whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release IX, 1961, 50 Years Old

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Duncan Taylor  Duncan Taylor 

Cragganmore 

1993, 18 Years Old

ABV 55.3%

Comments: Deep and rich. The sherry has overwhelmed the distillery character. But a beautiful oaky expression. And a characterful profile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Distillery Edition Burgundy Cask 2004

ABV 60.1%

Comments: This is a great Speysider; the ABV doesn’t seem to kick at all, suggesting carefully curated maturation.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

The BenRiach 

1984, 23 Years Old

ABV 54.2%

Comments: Perfect balance. Elegant. A belter.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The GlenDronach  The GlenDronach 

33 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: To be enjoyed like a glass of port. Bring walnuts and blue cheese.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Dewar Rattray Cask Collection  Dewar Rattray Cask Collection 

Linkwood 

1983, 25 Years Old

ABV 53.0%

Comments: Balanced and gentle.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Cask Collection, Vintage Cask

ABV 40.0%

Comments: I kept on changing my mind about this but the smoke adds an amazing dimension.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

15 Years Old, French Oak Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Complex. Entrancing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Douglas Laing  Douglas Laing 

Scallywag 

10 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Intriguing stuff, that balances all the right things.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

The Glenlivet 

1954

ABV 41.0%

Comments: A gorgeous whisky, that shows some age, but it holds it well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Fired Oak

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A no nonsense malt. Wonderful balance, just missing a little more punch to it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Darkness!  Darkness! 

Benrinnes 

15 Years Old, Oloroso Cask

ABV 52.9%

Comments: I am usually not a huge fan of these big oaky monsters, but this nails the nose perfectly. The dry palate will be a problem for others though.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

RumWood, Aged 14 Years

ABV 47.1%

Comments: A classy package with the rum adding its character to an already well-matured spirit. This is what finishing is about.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

Glen Grant 

1968

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A ghost-like dram almost too elusive to grasp.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Rare Malts Selection  Rare Malts Selection 

Aged 26 Years, Cask Strength

ABV 56.5%

Comments: In the crush bar at the opera?

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Chivas Brothers  Chivas Brothers 

Strathisla 

1988, Aged 15 Years, Cask Strength

ABV 55.1%

Comments: Make the effort to sample a cracking dram and to visit the bonniest distillery in Scotland.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Wee Dram  The Wee Dram 

Mortlach 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: The first bottling from The Wee Dram. A promising debut.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  The Glenlivet 

Cellar Collection, 30 Years Old, American Oak Finish

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Good, if you like this in-yer-face style but why do you need to 'finish' a 30 Years Old malt? To give a lift to a malt that lacked complexity?

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Signatory 

Ardmore 

1990

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Robust as ever, but much more peatiness than I associate with this distillery. Oaky, too, for a relatively young whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A wonderful line between sweet and earthy, a hint of smoke could be an interesting addition too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Shows great depth and balance between the sweet and wood elements.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Speyburn  Speyburn 

1977, 21 Years Old

ABV 58.5%

Comments: Very restrained, but lovely gentle peat smoke.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Dewar Rattray Cask Collection  Dewar Rattray Cask Collection 

Linkwood 

1989, 18 Years Old

ABV 58.7%

Comments: It’s big, it’s oaky but it’s lovely (because it’s balanced).

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare  Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare 

Mosstowie 

1975, 29 Years Old, Cask 5812

ABV 44.5%

Comments: A beautiful combination of fruit and malt. On a hot summer day (in Scotland?), I’d dare throwing an ice cube in my glass! Good heavens!

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

Mortlach 

1990, 14 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Delicious, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Balmenach 

1979

ABV 56.3%

Comments: A rum finish? An interesting and complex dram with enough dryness to balance the sweet Demerara profile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Cask Collection, Select Cask

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A gentle easy drinking dram, don’t add too much water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Glen Keith 

Batch 1

ABV 51.2%

Comments: Interesting to go back and compare the two bottlings. Both took a while to unravel but worth the wait.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Aberlour  Aberlour 

1976

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A little more roundness would have been appreciated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glendullan  Glendullan 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A malt which has changed direction in recent years, probably because of the new stillhouse. It's nothing like as oily as of yore. The charm and delicacy more than make amends.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Dailuaine 

1996, 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Seem to go down a couple of routes, but what's not to like? Delivers perfectly.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Dailuaine 

2000

ABV 55.7%

Comments: Decent enough for the springtime hipflask, and water helps it open up.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

Elder's Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Soft and rounded – a step up from Manse Reserve in being very nearly the complete article.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

13 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Lovely whisky – lots to offer, and one to sit with for a while.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Tamdhu  Tamdhu 

Aged 10 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Not a big hitter or EXTREME, but who cares. Sometimes it's nice to be a little gem.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1959

ABV 48.5%

Comments: So much wood to get past but well worth the fight. This is a final night's dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Maltman  The Maltman 

Glenlossie 

Aged 19 Years

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Very focused with good interplay between the spirit and wood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

1964 Sherry Butt

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Old but not very lively. The nose is complex and fragrant.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Duncan Taylor Rare Auld  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Grant 

1972, 35 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A fruit basket ! Needs water to keep alcohol quiet. Quiet a restless fellow. The nose delivers layers of fruit.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Old Malt Cask 

Banff 

Aged 32 Years

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Dessert for non-dessert eaters like me. Whisky's answer to a homemade apple pie.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Aged 21 Years, Authenticus Single Peated Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Another region-buster and a good one too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  The McGibbon's Provenance 

The Glenrothes 

13 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Good, but lacks a little sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Cadenhead's 

Dallas Dhu 

23 Years Old

ABV 60.8%

Comments: I think I have discovered a breakfast whisky. They can call it Dallas Dhu. I'll dub it "Death in the Morning. "

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Rare Malts Selection  Rare Malts Selection 

Convalmore 

1978, Aged 24 Years

ABV 54.9%

Comments: The second good Convalmore I have tasted. It was not highly rated in its lifetime, but could win friends now.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Blackadder  Blackadder 

Mortlach 

1989

ABV 60.5%

Comments: Enjoyable, with an appropriate touch of earthy rawness, but not as statuesque as this elegant whisky can be.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

21 Years Old, Millennium Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A charming, almost shy malt that must be drunk at full strength to appreciate its guile and complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Archive, 21 Years Old

ABV 0.0%

Comments: A first-class malt, but I would like a little more structure and style.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Signatory  Signatory 

The Glenrothes 

1968, 32 Years Old

ABV 50.5%

Comments: Less soft than the younger expression. A drier, more robust, expression.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

1967, Vintage Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Delicious but rare. Every bottle has already been sold.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Aberlour  Aberlour 

1976

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A pleasant and well-measured oldie without blemish but perhaps lacking complexity before the excellent finale.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

18 Years Old, Ancient Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A wonderfully elegant whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Linkwood 

PX Octave #87A/2006, Batch 2

ABV 59.9%

Comments: Really quite lovely once that ABV is backed off.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Reserva Rum Cask, 21 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Good solid stuff with some well balanced sweet notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Celtique Connexion  Celtique Connexion 

Affinage Armagnac, 1990, 18 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: An edible Archimboldo painting! Delicious. To enjoy like a pudding.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

Special Strength

ABV 49.0%

Comments: A great dram, one for the hills and a hipflask. Warming and delightful.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Speyside 

1995, 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Some dram! Balances wood and sweetness perfectly.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Master Distiller's Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Straightforward, easy-drinking Glenlivet at a fair price.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Duncan Taylor Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Linkwood 

1986, 25 years old

ABV 47.2%

Comments: A good example of Bourbon cask maturation (a refill ?). There is a constant bitterness but it is quite refreshing, like a grapefruit. A few drops of water bring out a sweet note.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Secret Bottlings Series 

50 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Lovely nose but not fully backed up on the tongue. In cask just too long.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Illicit Still 12 Years of Age

ABV 48.0%

Comments: One serious drop here, certainly has the potential to become a good friend.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Celtique Connexion  Celtique Connexion 

Affinage Armagnac, 1990, 18 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Rich in fruit obviously but the influence of sauternes cask does not seem as obvious as with the previous sample. The raisins note is more present on the nose.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Singleton of Glendullan  The Singleton of Glendullan 

Liberty

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Exceptionally smooth and easy to drink – a real ‘reach for the bottle’ dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 

 

Aberlour 

Aged 15 Years, Double Cask

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Easily drowned with water. The standard 15 Years Old is stunning, but this just seems gawky and awkward. There are so many Aberlour variants on the market - I'm getting mightily confused.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

30 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Luxurious, but in a restrained, understated way.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Classic

ABV 40.0%

Comments: I had not realised Glen Moray could be so sensuous.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Dewar Rattray  Dewar Rattray 

Craigellachie 

Aged 15 Years

ABV 54.9%

Comments: A model of balance and elegance. A first class Speysider.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Inchgower 

1980

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Cracking whisky led by an intense relationship with its sherry cask.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Tun 1401, Batch 2

ABV 50.6%

Comments: Wood speaks up. In an elegant way though.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Captain's Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Sweetness runs rampant without much of a foil. Not bad for it though.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Mortlach  Mortlach 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.4%

Comments: Decent integration, just lacked a little something.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Speyside Whisky Liqueur, 40 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: I’m not a big liqueur fan, but this is a bit special.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

Minister's Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Rounded, confident and complex. Old Glenrothes in top form.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Douglas Laing  Douglas Laing 

Scallywag 

Cask Strength

ABV 53.6%

Comments: Enjoyable, surprised how quaffable this is considering its ABV. If, as I suspect, this is a sherried whisky, it is extremely well balanced with no overwhelming oak but a discreet marriage of flavours. A great Speyside.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Craigellachie  Craigellachie 

17 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The flavour is a pleasant follow up from the nose, sadly falling a little short on the finish. Enjoyable nonetheless.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

Nàdurra First Fill Selection

ABV 59.8%

Comments: Nice and sweetie like. Lots of candy shoppe flavours but not overly complex or supremely exciting. Just pleasant.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Aberlour 

Batch 3

ABV 49.2%

Comments: A bit simple but pleasantly bracing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The GlenDronach  The GlenDronach 

1994, Aged 20 Years

ABV 54.8%

Comments: Pure, clean, natural sherry character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1997

ABV 58.8%

Comments: Takes its time to open but well worth it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Scott's Selection  Scott's Selection 

The Macallan 

1989, 23 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: An easy whisky to get on with, to relax with. All is in balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Mannochmore 

64.15 – 15 Years Old

ABV 57.1%

Comments: A whisky that will keep you interested all evening and well into the night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Glen Grant 

1972, 37 Years Old

ABV 51.8%

Comments: A perfect example of well balanced oak and fruit which shows off layers of flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Tomintoul  Tomintoul 

1976 Vintage

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A big initial impact then a slow gentle falling away.Worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection  Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 

Imperial 

1990, Cognac Finish

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Cognac finishes seem to have achieved results that are, at best, mixed. In this instance, the contribution is less than obvious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Dewar Rattray  Dewar Rattray 

Aultmore 

16 Years Old

ABV 57.9%

Comments: An old fellow on the oak side but with elegancy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

XXV

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Just needs a little more in the middle.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

Inchgower 

1974

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A great wee aperitif. Fresh and fun.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

1990, 16 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Yup, it's Mortlach alright. Every bit as good as the OB.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A bunch of interesting flavours displayed in an elegant oak frame.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berrys' Own Selection  Berrys' Own Selection 

The Glenlivet 

1972

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Fruit-driven with spice and oak extending the spectrum and adding gravitas.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Chivas Brothers  Chivas Brothers 

Glenallachie 

1989, 15 Years Old, Cask Strength Edition

ABV 58.0%

Comments: Well balanced, just decays a little over time in the glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

1991 Vintage Reserve, Don Ramsey – The Head Cooper

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Gentle. Accessible. Enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

18 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0.0%

Comments: A lovely, elegant yet large whisky. Why would you ever use sherry wood?

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

The Glenlivet 

George & J.G. Smith's Rare Vintage, 1974

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Somewhat lifeless and one-dimensional. Not the best old Glenlivet I've tasted.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Chivas Brothers  Chivas Brothers 

Longmorn 

1986, Aged 17 Years, Cask Strength

ABV 58.2%

Comments: Maybe not as balanced as the classic 15 year-old. But who would turn one's nose up to a Longmorn? So rare, so satisfying. Yummy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  Strathisla 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A malt that dares to be truly oaky. Thank heavens for boldness and individuality in a world where blandness is always an easier option. This beautiful old distillery is Chivas' showpiece, but it is more than a pretty face.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Cooper's Choice 

1975, 27 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Complex, as Longmorn always is, but I wonder about the cask.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Cooper's Choice 

1972, 30 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The cask overwhelms things slightly.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Aged 25 Years, Single Barrel

ABV 46.9%

Comments: Seemed a little lighter all round than I remember.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Murray McDavid Mission II  Murray McDavid Mission II 

Glen Grant 

1969, 34 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: This delicate malt in unusually full flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenlivet  The Glenlivet 

1983, Cellar Collection French Oak Finish

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Balances sweet and savoury. Next time though make it unchillfiltered!

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

10 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Good strong spirit that's in balance with the wood. Young but beginning to hit its stride.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

1974, Distillery Manager's Choice

ABV 53.4%

Comments: Rounded and elegant, this is one hell of a dram from a hell of a manager.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Kingsbury  Kingsbury 

Tamdhu 

1966

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A welcome bottling of this neglected malt, and an interesting example.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Speyside Millennium  The Speyside Millennium 

2000

ABV 0.0%

Comments: A fine malt, with great character for its relative youth. Greater ages are eagerly awaited.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

1987, 13 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A well-sculpted malt with a restrained richness and limited complexity. Lovely weight throughout.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

16 Years Old, Chenin Blanc Finish

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Greater dimensions than the original 16 Years Old.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  Rare Malts Selection 

1979, 22 Years Old

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Good but not quite balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

PX Octave Tamdu

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A few drops help balance it out and shows its true colours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Speyside 

1995, 21 Years Old

ABV 57.0%

Comments: It feels like there’s a lot of this type of whisky about at the moment.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Abbey Whisky  Abbey Whisky 

Caperdonich 

Aged 17 Years

ABV 57.8%

Comments: A delightful elegant dram. Water opens so many layers.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release IX, 1995, 16 Years Old

ABV 52.5%

Comments: The alcohol and wood are well mastered and integrated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Glen Elgin 

800180/2008 Hogshead, Tawny Port

ABV 56.8%

Comments: A good example where colour is not an indication of what to expect. A decent drop indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Wemyss Malts  Wemyss Malts 

Linkwood 

1995, Summer Breeze

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The aromatics are almost railroaded by the spices… but not quite. In the end, it comes up smelling of roses.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Gordon & MacPhail  Gordon & MacPhail 

Mannochmore 

21 Years Old (bottled for The Whisky Shop Dufftown)

ABV 48.8%

Comments: All spirit and oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Abbey Whisky  Abbey Whisky 

Anon 

Batch 3, 30 Years Old, 1988, AW Exclusive

ABV 46.6%

Comments: Plenty of punch with excellent spices kicking the tastebuds into life.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Glenrothes  The Glenrothes 

Minister’s Reserve

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Classic whisky making has given this a tight flavour, if not a little lacking in personality. Very easy to drink.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Wemyss Malts  Wemyss Malts 

Craigellachie 

2002, Spiced Apple Strudel

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Looks light in colour, but there is a darker side lurking here too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Gordon & MacPhail Discovery  Gordon & MacPhail Discovery 

Miltonduff 

10 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Takes you one way, then another, but all becomes clear in the end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Speyside 

Single Cask

ABV 61.5%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Alchemist  Alchemist 

The Macallan 

18 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A solid performer with good balanceand character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1965

ABV 57.8%

Comments: A lovely sherry hand grenade.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release X, 1958

ABV 43.7%

Comments: Wooded and a bit of a bruiser, but works on many levels. One for the sherry heads.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Royal British Legion  The Royal British Legion 

Glendullan 

1999, 12 Years Old

ABV 58.8%

Comments: Layers of flavour emerge once the alcohol prickle is knocked back with water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Master of Malt  Master of Malt 

Secret Bottlings Series 

8 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Young but well knitted. Good balance, good delivery. A cheerful dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Vintage Reserve 1974

ABV 46.8%

Comments: Surprising, refreshing, light and aromatic, quite hot on the tongue. A sort of ginger ale cocktail!

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 MWBH  MWBH 

North of Scotland 

1972, 34 Years Old

ABV 53.3%

Comments: Balanced, and totally, utterly, sexy. A real rarity as well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 That Boutique-y Whisky Company  That Boutique-y Whisky Company 

Aultmore 

Batch 5

ABV 48.8%

Comments: It reminds me of eating syrup waffles on Bonfire night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Glenallachie 

1992

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Spicy, big and bold. Water helps it find its more refined edges and also lengthens the spice notes out.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Abbey Whisky  Abbey Whisky 

The Glenrothes 

2006, Single Cask #5469

ABV 67.1%

Comments: A game of two halves, two totally different personalities with water and neat.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Lombard Jewels of Scotland  Lombard Jewels of Scotland 

Auchroisk 

Single Cask

ABV 56.8%

Comments: Almost pure jalapeno juice at first, water brings a more agave sweetness to it. A whisky possibly for a Bloody Mary?

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Scott's Selection  Scott's Selection 

The Macallan 

1989, 22 Years Old

ABV 49.0%

Comments: A clean, light and fresh example.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Experimental Series No. 01, IPA Experiment

ABV 43.0%

Comments: As much as I like American oak, it was too dominant on the palate for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Wemyss Malts  Wemyss Malts 

Aultmore 

1982, Sugared Almonds

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The persistence of time has been kind to this, up to a point. Some lovely fruity creaminess if you can get past the oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

16 Years Old 1995 Cask 7164

ABV 58.3%

Comments: This whisky is oak dominated. Too much for me as we have lost the distillery character, but the nose is expressive. Beware of water, it kills it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfarclas The Family Casks  Glenfarclas The Family Casks 

Release III, 1987, 20 Years Old, Cask No. 3826, Refill Sherry Butt

ABV 53.2%

Comments: A lovely dram. Characterful and satisfying. For the adepts of slow drink. Water kills it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Longmorn 

7.51 – Sweet, Rich & Fruity, 1984, 26 Years Old

ABV 57.4%

Comments: Balanced and fine. Worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Aged 15 Years, Madeira Wood Finish

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Balanced and with good weight. A good addition to the range.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

Aged 21 Years, Gran Reserva

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Delivers more than expected. Seems a bit bland at start but it displays an attractive array of aromas and flavours on time. The rum influence is under control.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Balvenie  The Balvenie 

Roasted Malt, Aged 14 Years

ABV 47.1%

Comments: Give this time and you'll find a delicious dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

  Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection 

The Macallan 

Aged 28 Years

ABV 48.2%

Comments: Have this without water. Hinting at complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

The Glenlivet 

1991, 13 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Well balanced if just a little oaky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glenfarclas  Glenfarclas 

105

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A bold character. Rich, sherry-armoured. Dangerously palatable even without water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Cooper's Choice  The Cooper's Choice 

Glen Grant 

1977, 27 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Fascinating, but the oak is having the greater say.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Glen Moray  Glen Moray 

Mountain Oak Malt, Distillery Manager's Choice

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A robust rendition. One for mountaineers?

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

  The Cooper's Choice 

1976, 27 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Always a complex whisky, hard to pin down. This sample seems to have triggered an oriental mood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Murray McDavid Mission II  Murray McDavid Mission II 

Strathisla 

1976, Aged 27 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Strathisla is always charming but can be a touch frosty. This is one of those.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 The Macallan  The Macallan 

Replica 1876

ABV 40.6%

Comments: A bit young and one-dimensional. Quite disappointing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

  Mortlach 

16 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A great malt that is enigmatic and sometimes seems reclusive.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Speyburn  Speyburn 

21 Years Old

ABV 58.5%

Comments: Full of flavour and interest, but the sherry and oak verge on being overwhelming.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Connoisseurs Choice  Connoisseurs Choice 

Speyburn 

Speyburn 1991

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A perfect pre-dinner dram. All that fruit is going to set the taste buds begging for more, please.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 The BenRiach  The BenRiach 

Birnie Moss Intensely Peated

ABV 48.0%

Comments: The potting shed drams continue, perfect for warming the soul on an evening.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Glenlossie 

8643/2010 Hogshead, Ex Tawny Port

ABV 54.6%

Comments: A good Autumnal whisky with plenty going on. Certainly one for later in the evening and go easy with the water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Lady of the Glen  Lady of the Glen 

Glenlossie 

8645/2010 Hogshead, Ex Ruby Port

ABV 56.8%

Comments: An interesting and multi-layered whisky, with some lovely fruity edges to it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 The Single Malts of Scotland  The Single Malts of Scotland 

Cragganmore 

1985, 22 Years Old

ABV 56.7%

Comments: Balanced and calming. Worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Duncan Taylor Rare Auld  Duncan Taylor Rare Auld 

Glen Moray 

1983, 26 Years Old

ABV 55.9%

Comments: Slightly obvious and a bit of a show pony, but not bad.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Duncan Taylor Dimensions  Duncan Taylor Dimensions 

Mortlach 

1989, 23 Years Old

ABV 55.8%

Comments: Classic and just what I would have expected from this distillery as well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Glen Moray 

16 Years Old, Chenin Blanc Finish

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Firmer and more assertive.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Glenfiddich  Glenfiddich 

15 Years Old, Solera Reserve

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Elegant. Well-balanced to the point of suavity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0