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How to Taste Whisky

bacigirl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000

There is no specific way to taste whisky. There is no right, and no wrong, no etiquette to be observed and no rules to worry about. Whisky is there to be enjoyed, and if you enjoy yours out of a coffee mug and loaded with pineapple slices then go for it.

There are however a few pointers that can make your whisky drinking more enjoyable and they’re listed below. If they work for you, then dive in, and if they don’t then just ignore them. It really is as simple as that.

To water or not to water?

Adding water to whisky can be a good idea because it actually alters the molecular structure of the whisky and literally opens it up, allowing more flavors and nuances to be detected. This is why professional whisky tasters routinely water their whisky. But the amount is key. Literally a teardrop of water is enough to liberate new flavors, and from there you can keep adding fractions to taste if you feel more is needed for your palate.

Whatever you do, don’t drown it. That ruins the whisky, and is the way most people first start drinking it.

Used (very) sparingly though, it can be a great addition and you’ll find some whiskies will actively benefit while others will become worse. To sum up: experiment, enjoy, and do precisely whatever feels right for you

Ice

Whisky on the rocks is called just that for a reason. It’s whisky, poured over rocks of ice. So while there are no rules with ice, adding your whisky to your ice rather than the other way around will reap far better benefits.

Nose

Most of our tasting is done by smell, so use your nose with your whisky. Get your nose as close to your whisky as possible without getting it wet, and inhale, slowly and deeply.

Drinking

One of the greatest pieces of advice I heard came from a veteran distillery manager who recommended holding a sip in your mouth for one second per year of maturation. So 12 seconds for a 12 year old, 18 for an 18 and so on.

This allows the whisky’s flavors to flood out, but you need to gently roll the whisky around your mouth for this to work – this lets it contact all of your different tastebuds and catch every region of the tongue (different parts taste different flavors). At the same time the whisky will mingle with your own saliva, which acts like a drop or two of water to further liberate the tastes within the whisky.

The better the whisky, the smoother, deeper and more varied these flavors are and the longer they last.

The aftertaste

Good whiskies keep on rolling up the taste sensations long after they’ve left your mouth. Catch these after effects by breathing out gently after swallowing your dram and quietly allowing these final flavors to reach your palate. There’s a lot to savor.

And finally

Remember these are just suggestions , they are not rules. As we said earlier, whisky has no rules. Whisky’s there to be enjoyed, so go forth and enjoy!

Some Interesting Whiskey’s To Consider

bacigirl — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:48 +0000

Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

(Gary Vaynerchuk’s Favorite)   Price: $45   Region: Franklin County, Ky.   Notes: Smooth as butter, with a long, engaging finish. A tad more oak than the Woodford, but not as much heat comes through.

Laphroaig Malt 15 Year

(Gary Vaynerchuk’s Favorite)   Price: $60   Region: Islay (Scotland’s western and northern coasts, including Islay, Orkneys Mull, Skye; heavy and smokey)   Notes: Peaty but picks up some smokiness as well. Very complex with a long

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition

Price: $70   Region: Lowland (low areas in southern Scotland; light and dry)   Notes: This is very different — a lighter style of Scotch. A little caramel. If you’ve been drinking American whiskeys and want to try a Single Malt, this could be a good crossover play.

Tomintoul 16 Year Speyside

Price: $70   Region: Speyside Notes: I like the way this strikes my tongue; there’s almost a little saline component on the back end. Well balanced.

Distilleries by Region

bacigirl — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Islay Distilleries: Laphroaig, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Lagavulin and Kilchoman

Lowland Distilleries: Auchentoshan, Bladnoch, Glenkinchie, Ladyburn (CM), Littlemill (CM), Inverleven (CM), Rosebank (CM)

Campbeltown Distilleries: Glengyle, Glen Scotia, Springbank

Island Distilleries: Arran, Blackwood, Highland Park Isle of Jura, Scapa, Talisker, Tobermory

Speyside Distilleries: Aberlour, Allt-á-Bhainne, Ardmore, Aultmore, Auchroisk, Balmenach, Balvenie, Banff (CM), Benriach, Benromach, Benrinnes, Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet), Caperdonich, Cardhu, Coleburn (CM), Convalmore(CM), Cragganmore, Craigellachie, Dailuaine, Dallas Dhu (CM), Dufftown, Glenallachie, Glen Elgin, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glen Mhor (CM), Glen Moray, Glen Spey, Glenburgie, Glendronach, Glendullan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenlossie, Glenrothes, Glentauchers, Imperial (CM), Inchgower, Kininvie, Knockando, Knockdhu, Linkwood, Longmorn, Macallan, Macduff, Mannochmore, Miltonduff, Mortlach, Pittyvaich, Royal Brackla, Speyburn, Speyside, Strathisla, Strathmill, Tamdhu, Tomatin, Tamnavulin (CM), Tomintoul, Tormore

Highland Distilleries: Aberfeldy, Balblair, Ben Nevis, Ben Wyvis (CM), Blair Athol, Brora (CM), Clynelish, Dalmore, Dalwhinne, Deanston, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Albyn (CM), Glen Esk (CM), Glen Garioch, Glengoyne, Glen Ord, Glencadam, Glenmorangie, Glenturret, Glenugie, Glenury-Royal, Loch Lomond, Lochside, Millburn (CM), North Port, Oban, Pulteney, Royal Lochnagar, Teaninich, Tullibardine

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RATINGS-FROM MALT MADNESS

bacigirl — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:22:00 +0000

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RATINGS

CLOSE TO PERFECTION –90 POINTS

97 – Glendronach 25yo 1968/1993 (43%, OB, 100% Sherry)
97 – Saint Magdalene 19yo 1979/1998 (63.8%, UD Rare Malts)
97 – Springbank 12yo 100 Proof (57.1%, OB / Samaroli, 1980′s, 2400 Bts.)
96 – Ardbeg 25yo 1975/2000 (50%, DL OMC, 702 Bts., Btl. October)
96 – Ardbeg 1976/2002 (53.1%, OB, C#2390, Feis Isle 2002)
96 – Bowmore 1965 Full Strength (50%, OB, Bottled 1980′s)
96 – Glenfarclas 25yo (43%, OB, Frattina Import, Bottled +/-1979)
96 – Laphroaig 31yo 1974/2005 (49.7%, OB for LMdW, Sherry, 910 Bts.)
95 – Aberlour-Glenlivet 8yo (50%, OB, Cube bottle, 75cl, 1970′s?)
95 – Adelphi 1953/2003 ‘No Name’ (54.3%, Adelphi, C#1668)
95 – Ardbeg 28yo 1967/1995 (53.2%, Signatory, Dark Oloroso, C#574)
95 – Ardbeg 29yo 1973/2002 (51.4%, DL Platinum, 137 Bts.)
95 – Brora 31yo 1972/2003 (49.3%, DL Platinum, 221 Bts.)
95 – Glenfarclas 1969/2007 (56,2%, OB, Familly Cask #3184, 148 Bts.)
95 – Glen Garioch 29yo 1968 (57.7%, OB, C#7, Bottled +/- 1997)
95 – Lagavulin 16yo ‘White Horse’ (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1990, 75cl)
95 – Macallan ‘Coilltean’ 1992/2004 (55%, Samaroli, C#8518, 420 Bts.)
95 – Port Ellen 21yo 1982/2004 (50%, DL OMC, REF414, Sherry cask)
94 – Ardbeg 24yo 1975/2000 (50%, DL OMC, 713 Bts.)
94 – Ardbeg 27yo 1973/2000 (50%, DL OMC, 240 Bts.)
94 – Brora 22yo 1972/1995 (58.7%, UD Rare Malts)
94 – Brora 29yo 1972/2001 (59.5%, DL Platinum II, 240 Bts.)
94 – Brora 30yo ’2004′ (56.6%, OB, Bottled 2004, 3000 Bts.)
94 – Glen Garioch 1971 (59.6%, Samaroli, 2280 Bts., +/- 1988, 75cl)
94 – Glen Grant 1969/2004 (46%, Berry Brothers, C#1773)
94 – Highland Park 32yo 1974/2006 (51.9%, SMWS, 4.109, 141 Bts.)
94 – Highland Park 36yo 1967 (49.7%, OB for TWE, C#10252, 138 Bts.)
94 – Lagavulin 12yo (43%, OB, cream label, Cinoco, 1979 rotation, 75cl)
94 – Lagavulin 16yo ‘White Horse’ (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1993, 100cl)
94 – Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength (57.3%, OB, Green stripe, +/- 2002)
94 – Laphroaig 27yo 1980/2007 (57.4%, OB, 5 Oloroso Casks)
94 – Port Ellen 23yo 1979/2003 (46%, Wilson & Morgan, C#6769)
93 – Ardbeg 1974 ‘Provenance’ (55.6%, OB, Btl. 18/11/1997, Europe)
93 – Ardbeg 28yo 1967/1995 (53.7%, Signatory, Pale Oloroso, C#575)
93 – Ardbeg 28yo 1972/2000 (50.1%, DL / Alambic Germany, 234 Bts.)
93 – Ardbeg 28yo 1972/2001 (49.5%, DL OMC, 222 Bts.)
93 – Ardbeg 30yo 1967/1997 (50.3%, Signatory, C#1141, 510 Bts.)
93 – Benriach 37yo 1968/2006 (52%, OB, C#2712, 157 Bts.)
93 – Bowmore ‘Black’ 1964/1993 (50%, OB, 2000 Bts., First Edition)
93 – Brora 32yo 1970/2002 (58.4%, DL Platinum III, 297 Bts.)
93 – Glenfarclas 15yo (46%, OB, Mahler & Besser, Early 1980′s)
93 – Glen Grant 36yo 1970/2006 (53,2%, Bl’adder, C#7216, 173 Bts.)
93 – Glenlivet 1971/2003 (55%, Berry Bros, C#6447)
93 – Highland Park 17yo ‘No vintage’ (43%, OB, James Grant, 1970′s)
93 – Highland Park 24yo 1980/2004 (58%, OB / Park Avenue, C#7366)
93 – Lagavulin 16yo ‘White Horse’ (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1995, 70cl)
93 – Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength (55.7%, OB, Red Stripe, +/- 2005)
93 – Ledaig 30yo 1974/2005 (48.7%, SigV, Sherry C#3223, 208 Bts.)
93 – Miltonduff 1966/1990 (61.4%, Antica Casa Marchesi Spinola, 75cl)
93 – Port Charlotte 2001/2005 (61.4%, Gordon Homer, C#R23, 39 Bts.)
93 – Port Ellen 22yo 1978/2000 (60.5%, UD Rare Malts)
93 – Port Ellen 22yo 1982/2004 (61.1%, DL / PLOWED, 264 Bts.)
93 – Port Ellen 23yo 1983/2007 (56.7%, DL Platinum for Whisky Fair)
93 – Suntory Yamazaki 1984/2005 (56%, OB, Japan, 70cl)
93 – Talisker 20yo 1981/2002 (62%, OB, Sherry, 9000 Bts.)
93 – Tomintoul 37yo 1966/2003 (52.8%, DL Plat., Rum Finish, 201 Bts.)
92 – Aberfeldy 25yo 1975/2001 (57.0%, Cadenhead’s, 228 Bts.)
92 – Adelphi 15yo 1991/2006 ‘Breath of Speyside’ (60.2%, C#5642)
92 – Ardbeg 6yo 1998/2005 (56.2%, SMWS, 33.57, Sherry gorda)
92 – Ardbeg 17yo (40%, OB, Bottled +/- 1998)
92 – Ardbeg 1966/1987 (46%, Moon ‘The Birds’, C#2443, 264 Bts.)
92 – Ardbeg 21yo ‘Committee’ (56.3%, OB, 2500 Bts., 2001)
92 – Ardbeg 29yo 1972/2001 ‘Ardbeggedon’ (48.4%, DL for PLOWED)
92 – Ardbeg 30yo 1967/1997 (52.2%, Signatory, C#1138, 586 Bts.)
92 – Ardbeg 1972/2004 (45.3%, OB for Germany, C#861, 216 Bts.)
92 – Benriach 36yo 1968/2005 (46%, OB for LMdW, C#2711, 152 Bts.)
92 – Bowmore 22yo 1965 (43%, The Prestonfield, C#47)
92 – Braes of Glenlivet 15yo 1979/1995 (60.0%, Signatory, C#16040)
92 – Brora 30yo 1972/2003 ‘Broraggeddon’ (50.8.%, DL, 201 Bts.)
92 – Dalmore 12yo (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1977, 75cl)
92 – Glenfarclas 38yo 1966/2004 ‘Nectar’ (42,3%, WMag, C#6461)
92 – Glen Garioch 21yo 1965 (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1986)
92 – Glengoyne 18yo 1989/2007 ‘Billy’s Choice’ (54,1%, OB, C#1202)
92 – Glengoyne 19yo 1986/2005 ‘Ewan’s Choice’ (51.5%, OB, C#441)
92 – Glengoyne 21yo 1985/2006 (53%, OB SC)
92 – Glengoyne 37yo 1967/2005 (47.6%, OB, Sherry, C#975, 246 Bts.)
92 – Glen Grant 1958/2006 (40%, G&M licensed bottling)
92 – Highland Park 40yo 1958/1998 (44%, OB, 665 Bts.)
92 – Inchgower 24yo 1980/2005 (60.4%, Adelphi, C#14152)
92 – Isle of Jura 5yo 1999/2004 (60.6%, OB for TWE, C#19)
92 – Lagavulin 16yo ‘White Horse’ (43%, OB, +/- 1998, 70cl)
92 – Lochside 35yo 1966/2002 (51.3%, Premier Malt, C#7541)
92 – Longmorn-Glenlivet 1971/1999 (57.8%, Scott’s Selection)
92 – Longmorn 1973/2006 (54%, G&M Cask, Cask #3650)
92 – Longrow 1987/2000 (45%, Samaroli, C#123)
92 – Longmorn 18yo 1971/1990 (58.1%, G&M for Spinola, Italy)
92 – Macallan 25yo 1976/2001 (50%, Silver Seal, Single Barrel)
92 – Macallan 30yo 1976/2006 (45.3%, Adelphi, C#2749, 206 Bts.)
92 – Port Ellen 21yo 1982/2004 (61%, DL Platinum / WCOA, 302 Bts.)
92 – Royal Brackla 27yo 1975/2002 (59.7%, TWE, C#5471, 204 Bts.)
92 – Saint Magdalene 23yo 1970/XXXX (58.1%, UD Rare Malts)
92 – Single Speyside Malt 41yo 1965/2007 (53.5%, TWF, Sherry)
92 – Talisker 10yo (45.8%, OB, Bottled +/- 1998)
92 – Talisker 1955/2005 ‘Secret Stills #1′ (45%, Gordon & MacPhail)
91 – Ardbeg NAS ‘Committee’ (55.3%, OB, vatting, 2002)
91 – Ardbeg 10yo 1993/2004 (50%, Douglas Laing OMC, 338 Bts.)
91 – Ardbeg 1990/2003 (46%, G&M for Symposion Sweden, C#3133)
91 – Ardbeg 17yo 1974/1992 (43.0%, Signatory, C#2026, 1200 Bts.)
91 – Ardbeg 1976/2004 (51.4%, OB, C#2398, 504 Bts., Feis Isle 2004)
91 – Balvenie 32yo 1968/2000 ‘Vintage Cask’ (50.8%, OB, C#7294)
91 – Benriach 11yo 1994/2005 (59.7%, Signatory, C#05/355/1)
91 – Bowmore 1991/2005 (59.6%, SSMC, C#575)
91 – Bowmore 38yo 1964 (42.9%, OB, Oloroso, 300 Bts.)
91 – Brora 30yo 1972/2002 (46.6%, DL OMC, 204 Bts., Germany)
91 – Brora 30yo ’2003′ (55.7%, OB, 3000 Bts., Bottled 2003)
91 – Brora 30yo ’2005′ (56.3%, OB, 3000 Bts., Bottled 2005)
91 – Caol Ila 12yo 1978/1990 (65.5%, Cadenhead’s)
91 – CC Highlands 1993/2006 ‘Monbazillac’ (46%, CC., 365 Bts.)
91 – CC Speyside 1991/2006 ‘Sauternes’ (50%, CC., 297 Bts.)
91 – Glendronach 20yo 1970/1990 (56%, Signatory, C#513-518)
91 – Glenfarclas 1959/2002 (46%, OB, Historic Reserve, 240 Bts.)
91 – Glen Garioch 29yo 1968 (53.7%, OB, C#627, Hogshead)
91 – Glen Garioch 36yo 1967/2003 (55.5%, DL Platinum, 132 Bts.)
91 – Glengoyne 15yo 1989/2005 ‘Duncan’s Choice’ (55.7%, OB)
91 – Glengoyne 19yo 1985/2004 (52.6%, OB, C#608, ‘Summer’)
91 – Glen Grant 1970/2001 (55%, Berry Brothers, C#1035)
91 – Glen Grant 1956/2005 (46%, G&M for LMdW, 459 Bts.)
91 – Glen Keith 1967/2006 (53%, G&M for LMdW Paris, 215 Bts.)
91 – Hanyu 1988/2006 (56.3%, Full Proof Holland, C#9204, Puncheon)
91 – Highland Park NAS (70 Proof, G&M OB, Saint Patrick, +/- 1960)
91 – Highland Park 21yo 1959/1980 (43%, OB, J. Grant, Green dumpy)
91 – Inchgower 24yo 1980/2005 (54,7%, SMWS 18.24)
91 – Invergordon 36yo 1965/2002 (51.8%, Peerless, C#15539)
91 – Jura Whisky 3yo 1999/2002 (60.7%, OB, C#92, 447 Bts., Japan)
91 – Lagavulin 12yo (43%, OB, Montenegro in Zola, early 1980′s)
91 – Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, +/- 1997, PX finish)
91 – Laphroaig 15yo 1985/2000 (50%, DL OMC, ‘Laudable’, 318 Bts.)
91 – Macallan 18yo 1970/1988 (43%, OB)
91 – Macallan 18yo 1976/1995 (43%, OB)
91 – Macallan 30yo 1971/2002 ‘Vintage’ (56.4%, OB, C#4280)
91 – Mortlach 50yo 1936/1986 (40%, Gordon & MacPhail)
91 – Nikka 18yo 1987/2006 (55,2%, SMWS C#116.9, Japan)
91 – Port Ellen 19yo 1982/2001 (59.5%, The Bottlers, C#573)
91 – Saint Magdalene 24yo 1978/2002 (50%, DL OMC, 504 Bts.)
91 – Springbank 35yo 1968/2003 (46%, Berry Bros, 3 casks)
91 – Springbank 35yo 1970/2005 (59.5%, The Whisky Fair, 120 Bts.)
91 – Strathisla 35yo 1967/2003 (54.3%, G&M for Barmetro, C#2063)
91 – Talimburg 32yo 1972/2005 (45.2%, TWF, Rum finish, C#1568)
91 – Talisker 10yo (45.8%, OB, +/- 1992)
91 – Talisker 14yo 1979/1993 (64.3%, Cadenhead’s)
90 – Aberlour NAS ‘A’bunadh’ No Batch # (59.6%, OB, +/- 1998)
90 – Aberlour A’bunadh’ Batch #20 (60.5%, OB, Bottled +/- 2007)
90 – Ardbeg 13yo 1990/2004 ‘Cask Strength’ (55%, OB for Japan)
90 – Ardbeg 25yo ‘Lord of the Isles’ (46%, OB, Bottled 2001)
90 – Ardbeg 26yo 1974/2001 (50%, Douglas Laing OMC, 252 Bts.)
90 – Ardbeg 28yo 1974/2003 (50%, Douglas Laing OMC, 264 Bts.)
90 – Ardmore 18yo ’500 Years’ (51.4%, James MacArthur)
90 – Ardmore 21yo 1979/2001 (50%, DL OMC, 0345, DL266, 648 Bts.)
90 – Balblair 40yo 1965/2007 (47.7%, The Single Malts of Scotland)
90 – Balvenie NAS (40%, OB, Bottled 1970′s?)
90 – Benriach 30yo 1976/2006 (53%, OB for LMDW, Cask #3557)
90 – Benriach 31yo 1975/2007 ‘Lightly Peated’ (53,7%, OB, , C#4451)
90 – Brora 19yo 1982/2001 (50%, Silver Seal, Sherry, 240 Bts.)
90 – Brora 23yo 1981/2005 (61%, Duncan Taylor, C#1425, 542 Bts.)
90 – Brora 29yo 1971/2001 (50%, DL OMC, 258 Bts., Btl. 04/’01)
90 – Brora 30yo 1972/2003 (47.4%, DL The Whisky Shop, 220 Bts.)
90 – Port Charlotte 2001/2004 (67.3%, Private Bottling, C#286)
90 – Bunnahabhain 34yo 1968/2002 ‘Auld Acquaintance’ (43.8%, OB)
90 – Caol Ila 1994/2005 (58,2%, G&M Cask, C#12423-12424)
90 – Caol Ila 12yo 1992/2005 (46%, Whisky Galore)
90 – Caol Ila 15yo (57%, Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd., 75cl, Orange label)
90 – Caol Ila 21yo 1975/1997 (61.3%, UD Rare Malts)
90 – Caol Ila 22yo 1984/2007 (55.9%, Whisky Fair, Sherry, 287 Bts.)
90 – Caol Ila 25yo 1979/2004 (61.2%, Blackadder, C#5334)
90 – Clynelish 13yo 1990/2003 (59.3%, Blackadder, C#3593)
90 – Clynelish 28yo 1976/2004 (46%, Murray McDavid Mission IV)
90 – Dailuaine 31yo 1973/2005 (47.8%, The Whisky Fair, C#14739)
90 – Glenfarclas 30yo (43%, OB, +/- 2004)
90 – Glen Garioch 29yo 1968 (55.9%, OB, C#629)
90 – Glengoyne 1989/2006 ‘Charlie’s Choice’ (56%, OB, C#1231)
90 – Glengoyne 1989/2007 ‘Robbie’s Choice’ (55,1%, OB, C#328)
90 – Glengoyne 1986/2006 ‘Peter’s Choice’ (51%, OB, C#433)
90 – Glengoyne 32yo 1972/2005 (48.7%, OB, White Rioja, C#985)
90 – Glen Grant 1972/2007 (54.9%, The Single Malts of Scotland)
90 – Glen Grant 50yo 1956/2006 (40%, G&M, Unknown series / cask#)
90 – Glen Keith 1967/1988 (46%, Moon ‘The Sea’, C#1417, 360 Bts.)
90 – Glenlivet 28yo 1975/2003 (54.1%, Signatory, C#5719, 551 Bts.)
90 – Glenlivet 29yo 1963/1992 (52.8%, Signatory, C#269-270)
90 – Glenlossie 1975/2001 (55%, G&M Reserve, C#2909)
90 – Glenrothes-Glenlivet 16yo 1990/2007 (57,3%, Cadenhead’s)
90 – Highland Park 19yo 1959/1978 (43%, OB, James Grant, 75cl)
90 – Highland Park ‘Online Tasting’ 1974/1998 (52.6%, OB, 228 Bts.)
90 – Highland Park 38yo 1966/2005 (42.4%, DT for The Whisky Fair)
90 – Highland Park 1902 (39.8%, Berry’s All Malt, 1952-1953)
90 – Lagavulin 12yo Special Release #1 (58%, OB, 2002)
90 – Lagavulin 12yo Special Release #2 (57.8%, OB, 2002)
90 – Tamifroyg NAS (49%, Regensburger Whisky Club, 2006)
90 – Laphroaig NAS ‘Quarter Cask’ (48%, OB, 2005, Second edition)
90 – Laphroaig 10yo ‘Unblended’ (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 1980)
90 – Laphroaig 11yo 1992/2004 (60%, Signatory, Portwood Finish)
90 – Laphroaig 13yo 1991/2005 (59.1%, SMWS, 29.40)
90 – Laphroaig 16yo 1987/2004 (50%, DL OMC, DL REF 745, 312 Bts.)
90 – Laphroaig 17yo 1989/2007 (50.3%, OB, 4000 Bts., Feis Isle 2007)
90 – Laphroaig 1976 ‘Vintage’ (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 2000)
90 – Laphroaig 30yo (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 2006, Ref LQ0167)
90 – Ledaig 31yo 1973/2004 (54.8%, Chieftains, Sherry, C#1710)
90 – Linkwood 12yo (43%, OB, John McEwan & Co, Black Label, UK)
90 – Longmorn 1974/1985 (60.8%, Samaroli, Sherry, 600 Bts.)
90 – Longmorn 31yo 1974/2006 (49.8%, TWF, C#3494, 135 Bts.)
90 – Longmorn 1972/2006 (45%, Gordon & MacPhail, C#1088)
90 – Longmorn 1973/2006 (54%, G&M Cask, C#6350)
90 – Longrow 16yo 1974 (46%, OB, Bottled +/- 1991)
90 – Longrow NAS 1973 (46%, OB, Small Caps Label, +/- 1990)
90 – Macallan 10yo ’100 Proof’ (57%, OB, +/- 1996)
90 – Macallan 12yo 1990/2003 (57.5%, Wilson & Morgan, C#8748)
90 – Macallan 18yo 1981/1999 (43%, OB)
90 – Miyagikyo 1989/2007 (60%, OB, Warehouse #20, Japan)
90 – Miltonduff 23yo 1966/1990 (62.4%, G&M for Spinola, Italy)
90 – Yoichi 1991/2007 (62%, OB, Warehouse #15, Cask #129493)
90 – Oban 32yo 1969/2002 (55.1%, OB)
90 – Old Farm 1938/1943 Straight Rye Whiskey (50%, OB, USA)
90 – Port Ellen 27yo 1978/2005 (52.3%, DL for TWF, 198 Bts.)
90 – Probably Speyside’s Finest 40yo 1965/2006 (50%, DL OMC)
90 – Royal Brackla 30yo 1976/2006 (53.6%, Cadenhead’s, 126 Bts.)
90 – Scapa 25yo 1975/2001 (50%, DL OMC, 438 Bts.)
90 – Speyside The Whisky Fair 35yo 1971/2006 (51.4%, TWF)
90 – Springbank NAS (46%, OB, House & Tree Label, France, 70cl)
90 – Springbank 21yo (46%, OB, Bottled late 1990′s or 2000)
90 – Springbank 1966/1998 ‘Local Barley’ (54.4%, OB)
90 – Springbank 35yo 1971/2007 (59%, TWF, Sherry, 239 Bts.)
90 – Suntory Yamazaki 1991/2005 (56%, OB, 70cl, Japan)
90 – Suntory Yamazaki 25yo (43%, OB, Bottled +/- 2006, 75cl)
90 – Invergordon 1964/2005 (47.1%, Adelphi, C#57637)
90 – Talisker 10yo (45.8%, OB, +/- 1995)
90 – Talisker 19yo 1980/2000 (50%, DL OMC, ‘Tactical’, 348 Bts.)
90 – Talisker 1955/1993 (53.6%, G&M Cask series, C#1310+1311+1257)
90 – Tamnavulin 37yo 1967/2005 (46.7%, Duncan Taylor, C#1018)
90 – Tobermory 32yo 1972/2005 (49.5%, OB, Brown / Purple Label)
90 – Tomatin 1968/2001 (40%, Connoisseurs Ch., New Map Label)