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Bowmore's 40 Year Old 2021 Release is a commanding Islay single malt bottled at a confident 48.7% ABV. At £8,000 it dema...
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Duncan Cairns
January 10, 2021
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Lagavulin's 2021 Special Release is a cask strength 12 Year Old bottled at 56.5% — raw, immediate, and unmistakably Isla...
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January 4, 2021
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Macallan's 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2020 release is a serious Speyside single malt that rewards patience and attention. At...
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December 6, 2020
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A bold and unconventional Special Release from Talisker, this cask-strength 8 Year Old with a rum finish pairs island sm...
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November 28, 2020
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Bowmore's 30 Year Old 2020 Release is a refined, contemplative Islay single malt bottled at a well-judged 45.3% ABV. At ...
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November 26, 2020
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Laphroaig's Batch 012 Cask Strength delivers the distillery's coastal peat character at an uncompromising 60.1% ABV, rew...
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November 24, 2020
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Rosebank's 30 Year Old Release 1 is a rare Lowland Single Malt that commands attention through quiet confidence rather t...
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November 15, 2020
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Macallan's Classic Cut 2020 delivers sherry-cask Speyside character at a punchy 55% ABV. A confident, full-strength sing...
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November 6, 2020
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The Macallan M Decanter 2020 Edition pairs a stunning Lalique crystal vessel with a rich, sherry-influenced Speyside sin...
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October 30, 2020
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The Cragganmore 2008 Distillers Edition brings port cask finishing to one of Speyside's most underrated single malts, de...
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October 25, 2020
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Thy Danish Spelt Rye 2020 is a cask-strength Danish single malt that trades pedigree for genuine distinction — a spelt r...
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October 23, 2020
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Starward's Dolce 2016 is a compelling single-vintage Australian single malt that leans into fortified wine cask characte...
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September 22, 2020
