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Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Non-Vintage Non-Vintage
Complex but well balanced, with notes of rich butterscotch, vanilla, dried fruits, almonds and a whisper of smoke
Launceston Distillery Peated Single Malt
Amrut Raj Igala
Hunter Laing Kinship Bowmore (33 Year Old)
Launceston Distillery Special Edition Peated Tawny
Equipo Navazos La Bota 88 Whisky De Malta Overseas Non-Vintage Non-Vintage
It’s a Whisky of remarkable character and complexity. It boasts an enticing peaty touch to the nose (which may give some a clue as to its origin) balanced beautifully with the intense influence of the old Sherry cask. Fragrant and soft with poached pear, roasted malt and a hint of coffee bean and crème brûlée, the aromas give way to a sweet palate, intense and softly fruited, with florals, butterscotch and plenty of peaty smokiness—like Balvenie meets Islay. It’s got some power—even at 46% it’s happy with a touch of water—yet remains in perfect proportion. Finishes with notes of wild honey and, again, that delicious twang of iodine. La Bota de Magic.
G&M Private Collection Glen Mhor
G&M Private Collection St Magdalene (39 Year Old)
Mars Maltage ‘Cosmo’ Blended Malt Manzanilla Finish
It is soft on palate, having rich aromas, such as dried fruits, brown sugar and maple syrup that came from the casks, along with a slight bitterness, coconut and chocolate flavours in harmony.