Isle of Jura 18 Years (2019)
Somewhat challenging and not boring, but the flavours don’t come together entirely.
Caledonian 1965 45 Years (The Clan Denny)
An underwhelming Caledonian. The lack of complexity after 45 years of ageing is seriously shocking.
Cragganmore 1988 25 Years (Special Release)
This Cragganmore is a triumph! Expensive upon release, but that price does look slightly better in the current whisky climate.
Benrinnes 2007 12 Years (Whisky Weekend Twente)
Not a crowdpleaser but a bold choice by the Whisky Weekend Twente folks. I’m quite happy they picked this Benrinnes and went down a road less traveled.
GlenAllachie 2008 10 Years Marsala (Hand-filled)
While rumbling through my sample drawer, I came across one from a hand-filled GlenAllachie distillery exclusive. It was gifted to me last year during Spirit of Speyside by the ever-generous Juliette Buchan.
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