Arran 2013 7 Years Edition No. 8 (Fisherman’s Retreat)
The white wine is strong in this Arran 2013 7 Years from The Fisherman’s Retreat, almost to the point of overpowering, but bottled at probably just the right time.
Macallan Edition No. 6 (2020)
It took me until Macallan Edition No. 6, the last release of this sseries, to finally get around to writing about it.
Glen Garioch & Ardmore 2008 (The Bookinist)
A closer look at the aesthetically very pleasing releases from The Bookinist, including an interview with the man behind the brand.
GlenAllachie 10 Years Cask Strength Batch 4 (2020)
Just a few weeks ago, GlenAllachie 10 Years Cask Strength Batch 4 was named the World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards.
Longrow Red 10 Years Refill Malbec (2020)
A home run by Springbank, I feel the fact that these Malbec casks are actually refills is key to the wonderful balance.
Kilkerran 8 Years Cask Strength (2021)
If you’d have told me this was matured in red wine casks, I would’ve probably believed you. Not entirely balanced, this new Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength.
Thijs Klaverstijn
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