Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength (2013)
It’s great to see that new producers like Dingle and Teeling have released their own Irish single pot still whiskey in recent years — they provide some much needed fresh blood. But for now there’s no brand that can provide to the high quality of Redbreast.
Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2017
Lagavulin seems to do well at any age. There’s the wonderful Lagavulin 8 Years Old as an example of what impact young distillate can have, but also many examples of well-aged Lagavulin that reach stratospheric heights.
Rosebank 1981 20 Years (Rare Malts Selection)
After this past Wednesday’s Glenkinchie review, I figured to transition into something a little more exclusive from the same region.
Glenkinchie 2006 Distillers Edition (2018)
A rather good showing from Glenkinchie, although I could do with something a little less dry and spicy. But good marks overall.
Glentauchers 1997 22 Years (Signatory Vintage for TWE)
Glentauchers is growing on me, and it seems others have the same idea. It might just be because I’m paying closer attention now, but it feels as if there are more casks being bottled these days. Understandably so, because these 1990s Glentauchers are proving to be rather excellent. Often fruity, with a spicy, sometimes chalky