The Arran 1996 24 Years for The Whisky Exchange is not what you would expect, but it isn't not bad. It's actually one of the more singular whiskies I've had in a while.
Everyone at the top of the leaderboard is sort of quietly chugging along, picking up a few points left and right. I'm kind of waiting for someone to explode and taking a more commanding lead.
The WhiskyNerds' Ledaig is a fitting conclusion to the Blind Tasting Competition—made even better by a very satisfying final placement in the rankings for yours truly.
One of the most elusive Scotch whiskies, Brora has gained a cult status only after it was closed in 1983. Today I try a single cask bottling from Signatory Vintage.
This Bunnahabhain 1988 from Berry's is not too dissimilar from the Bunnahabhain 2003 PX Finish, which was a little over the top if you ask me. The same can be said for this bottling.
A very bourbon-esque Glen Keith 1992 from Archives. The heavy cask influence overshadows some of the fruitiness that other expressions from this period display.