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CAOL ILA 12 YEAR OLD 41.95
43
SELECTED BY EWAN
A less understood whisky from Islay, but one for the peat fans. Definitely one to try if you haven’t already. NOSE: Subtle, sweet, a hint of lemon sharpness, light phenols and smoke cured meats. Peaty but with no smoke at this stage. PALATE: Sweet, refined smoke with a saline hint. Smooth and long. Complex and powerful, yet majestic, with a balancing oiliness. FINISH: The sweet smokiness comes to the fore again. Crisp and delicious. Medium length with slight pepper and spice notes. Really tasty and leaves you wanting more.
THE MACPHAIL’S COLLECTION BUNNAHABHAIN 8 YEAR OLD HEAVILY PEATED 31.99
43
SELECTED BY EWAN
CARN MOR CELEBRATION OF THE CASK BOWMORE 24 YEAR OLD CASK NO 616 216
54.9
SELECTED BY EWAN
This is new to my stable and it is certainly a thoroughbred. A single cask with only 160 bottles. Another outstanding whisky from Morrison & Mackay. NOSE: Amazing! Deep fruit, oak, subtle spices, ginger and a hint of bonfire that is tantalising. PALATE: The aromas continue into the taste. Subtle honey opens up to share the light spice again. Then the waves lap at your toes and soft coastal notes arrive.
This is a fantastic example of a younger heavily peated Bunnahabhain. Matured in refill sherry butts. NOSE: Subtle smoke, damp earth, sweet raisins and pears developing into salty meat – inviting you to dive in with the promise of more to come. PALATE: Sweet and intense with fruit dumplings, raisins and sultanas, brambles and peat. A touch of water sweetens the taste. FINISH: Medium length, with the rich fruits lingering with smoke. It delivers more than is expected.
This is a stunning whisky. FINISH: Mature and long, with salty peat, marmalade oranges and oak.
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