MacNairs 21yo v Enigma 25yo
Fed up with grey days and bad news, Fletcher cracks open two well-aged blends on a budget to see if they can bring a little lightness. A Glenallachie made NacNair’s 21yo vs a Cadenhead’s 25yo.
Jura 13yo Manzanilla
Dougie, deliberately, seeks out the distillery that everyone has told him is terrible, he pulls the trigger on a bargain to discover “Jura is well worth the chase. Jura is magic whisky. Jura is hugely enjoyable and fun.” 😳
Glen Garioch - 11yo Independents
As part of a ‘team building exercise’ Hamish is invited to stretch his olfactory senses in a structured test. His colleagues - knowing he’s a whisky reviewer - determine that he’ll “boss it”. Well, did he? You know the answer…dontcha?
Cadenhead’s Bunnahabhain 9yo
Dire world events draw dark clouds over Ogilvie’s visit to England, yet he find calming solace in whisky environments; light filling the dark. He also happens upon some Springbank and a stop-and-stare Bunnahabhain from Cadenhead’s.
Cadenhead’s Creations Blending Lab
Blending whisky is a genuine art form that demands maximum respect. Dougie signed up to try a session himself in Campbeltown. From lunch to jelly legs, he takes us vividly along.
Cadenheads Small Batch Glenrothes 21yo
Savoury Speysider with pleasantly mediated maturation
Cadenhead’s Tomatin 12yo
An underrated malt and a fantastic price for such a flavoursome Highlander
Cadenhead’s Creations Celebration
Enjoying the Cadenhead’s Creations range for one last time.
A Brace of Cooley 1992 Single Malts
Two bottles that I do not regret opening and do indeed warrant ‘special’ status