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Tobermory 10 Year
Distiller Score 90
There are bright aromas of breakfast cereal topped with fresh berries, lemon curd, and a small amount of salt. The whisky tingles the gums and has a bit of dry wood tannins to chew on. The finish continues with lemon peel, cinnamon, wood spices and a touch of anise.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Compass Box Great King St Artist's Blend
Distiller Score 89
The aroma is filled with scents of homemade apple pie--the buttery crust, spiced apples, and even the side of vanilla ice cream comes to light. The palate follows suit with some oak spices and a touch of citrus for added measure. The whisky has a creaminess to it, but finishes on the spicy side, and is far from sticky sweet.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Glen Moray 12 Year
Distiller Score 85
This is a sweet one. The nose is big on vanilla and honey and cereal grains--Honey Smacks, actually. The scent of fresh cut grass lingers somewhere beneath all the sweetness. On the palate, it's lighter than the nose suggests. Crisp and fruity with white chocolate, toffee. Softly malty with some floral character. Finish is short and fruity. It's a solid baseline Speyside, not overly complex, and with an ABV that is well-suited for enjoying the whisky neat. Perfectly suited for casual sipping.
Reviewed by Keith Allison
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anCnoc 12 Year
Distiller Score 85
For a 12 year old whisky, there is a fair amount of complexity here. Whipped cream and heaps of citrus fruits are discovered initially that then turn to a bowl of cereal with dried red fruit on top. It finishes up with dashes of cinnamon and salt. The weight of the whisky is pleasantly plump. All in all, a nice treat to enjoy when you've got a craving for something sweet.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Distiller Score 86
Wakey wakey to a sunshine-y orange marmalade with a drizzling of honey on warm toast. The mid-palate shows more malted barley than the nose with some added cinnamon sprinkled in mix. More malt and herbs show up with continued tasting such as anise and mint. The finish is of average length, but while it's around is quite dandy.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve
Distiller Score 90
The nose offers a fair dose of variety such as lemon custard, brine, honey, and wool. Pears comes across on the palate and tastes more tangy than sweet.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Jura Origin 10 Year
Distiller Score 87
The nose is composed of cereal, honey, and hay. There is a delicate nature to the aromas and flavors. There is a touch of orchard fruit and fudge in the center as well as a pinch of salt.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Compass Box Asyla
Distiller Score 90
Bright sunshine-y orange and lemon are first to greet you on the nose. A moderately full whisky, the mid-palate is sweet and finishes with gentle cinnamon and vanilla. If the weather turns chilly or if you're feeling under the weather, the whisky makes an excellent hot toddy.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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The Glenrothes Select Reserve
Distiller Score 87
The nose is full of vanilla, caramel, and toasted barley. The profile of the whisky is fruity and soft, a very mellow sort of dram save for the baking spices on the finish. This is a nice little dram to start the evening with.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Dewar's 12 Year The Ancestor (Discontinued)
Distiller Score 85
The nose offers carnival candy, fudge, and stone fruit. For a blended whisky, even one with 12 years of age, the richness of the whisky is a nice surprise. The finish suggests wood spices and salty caramel and just a dash white pepper.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Cardhu 12 Year
Distiller Score 87
Nosing this whisky you find floral honey notes and crushed cereal flakes. There is a fair amount of bright Meyer lemon peel and breakfast tea as you taste the whisky. The texture is soft and satisfying. Come tea (or tee) time, this is a fine choice indeed.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Macallan 10 Year Sherry Oak
Distiller Score 88
On the nose this Macallan is quite interesting, with notes of raisin, cacao dark truffle, cinnamon, and pink peppercorn spices. In mouth it is mellow, smooth and gentle, but also rich and fruity. The range of fruits is wider than on the nose, with the addition of prunes and dry apricot, while the spices are now turning into gingerbread and the cacao into less dark chocolate. Always tasty, this 10YO is a classic.
Reviewed by Julien Le Doaré