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[12 Jul 2012 | 3 Comments | 1,066 views]
Tasting Laphraoig PX Cask

After the success of the Triple wood , and it’s migration to the general retail sector from travel retail, Laphraoig introduces another retail exclusive this time finished in PX sherry casks rather the Oloroso casks  (as in the triple wood). PX being a much thicker and sweeter sherry, is sure to impart sweeter notes to the liquid. The triple wood …

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[28 Feb 2011 | No Comment | 1,166 views]
‘GlenDronach Time’ , Session #2 : The 12 year old ‘Original’

We continue our journey in GlenDronach land, with the lovely 12 year old which is i’ve learned to know is a favourite of many GlenDronach fans. Matured in a combination of PX (Pedro Ximenez) and Oloroso Sherry Casks, this whisky is the entry level GlenDronach (if we don’t take into account the younger Octarine reviewed last year). This expression is …

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[10 May 2010 | 21 Comments | 1,324 views]
Quick Dram : BenRiach ‘Heredotus Fumosus’ 12 yo – a journey in Peated Speyside

The Benriach distillery is located in the heart of Speyside, 3 miles from the city of Elgin. Founded in 1892 by the Grant family next to the Longmorn distillery. In 1900 it was mothballed with a lot of other distilleries and remained closed until the year of 1965 when it was re-opened by the Glenlivet distillers company.  It changed a …