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Rating: Divine

Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for whiskies that I rated as Divine.  Divine means that after tasting the whisky, I try not to finish the bottle in one sitting. Just perfection.  Rating: Divine

Port Askaig 8 year old Whisky

Port Askaig 8 yo whisky review
A year or 2 ago, I noticed a few interesting sounding tasting notes on Twitter.  They were for the Port Askaig Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Not too long afterwards, John had lunch at Bottega’s, and Savi brought him a glass of the Port Askaig 8 yo whisky. He loved it and immediately bought me a bottle. I think it is time that I try this bottle.

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Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

Review and Tasting notes for the Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 yo blended whisky header
As I rummaged through my whisky collection, pondering the perfect dram to cap off another incredible year, my gaze fell upon the shopping bag on the counter. It struck me that, once again, I had unwittingly bought the whisky that has graced my glass more frequently than any other (with perhaps the exception of the Bain’s whisky). This is the iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label blended Scotch whisky.

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Ardbeg An Oa Whisky Review – The Softer Side of Islay Smoke

Ardbeg An Oa single malt whisky header

When Ardbeg announced a new addition to its core range, fans of the smoky Islay distillery took notice. The Ardbeg An Oa single malt Scotch whisky was launched with plenty of fanfare; the first permanent expression to join the Ardbeg lineup since Corryvreckan in 2009. It joins the legendary Ardbeg 10 year old and Uigeadail, forming the backbone of Ardbeg’s core range.

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