The North of Scotland distillery was established in 1958 in Tullibody in Crackmannanshire; it was mothballed in 1980 and dismantled in 1993. This whisky was selected by Forbes Ross & Co in Rutherglen and bottled in 2005 at 43% ABV. Floral and fragrant nose, subtle note of Metaxa, balances warm but neutral wood with freshness, deep, complex and refined; the palate is silky-smooth, elegant, with a light body and subtle flavours that do not lack intensity; finishes ever-so-slightly hot, with delicious notes of fruit and vanilla.
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Lovely nose, aromatic, warm Asian spices, black fruit, red meat, mineral freshness, floral top note; supple and warm palate, ripe tannins, lovely balance, satiny texture, medium body, clean flavours, plums; good length, hint of vanilla. A (relatively) inexpensive delight.
Elegant, refined, silky and long, floral, subtle and deep, tangy acidity is perfectly integrated, Bual-like, apricot, nuts, orange, hint of salted caramel, spices, smoke.
1973 North of Scotland Very Rare Private Cellar Cask Selection Single Grain Bottled in 2005 92 Points
United Kingdom, Scotland, Lowlands
The North of Scotland distillery was established in 1958 in Tullibody in Crackmannanshire; it was mothballed in 1980 and dismantled in 1993. This whisky was selected by Forbes Ross & Co in Rutherglen and bottled in 2005 at 43% ABV. Floral and fragrant nose, subtle note of Metaxa, balances warm but neutral wood with freshness, deep, complex and refined; the palate is silky-smooth, elegant, with a light body and subtle flavours that do not lack intensity; finishes ever-so-slightly hot, with delicious notes of fruit and vanilla.
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2011 Domaine François Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rosé 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Identical to my previous note. Four years old now and showing really well. A delicious and grown-up Rosé.
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2011 Simon Hackett Shiraz Hills View 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Lovely nose, aromatic, warm Asian spices, black fruit, red meat, mineral freshness, floral top note; supple and warm palate, ripe tannins, lovely balance, satiny texture, medium body, clean flavours, plums; good length, hint of vanilla. A (relatively) inexpensive delight.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Quinta de Ervamoira 90 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Warm and spicy, rich and vibrant, slightly burnt character, hint of boudoir powder, quite developed for a 10 YO.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto 20 Year Old Tawny Quinta do Bom Retiro 92 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Complete, beautifully balanced, rich yet elegant, strong note of salted caramel, hint of nuts, delicately sweet, candied orange fruit, tangy acidity, intense flavours, very good length.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto 30 Year Old Tawny 93 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Elegant, refined, silky and long, floral, subtle and deep, tangy acidity is perfectly integrated, Bual-like, apricot, nuts, orange, hint of salted caramel, spices, smoke.
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