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HAIG’S DIMPLE PINCH 15 WHISKY
The famous Haig and Co Dimple 15 classic deluxe whisky is given a quick review by Grainmash, whose verdict is “on the rocks, please!”
ISLE OF JURA 1966 - 40 YEARS
The Isle of Jura 1966 - 40 year old whisky - priced between 1200 and 3000 sterling, is one of only 98 bottles produced, and is a proud component of the Grainmash whisky collection
HANYU JACK OF DIAMONDS 1988
The Ichiro’s Malt Card Series Hanyu Jack of Diamonds, distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2008, originally bought as an investment and accidentally opened, gets a tasting here and a rare write up. Clearly, most of these are being collected!
JAPAN VS SCOTLAND BLIND WHISKY TASTING
Grainmash reports on the results of this week’s war between the whiskies of Japan and Scotland at Boisdale’s “He Who Dares Wins” Stadium in Belgravia London England.
GOLDEN PROMISE BARLEY
Clarifying the Golden Promise barley issue, once and for all!
BALBLAIR 1997 VINTAGE
The Balblair packaging shown here silhouttes the vista of a crocodile sleeping in the waters, while the whisky itself is sweet, balanced, delicious and is anything but a croc! The real story is inside.
LADYBURN 1973 VINTAGE SINGLE CASK
The Ladyburn 1973 Vintage Single Cask comes boxed, with a certificate, and is a whisky of great reputation. As an investment, it carries a rather pleasant risk - you might get to drink it!
KARUIZAWA SINGLE CASK 1971
Occasionally, a whisky comes along that is massively underpriced. It is bought, drunk, repurchased, and soon sells out, leaving behind a legacy of quality and scarcity.
LAGAVULIN 1991 – THE DISTILLERS EDITION
The Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition Special Limited Release Double Matured 16 Year Old Islay Malt, finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks is reviewed here and defined as the Johnny Depp of whiskies.
BERRY BROS AND RUDD - DOUG McIVOR
This interview is with Doug McIvor, head of spirit buying for Berry Brothers and Rudd, the oldest spirit merchants in the UK, off-license to the Queen and Prince Charles.
