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Berry Bros & Rudd Expands ‘A Sense Of Place’ Collection With World Whiskies

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Meanwhile, Dalmore’s 2012 Barolo Finish offers a contrasting profile, with red fruits and vanilla custard tempered by peppery spice and a velvety texture. Credit: Berry Bros & Rudd For peat lovers, Caol Ila’s 2010 releases bring an enticing mix of maritime peat smoke balanced by fruity notes such as ripe peaches and figs.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Compass Box Flaming Heart (4th Release)

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The whisky was matured in a combination of heavily toasted French oak and American ex-Bourbon casks and bottled in 2012 at 48.9% Serge Valentin’s Tasting Notes On The Compass Box Flaming Heart 4th Edition Compass Box creates delectable blended scotch whisky. Potential lamp stands? Nah, too narrow… SGP:446 – 91 points.

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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 1

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This first article examines the original Blue Label, the popular Ghost & Rare series, and the early special releases between 1992-2012. Special Editions 1992-2012 As Johnnie Walker Blue Label was originally a travel exclusive, for the blend’s first decade (1992-2002) there are only two known limited releases.

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Berry Bros & Rudd Launches One-Off ‘Glens & Valleys’ Scotch Collection

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Finally, Blair Athol 2010, Glen Elgin 2012, Glen Elgin 2008, and Glen Garoch 2011 casks will be divided between the UK and International markets. The collection became available on June 20th.

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‘Why I Republished Whisky Opus’ With Keeper Of The Quaich Gavin Smith

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The First Edition of Whisky Opus Back in 2012, the late Dominic Roskrow and I had been commissioned to write Whisky Opus for the Penguin Random House imprint. From Scotland’s distillery boom and China ’s whisky rise to updated labels and new tasting notes, we’ve crafted a guide that captures today’s vibrant whisky landscape.

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Ground Is Broken on Glencadam Distillery’s New Visitor Centre

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This was followed by a 30 year old release in 2012. Following the purchase by Angus Dundee in 2000, the distillery began to produce single malt bottlings including a 10 year old and a 15 year old in 2008.

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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 2

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The Johnnie Walker brand continues to emphasize travel and exploration, with Diageo promoting the brand by launching the Voyager, a 1920s 1920s-style yacht that sailed through Asia between September 2012 – March 2013, hosting a number of events at different destinations onboard.