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SMWS 71.80 “Powershake”
Our next review is going back to the world of independent bottlers with another Scotch Malt Whisky Society release. This one is 71.80 “Powershake” which, according to the internet, comes from the Glenburgie distillery, owned by Pernod Ricard and predominantly used for blending. Let’s see if this release belongs in a blend or if it can stand up on its own as a Single Malt expression….
Loch Lomond Single Cask Store Pick Aged for 15 Years
I have reviewed two Loch Lomond releases already, the first a 12 year old single malt which is part of their core release and another, which was a SMWS 20 year old single grain whisky. I liked both. This 15 year old single cask store pick has been on my shelf for a while now, so let’s see how it tastes….
Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye (Bottled in 2009)
Continuing to clean out some old bottles that need reviewed. Today is one that I’ve had for a bit, the Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Bottled in 2009. This was a “limited release” a while back and I finally cracked it open to give it a sip….
Old Forester Rye
Old Forester Rye has a surprising mash bill given the flavor profile….and why do I think of it as a “Mullet Rye”? And what exactly is a “Mullet Rye”? All that and more awaits you…..
RY3 Rum Cask Finish
Next up is a newer expression of a rye that I have really enjoyed over the past year or so – RY3 Blended Rye Rum Cask Finish. For those unfamiliar with this brand, get familiar with it! I really enjoyed the core release, which is a blended rye and I purchased a bottle of the Cognac Finish release for my Dad for his birthday this past Spring, so when I saw the Rum Finish, I had to give it a sip….