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July 2024 - World Whisk(e)y

July 2024 - World Whisk(e)y
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Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
97 points
$469
Kavalan
Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A contemplative and complex sipper that represents why these Whiskies deserve to be mentioned as some of the finest in the world; the aromas continue to develop and show balance and elegance at every turn.
97 points $469
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Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This just smells like a cask of Amontillado distilled down; perhaps polarizing but so tasty and makes one crave some Jamon Iberico and almonds.
96 points $599
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Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Bold and savory, loaded with umami and yet has an under current of salted red fruit; a massive Whisky that is splendid and toothsome.
96 points $599
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Kavalan Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$89
Kavalan
Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Dark and savory with bold dried fruits and for fans of old rancio driven Single Malts and Brandies.
95 points $89
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Bhakta Spirits Indian Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$150
Bhakta Spirits
2012 Indian Single Malt Whisky
Smoky and savory up front with underlying fruit and grain sweetness, this is complex and delicious while holding the ABV extraordinarily well; a contemplative Whisky to sit with and pair with cigars.
95 points $150
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Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Intensely fruity with ample spices; needs just a few drops of water to soften and open up the nose.
95 points $214
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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Bold, rich, and unforgettable; a powerhouse of a Whisky that is not for everyone but deftly captures the hearts and minds of sherry bomb Whisky lovers.
95 points $214
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Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$699
Kavalan
Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Dark and almost burnt with a savory umami that is balanced with rich fruit sweetness; a very contemplative slow sipper.
95 points $699
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Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$59
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
Very approachable and easy drinking with an inescapable essence of spiced apple cider from the first inhalation through to the finish.
94 points $59
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Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich chocolate, fruit, and nuts on the nose balanced with vibrant spices on the palate and all while keeping the ABV in check; this is some really impressive juice.
94 points $214
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Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich and brooding with dark, grape-y flavors making this almost like a very old Armagnac.
94 points $599
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Coperies Les Ocres Whisky
93 points
$65
Coperies
Les Ocres Whisky
Rich and rounded texture with good grain, nice barrel spice, and a pervasive fruit character of both stone fruit and red fruit from nose to finish.
93 points $65
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Stauning Floor Malted Rye Whisky Batch 4-2021
93 points
$69
Stauning
Floor Malted Rye Whisky Batch 4-2021
A deliciously complex and spicy Rye with just enough sweetness to keep it all in harmony; a gorgeous sipper that will shine in cocktails.
93 points $69
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Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$89
Kavalan
Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich and smoky with a bold underlying caramel character.
93 points $89
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Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$99
Kavalan
Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
A little bit of extra spice and tannin here but as sherry bomb-y as a sherry bomb could be without going to over proof.
93 points $99
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Rampur Special Release Vintage Select Indian Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$99
Rampur
2022 Special Release Vintage Select Indian Single Malt Whisky
Unique but delicious with layers of complex spices interwoven with the sweet barley base.
93 points $99
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Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$195
Kavalan
Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Dark red and black fruits stewed and mixed with nuts, then all consumed in a dark, gothic Scottish library.
93 points $195
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Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich, dark, and brooding, this is a very extracted dark red fruit and spice forward Whisky for those that love a pronounced wine cask influence.
93 points $214
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Hériose Le Petit Tourbé French Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$50
Hériose
Le Petit Tourbé French Single Malt Whisky
Warm and grassy with pleasing citrus notes and then a touch of Caribbean spices thrown in for complexity.
92 points $50
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Spirit Of Hven Old Hare Blended Swedish Whisky
92 points
$52
Spirit Of Hven
Old Hare Blended Swedish Whisky
Warm, sweet grains and baking spices just give you a vibe for travel and adventure.
92 points $52
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Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$92
Kavalan
Classic Single Malt Whisky
Incredibly well crafted with balanced flavors and aromas of grain and barrel.
92 points $92
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Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$99
Kavalan
Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
Would like this in a Highball paired with Spanish tapas; so much underlying sea salt and dried nuts with bright citrus flavors.
92 points $99
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Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$102
Kavalan
Podium Single Malt Whisky
Rich and earthy flavors with a dark honey and rich baked red fruit undercurrent.
92 points $102
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King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$102
King Car
Conductor Single Malt Whisky
Decadent, rich, and leathery; sure to appeal to Whisky fans that love a heavy wine cask influence.
92 points $102
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Amrut Triparva Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 03
92 points
$186
Amrut
2022 Triparva Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 03
Delicious and complex, a bit like distilled and barrel aged Sauvignon Blanc with green herbs and tropical fruits mixed with caramel and spice from the barrel.
92 points $186
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Glen Breton Rare 21 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$326
Glen Breton
Rare 21 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
The barley is prominently featured here but the layers of barrel flavor are harmoniously integrated; seems youthful and vibrant except for the long and luxurious finish with some rancio and oak tannins which speak to some real age here.
92 points $326
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Don Michael Single Barrel Selection Black Corn Whiskey Cask No. 393
91 points
$79
Don Michael
Single Barrel Selection Black Corn Whiskey Cask No. 393
A whirlwind of spices and corn on the nose and palate in a fascinating way that while hot and daunting is sweet and delicious; pour this for lovers of barrel proof Bourbon and see how they react.
91 points $79
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Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$99
Kavalan
Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
Good grain sweetness with vibrant fruit flavors and a nice lingering spice on the palate with a long finish.
91 points $99
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
A classy Single Malt with a symphony of grain, barrels, and cask influences all woven together in harmony.
91 points $112
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Glen Breton Battle of the Glen 15 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$163
Glen Breton
'Battle of the Glen' 15 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
Lovely flavors of both grain and barrel but there is something a bit youthful in here as well; regardless, this is delicious.
91 points $163
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Don Michael Black Corn Whiskey
90 points
$49
Don Michael
Black Corn Whiskey
Unusual but also beautiful to have a Whiskey so focused on the flavors of the corn and not dependent upon the flavors extracted from the barrel.
90 points $49
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Kavalan Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$59
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Whisky
Beautiful spice and incense aromatics with a touch of citrus fruit and vanilla rounding out the flavors; the taste of late Summer in your glass.
90 points $59
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The Globe Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
90 points
$70
The Globe
Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
A tasty and spicy sipper that would truly excel in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier and only further elevate the spicy orange essence of this Whiskey.
90 points $70
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Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$99
Kavalan
Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
Beautiful red fruit flavors and spices with a touch of umami.
90 points $99
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Kavalan Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$102
Kavalan
Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
A fascinating array of flavors and aromas with a very interesting spiced fruit and coconut backbone.
90 points $102
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Kavalan Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$102
Kavalan
Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
Savory and smoldering black tea and spices with a rich red fruit and plum character.
90 points $102
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
With aromas of tea, leather, and baking spices, this is a Whisky that appeals to lovers of well aged spirits and well appointed European sitting rooms.
90 points $112
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Amrut Single Malts Of India Kurinji Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 01
90 points
$117
Amrut
2022 'Single Malts Of India' Kurinji Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 01
A light Whisky with good spice; a perfect flavor transition from Summer to Autumn.
90 points $117
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Glen Breton 14 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$152
Glen Breton
14 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
A vibrant and youthful Single Malt that is very barley forward with grassy flavors and light citrus; refreshing on a warm day.
90 points $152
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Hériose Le Classique French Single Malt Whisky
88 points
$50
Hériose
Le Classique French Single Malt Whisky
Elegant and grain forward for those that like to taste the barley, this is redolent with lemongrass, citrus, and light honey notes.
88 points $50
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Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky
88 points
$59
Brenne
Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky
Very light and fruity with tropical notes and vivid floral tones; flavor-wise somewhere on the spectrum between Whiskey and Brandy.
88 points $59
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Brenne 10 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky
86 points
$99
Brenne
10 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky
Youthful and vibrant on the nose and palate with bright grassy and citrus driven aromas and a nice honeyed grain sweetness.
86 points $99
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