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July 2024 - Scotch Whisky

July 2024 - Scotch Whisky
This month's Spirits feature is Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park Cask Strength Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Release No. 5
98 points
$100
Highland Park
Cask Strength Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Release No. 5
Before the tongue went pleasantly numb, possibly the best thing consumed this year; charred red fruits and baking spices interwoven into the ultimate sweet and savory BBQ.
98 points $100
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Highland Park 18 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
96 points
$175
Highland Park
18 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This tastes like home and what we will probably be sipping on until the day we die; red fruit, orchard fruit, baking spices, and rich, leathery, earthy smoke all incredibly well crafted and representing happiness in a bottle.
96 points $175
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Highland Park 21 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
96 points
$375
Highland Park
2023 21 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Don't let perfection become the enemy of greatness; just because this is not quite perfect doesn't mean you will find another dram closer to ambrosia this year or maybe not in another five.
96 points $375
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The Glenrothes 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
95 points
$750
The Glenrothes
25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Oh wow, that is something special and tasty; luxurious on the nose and full of flavor.
95 points $750
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Highland Park 12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$60
Highland Park
12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hello old friend; a favorite in a Highball paired with BBQ, sipped neat on its own, or paired with a cigar fireside, there are few drams in the world more comforting and nostalgic than this one.
94 points $60
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RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky
94 points
$130
RyeLaw
2017 Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky
This dram is packed with spices and red fruits that would please any Whisky drinker; feels very fancy and you want this in a High Ball.
94 points $130
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The Hearach Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$89
The Hearach
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Delicious albeit with a bit of youthful aggression and grain forward; adore the honey almond notes, light smoke, and delicate mineral edge to the fruits.
93 points $89
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The Glenlivet Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$99
The Glenlivet
Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Classic Single Malt flavors enlivened with tropical spices and fruits; an interesting sipper and a sure fire cigar pairing.
93 points $99
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Highland Park 15 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$125
Highland Park
15 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Honey roasted nuts with delicate floral smoke, sweet grass, and dried red fruits; just a pleasure to sip.
93 points $125
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The Glenrothes 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$200
The Glenrothes
18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A beautifully aged sherry cask-forward expression; a rich and comforting dessert dram.
93 points $200
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Glen Grant 21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
92 points
$450
Glen Grant
21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A delicious and classic Speyside beauty elevated with a bit more barrel character and spicy intrigue.
92 points $450
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Glen Grant 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
91 points
$135
Glen Grant
18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Exactly what you want from Speyside Whisky; orchard fruit, honey sweet barley flavors, and good barrel spice combined to create excellent typicity.
91 points $135
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