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Scotch Reviews
Scapa 14
The Redheaded stepchild of Orkney Distilleries, Scapa has had some ups and downs since being founded in 1885. From 1994 to 2005 the distillery was closed entirely. The industry giant, Pernod-Ricard, then acquired and reopened it. The initial release was this 14 year, which replaced the traditional Scapa 12. This year Scapa has replaced their 14... (more...)
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Founded in 1898 by John Dewar & sons, one can’t accuse the Aberfeldy distillery of being the luckiest whisky producer around. During the First World War the distillery was forced to shut down production for 2 years, and after re-opening in 1919 they were once again forced to put production on hold during World... (more...)
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
With an annual production of nearly 6 million liters, The Glenlivet is a scotch whisky powerhouse, occupying shelf space in nearly every liquor store worldwide. The distillery has a storied history, starting with its founding in 1824, through it's acquisition by Glen Grant in 1953 and Seagrams in 1977 to its current resting... (more...)
Dallas Dhu 1981 Duncan Taylor
Are those pump hoses on the distillery floor or a velvet rope? Dallas Dhu has been preserved as a Historic distillery in Scotland, aka it is a Tourist Trap. These days tasting a product from Dallas Dhu is a true rarity since no malt has entered the copper stills there since 1983 when the distillery went... (more...)
The Dalmore 1990 Duncan Taylor
Close your eyes and name a Scotch with a stag’s head on the front label…..The Dalmore? Located on the other side of Loch Ness, far from Glenfiddich, these copper stills belong to The Dalmore’s Alness distillery. Founded in 1839 by an opium trader, the stag on the label came from a MacKenzie family legend... (more...)
Caol Ila 1981 Duncan Taylor
Considered the most naturally beautiful and picturesque locale on Islay, Caol Ila is perched on Loch Nam Ban near the town of Port Askaig. The distillery in the picture here, built in 1974, may seem rather large given Caol Ila’s low profile on supermarket shelves but they are a large supplier for Johnny Walker... (more...)
