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Experience a fascinating journey through the world of aromas, where tropical fruits and fine vanilla notes meet a complex spice that stimulates the palate. Let the clear freshness in the finish carry you away, which, despite its restraint, leaves a lasting impression and provokes thought.
79/100
Some whiskies do not captivate you loudly, but with quiet confidence. The Teeling 21 Years Rising Reserve No. 4 belongs precisely to this category. This Irish single malt tells a story of patience, cask craftsmanship and bold curiosity. In a short time, Teeling Distillery has earned a reputation for innovative maturation while consciously reconnecting with Ireland’s great whiskey heritage. After 18 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, this whisky received a three-year finish in white wine casks. This combination sets high expectations for elegance, depth and balance. Bottled at 46 percent ABV, it promises intensity without harshness and invites you to slow down and listen closely to what this cask has to say.
87/100
The Caol Ila distillery on Islay is known for its accessible, clear smoky style – a welcome alternative to the island's more intense representatives. Independent bottler Malts of Scotland has selected a fascinating single cask with this 11-years bottling from 2011, which was released in 2023.
80/100 Experience a fascinating journey through the world of aromas, where tropical fruits and fine vanilla notes meet a complex spice that stimulates the palate. Let the clear freshness in the finish carry you away, which, despite its restraint, leaves a lasting impression and provokes thought.
79/100
There are whiskies that tell stories – and then there are those that merge worlds. The Nc'nean Aon Calvados 2017/2025 belongs to the second category. Originating from the young, ambitious distillery in the Scottish Highlands, this seven-years single malt presents itself as a fascinating experiment: matured in former Calvados casks, it combines the rugged beauty of the Highlands with the fruity sophistication of Normandy.
82/100
Imagine sitting on the terrace on a warm summer evening, the sun low in the sky and amber-coloured gold sparkling in your glass. The Fettercairn 2006/2024 from Malts of Scotland is just the whisky to turn such moments into unforgettable experiences. This independent bottling from the Scottish Highlands is not only a delight for the senses, but also a real value-for-money wonder.
85/100