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Rank: 14.8 pctl
Value: $2.88 / pctl
Ireland • $42.50 • 40.0% ABV
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Rank: 17.3 pctl
Value: $2.20 / pctl
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Shieldaig Speyside Single Malt 12 Year Old
Shieldaig Speyside Single Malt 12 Year Old is an affordable, Speyside-region single malt Scotch whisky designed as a "bargain" dram, often marketed through Total Wine & More's "Spirits Direct" program. It is known for being a light, approachable, and smooth, ex-bourbon matured single malt that typically carries a low price point, often sitting.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 85.00 pts
Whiskybase: 79.00 pts
Total Wine: 86.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts
Part of the Ian Macleod Distillers family of brands.
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Nose: Soft floral aromas and honeyed malt blend with hints of crisp green apple and toasted vanilla
Palate: A creamy mouthfeel carries flavors of sweet butterscotch, citrus zest, and a touch of warm baking spice
Finish: The exit is clean and medium in length, leaving behind lingering notes of oak char and sugary barley.
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Rank: 14.8 pctl
Value: $2.88 / pctl
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West Cork 10 Year Old
West Cork 10 Year Old is an Irish single malt whiskey produced by West Cork Distillers, an independent distillery located in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. It is known for being a matured, 100% malted barley expression that is aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, offering a light, fruity, and approachable, yet sophisticated, profile.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 78.00 pts
Whiskybase: 79.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 85.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 85.00 pts
Part of the Privately Owned family of brands.
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Nose: Bright, fragrant aromas of green apples, crisp orchard fruits, and fresh cut grass blend with sweet notes of vanilla custard, honey, and a light malty undertone.
Palate: A smooth, light-bodied texture carries flavors of sweet malt, toasted cereal, and honeyed orchard fruit alongside subtle waves of toffee, vanilla, and gentle baking spices.
Finish: The short-to-medium finish leaves behind a mild, warming fade of pepper and sweet cinnamon spice, balanced by lingering hints of dry oak, malt, and a light grassy bitterness.
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