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Rank: 14.8 pctl
Value: $2.88 / pctl
Ireland • $42.50 • 40.0% ABV
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Rank: 7.4 pctl
Value: $3.52 / pctl
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Shieldaig Speyside Finest Old Single Malt
Shieldaig Speyside Finest Old Single Malt is an affordable, entry-level single malt Scotch produced by Ian Macleod Distillers, primarily available at Total Wine & More. It is characterized as a gentle, accessible Speyside whisky often aged for around six years, offering sweet, fruity notes with hints of oak and a soft finish.
No Barrel Aging
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whiskybase: 76.80 pts
Total Wine: 82.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 87.00 pts
Part of the Ian Macleod Distillers family of brands.
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Nose: Light and approachable with soft notes of fresh orchard fruits, vanilla, and gentle honeycomb sweetness
Palate: A supple and medium-bodied palate featuring creamy toffee, subtle sugary notes, and a mild, woody oak influence
Finish: A soft, lingering finish that balances faint fruity notes with a touch of baking spice and dry oak.
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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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