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Rank: 22.4 pctl
Value: $2.12 / pctl
Islay • $47.50 • 40.0% ABV
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Rank: 33.4 pctl
Value: $2.40 / pctl
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Shieldaig Speyside Single Malt 18 Year Old
Shieldaig Speyside Single Malt 18 Year Old is an aged Scotch whisky known primarily as a "budget" or "value" offering, produced exclusively for the retail giant Total Wine & More. It is a "mystery malt," meaning it is sourced from an undisclosed distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland and bottled under the Shieldaig brand, which is owned by Ian Macleod Distillers (formerly William Maxwell & Co.).
No Barrel Aging
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whiskybase: 82.75 pts
Total Wine: 86.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 92.00 pts
Part of the Ian Macleod Distillers family of brands.
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Nose: Soft floral and herbal aromas lead into sweet layers of honey, caramel, and light citrus, with just a faint, surprising whisper of peat smoke
Palate: A smooth and light-bodied mouthfeel carries gentle flavors of crisp apple, pear, and creamy vanilla, balanced by mild oak and baking spices like cinnamon
Finish: The experience concludes with a soft, medium-length fade of lingering sweet candy, honey, and a touch of dry woody spice.
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Rank: 22.4 pctl
Value: $2.12 / pctl
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Laphroaig Select
Laphroaig Select (sometimes referred to as Laphroaig Oak Select) is a non-age-statement (NAS) single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Islay distillery, intentionally crafted to be an accessible, entry-level introduction to the brand's famously intense peated profile. It is designed as a "gentler" alternative to the flagship 10-year-old, offering a complex, sweeter profile created by marrying several different cask types.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 82.00 pts
Whiskybase: 82.00 pts
Total Wine: 82.00 pts
Flaviar: 80.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 86.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
Part of the Beam Suntory family of brands.
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Nose: Fresh sea breeze and mild iodine smoke mingle with sweet mango, licorice root, and soft vanilla oak
Palate: A supple, medium-bodied arrival of creamy oak, citrus zest, and pear, followed by a restrained, earthy smoke
Finish: Surprisingly long and savory with lasting dried spices, maritime salt, and a gentle lingering ash.
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