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Reviews of scotch and world whiskies by a history professor, his wife, bird, and three cats.

Whiskery Turnip | Whisky Hawaii
Whisky Reviews from Hawai'i
Allt-A-Bhainne 7 Year 108.17 “As balanced as a ballerina”
Aug 5

Aug 5 Allt-A-Bhainne 7 Year 108.17 “As balanced as a ballerina”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch

Bright and full of youthful spirit this dram is remarkably complex though the flavor profile is subtle and light enough that it is easily overpowered by anything else sitting on your palate.

Glen Scotia 12 Year; Warehouseman’s Edition 2018
Aug 2

Aug 2 Glen Scotia 12 Year; Warehouseman’s Edition 2018

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Scotch
Glenlossie 17 Year SMWS 46.84 “Velvet Complexity” / “Sipping from a velvet Tardis”
Aug 1

Aug 1 Glenlossie 17 Year SMWS 46.84 “Velvet Complexity” / “Sipping from a velvet Tardis”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch

An immensely popular dram at a local virtual tasting, this Glenlossie had enough complexity from the double oloroso maturation/finish that there was plenty to love. It had great structure or body from the wine and wood influence.

North British 30 Year; Dramfool
Jul 31

Jul 31 North British 30 Year; Dramfool

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Scotch
Westland Garryana 2017 Edition 2.1
Jul 29

Jul 29 Westland Garryana 2017 Edition 2.1

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World Whisky, American Single Malt
Glen Spey 11 Year SMWS 80.10 “Effervescence and roses”
Jul 26

Jul 26 Glen Spey 11 Year SMWS 80.10 “Effervescence and roses”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch

Bright and citrusy with just a kiss of spice this Glen Spey made for an easy summer dram. The initial citrus notes give a bit of a punch to what is otherwise a lovely crisp and simple profile.

Lagavulin 12 Year, 2019 Special Release
Jul 25

Jul 25 Lagavulin 12 Year, 2019 Special Release

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Scotch
Penderyn 12 Year; Impex Cask Selection
Jul 24

Jul 24 Penderyn 12 Year; Impex Cask Selection

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World Whisky
Caol Ila 11 Year SMWS 53.302 “Holy sweet smoke!”
Jul 22

Jul 22 Caol Ila 11 Year SMWS 53.302 “Holy sweet smoke!”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Glenburgie 23 Year; The Ultimate Whisky Co.
Jul 19

Jul 19 Glenburgie 23 Year; The Ultimate Whisky Co.

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Scotch
Glengoyne 9 Year SMWS 123.28 “Joyful impressions of Spring”
Jul 18

Jul 18 Glengoyne 9 Year SMWS 123.28 “Joyful impressions of Spring”

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Scotch
Laphroaig Cairdeas 2019 Triple Wood
Jul 17

Jul 17 Laphroaig Cairdeas 2019 Triple Wood

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Scotch

Unlike the 2018 release, I think this one more clearly embodies some of the classic iodine and salty maritime notes of Laphroaig. This was a wonderful mix of brine and fruit with enough complex meaty notes to keep my interest.

Auchroisk 11 Year SMWS 95.29 “Tossing the bouquet”
Jul 15

Jul 15 Auchroisk 11 Year SMWS 95.29 “Tossing the bouquet”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Glenlivet 16 Year Nàdurra
Jul 12

Jul 12 Glenlivet 16 Year Nàdurra

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Scotch
Caol Ila 10 Year SMWS 53.305 “Totally tropical smoke”
Jul 11

Jul 11 Caol Ila 10 Year SMWS 53.305 “Totally tropical smoke”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Kilkerran 8 Year Cask Strength 2019 Ed.
Jul 8

Jul 8 Kilkerran 8 Year Cask Strength 2019 Ed.

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Linkwood 12 Year SMWS 39.185 “Splinter-studded spanking”
Jul 5

Jul 5 Linkwood 12 Year SMWS 39.185 “Splinter-studded spanking”

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Westward 5 Year; K&L Wine Merchant Cask Selection
Jul 4

Jul 4 Westward 5 Year; K&L Wine Merchant Cask Selection

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American Single Malt, World Whisky
Laphroaig 8 Year, Scotch Universe Io III
Jul 2

Jul 2 Laphroaig 8 Year, Scotch Universe Io III

Whiskery Turnip
Scotch
Glenturret Ruadh Maor 9 Year SMWS 16.41 “Cozy contentment”
Jun 28

Jun 28 Glenturret Ruadh Maor 9 Year SMWS 16.41 “Cozy contentment”

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Scotch
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