Bruichladdich 'Infinity' (55.5%, OB) Brown. Sherry sweet, hint of sherry. Mint. Lightly peated? Sea. 60%? Young. Strong. Very strong. Finished strong. Ouch! Hint of tropical fruit. A little bit nutty finish. Salty. Very nice and exceptional one. Score: 95. (I was quite surprise to know the answer. I only gave it 88 last time. But this one gained high score twice during the blind tasting. Maybe I was too conservative last time. And I didn’t feel that peaty during the blind tasting?)
Highland Park 36yo 1967/200X (49.7%, OB for The Whisky Exchange, cask #10252, 138 bottles)
Golden brown Very interesting nose. Sherry influence a lot. Chocolate. Orange sweet. Little peat influence. Nice nose. Hint of plum. Creaming. Very balance. Lively. Sweet but fruity. Very enjoyable. Long finish. Score: 93. (I thought it would be something speyside. Not so peaty. Very nice HP!)
Benriach 28yo 1976/2005 (56.9%, Signatory, Cask #9442, sherry butt, 426 bottles)
Brown, Malty, sherry. A little bit toffee. Light sherry. Mellow. Tropical fruit. A little bit like Longmorn? Some caramel? But still enjoyable. Score: 93. (Feel quite young for me?)
Royal Brackla 27yo 1975/2002 'Green Brackla' (59.7%, The Whisky Exchange, cask #5471, 204 bottles)
Brownish green, very green. Malty and rum. Citrus, Fruity sweet. Sherry influence. 60%? Robust. Medium body. Medium to long finish. Kind of grassy. Quite nice nose. Light peat. Very unique and enjoyable! Score: 92.
Caol Ila 25yo 1979/2004 (61.2%, Blackadder for Sun Favourite Taiwan, hogshead #5334, 44 bottles?) Golden. Fruity citrus, a little bit peaty. Tropical fruit. Quite warm! Medium body. Nice. Score: 92. (I actually didn’t really know it’s a Blackadder. One point higher than my last score. The total bottling number seems wrong.)
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