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50 reviews

Scotch

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Scotch

Lagavulin 12

Not yet rated

The first time I had this, it has a good strong flavor with some smokiness to it like the 16 but this one is cask strength and is super powerful. Definitely a drink to start off with, it wa…

Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Read full review
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Scotch

Octomore 14

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This was a 50 dollar glass, very good, delicious with smokiness. I would put it up there with the best premium scotches I've had, a lot of complexity.

Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Read full review
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Scotch

Copperworks Whiskey

8/10

This is a very good scotch, it sticks to the pallet after you swallow. Hard to explain the taste. Real down to earth. If you're not going to get some weird flavors or weird no's that are go…

Reviewed Jul 7, 2026Read full review
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Scotch

Balvenie 14-year Caribbean Cask

7/10

This is a very smooth scotch, especially for a 14-year-old barrel age. Very light. Definitely something you can go to over and over again. This could be your go-to scotch depending on your…

Reviewed Jul 7, 2026Read full review

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