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Smoke, Sea, and Salt: Why Islay Scotch is a Cult Favourite
Smoky, maritime and unmistakably bold, Islay whisky has earned cult status among Scotch lovers. From peat-rich bogs to coastal maturation, discover what makes Islay Scotch unique—and why the Mac‑Talla whisky range is a modern celebration of the island’s iconic smoke, sea and salt character.
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Cooper’s Choice Golden Cut Arrives in Australia — Nine New Whiskies, One Very Good Idea
The Cooper’s Choice Golden Cut series has officially landed in Australia, with nine new releases now available at Select Scotch Whisky. Bottled at a deliberate 50% ABV and built around flavour, texture, and honest whisky character, Golden Cut is a welcome addition for anyone who appreciates independent bottlers doing things properly.
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Aberargie Single Malt: The Inaugural Release Arriving Soon in Australia
Aberargie Single Malt is finally making its way to Australia — and whisky fans are already searching for it. Here’s why this inaugural release matters, what makes the distillery genuinely different, and how to be first in line when it lands at Select Scotch Whisky.
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Stop Avoiding Blends: Why Old Perth is the Best Whisky You Aren’t Drinking
Writing about whisky often feels like walking a tightrope between being a "whisky nerd" and a "whisky snob." But ever...
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From the Hebrides to Your Highball: Why North Uist’s “Downpour” is the Gin Australia Has Been Waiting For
From the Hebrides to Your Highball: Why North Uist’s “Downpour” is the Gin Australia Has Been Waiting For
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Caleb Tastes 'the Coopers Choice' Campbeltown blended malt 2014, 10yr old, Select Scotch Whisky exclusive.
The Cooper’s Choice Campbeltown Malt (10yr old 2014 Vintage) – Select Scotch Whisky Australian Exclusive
The Coop...
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Introducing Caleb and his tasting of 2 Limited Edition Morrison bottlings.
Introducing Caleb and his tasting of 2 Limited Edition Morrison bottlings
It is with immense pleasure that we welcome...
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Introducing CaskShare: Now in Australia via Select Scotch Whisky
CaskShare, the award-winning independent bottler recently acquired by the team behind Isle of Raasay Distillery, has officially arrived in Australia—exclusively through Select Scotch Whisky. Backed by whisky visionaries Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie, CaskShare offers rare single-cask releases, including the standout Raasay Cask 19/232. Discover the spirit of innovation and island heritage in every bottle.
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Simon Tastes The Whisky Cellars Bruichladdich 'Rhinns' 10YO Jurancon Vin Doux Naturel Cask
Bright, almost aggressive (it is 58.9%). A fight between peat and nectarine fruits. It's sharp, which contrasts the balance apparent on the nose. Plenty going on with Cedar oak, charcoal, citrus notes, grasses, smoked ham-hock plums and nectarines.
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Simon Tastes the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Bunnahabhain Moine 2004/17YO Aussie Exclusive
An oily texture holds all the flavours well in the mouth. Building grape-like sweetness alongside the sweet character of the malt (digestive biscuit), and large swathes of everything that came through on the nose. The peat is a drying old cigar peat, that balances with the sweetness well. Subtle christmas spice (nutmeg & cinnamon).
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Simon tastes Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Glen Grant 1994 27 Year Old SSW Exclusive (cask 61724)
The simple note would read "honey over peaches and cream", but there's also the same green apples, cedar, grasses, biscuit and varnish mentioned on the nose. A touch of warming ginger spice. An oiliness coats the tongue well and ensures the finish is medium-long. A fantastic example of a mature Speyside whisky.
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Simon Tastes: Carn Mor Strictly Limited Tobermory 2008 13 Year Old Scotch Whisky
It's been more than a little while between tasting notes! Apologies for that! So I thought I'd kick off with a belter...
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