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13 January 2026

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3 Amber Room Reviews

Review 035

Whiskyforyou Ardbeg 1991 2009 18 Years Old 50%

Ardbeg
91
Whiskyforyou Ardbeg 1991 2009 18 Years Old 50% — bottle label

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Whiskyforyou
Age
18 years
ABV
50%
Vintage
1991
Bottled
2009
Bottles in release
120

Nose

Grilled meats, bbq, charcoal, firewoods

Body

Very meaty and smoky, bbq in your mouth, becomes a bit sweeter towards the end, surprisingly smooth for the age, medicinal and slightly salty

Finish

Long warm peaty finish

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Review 034

Cadenhead Small Batch Tomatin 1978 2014 35 Years Old 44,4%

Tomatin
89
Client photo: Cadenhead Tomatin, 35 years; bottle view.
Internet critic photo, source くりりん: Cadenhead Small Batch Tomatin 35, 44.4%, with glass and background bottles. Critic identifies 1978/2014; these years are not printed on the visible front label. Full frame.
Internet critic photo, source くりりん: Cadenhead Small Batch Tomatin 35, 44.4%, with glass and background bottles. Critic identifies 1978/2014; these years are not printed on the visible front label. Full frame.

Whisky facts

Region
Highland
Independent Bottler
Cadenhead
Age
35 years
ABV
44.4%
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2014

Nose

Tropical fruit bomb, funky, melons, bananas

Body

Menthol, more spicy than sweet, honey, creamy

Finish

Medium & dry finish, gets spicier & peppery over time

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Review 033

Highland Park 1967 1991 43%

Highland Park
88
Client photo: Highland Park 1967; bottle view.
Illustrative image · Illustrative client photo: Highland Park 21, 43%, green dumpy bottle with Ferraretto label and glass. A different edition from the reviewed 1967/1991 release. Whole original frame.
Illustrative imageIllustrative client photo: Highland Park 21, 43%, green dumpy bottle with Ferraretto label and glass. A different edition from the reviewed 1967/1991 release. Whole original frame.

Whisky facts

Region
Highland
Bottling type
Official Bottling
ABV
43%
Vintage
1967
Bottled
1991

A disappointing 1960s Highland Park bottled at a lackluster ABV

Nose

Oily, dried fruits, herbal

Body

Herbal, apples and dark oranges, slight smoke & spice towards the end, a bit thin (prob better at 48 or 50%)

Finish

Short finish, slightly waxy & salty

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