Daily Review Archive

10 April 2026

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3 Amber Room Reviews

Review 055

Bruichladdich 1965 22 Years Old 48,8% Rinaldi Import

Bruichladdich
89
Internet reference: Bruichladdich 1965 Riserva Veronelli, 48.8%, Rinaldi import. Source: Whisky Antique. Catalogue identifies age 22; no bottling year inferred.

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
22 years
ABV
48.8%

The finish was disappointing, not what I would expect from a 1960s Bruichladdich

Nose

Light fruity but not too much of an old school whisky nose, quite fresh, typical honeydew & melon from old Bruichladdichs

Body

Fruity, honey, very sweet, floral, slightly creamy

Finish

Very long finish but runs slightly spicy & hot

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Review 054

Signatory Vintage Port Ellen 1975 1998 23 Years Old 43% Cask 152 + 153

Port Ellen
90
Illustrative image · Illustrative: SV Port Ellen 1975/1998, 23, 43%, cask 1755; review casks 152+153. Client photo
Illustrative image

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Signatory Vintage
Age
23 years
ABV
43%
Vintage
1975
Bottled
1998
Cask number
152 + 153

Superb starter bottle & surprisingly good despite being the cheapest Port Ellen I’ve ever bought

Nose

Meaty smoke with subtle hint of floral

Body

Peaty, intense smoke, much more intense & overwhelming than the 43% would suggest, creamy, slightly peppery & citrus

Finish

Slightly salty, long finish, amongst the longest finish for a 43% Islay

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Review 053

Signatory Vintage Macallan 1966 1996 30 Years Old 51,6% Cask 4185

Macallan
90
Client photo: Signatory Vintage Macallan tasting sample; tasting sample and glass.
The Whisky Vault photograph of Signatory Vintage Macallan 1966/1996, 30 years, 51.6%, cask 4185, beside its closed presentation case. Full publisher frame.
The Whisky Vault photograph of Signatory Vintage Macallan 1966/1996, 30 years, 51.6%, cask 4185, beside its closed presentation case. Full publisher frame.
The Whisky Vault photograph of the same Macallan bottling in its open presentation case with certificate. Full publisher frame.
The Whisky Vault photograph of the same Macallan bottling in its open presentation case with certificate. Full publisher frame.

Tasting sample photo

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Signatory Vintage
Age
30 years
ABV
51.6%
Vintage
1966
Bottled
1996
Cask number
4185

A terrific balanced fruity old 1960s Macallan

Nose

Floral, sweet fruits, honey

Body

Berries, citrus, oranges, richly spiced but not overwhelming

Finish

Long, slightly oaky finish

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