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80 proof

Talisker Pure Malt Whisky (+/- 1960)

Talisker Pure Malt Whisky (80° Proof, OB +/- 1960)

Caol Ila 1968 G&M // Macallan 1954 Rinaldi // Port Ellen 12 Years (James MacArthur)

Caol Ila 50 yo 1968 (52,5%, Gordon & MacPhail ‘Private Collection’ 2018, refill sherry hogshead, 190 btl.)
Macallan 1954 (80° proof, OB / Campbell, Hope & King Ltd. late 1960s, imp. Rinaldi Italy, sherry wood)
Port Ellen 12 yo (59%, James MacArthur ‘Fine Malt Selection’, dark version for Scoma, 75 cl)

Springbank 1964 (Samaroli)

Springbank 15 yo 1964 (45,7%, OB for Samaroli Import 1979, sherry wood, 75 cl, 360 btl.) – 93/100

Macallan 1955 (Campbell, Hope & King)

Macallan 1955 (80° proof, OB +/- 1973, Campbell Hope & King, 75 cl) – 95/100

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