White Horse

Acquired 3rd October 2013. Part of my ‘Customs & Excise’ collection.

Ratings:
90.5/100 – Whisky Bible 2013 (for modern version)

Here’s Ben of ‘A Dram A Day’ with his review on You Tube (March 2016):

Long John

Acquired 3rd October 2013. Part of my ‘Customs & Excise’ collection.

Ratings:
72/100 – Whisky Bible 2006 (for modern version)

Thanks to the wonders of Ebay I’ve bought myself the 2009 and 2006 versions of the Whisky Bible. Long John was missing in 2013 and 2009 but I found it in 2006 and…..oh dear, only 72/100. This means “usually drinkable but don’t expect the earth to move”. I’m not sure when my bottle was produced but I’m hoping it was from a better vintage than 2006. I know it’s 1990s or earlier. But since it’s a blend I can always throw some lemonade or ginger ale into it if it clearly needs some outside assistance.

Here’s Ben of ‘A Dram A Day’ with his review on You Tube (Sept 2016):

Haig Gold Label

Acquired 3rd October 2013. Part of my ‘Customs & Excise’ collection.

Ratings:
88/100 – Whisky Bible 2013 (for modern version)
86/100 – Ralfy, of www.ralfy.com (for 1960s version)
Review: – Ralfy – Haig Gold Label (1960s v 2010) – YouTube

I’m not yet sure which decade my bottle comes from but I’m hoping Ralfy’s review of a 1960s bottle is close to the mark. I wont open this one until I have a more modern bottling to compare it against.

Johnnie Walker Red Label – 5cl

Acquired 3rd October 2013. Part of my ‘Customs & Excise’ collection.

Ratings:
87.5/100 – Whisky Bible 2013 (for modern version)
86/100 – Ralfy, of www.ralfy.com (for 1960s version)
Review: – Ralfy – Johnnie Walker Red Label (1960s v 2010) – YouTube

Although I’m not sure which decades my two wee bottles come from, Ralfy’s review comparing a bottle from the 1960s to one from 2010 makes interesting viewing. I believe at least one of my bottles is closer to the 1960s than 2013. I’m yet to acquire a modern bottle but, when I do, I’ll be sure to contrast and compare between the vintages. Hopefully by then my research will pin down when my minis were made.