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Nc’Nean (pronounced NOOK-nee-in) is a relatively new distillery and this was the first flight we have tried. It received the highest score of the year with an average of 89.2. So, it’s an official clean sweep for Nc’Nean Distillery. All three of the Nc’Nean expressions we tried, took the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions of the entire year. That’s the first time in my recollection that has happened!
Our best drams
our best drams
This is where all the data we collect throughout the year comes into play. We compare the scores versus the cost to determine the whiskey with the High Score and the whiskey that’s the year’s Best Buy.
2023 high score
NC’NEAN SINGLE MALT
2023 best buy
CONNEMARA SINGLE MALT
Connemara Single Malt gets an honorable mention as our Best Buy of 2023. It received a score of 87.9. Connemara is on the local shelves for $40.99! Such a pleasant dram at a price that could be daily drinker!
2022 high score
BOWMORE 12
The Bowmore 12 really appealed to the members who enjoy an Islay single malt. This peaty selection earned an average score of 88.3. Clearly it was the favorite of the year.
2022 best buy
RITTENHOUSE RYE
BOTTLED IN BOND
This decision was a bit of a judgement call. Two rye whiskies could really make a case a being the BEST BUY of 2022. But, one in particular is considerably cheaper than the other. At a price tag of $24.99, The Rittenhouse Rye BIB scored a very respectable 85.2 average score.
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