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Hints of honey and oak, a touch of peat, a whisper of the sea. For five centuries the Scots have been making magic out of malted barley and clear, cold water. The very best of it is reserved as single malt: the sublime expression of one distillery, its traditions, its geography, and philosophy. For 2008, celebrate twelve stunning examples from the likes of: Laphroaig, full of maritime flavor; Highland Park, serving the world beautifully nuanced whiskies from its remote and harsh perch on the Orkney Islands; Springbank; The Glenlivet; Edradour; and Ardbeg, whose water source, Loch Uigeadail, runs through miles of peat, giving it the smoky character of doused fire. Each entry includes location, history of the distillery, and full tasting notes, including a tasting wheel profile for each dram. As they say in Scotland, Slainté!
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