A magnificent Talisker: sharp, smoky, mineral and coastal, with seawater, lemon, green pepper and peppery oysters in perfect symbiosis.
Reminds me of a rye. A lot of burn. Mellow fruits.
A splendid success: sweet sherry maturation combines remarkably well with Talisker’s coastal character, bringing grilled raisins, seawater, pepper, and bitter…
A glorious, magical whisky with sublime apricots, quinces and yellow melons, opening into exceptional herbal infusions, honeys and waxes.
A richly fruity Bruichladdich, bursting with apricot, peach, honey and pear, and described as excellent fruit eau-de-vie at heart.
A magnificent old Mortlach, with sulphury character, waxes, shoe polish, oils and fruity ointments, finishing long and dry with herbal teas, leather and…
A magnificent, unconventional profile of fig vinegar, fortified wine, orange wine and pepper liqueur proves this finish is a concoction that works remarkably…
Rich with baked goods, caramel, cherry, mocha and chocolate, this bourbon’s appealing barrel character can’t quite mask its youthful grainy notes.
A highly coherent whisky with earthy notes, yellow citrus and a subtle grapefruit edge, though it is strikingly similar to its counterpart.
An old malt of astonishing ease, with magnificent fruity freshness and none of the usual tobacco, leather, spice or walnut notes found at this age.
A beautiful, purely ‘Rosebank’ whisky: fruity and lively, with zesty citrus, prominent grapefruit and a long, refreshing lemony finish.
A powerful, vivacious whisky pairing walnuts and bitter oranges with grey pepper, smoked beef, chocolate and coffee, finishing on eucalyptus and camphor.
Entertaining and excellent, this whisky moves from varnish, kirsch and balsamic vinegar to peppery sherry, sour cherries, tobacco and a long, herbaceous finish.
A rich, oily whisky with walnut, burnt raisins, prunes and chocolate, finishing long, bitter, dry and very oloroso with a salty aftertaste.
Floral and honeyed, this is genuinely subtle and rather magnificent, with citrus cakes, meadow honey, herbal teas and a touch of cinnamon.
Absolutely excellent, with a cheerful burst of mango, citrus and orange, delivering remarkable purity and zesty sharpness from start to finish.
An older Auchentoshan with charming, unusual notes of pistachio liqueur, bitter almond, rum, citrus, herbs and salted butter caramel.
A cheerful marriage of Chichibu and Ardnamurchan, this blended malt feels remarkably coherent, lively and taut, with lemon, herbs and tropical fruit.
