Very enjoyable
I dont think I'd reach for this but its got a nice flavor. Definitely better than the baseline Jameson bottles.
It's a little one dimensional for sipping, but I bet it would be good in a Manhattan or some other cocktail where it could layer with other more complex…
A very pleasurable Longmorn with syrupy fruit, citrus and hazelnut cream, significantly improved over time; adding water brings out more complexity and balance.
A creamy profile mixes nicely with chalky and waxy elements, bringing ripe pear, apple eau-de-vie, lemon candy, grapefruit, grass, white pepper and candied…
Sweet pear, apricot and malt give way to caramel, toffee and chocolate, but loud oak and an overdone malty-caramelly character make for a less elegant dram.
Tropical fruits and smoke can mingle very well, but here the sharp peat and woody notes make the whisky feel unbalanced.
Tropical fruits come to the foreground, but lactic notes and vegetal elements on the palate bring down the overall enjoyment.
A maritime Bowmore with smoked lemons, peppery brine and cold ashes, but it’s slightly austere and misses some of the tropical character.
A slightly firmer, greener Ben Nevis, with added waxiness balancing bright citrus, mineral notes, vanilla yoghurt and a long, leafy finish.
A focused profile of acidic, tropical fruit balances chalky, oily notes in a beautiful sweet-and-sour combination.
A clean, balanced and lovable drop with great intensity, layering barbecue ashes, tarry smoke, brine and salty lime over sweet fruit.
A fresh, inviting Ardmore with soot, grassy herbs, brine, lemon and green apple, delivering a smoky, oily palate and a long, chocolate-herbal finish.
An uncommon whisky with red berries, raisins and fruitcake, but its funky new-make character and lactic notes don't quite work for the reviewer.
A sweet, fruity dram of raisins, baked apples, cinnamon and toffee, with nutty spice and a peppery, moderately charred finish.
Polished oak, dusty books, leather and tobacco lead into dark fruits, chocolate and earthy tea, creating an impressively old-school profile with a long, complex…
