Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A boisterous, prickly and rugged maritime dram, packed with seawater, olives, lemon, deep bonfire smoke and a long, peaty finish.
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- Bowmore · Single Malt
A boisterous, prickly and rugged maritime dram, packed with seawater, olives, lemon, deep bonfire smoke and a long, peaty finish.
Top notch Bowmore, balancing lush tropical fruits with a mild Islay character and lingering coastal notes.
A classical Cragganmore with a pronounced waxy character, beehive notes, mineral depth and a long, zesty finish.
An unctuous, old-school profile balances ripe orchard fruits, rich honey and controlled oak with citrus green tea, white pepper and a long herbal finish.
A robust, waxy Ben Nevis with jammy yellow fruits, ginger and mineral notes, finishing on mildly bitter leaves and earthy cinnamon.
A rich, smoky whisky with sweet vanilla, honey and chocolate notes, balanced by coastal herbs and a long, ashy finish; the reviewer calls it their favourite…
A proper sherry bomb: thick and powerful, with intense dark fruit, spice, polished wood, chocolate and a long, warming finish.
A mature yet punchy Bowmore in a maritime style, with ashes, saline notes, seaweed, citrus peels and a long, piney, coastal finish.
A superb nose blends old leather, wool, heather and hay with vanilla and fruit, while the palate turns waxy, smoky and austere.
Complex aromas of sour plums, marmalade, candied ginger and dark honey lead to a bittersweet, oily palate with herbs, liquorice and tropical fruit syrup.
A sweet, spicy whisky led by toasted wood, maple, blackberries and caramelized nuts, with a long finish of liquorice and oak spice.
A very enjoyable and focused whisky, with a simple mix of lemon, chalk and subtle sweetness, alongside green apple, menthol and vanilla ice cream.
A very good Clynelish with lovely waxiness and a perfect balance between vibrant fruits and austere, maritime notes.
A richly fruity nose gives way to tannic dryness, bitter chocolate and sulphur, and the reviewer finds the Bordeaux treatment quite unnecessary.
A nice dram, far more elegant than what I’ve had from other American single malts, with a subtle peaty hint as a welcome asset.
Mango, grapefruit, pineapple and unmistakable hoppy florals make this a quirky, distinctive whisky, though the reviewer prefers a more classical Japanese style.
A sweet, dessert-like whisky with stewed peaches, pear candy, apple tarts and crème brûlée, balanced by lemon, mint, cask char and a distant smoky echo.
A well-balanced rye with ginger and pepper tempered by sweetness, Nordic herbs, bright citrus and a warming caramelized finish.
