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.
A bright, opulent sherry style shines through, balancing rich red fruits and polished oak with dark chocolate, spice and lingering berries.
A pristine, medicinal nose of iodine, minerals and sweet lemon leads to peppery peat, salted caramel and sooty smoke, finishing with bittersweet herbs and sweet…
Interesting fruitiness brings melon and grape notes together with peppercorns for a winey, sometimes Port-like profile, though the whisky feels less balanced.
Tart apples, roasted tea, bread dough and citrus combine with a pleasantly sour edge, while the well-dosed Fino finish adds subtlety rather than overpowering…
Mineral notes, wet chalk, grapefruit and lemon zest dominate this sharp, austere Bowmore, which shows plenty of character but could use more maturity.
The Chianti cask dominates with strawberries, spice and wine tannin, creating a bittersweet dram that brings too much wine and oak spice to the party.
A dark, savoury sherry style with prunes, tobacco, cocoa and earthy wood; the cask dominates the palate, making it less bright and fruity but appealing to fans…
Creamy vanilla, pears and stewed banana are overtaken by active woody notes, making this a somewhat one-dimensional, cask-driven whisky.
A very mature and balanced Imperial, with a rich fruity core of papaya, banana and guava that is very easy to love.
A very savoury Benromach with woodfire smoke, treacle, liquorice, burnt cake, leather and tobacco, balanced by hints of orange peel and chocolate.
An excellent Ledaig with farmy, herbal and medicinal notes, balanced by dark sweetness, oily peat and maritime sharpness.
