A very solid Ben Nevis, balancing a pronounced green and leafy character with a good dose of fruity notes.
It finds the sweet spot between medicinal Islay notes and sweetness, with a long, smoky finish of salty grapefruit.
A nice late-1990s Springbank, rich in blackberries, prunes, dried meats and chocolate, though perhaps a tad too focused on umami for the reviewer’s taste.
A mellow, moderately fruity Imperial with warm waxy notes, well-behaved oak, vanilla custard and candied yellow fruits.
A complex whisky balancing sweetness and spice with plenty of old-style smoke, unfolding into tar, seaweed, herbs and salt.
A classy, totally classic Clynelish, balancing waxy notes with citrus zest, florals, herbs and a long, zesty finish.
A rich Glenrothes with good complexity, balancing weighty spirit and rounded oak alongside vanilla, pastry, malt, and gentle spice.
Stewed red apples, sherry, roasted notes and baking spice lead to a distinctive whisky, though the sherry influence feels less fresh than hoped.
A very enjoyable and balanced dram, with fruity sweetness, moderate oak, warming spices and a good-length zesty citrus finish.
A lovely dram with inviting tropical fruit, mango, green apple and zesty citrus, balanced by grassy, mineral and herbal notes.
A very young and rough Auchentoshan with a vague personality, offering lemon, sweet grains and green banana before turning to plankish oak.
A decent grain whisky with musty oak, toffee and sweetened cereals, though its lightweight, watery palate and thin finish make it less compelling than other…
Light and neutral with noticeable alcohol, limited flavor, and a recurring metallic edge; the reviewer finds little to get excited about.
A characterful spirit with excellent sherry, balancing dark treacle, raisins and tobacco against bright redcurrants, pineapple, cherries and a hint of smoke.
A fruity, tropical nose pleasantly surprised the reviewer, though the palate turned younger and flatter; still, it was enough to renew interest in Penderyn.
A rugged, smoky Ledaig with chimney smoke, brine, burnt leaves, roasted hazelnuts and charred meat, balanced by honey and grapefruit zest.
A milder Islay style shines through, combining wonderful tropical fruit with medicinal, mineral, briny and gently smoky notes.
An inviting nose of pineapple, peaches, cake dough and vanilla gives way to a woody, peppery palate with green fruit and herbal heat.
A creamy, fruity whisky balancing peaches, melons and pears with warming ginger spice, subtle herbs, nutty notes and a long salted-butter finish.
A gorgeous, immersive sherry whisky with raspberry jam, prunes and soaked raisins, balanced by tobacco, chocolate, citrus and a distinctive floral, resinous oak…
