An intriguing old Speyside malt that shifts from dusty fruit and honey on the nose to a sharper palate of citrus, eucalyptus and coastal spice.
A complex, seductive whisky layering waxy citrus, green fruits, buttery vanilla, almond paste and gentle grassy spice.
A delicate, unique Bunnahabhain with peach candy, salted plums, citrus and herbal tea, held together by prominent but aromatic rather than tannic oak.
Tropical pineapple, guava and creamy orange meet briny sea spray, mineral ashes and herbal notes, evoking an excellent, much older Bowmore.
High-quality spirit with a nice coastal character, pairing well with the bourbon cask and finishing with lingering saltiness, mint, and citrus.
Oak adds wonderful complexity to this richly fruity whisky, layering honey, mango, stewed pears and cigar-leaf notes over a long, balanced finish.
Fresh and elegant, this Imperial combines bright fruits and waxiness with zesty citrus, floral tea notes and a long, slightly minty finish.
Very clean, with a firm zesty side and medicinal core, delivering pure Islay goodness.
An excellent Laphroaig with lovely fruity sweetness and excellent balance, delivering sweet smoke, maritime notes and peach jam on a very long finish.
A fruity, floral nose gives way to a rougher palate of lemon, virgin oak, liquorice and pepper, with rum influence sometimes overshadowing the young malt.
Beautiful and elegant, with a vibrant tart edge, balancing honeyed fruit and flowers against bright citrus, rhubarb and green tea.
A really good expression with juicy raisins, stewed plums, herbal honey and darkening milk chocolate, balanced by clean sherry and a long, peppery finish.
A firm peaty whisky with tar, herbs, dark chocolate, coffee, smoked bacon and fruit acidity, though its dry, herbal character slightly disrupts the balance.
A dry, winey Port influence brings herbal, mossy and bitter notes, while roasted hazelnut and mocha arrive too late to restore the balance.
A classic Ben Nevis profile with tropical fruitiness and good complexity, though less stellar than other vintages.
Creamy and sweet with lemon sweets, grapefruit and candied ginger, but tangy, mineral and mildly bitter notes add an almost medicinal edge.
A pleasant whisky with orchard fruits, vanilla custard and citrus, though it feels slightly over-oaked and ultimately unspectacular.
Ginger, caramel, woody notes, toasted coconut and cocoa create a volatile modern sherry profile, though it’s less fruity than hoped and ranks in the reviewer's…
Spicy notes, red fruit, toffee caramel and mocha lead to smoke, black pepper, seaweed and sweet dried fruit; really good despite the noticeable quarter-cask…
An excellent Guyana rum with tropical fruit, pink grapefruit, light esters, liquorice, hay and a restrained, whisky-friendly character.
