Mediocre review score, 71 out of 100
A very young and rough Auchentoshan with a vague personality, offering lemon, sweet grains and green banana before turning to plankish oak.
- apple
- barley sugar
- black pepper
Peated
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…
Rich with prunes, raisins, plums and figs, it develops powerful vinous notes, chocolate, spice and a mild bittersweet dryness.
A fruity Glen Keith with bursting peaches, citrus, greengages and pineapple, balanced by honey, oak spice and a long, orchard-fruit finish.
Bright and fresh, this whisky combines green apple, gooseberry and lime with herbal spice, honey, citrus, wax and a hint of aniseed.
A very warm mix of ripe mirabelles and apple pie, with honey, dried flowers, minty notes and old oak; the reviewer calls it a really good old-style malt.
A funky, intellectual whisky with earthy walnuts, tobacco and mustard, balanced by marmalade, tropical fruit and intriguing Amontillado notes.
Deep smoky notes of tar, iodine and motor oil meet buttery dough, peaches and pears, while rich peat and a fruity core make this a reliable heavily peated…
A complex blend of Highland and Islay peat, balancing citrus and orchard fruits with vegetal peat, seaweed, herbs, and oaky sweetness.
Nice and clean with apple, pear, citrus peel, herbal tea and gentle peat, though it becomes somewhat narrow and austere with limited depth.
A polished, fruity whisky with yellow fruits, honey, vanilla and ripe banana, balanced by ashy, saline and herbal notes.
A very well-made young whisky: medicinal smoke, citrus, green apple and herbs create a fresh, wide profile with a long, peppery, sooty finish.
