Green vegetal peat mingles with surprising sweetness, lemon and herbal notes; not the most complex whisky, but the combination works well and should make a…
A nice experiment, but its syrupy side is undermined by a lack of body and sour, bitter notes.
An elegant, balanced whisky with herbal liqueur, tobacco, dark nuts and dried prunes, remaining fresh with a long finish of dark tea and sweetness.
A very rich whisky with excellent balance, old-style sherry character, dried fruits, tobacco, chocolate and a long, drying finish.
An elegant, fruity nose of lime, pineapple and green apple leads to a lightly peated palate with coastal notes, mocha, lemon and stewed apple.
A warm, waxy and honeyed whisky with ripe tropical fruit, vanilla cake and zesty citrus; seductive on the nose, though tighter on the palate.
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.
