German independent whisky brand operated by Sansibar-Whisky GmbH. It selects and bottles single casks from Scottish distilleries and also releases other spirits.
A fragile but charming malt, with melon skins, fresh almonds, little apples and herbal teas, drinking rather like a white wine.
Luxuriant cherry notes dominate, from morello cherries and kirsch to Black Forest gâteau and black cherry jam, in a whisky the reviewer unexpectedly loves.
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Strathmill 1988 (The Whisky Agency & Sansibar)
An old malt of astonishing ease, with magnificent fruity freshness and none of the usual tobacco, leather, spice or walnut notes found at this age.
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.