Nose: Intense but balanced. Dried fruits, ripe apples and citrus, with a sweetness of honey and vanilla. Slight chocolate and floral in the background.
Mouth: Fragrant spices and Christmas cake, hints of chocolate and caramel.
Finish: Beautiful, elegant and marked by a hint of saltiness.
Nose: Ben Nevis Coire Leis reveals delicate aromas of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla. Mouth: On the palate, this whisky reveals gourmet notes of caramel, baked pears and walnuts. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by spicy and woody touches.
Nose: Overall dry, vinous impression supported by spicy, woody notes. Seductive aromas of tart red berries, vanilla, a hint of wax. A little water softens the nose and relaxes the aroma, without much alteration.
Mouth: Ultra-unctuous, gourmet texture. Barley sugar, pinch of salt, suggestions of currant and crunchy grape. At reduced strength, it's not as tart, but still spicy; the sweetness is enhanced but the mouth-watering spicy heat remains.
Finish: Long and dry with pepper and mild spice. With milder water, now with a trace of fondant in the aftertaste.
The Maritime malt
Nose: Intense but balanced. Dried fruits, ripe apples and citrus, with a sweetness of honey and vanilla. Slight chocolate and floral in the background.
Mouth: Fragrant spices and Christmas cake, hints of chocolate and caramel.
Finish: Beautiful, elegant and marked by a hint of saltiness.