Nose: Sweet and delicate, a little spicy and deeply exotic. Viney, suggesting white grapes and Manzanilla sherry, then becomes lush, floral and fruity. A hint of vanilla caramel gradually appears. A drop of water lifts the citrus notes and adds hints of sweet caramel.

Mouth: The texture is soft and creamy, the taste is slightly sweet and fruity. It then becomes more lively, with acidity and spicy, peppery, drying tannins. A drop of water initially brings out the fruitiness without diminishing the spice.

Finish: Medium to long, finishing on a dry, tongue-tingling, warmly spicy note with fruity acidity and a pinch of white pepper.

Nose: Complex with nuts, light toffee, hints of orange and Sherry. A little wood.

Mouth: Flat, soft and warm. the profile is similar to the nose with its citric freshness and butterscotch.

Finish: Long and warm with a light nutty aftertaste.

Nose: Coconut oil, honey, lemon zest, dried oak.


Mouth: Caramel apples, spices, cinnamon, ginger, orange, shortbread.


Finish: Balanced, a hint of sherry and oak.

Nose: Old Paar 12 ans Litre whisky reveals subtle aromas of dried fruit, vanilla and oak, with a hint of honey.

Feel: On the palate, this blended Scotch whisky reveals soft, balanced flavors of caramel, candied fruit and nuts, with a touch of cinnamon.

Finish: The finish of Old Paar 12 Year Old Litre is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy notes, with a slight hint of smoke.

Nose: Apple compote, pear candy, oatmeal.

Mouth: Strawberries, violets, toasted marshmallows.

Finish: Typical Lochlea muesli, freshly cut grass.

Nose: Notes of delicate orange lead followed by touches of apricot and popcorn lending sweetness to the maritime seaweed that echoes in the glass. Subtle pipe tobacco adds to the elegant smokiness and is rounded out by honey, vanilla and boiled sweets. 

Palate: Light and zesty oak spice is joined by the rich and sweet bonfire smokiness that is so unmistakably Torabhaig spirit. Subtly waxy with hints of honey and vanilla balancing sea salt and seaweed that ebbs away to white pepper and sweet spice. 

Finish: Like a sunset over the Sound of Sleat, this is lingering and elegant with notes of honey, storms and the ocean.

A whole garden of fruit and floral fragrances in this sweet, long and complex yet totally integrated Speyside of the highest distinction. This 12-year-old single malt whisky is rich and oily on the palate, with nutty, cereal notes and an aromatic, dry finish.

Nose: Sun-ripened orange and lemon, honeysuckle, vanilla, coconut and ripe barley fields.

Taste: Rich oak, lemon, melon, classic scone, almond and green tea.

Finish: Rich, smooth, long and complex.