Nose: Salty, umami sherry, underscored by pure, sharp peat smoke. Also pickles, seawater, soy sauce and tar.

Mouth: Thick texture with mouth coating. Smoky olive oil, black olives, lots more tar and a deep, rich peat smoke aftertaste.

Finish: Long, a touch of sweetness, tar, smoke and saltiness.

Nose: Kingsbarns Spirit Drink reveals aromas of tropical fruit, vanilla and honey, with a hint of spice and wood.

Mouth: On the palate, this single malt presents notes of ripe fruit, toffee, oak and cereal, with a slight hint of pepper.

Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving flavors of dried fruit and toffee on the palate, with a slight smoky sensation.

Nose: Dark chocolate, sweet accents of dried fruit and some Islay smoke with a fine maritime spiciness.

Mouth: Red fruits, sweet-spicy hints of oak and fine caramel syrup.

Finish: Strong and complex with light sherry and gentle Islay smoke notes.

Nose: Mocha, fig syrup, toasted hazelnuts with honeycomb, dried red berries and a touch of molasses pie.

Mouth: Baking spices, brandied cherries, caramel sauce, Black Forest cake, mocha and toasted honeycomb.

Finish: Long on molasses and Damask plums.

Nose: Moist, salty sand with antiseptic notes, a little smoke and peat.

B. Oily, fruity, sweet and salty typical of Caol Ila.

Finish: Short, dry with lingering smoke in the 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: Herbaceous, sweet and fragrant. Subtle notes of smoke, lemon, linseed oil and candied walnuts follow. A little water and the perfume intensifies, releasing heather honey, a touch of creosote and a tiny trace of tent cloth.

Mouth: Beautiful sparkling texture with real effervescence on the tongue. Initially intensely sweet, it evolves towards anise, caramel, cookies, peppermint, menthol, tar and coffee.

Finish: On soot and tar with a taste of cough drops, bitter oranges and fine tannins.

Nose: Cardhu 15 Year Old reveals notes of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, with a hint of spice.
Mouth: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of dried fruit, toffee and oak, with a velvety texture.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to notes of dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts.