The 18-year-old Highland Park is surprisingly smoky, with notes of sherry and oak. The onctuous palate develops into a long, complex finish. These qualities are confirmed by the medals it regularly receives in blind tastings.
Nose: Sultana raisin, creamy caramel, dark berries and a hint of heather honey
T: Raspberries, strawberries, creamy vanilla and cinnamon spice
Initially aged in ex-bourbon American white oak barrels, finished in hand-selected European red wine barrels to deliver a perfect balance of rich berry flavors.
Nose: Mortlach 12 Year Old reveals rich, complex aromas of ripe fruit, toffee, vanilla and subtle woody notes.
Mouth: On the palate, this whisky has a smooth texture with flavors of dried fruit, honey, cinnamon and dark chocolate, all wrapped up in a gentle spicy warmth.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of candied fruit, smoky oak and toffee. An elegant, well-balanced single malt that will delight lovers of complex, refined whiskies.
Nose: Intense with a burst of charcoal, creosote, tar and molasses caramel, with curious herbal notes, such as fennel, celery and green peppers. Once these disappear, there are notes of milk chocolate, anise and wood smoke.
T: Molasses caramel, anise, salted caramel chocolate, eucalyptus, menthol and briarwood, to name but a few. The 'tingling' and peppery mouthfeel continues, with sweeter flavors giving way to more savory notes like charcoal, smoky bacon, toast and tar.
Finish: The aftertaste is long and lingering, with a touch of peppermint and clove.
Nose: Intense notes of peat, smoke and dried fruit emerge on the nose, foreshadowing a robust and complex taste experience. Mouth: On the palate, this Lagavulin 12-Year-Old reveals deep flavors of caramel, vanilla and spice, balanced by a subtle touch of sea salt. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of peat and burnt oak on the palate.
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.
Nose: Subtle aromas of ripe fruit and vanilla emerge delicately. Mouth: A rich, creamy texture, with notes of cereal and caramel. Finish: A soft, lingering finish, leaving a light spicy touch on the palate.
Nose: Nc' Nean SH 11 reveals rich, complex aromas of peat, dried fruit and honey, typical of Highland whiskies.
Palate: On the palate, this single malt is balanced, with notes of malt, vanilla, pepper and red fruit, offering a silky texture and a long finish.
Finish: The finish of Nc' Nean SH 11 is warm and persistent, leaving notes of oak, smoke and ripe fruit on the palate, for an intense, flavorful taste experience.
Nose: Rich, smoky, notes of sherry and oak, honey, cocoa.