Nose: Through orange chocolate and crème brûlee comes perfume and spice — rose petals, lilac, and carnation, chased by cumin, saffron, and nutmeg. Add water, and delicate fruits and a fresh menthol breeze sneak out.
Palate: Ginger, black pepper, and mint are followed by toffee, demerara sugar, and sugar-coated almonds. Then comes that eucalyptus lift with marmalade and dark chocolate in the backdrop.
Finish: The finish lingers with clove, leather, and peppermint, leaving your tongue humming like it’s been on a spice-market bar crawl.
Nose: Cragganmore 12 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of honey, dried fruit and vanilla, with delicate floral and cereal notes. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers complex flavors of ripe fruit, toasted hazelnuts and caramel, with a slightly smoky, spicy touch. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by notes of oak and candied fruit, leaving a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Nose: Laphroaig 10 years bt.15 Cask Strenght reveals intense notes of peat smoke, sea salt and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals powerful flavors of peat, burnt wood and caramel, with a creamy, smooth texture. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, marked by notes of pepper, candied fruit and vanilla, leaving a warm mouthfeel.
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: A fresh sea breeze with salty notes leads the way, followed by soft medicinal peat smoke. Underneath lie hints of lemon zest, roasted almonds and a touch of wet stone.
Mouth: Full-bodied and powerful with a rich, oily texture. Smoke and sweet vanilla are beautifully balanced by roasted malt, black pepper and a hint of citrus fruit. A touch of menthol adds a refreshing twist.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering smoke, subtle spice and a mineral, slightly bitter edge that fades gracefully.
- Batch No. 0308
Nose: Rich, warm aromas of apple, butterscotch and honey with marzipan and subtle notes of marmalade.
Mouth: Fresh, mellow notes of pear, peach, pineapple and a hint of Demerara sugar.