Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Balmenach distillery. Bottled by independent house Hunter Laing in Glasgow, Scotland, for their Hepburn's Choice series. Natural color, not chill-filtered.
Nose: Big, punchy notes of fresh vanilla pods and butterscotch mingle with lemon candy, peaches, and floral honey. Hints of toasted coconut and peppermint leaves add complexity.
Palate: Layers of vanilla cream, custard, and honeyed sweetness accompany classic Speyside notes of pears, nectarines, and fresh stone fruits. A gentle hint of light oak spice provides structure.
Finish: Medium length, clean and sweet, with lingering notes of zesty citrus, vanilla fudge, and a touch of caramel. Often described as a perfect ‘summer whisky’.
Nose: Strathenry R&Be reveals sweet notes of vanilla and honey, accompanied by a subtle hint of citrus. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals woody and spicy flavors, with hints of caramel and dried fruit. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a pleasant sensation of sweetness and complexity on the palate.
Nose: Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel. A splash of water releases more oiliness, like linseed oil, a gentle waxiness, and a burst of perfumed, aromatic carbolic soap, and finally, a whiff of crème brulee. Mouth: A soft, oily, mouthcoating texture leads into a rich, sweet, smoky palate, with hints of oak moss, treacle, aniseed lozenges and a lovely, sweet, woody/balsamic flavour. This is then followed by smoked apricots and eucalyptus oil. Finish: Finally comes a lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamon and the merest hint of coconut.
Nose: Compass Box Hedonism reveals subtle aromas of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit. Mouth: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of crème brûlée, coconut and cinnamon, for a velvety, gourmet texture. Finish: The finish is long and sweet, giving way to nuances of honey and spice that linger pleasantly on the palate.
Nose: Aromas of allspice, praline and orange, in harmony with deep notes of Sherry Oloroso.
Mouth: Orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger. Bitter notes of dark chocolate, enriched by lingering Sherry and oak notes. Full-bodied and creamy.
Finish: robust and long, with bittersweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oak.
Nose: Miyagikyo Discovery Aromatic Yeast reveals delicate notes of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, with a light floral touch. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals complex flavors of tropical fruit, toasted oak and caramel, offering a silky, balanced texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to lingering notes of dried fruit and subtle spices.
Distilled in 2007, bottled at 12 years of age. Single wine cask / outturn of 379 bts.