Nose: Fresh, sweet fruitiness of lemon zest and white grape, exotic (pink grapefruit and ripe mango). A particularly spicy, woody note hovers above. A drop of water dries out these aromas and introduces a pinch of white pepper.
Taste: Creamy, full texture with a sweet flavor. Fruity and malty behind that homemade rum caramel, exotic notes of spicy pineapple and green banana, made even more palatable by spicy, dry oak.
A richly honeyed Cardhu with lush, tropical flavors. Woody, peppery spices combine to create a vibrant taste. A lush, honeyed scotch bursting with tropical sweetness. Finished in Pot Still Jamaican rum casks.
Nose: Linlithgow SMOS 26 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, with woody and spicy notes in the background. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt offers a rich, creamy texture, showcasing flavors of baked fruit, caramel, oak and cinnamon. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle smoke.
Nose: Peaty smoke, underlined by notes of orange peel, tangy fruit and a hint of ember. A hint of vanilla sweetness and some freshly sawn oak spices.
Mouth: Peaty with a stronger toasted note, some pepper, light balsamic acidity, sweet spices. Cedar and leather with nice complexity thanks to the sherry casks.
Finish: Harmonious. The sherry influence is clearly present, as are the sweet spices.
It is described as having 'aromas of Islay peat smoke and sea salt, followed by notes of warm leather, stewed rhubarb and a wonderful vanilla sweetness on the palate'.
Nose: Aberfeldy Equinox & Solstice 10 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of honey, dried fruit and sweet spices. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of ripe fruit, creamy vanilla and toasty oak. Finish: The finish is long and balanced, with hints of toffee, walnut and black pepper.
Nose: Tomintoul's Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old whisky offers subtle aromas of smoke, honey and dried fruit, typical of single malts from Scotland's Speyside region. Feel: On the palate, this whisky proves balanced with notes of peat, caramel and vanilla, offering a rich, complex texture. Finish: The finish of Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of smoke and ripe fruit on the palate.
N: Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange and slightly woody.
B: Powerful, rich and oily, with notes of roasting (chocolate), candied oranges, a hint of coffee.
F: Nice balance, rich, on citrus and wood.
Nose: Fresh, sweet fruitiness of lemon zest and white grape, exotic (pink grapefruit and ripe mango). A particularly spicy, woody note hovers above. A drop of water dries out these aromas and introduces a pinch of white pepper.
Taste: Creamy, full texture with a sweet flavor. Fruity and malty behind that homemade rum caramel, exotic notes of spicy pineapple and green banana, made even more palatable by spicy, dry oak.