Inspired by the fusion of rhythms at the beating heart of calypso, our Malt Master finished this lively expression of Oban in Caribbean Pot Still rum barrels. The vibrant combination evokes unexpected tropical notes of sugar cane and mango.
Nose: Inchdairnie's KinGassie 8 Year Old D.Matured offers subtle, delicate aromas, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit and caramel.
Palate: On the palate, this Scottish single malt is smooth and balanced, with flavors of honey, spice and toasted oak, offering a complex and refined taste experience.
Finish: The finish of KinGassie 8 Year Old D.Matured is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of dried fruit, hazelnut and toffee, for a tasting experience full of character and finesse.
Nose: Characteristic Tullibardine bourbon notes of vanilla, caramel, cream soda, sweet nectar, and oak intertwine with layers of dried fruit and warming spice.
Palate: Balancing the indulgent nose, there’s more spices to be found of nutmeg, cinnamon and candied ginger cushioned with a hint of brown sugar.
Finish: Spice on the palate mellows, the finish is smooth and buttery.
Nose: Spicy and savory, with notes of Marmite, burnt toast, endive, charcoal and coffee. The herbaceous Ardbeg top note is very present, and is complemented by aromas of smoke and molasses.
Mouth: The spicy mouthfeel gives way to a host of rich, smoky flavors of cocoa powder, dark chocolate, caramelized peanuts and smoky lime, with a hint of soot and embers. Anise and malted cookie come to the fore.
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: Citrus, tropical fruit and malty sweetness. Floral notes (rose and violet), fresh vanilla beans, candied orange and creamy fudge.
Mouth: Malted barley underscored by popcorn, brown sugar and warm porridge. Bere barley offers a smooth texture with sweet aromas of apricot, peach, melon and candied orange.
Finish: Milk chocolate, crushed barley and crème brûlée with a hint of mango, orange blossom and sweet honey.
A whole garden of fruit and floral fragrances in this sweet, long and complex yet totally integrated Speyside of the highest distinction. This 12-year-old single malt whisky is rich and oily on the palate, with nutty, cereal notes and an aromatic, dry finish.
Nose: Fresh sea breeze, citrus notes, enhanced by tropical fruit notes and a dry marine spiciness.
Mouth: Creamy texture, accompanied by a sweet, richly fruity and slightly salty taste that dances on the tongue.