This limited edition was aged in air-dried virgin American oak casks. The result is sweet vanilla fudge aromas with toasted cereals and citrus blossoms. Sweet but peppery notes follow, with flavors of vanilla, fresh peppermint and oak. A subtle smokiness lingers on the finish.
Nose: Longmorn G&M DistillersLab.08/23 reveals complex aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, honey and sweet cereals. Feel: On the palate, this 15-year-old single malt offers a silky texture with notes of baked apples, toffee, sweet spices and a touch of oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to notes of candied fruit and cinnamon.
Nose: An Cnoc Peatheart reveals smoky, peaty notes, with hints of citrus and vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals complex flavors of peat, dried fruit and caramel, complemented by spicy and floral notes. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a soft, smoky mouthfeel.
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: Delicate aromas of dried fruit, honey and vanilla. Mouth: There are notes of caramel, ripe fruit and toasted oak, offering a balanced and harmonious taste experience. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving spicy, woody notes on the palate that linger pleasantly.
Nose: Glendronach Ode to the Dark reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit, honey and dark chocolate, with a hint of toasted oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of dried fruit, caramel and spice, balanced by hints of vanilla and licorice. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by nuances of candied fruit and subtle oak.
Nose: Sweet with vanilla and a mix of citrus, oak and underlying smoke.
Mouth: Notes of cracked black pepper are followed by flavors of citrus, toasted cereal, fresh garden mint and oak.