Nose: Arran Decadent Drams 10 Year Old whisky is characterized by aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, along with woody and spicy notes. Feel: On the palate, there are flavors of candied fruit, caramel and chocolate, with a hint of cinnamon and nuts. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of oak, dried fruit and honey on the palate.
This bottling of Decadent Drams comes from a superb and wonderfully aromatic first-fill small sherry hogshead from Arran Distillery. Distilled in 2014, matured for 10 years in this cask and bottled with a 57.1% reduction.
Nose: Glenmorangie Cavaldos Finish reveals sweet aromas of caramelized apples, vanilla and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of ripe apples, pears, toffee and cinnamon, with a touch of nutmeg. Finish: The finish is long and spicy, marked by subtle notes of oak and red fruit.
Nose: Glendullan Singleton 14 Year Old reveals notes of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals flavors of dried fruit, caramel and toasted oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, with hints of walnut and cinnamon.
Nose: Overall dry, vinous impression supported by spicy, woody notes. Seductive aromas of tart red berries, vanilla, a hint of wax. A little water softens the nose and relaxes the aroma, without much alteration.
Mouth: Ultra-unctuous, gourmet texture. Barley sugar, pinch of salt, suggestions of currant and crunchy grape. At reduced strength, it's not as tart, but still spicy; the sweetness is enhanced but the mouth-watering spicy heat remains.
Finish: Long and dry with pepper and mild spice. With milder water, now with a trace of fondant in the aftertaste.
Nose: Campfire, peat and light, sweet, vanilla oak spices.
Mouth: More smoke, salt, malt and obvious woody spices with subtle notes of grain, paprika and green apple. Peat embers and notes of cedar and sawdust.
A well-balanced, lightly saline Highland single malt whisky that makes an excellent aperitif. A crisp, dry, appetizing malt that opens with fresh, sweet orange notes and a long, dry finish.
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: Smoked vanilla, toasted orange and toasted almond.
Mouth: Dark chocolate, fruit zest, brown sugar and toasted oak.
Finish: Cocoa and smoked orange.
Nose: Arran Decadent Drams 10 Year Old whisky is characterized by aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, along with woody and spicy notes. Feel: On the palate, there are flavors of candied fruit, caramel and chocolate, with a hint of cinnamon and nuts. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of oak, dried fruit and honey on the palate.