N. Aromas of wood fire and heather, followed by the sweetness of oak and caramelized apples. Mouth: Smoky notes alternating with vanilla and caramel aromas and discreet fruity hints. Finish: Striking harmony between the harshness of smoke and the sweetness of oak.
Ailsa Bay follows in the footsteps of Ladyburn, a now-defunct malt whisky producer that was based at the Girvan grain whisky distillery. When William Grant & Sons were faced with a growing demand for blends, and Glenfiddich and The Balvenie's capacities were reaching their limits, they decided to build the Ailsa Bay distillery, which was completed in 2007. Expanded in 2013, it now boasts 16 stills and a capacity of 12 million liters. This state-of-the-art distillery features a number of innovations. Thanks to the use of several cooling systems, variations in first and second distillation blends, and modulations in smoke content, it produces five different raw spirits, enabling a wide variety of whisky types to be blended. The unique process he has developed enables master blender Brian Kinsman to accurately determine the sweetness of the whisky, indicated in SPPM (sweet parts per million) on the label.
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: Sweet with notes of milk chocolate and lemon, smoked tea, maritime aromas, soot. With water, becomes extremely fruity with a trace of red fruit jam and its smoky side coming through strongly.
Taste: Light and full-bodied texture at once, smoky then dry. Minty dark chocolate, salty. Water rounds things out and makes the taste even more powerful and succulent and sweet and spicy.
Finish: Beautiful, clean, very long with mentholated smoke.
Nez : Le Sheep Dip n.a. de la marque Sheep Deep dévoile des arômes de céréales, de miel et de fruits secs. Bouche : En bouche, ce whisky écossais se caractérise par des notes de vanille, de caramel et de poivre noir. Finish : La finale est longue et équilibrée, laissant une douce sensation de chaleur et de douceur en bouche.
Nose: Mortlach 12 Year Old reveals rich, complex aromas of ripe fruit, toffee, vanilla and subtle woody notes.
Mouth: On the palate, this whisky has a smooth texture with flavors of dried fruit, honey, cinnamon and dark chocolate, all wrapped up in a gentle spicy warmth.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of candied fruit, smoky oak and toffee. An elegant, well-balanced single malt that will delight lovers of complex, refined whiskies.
Rich, fragrant nose with soft fruit aromas, hints of honey and oak.
Velvety mouthfeel and long, savory finish.
N. Aromas of wood fire and heather, followed by the sweetness of oak and caramelized apples. Mouth: Smoky notes alternating with vanilla and caramel aromas and discreet fruity hints. Finish: Striking harmony between the harshness of smoke and the sweetness of oak.
