Nose: Deacon The reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit and sweet cereals. Feel: On the palate, this whisky offers notes of honey, vanilla and toasted oak, for a creamy, balanced feel. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a light touch of smoke and spice on the palate.
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.
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.
Nose: Ardbeg Smokiverse offers intense aromas of peat smoke, sea salt and medicinal notes typical of Islay whiskies. Mouth: On the palate, this single malt reveals powerful, complex flavors of peat, black pepper, licorice and dried fruit, accompanied by an oily texture and a touch of vanilla. Finish: The finish is long and persistent, giving way to notes of peat smoke, burnt oak and citrus zest.