Nose: Introducing itself with a balanced blast of smoke, brine, and sweet oak spice; this batch strength expression of Sound of Sleat has subtle tones of fragrant tobacco, orange barley sugar and touches of apricot and seaweed behind the peat reek.

Palate: A big but elegant whisky: zesty oak spice, bonfire embers and a waxy mouthfeel combine with hints of sweet vanilla, white pepper and a little whiff of oriental smoke.

Finish: Long and elegant with a youthful fiery spirit kick; the lingering well-knit structure comes through in abundance to give spice, capsicum and more than a little coastal nod that leaves you in no two minds of its island origins.

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: Sweet and dry. Slightly maritime, sea breeze, oyster shells, earthy and mineral with sphagnum moss. A little water develops the maritime notes and calms the spices.


Mouth: Unctuous, with a creamy texture, powerful, sweet at the start and salty in the middle, mineral and an abundance of peppery spices. A fruity touch of apple and pear.

Finish: Long with lots of spice, Sichuan pepper that intensifies with a little water.

Nose : Fresh herbs, light citrus. Medium sweetness and vanilla. Aniseed.

Palate : Spicy, ginger and biscuity. Oak forward with vanilla. Citrus notes and a complex oily viscosity amplify the fruit.

Finish : Medium, dry with citrus and ginger/aniseed lingering.

Nose : Notes of fig rolls, date syrup, plums and star anise kick off this year’s Local barley.

Palate : A savoury element becomes more pronounced on the palate, with notes of burdock, shiitake mushrooms, tamari soy sauce and liquorice

Finish : Notes of campfire ash and treacle molasses come to the forefront in the finish.

Nose: Notes of molasses, caramel, leather and dunnage warehouses.

Mouth: Notes of marshmallow and cotton candy, with a syrupy mouthfeel and subtle mineral note. The earthy tone of the nose persists.

Finish: Persistent with notes of cocoa and mint.

Nose: Sherry, butterscotch and subtle smoke.

Mouth: Oak smoke with aromas of honey and warm spices.

Finish: Long and smooth.

Nose: Bunnahabhain Equinox & Solstice 11 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of peat, dried fruit and honey.
Feel: On the palate, there are notes of cereal, vanilla and ripe fruit, with a light iodine touch characteristic of Islay whiskies.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy nuances, for a tasting full of character.