Ardbeg Drum
After dipping my toe metaphorically into the Sound of Islay last night I thought I’d try again, but what were the chances of getting lucky and avoiding the peat again? The nose told me I may be out of luck…
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Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair
I’m not really an Islay type of guy but I was intrigued to try this when I saw it advertised and was lucky enough to be given this as a gift. The nose is salty but not like the saltiness…
Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
This dram has a lovely golden colour that’s very inviting. The nose has loads of toffee and vanilla and hints of red apples. The palette has a wee kick but is overwhelmingly full of toffee and vanilla with a nutty…
Glenfiddich Cask Collection Reserve Cask
This is a wonderfully coloured dram due to the malts being matured in Spanish sherry casks and married in a Solero Vat. It’s deep, rich and very inviting! The nose smells of old leather and vanilla with hints of spice…
Highland Park Dragon Legend
The colour of this dram suggests it’s been matured in sherry oak casks and indeed that’s the case. The nose is sweet with vanilla and overtones of custard with the suggestion of mead. On the palette is an oily, peppery…
Jura Diurachs Own
This is a rich coloured dram that delivers everything it promises. The nose has elements of orange, apples and dark chocolate with spicey overtones. The palette has chocolate with nuts and is woody. The finish is still woody with more…
Highland Park Viking Pride 18
A nip on the nose with cherries, chocolate and a hint of smoke means this dram promises much and delivers! The palette is really well balanced with chocolate and cherries and a wee bit of strong coffeeThe finish is smooth…
The GlenDronach Allardice 18
The first thing that strikes you about this dram is the incredible colour that comes from maturation in Oloroso sherry casks. The nose is instantly treacle with the sweetness of brown sugar and fudge. On the palette is the taste…
Gordon & Macphail Discovery 10
This dram has a lovely colour due to maturation in sherry casks. The nose is sweet with hazelnuts and sherry and creamy malts. On the palette is loads of creamy toffee, think McCowans chews with a wee kick of citrus…
Glenmorangie The Duthac
This dram has a wonderful deep golden colour commensurate with it having been matured in Pedro Ximenez casks. The nose is milk chocolate with Brazil nuts and honey. The palette is simply magnificent. Smooth and mellow with chocolate and butterscotch.…