Tastes

Butterscotch and vanilla on the nose, followed by a medley of pecans, toasted cereal, shortbread, and hint of cherries on the palate. Really tasty stuff. The finish is smooth and medium-length. Light and easy to drink, yet quite complex and very well balanced whisky.

This is anything but a light dram. It hits you with a bold dose of peat smoke, brine, and is slightly rubbery on the nose. Touch of sweetness on the palate with cooked pears and hint of mint. The finish is fairly intense, with charcoal smoke and peppery medium-long finish. I must admit that I appreciated the addition of a few drops of water in this one.

Sweet peat, pipe tobacco and brown sugar on the nose. Smooth and creamy mouthful, and sweet tropical fruit on the palate. A touch of cinnamon spice for a medium-length finish. I'm really impressed with the smoothness and complexity of this whisky.

Although this whisky smells like oak chips soaking in nail polish remover, the palate is a bit more reassuring with a tasty combination of fruit cake and caramel. The finish is slightly bitter and thankfully short. This whisky is really not for me, but a seasoned Bourbon drinker may find this interesting.

Apples, vanilla and malted cereal on the nose. Roasted almonds and slight citrus note on the palate. Finish is relatively short, with aftertaste of fresh oak spice. Not impressive, but not bad either.

Floral bouquet, with lemongrass and honey on the nose. The palate is a mouthwatering combination of fruit and oak spice, with citrus, vanilla and hint of toffee. Finish is relatively short, but enjoyable overall.

Apples and dried fruit (raisins) on the nose makes for a pleasant bouquet. Honey, vanilla and chocolaty malt on the palate is tasty, but a little muted. The finish is sweet and of a medium length. It's good, but lacks complexity for me.

Floral, slightly herbaceous, but otherwise muted nose. The palate is an unusual but tasty combination of clove, apples, honey and grapefruit rind. Finish is terribly flimsy, but overall, this whisky scores a few points for originality.

Great first impression with burnt orange peels, cedarwood and apricot on the nose, reminiscent of a fine French brandy. The palate is held together mostly by a pleasent oak spice (nutmeg), dried fruit and hint of walnuts. Lightly spiced finish. Really enjoyable.

Nectarines, caramel, vanilla and a touch of dried fruit on the nose. Palate is a gentle combination of citrus, sherry, and dry oak. Short but pleasent finish.