Tastes

Cherries, caramel, and vanilla notes you would expect from a bourbon are amplified pleasently here by the double oak. The finish is smooth, balanced and not too spicy. I had this neat and really enjoyed it. However, adding ice to this whiskey really intensified the oak spice in a terribly overpowering way.

This golden nectar greets you with gentle smoke, honey, toasted malt, and soft oak. On the palate, an uncomplicated combination of vanilla, honey and hint of fresh apples that lend to a creamy mouthful. The medium length finish is smooth. So easy to drink, and unfortunately, so easy to take for granted how well-crafted this classic Highland Scotch really is.

A surprisingly nice combination of light peat smoke and fresh berries on the nose, before the dried fruit (raisins, plums), honey and touch of citrus notes reach the palate. Smooth and medium-long finish. The best I've had from this distillery.

Whisky flavoured vodka

Fresh orange squeeze and hints of dried fruit on the nose. On the palate, the bright citrus note persists, but is counterbalanced with honey, toasted cereal and slight nutty note. The finish on this delicious julep is pleasently sweet but regretfully short. I managed to work around this problem by pouring myself an extra dram.

Cherry, vanilla and caramel on the nose. Tingly spice on the tongue and sweet finish.

An interplay of seaweed, vanilla and honey from nose to finish, with a gentle peppery spice on the palate. The finish is highjacked by an unforgiving taste of sulfur. Disappointing.

Toasted cereal on the nose, and a fine balance of creamy vanilla, banana and cinnamon spice on the palate. Lingering woodsy finish, but overall, it is nothing extravagant.

Hickory bacon, iodine, and campfire smoke on the nose with a big, warm and smooth sweet finish to compliment the salty brine. A river of liquid smoke. A classic Scotch, and true giant amongst all whiskies.

Honey, dried fruit and vanilla shortbread all come together from start to finish for a light and pleasent dram.