Tastes

Aged in small batches in Oloroso and American oak casks, this pours a rich bronze and opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla and floral notes on the nose; incredibly smooth and mellow on the palate with hints of sweet dried fruit, candied orange peel and subtle oak spice followed by a long and rewarding, finish.

Specially selected virgin Spanish and American oak casks release extra layers of aroma and flavour in this whisky. Pouring medium amber, expect aromas of caramel, toffee, vanilla, new oak and a touch of orange peel; warm oaky flavours with toffee and creamy vanilla on a smooth palate are balanced by a lightly spiced finish.

Light- good for a hot day. Better than gold- more warmth and sweetness Nose: Toasted oak, pepper and marshmallows, fruits, Black Forest Gateaux. Palate: Nutty, almonds, calves leather, vanilla, sherried peels and ginger. Finish: Mulled wine spices and malt.

COLOUR Burnished Gold NOSE Lemon citrus, then orange peel and an interlacing sweetness that softens but doesn't eliminate the zest. A quiet note of vanilla is followed by dark chocolate with lingering floral and light oak notes. PALATE Citrus and boiled sweets rule the palate, along with hints of ginger and cinnamon, while soft oak tones reveal toasted apples. FINISH Medium sweet, malty and slightly dry.

COLOUR Ruby Red NOSE Soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin give way to a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon, and orange. All balanced by a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. PALATE This spicy quartet are unwavering. Oak resonates, timeless, polished and rich. Vanilla and chocolate lead the finale along with a light citrus zest. FINISH Warming and woody.

Too peaty

Good, but not a macallan. Two dollars of each bottle of this is donated to Wounded Warriors, a program that helps soldiers in need. Pouring a brilliant gold with a hint of amber the nose is sweet with aromas of honey and vanilla fudge combined with dark fruits. The palate is full and silky smooth, with layers of marzipan, cinnamon and ginger.

Ok... good whatever scotch

2 and 3L - love the warmth. The nose is rich with caramel, plum, spice, apple and elegant oak aromas; on the palate you will find layers of figs, raisins and date with buttered toffee, vanilla and ginger notes followed by a warm, smooth long finish. COLOUR Sienna NOSE Opens with a subtle vanilla nose, persistent yet not overpowering. Orange elbows its way in, turning zesty and sharp, though tempering green apples add freshness and balance. Next come white chocolate truffles, chewy, sumptuous, with elegant oak notes for a digestif. PALATE Dates, figs and raisins lead, then defer to nutmeg and ginger with a hint of oranges and apples, before vanilla returns in majesty. FINISH The final fanfare is gentle, smooth and warming.

1L. Matured in sherry casks this offers fuller flavour than the Gold while being more delicate than the Sienna. Unsurprisingly it is amber in colour and fragrant with aromas of citrus, orange peel, spice, peat and smoke; the palate is complex with smoke, ginger, dried fruits, apricots and cinnamon that lingers on a long finish. COLOUR Amber NOSE Polite, almost apologetic at first, with a floral, citrus sweet nose that gains presence, commanding a chorus of vanilla notes over freshly harvested grain. Raisin, sultana and cinnamon look on as toffee apples and candy floss step into the limelight. PALATE Fresh green apples and lemons mingle with cinnamon. Ginger notes hover as fruit takes over, with subtle oak lingering in the wings. FINISH Light to medium with soft fruits and cereal, slightly dry.