Tastes
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Nose. If you enjoy Laphroaig you know what you’re going to get here. There’s the usual ‘medicine cabinet thrown onto a beach bonfire’ (although less medicinal than the 10) but mixed with luscious dried fruits and a hint of orange (the Sherry cask influence). Mouth. Oily and rich with a burst of stewed fruit and soft spice. It then dries up, leaving a minerally, smoky Laphroaig flavour. Palate. Medium-long, peppery warmth. Edit: On my second glass I got more oak on the nose as well. Beautiful whisky.
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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed September 19, 2021Nose. Lovely. There’s a slight metallic hint but tons of barley, honey, sea salt and orange boiled sweets. Palate. Oily and rich with tinned fruit, vanilla, toffee and spices. Finish. Malty. Lingering warmth that develops. In summary, this is a really nice NAS whisky. Definitely recommended. -
Caol Ila 12 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed September 19, 2021 (edited October 20, 2021)Nose. Herbal and smoky, with apple. Palate. Slightly oily and the flavour develops beautifully over time. Nice complexity. Spicy, peppery, vanilla and more smoke. Finish. Long and lush. The spice and smoke linger long after you’ve finished your mouthful. -
Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honour
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed September 18, 2021 (edited September 20, 2021)Nose. Lemon, honey and vanilla. A hint of smoke. Palate. Not as complex as the nose. Tropical fruit sweetness is the main flavour. Finish. Medium-short in length. A touch more smoke and a light, peppery zest. -
Cotswolds 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Single Malt — England, England
Reviewed September 5, 2021Nose. Orange marmalade and brown sugar. Palate. Rich and fruity. Finish. Medium, warming. -
That Boutique-Y Company Single Malt English Whisky
Single Malt — Southwold, England
Reviewed September 4, 2021A 7 year old single malt from the Adnams Distillery. Single cask, French oak. Nose. Fruit and nut chocolate, a hint of pear drops and some plums/prunes. Mouth. Really gentle and woody. Drier than the nose would suggest. Some green malt? Palate. Really rich and long-lasting.
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