Tastes

Outstanding! Lots of orange zest on the palate that finishes with a honey sweetness and long aroma of cereal, hay and fresh flowers. Incredibly smooth, well structured and balanced.

Just the right amount of smoke...not the big bomb that you can still taste two days later with a fervent belch, but not so thin you doubt it’s Islay origins. Really doesn’t do much sitting on the palate, it’s not until the swallow that it really begins to open and is rich, nice cereal and almond with a touch of peach and vanilla. This is a nice and easy sipper.

More peat and spice then I’d expect, but accessible nose, thin mouthfeel but lingering finish with caramel and licorice noticeable on the palate.

Nose of almonds and vanilla, mouthfeel is classically speyside, small and silky with a touch of bite to linger the black currant. Long on the tongue, not a scotch to start the night but would be a great way to finish!

Good not great overall smokey Islay. Well rounded, lots of smoke, but too alcoholic of a finish. Not as well rounded as I’d hope, but palatable.

What did I just taste?! Not a hint of smoke to be found but the nose makes you think this is infused with aromatics and the finish is clean as can be! But the true experience is at first palate impact when bright vanilla and wood gives way to the sherry and caramel with a touch of nutmeg and allspice! I’m impressed!

4.5 stars...earthy and balanced, lingers on the palate with fullness...opens over at least a minute which is unique given its lack of peatiness. The nose is surprisingly absent and the opening taste leaves you anticipating, but the notes of cocoa and slight tobacco leaf emerge in time. This is an impressive glass!

Smoke bomb with thin character and body, poor finish, heavy back palate bite but with little complexity. Too sweet to have as a mixer, too boring to stand alone.

Smooth, rich, more peaty than you’d expect with a clean finish. Good wood!