Tastes

Fairly light, a little malty, a little sweet, a little briny. Good, but a little indistinct, almost like a blend of a few single malts.

What a whisky! A noble, spirity nose with wood and heather, and a finely balanced palate of subtle sweetness, some brine, a hint of smoke, and a soft saltiness. The finish is so subtle but long, emphasizing the oceanic brininess and a bit of the sweetness. So much better than Oban 14. 1993 distilling year.

This is the old school bottle, different bottle design, at least 10 years open. Lovely mild but deep scents of cinnamon toast and dates. Palate has a rich, caramelized brown sugar and warming Caribbean spice flavor - very restrained though. Finish is buttery with just a bit of zing. That's the last taste, the end of an era.

Nose like a mild Islay malt - except for the strong hit of sweet gingerbread. Tastes like caramel and toffee, with some salt and smoke like a campfire. Smooth and mellow. Note - this bottle has been open for more than ten years.

Light to medium body, some sweetness and a bit of ocean brine. Vanilla and caramel flavors with a bit of a salty kick. Just the faintest trace of smoke. Finish is warming, a bit candied, and a little more smoke.

Smooth and subtly complex, wood and slight sweetness. Cask 1818, bottle 60.