Tastes

Typical Speyside nose. Honey and vanilla seem to take turns as a subtle breeziness flows through. Very light on the palate with a sugary hit. Not necessarily peaty nor has it a long finish, just pleasant and nice for an entry-level 12 years whis!

A sweet aroma talks right off the bat. Anise peeks through a vanilla-based flav and subtle complexity. Actually, in its taste the triple oak becomes more prevalent. Slightly oily. Heavily tasty. Water droplets open up the palate which explored a sugary tint. Smooth finish, which makes it easy to drink.

Requires deep nosing for recollection of palate. Citrus and vanilla follow each other up. The palate feels grassy on the tongue, but it's not as floral as cognac. Subtle finish with a specific oak tone.

The nose is lightly woody with a citrus aroma. The palate tickles with spice and makes the citrus come through. Mild finish and well-balanced.

Monkey Shoulder noses oily and sweet with a strong vanilla scent. Indeed an oily palate that unfolds in caramel and a dry pear. Mild finish with a light-peated salt.

The first batch Benromach noses sweet like fresh raisins with a pleasant vanilla aroma. I detect somewhat of an orange. On the palate the whisky becomes thick and oily and unravels the sherry cask beautifully. Very pure in its salty, sherry flavor. It is up until the finish that the bodied peat starts to talk. When combined with dorblue cheese, two grades of salt melt together with the roamy cheese taste. Perfect companion! (Tasted at Breda & Gin Breda.)

Disclaimer: I tasted the regular Ileach. Remarkably sweet non-peaty nose that reminds of red berries. The whisky feels watery on the tongue and mixes liquorice with liquorice root. Sharp finish whilst the peat comes through.

Disclaimer: The Glenlivet Nadurra Sherry Cask is tasted here. | Nose: deepened vanilla, bit of banana. Palate opens up with a couple drops of water and reveals a mystic, nutty spiciness. Reminds me of a steak with hefty seasalt grains on top of it. Finish is long, smart and nestles on the tongue with the 60.3% ABV. Tasted at Whisky & Gin Breda.