Tastes
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Deanston 18 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 24, 2021 (edited February 22, 2021)Nose: Watermelon, vanilla, a little earthiness Palate: Lemon, citrus, boiled sweets (pear drops), ginger. This is a lovely, fresh dram that doesn't show it's age. Finish: Smooth and mellow with a slightly nutty tang. The finish is very short and dissipates almost immediately. This is a very fresh, elegant and clean tasting whisky. The taste is lovely and very moreish, however it is just a little too weak and watery to really stand out.63.55 GBP per Bottle -
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Single Grain — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed January 24, 2021Nose: Acetone & furniture polish. Sweet cigar smoke. Light summer berry fruit. Palate: Sweet coffee, absinthe / aniseed. Oak & vanilla fudge. There is a lovely buttery mouthfeel. Maple syrup. Finish: Coats the mouth beautifully. There are notes of baked spices, leather, tobacco and more of the berries hinted at on the nose (strangely absent on the palate). A smooth, mouthcoating and decadent dram. Lovely!157.95 GBP per Bottle -
Kirkwall Bay
Single Malt — Orkney Isles, Scotland
Reviewed January 24, 2021 (edited January 25, 2021)Nose: Seaside / salt, malted biscuits Palate: Sweet apple & pear. Caramel & vanilla. Nutty. Finish: Mocha, light peat and salt. There is a light salt, smoke and ash on the aftertaste which is quite a dry finish.36.23 GBP per Bottle -
Nose: Vanilla, caramel apples. Ginger and mixes baking spices. Palate: Very sweet. Summer fruits and berries. More of the caramel and vanilla that was shown on the nose. A creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel. A little spiced dried fruit. Finish: More sweet spices, a little oak. More of the Berry sweetness that lingers on the aftertaste. I really liked this as an occasional dram. It’s too sweet for my taste to be a regular sipper, but it’s a lovely Christmassy whisky.54.95 GBP per Bottle
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Nose: Vanilla, red berries and summer fruit. Sweet, boiled fruits. Palate: Young, more red berries with a decent hit of pepper and spices. Finish: Quite a ‘hot’, spicy finish. More berry fruits with a little oak and orchard fruit on the aftertaste. This is a young tasting dram, but with a lovely refreshing fruity freshness. A nice dram, with plenty of interesting layers.39.5 GBP per Bottle
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Nose: Sweet caramel, orchard fruit, sweet bread / cake. Palate: Black pepper, spices, roasted oak and pine nuts. There’s an underlying caramel and honey sweetness that shines through. Finish: Citrus and oak on the short finish. A dry, baked spice aftertaste. This is a very easy drinking dram. It’s quite a different experience from most Scottish whiskies, but one I’d happily go for again.44.45 GBP per Bottle
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Nose: Sweet peat, earthy and herbal. Palate: The nose sweet, earthy note that is evident on the nose is even more evident on the palate. There’s an added sweet vanilla and a tangy citrus. Finish: The finish is dry, smoky and ashy. Salt, liquorice and herbs on the medium long aftertaste. This reminds me of a slightly more vanilla, young Talisker. That’s no bad thing in my book!39.9 GBP per Bottle
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Nose: Sweet, caramel, strawberries and vanilla ice cream. There’s a note of children’s sweets and orchard fruit. Palate: Fruit and vanilla upfront. There’s citrus and honey and an odd banana note. Finish: Short finish. Oak, vanilla and spice. Slightly sour on the aftertaste. I rather enjoyed this as a dram. It’s a little thin, but overall this is a decent, uncomplicated dram.33.2 GBP per Bottle
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