Tastes

I'm giving it a three, but depending on my moods it can merit a four. It's quite complex. Very nutty on the nose, with fruit cake and almonds being predominant. The palate is spicy and tropical, with banana and orange surfacing on the tongue. The finish is winy, obviously from the port influence, and fairly long. I think my issue with this expression is by how unbalanced it can all seem at times. It's unruly. Still, worth exploring.

What in the Lowland is this? Odd stuff, I tell you. Bitter apples, honey and hazelnut, with a touch of cinnamon and caramel. I make it sound interesting, but I'm really straining my nose and imagination for this one. Not very good.

Some sherry influence(?), with peach and raisins on the nose. There's also a pleasant touch of malted barley/gingerbread. It's decent stuff.

LIke a Lagavulin, with sweet peat and some fruit on the nose. Raisin and honey are also present, with floral notes similar to lavender.

It's a tragedy this whisky is so difficult to come by, because the liquid is delicious. There's honey and heather, with touches of almonds and wood spices. It's delicate yet complex, and it makes a great single malt. If you can get your hands on this, I recommend you do. And add the Dailuaine 16 to your cart while you're at it.

WOW and OMG, with a subtle peat reminiscent of a Springbank. Rumour has it this whisky was aged in Laphroaig casks. There's more salt than smoke here, with honey and baked apples on the nose and palate. Pretty much perfect.

Shy short of getting a full 5 stars, this is fantastic stuff. Like truly fantastic. Nutmeg, sultana raisins and prunes, with dark chocolate on the finish. Love it!

Really great whisky and had the pleasure of tasting this at the Glenlivet Distillery. It's complex and layered, with notes of roses, brown sugar and apricot. There's also touches of ginger and nutmeg on the palate. The finish is long. Good stuff!

I don't really get much peat here, but it's otherwise a highland whisky through and through. It's delicious, and an Aberfeldy 12 with more finess. It's floral and honeyed with a light and short finish. Overall very consistent.

A poorer version of the 12, with a touch of spiciness and raw wine - difficult to explain. There's some cooked apples here and there, with maybe butter cookies and cinnamon. Ultimately forgettable.