Tastes

The extra smokiness greatly improves the Black. Much more interesting.

Good solid and reliable. Needs a drop of water to smooth it out. As others have said, you notice the smokiness once the glass is empty. Much prefer the slightly more expensive Double Black.

Smoky, sweet wonderful. When you pour it, the aroma of peat fills the room.

Confusing. First impressions are that of Christmas cake, fruity, dark sugar and cinnamon. Very full and smooth. Dark rich colour. But not sure I like it. Reading the comments of others, it appears that this dram elicits very mixed opinions. Perhaps the use of three woods that complicates matters. Far prefer the cheaper 12 year old.

Having now bought the American Oak and Three Wood as well, this is by far the best of the three. The reviewers refer to a cereal taste. We found it perfect with a bowl of Scottish porridge with cream and dark sugar. The cinnamon and honey flavors of the dram really shine through. Very smooth too.

Full and peaty. My very favourite.....

Sweet and fruity. My wife says it tastes like caramel. Improves with a block of ice or two. This is based on a 46% bottling done for Checkers in South Africa. Very good value at $17 locally.

Preferred the older blend. The new release is confusing on the palate. Why ruin a good Talisker or Caol Ila by blending it?

Much richer than standard Jameson, the stout makes itself known. Interesting experiment and well worth buying.