Reviews

Tasting Notes – Yellow Submarine III Nose Sweet, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread open on the nose, underpinned by a gentle cereal warmth. Notes of lightly toasted hazelnuts and smooth praline intertwine with a dusting of nutmeg, revealing a rich, syrupy sweetness reminiscent of pistachio baklava. Pink peppercorns and a hint of ginger punctuate the sweetness before mellowing into warming spice. Palate Luxuriously smooth in texture, a hint of fresh orange zest adds vibrancy and brightness. Delicate waves of honeysuckle and orange blossom follow, complemented by crisp apple and succulent pear. Creamy crème brûlée brings richness and depth, with golden heather and a hint of sea salt transporting you to the rugged, windswept shores of Islay. Finish Long and lingering, layers of honeyed sweetness, gentle warming spice and toasted hazelnut gradually unfold. The whisky’s velvety, unctuous mouthfeel never wavers, leaving a decadent, moreish impression with every sip. Tasting notes from Dramface

Nose: Cherries and blood orange, followed by honeycomb, caramel and chocolate coulis, with mocha and brandied dark cherries. Palate: Rose Petals, eucalyptus and baked orange, followed by grilled honeycomb and hazelnut praline, with crystalised ginger and cinnamon coated orchard fruits.

Nose Intense and peaty, with barbecued meat and smoked nuts alongside juicy apple sweetness. Palate Sweet, cakey spice and juicy orchard fruits cushion bold, smoky ash and smouldering embers. Finish Salted tablet, maple syrup, stewed berries, and cracked black peppercorns. Notes supplied by Master Of Malt

This is Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila. It was distilled on 8 December 2009 and matured for 14 years in a single bourbon hogshead (cask 322862) until it was bottled on 11 December 2023 for the Cask Strength Collection by Signatory. Naturally, this is presented at cask strength, a hefty 57.1% ABV, and just 295 bottles were filled. Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose Warming bonfire smoke, milk chocolate, grilled peaches, vanilla, oak spice, and lemon peel. Palate Dried apricot, roasted nuts, sweet herbs, caramelised apples, and smoked barley. Finish Fruity and smoky. Rating is provisional as I haven't yet received it yet.

This has improved as the bottle got lower and lower.

Only had a neck pour so far, but it's a huge upgrade on the base 43% expression. Beautifully balanced and full of flavour with sweet and some savoury notes.