Tastes

Delightfully easy. Gentle, sweet, and well rounded… the Chita is a great introduction to Japenese whiskies. It sports a citrusy, honey taste but never overstays its welcome with a pleasant finish. But it may be a little too light-footed for experienced whisky lovers.

Unfortunately an average dram through and through. A subtle scent of red apple, with a mediocre taste that only fades away. The palette is thinly veiled sherry and fruit, with a slight caramel finish. Just reminds me of better sherry cask whiskies, but an easy drinker still.

A dram of twists and turns. Scents of a liquorice sea, the taste itself is tarry but sweet. The finish returns to coastal, salty flavours. Definitely one to try again.

Think of a smoky BBQ. That adequately describes this dram! On the nose, it primarily smells of a beach bonfire, or grilled meat (why not both). Taste wise – you get smoke throughout, undercut with some earthiness and sweetness. Generally leaves with a pleasant warmth + is light in both colour and weight. A true keeper.

Ol’ reliable! Slight aromas of lemon and licorice, but not much else. The taste is front-footed with a lemon zest and evolves into Honey Nut Cheerios shortly after. Ultimately, it ends on a minor bitter note, although nothing too unpleasant (as it’s light in weight overall). For the price point – it’s the perfect decanter-filler.

Perfect for newcomers to scotch. What it lacks in colour, it makes up for in the experience. Smells of menthol and caramel – followed by a taste of vanilla (perhaps even candied nuts). The whisky itself is a light coating; it doesn’t overstay its welcome. This mellows out to a nice, warm glow with a pleasing aftertaste.

Silky from start to finish. Light notes of honey and cream on the nose. The taste itself starts strong with floral notes, and evolves into butterscotch. You’re left with a warm glow and an aftertaste of ethanol (which isn’t so great). But a superb introduction to Irish whiskies.

A dance of toffee and maple aromas. On taste, the whisky itself is incredibly balanced: soft, sweet, and mellow – with a warm glow that lingers. Vanilla, cinnamon, and fruity overall. The perfect dessert dram.

Kicks like a mule! Front footed with the smell of dried banana chips, honey is strong on the tongue and has a clean alcohol burn. A bit bitter – definitely needs water/ice to smooth out the rough edges. Has a Honey Nut Cheerio finish? Quite heavy also.