Tastes

Very interesting dram. Sweet citrus on the nose; can’t really detect any peat, so if it’s there, it is subtle. A small hint of vanilla and then the seaside characteristics come out - salt and brine, but not overpowering. For a 21 year old it’s not as refined as I would have thought, but it’s got all the right aspects. Palate is citrus, some spice. I lost the heathered peat. Some more marine notes. Well rounded, one note doesn’t overpower the rest. I find myself going back to it and coming away with a different note. I’ve had better 21s, but this is a solid dram.

This was a blind tasting... Really nice legs in the glencairn. Nose- salty, brine. Light peat, with light vanilla and orchard fruit Palate - peat is more up front than on the nose.. same brine, with a light sweetness. There's a lingering warm finish that transports me... I’m wearing a shawl collar cardigan in front of a fire on a blustery night. This is a fantastic Springbank!

Nose: sherry up front, sweet, dried fruits, Christmas cake After a swirl in the glass, nice legs form. Palate: more sherry, more fruit cake, and some malt. This is such a good sherried dram. There’s a warm lingering finish that leaves you wanting more.

Great whisky from Talisker! Briny, smoky, and delicious.

Amazing whisky from Lagavulin. At worst, I feared it was going to be a sell-out gimmick. At best, I figured it would be a slightly harsher version of the 8yr. I was happily surprised - smoky, peaty, and smooth.