Tastes

The smoke hits you first, but don't be fooled; there's more to this dram than a simple camp fire. There's a fruity note under the peat that deliciously lingers as a counterpoint during the long finish. Highly recommended!

You feel the warmth first, as the nose betrays little prior to your first taste. A hint of caramel and memories of baked treats from years past delight the palate, and a gentle finish lingers, enticing you to take the next sip. A thoroughly pleasant dram, best enjoyed at special occasions.

The nose of this dram immediately brought to mind the phrase "burning hospital". The smoke and antiseptic phenols proved to be more bark than bite, as notes of caramel and a gentle warmth precedes a peaty reprisal as the finish lingers lovingly, leaving only satisfaction in its wake...

The nose has little to offer; merely a whiff of some generic confection. There is a bit of wood at the first taste, and leather, with notes of fruit followed rather quickly by a slight alcohol burn. The fruit lingers through a short finish. A not unpleasant dram, but those looking for something with a bit more substance should look elsewhere...

I bought a 50ml miniature on a lark, and was pleasantly surprised. Tasting notes to follow when I get a full sized bottle. UPDATE: Oh. My. God. I put this up against The Balvenie Carribean Cask, and found Glenlivet's offering sorely lacking. So lacking, in fact, that my wife marked the label with a large, black X to denote that the contents of this bottle are best used to add flavor to the pressure-cooked brisket she makes from time to time... tl;dr: Don't. Just don't.

A subtle nose belies its 52.9% ABV, but things get much more interesting at the first taste. Hints of orange and vanilla come to the fore, followed by warm leather and a bit of cedar. The finish is mild and lasting, paving the way for the next sip—or glass—as the case may be...

The nose is somewhat thin, though not unpleasant. The initial taste is also thin, bringing to mind grass and grain. The finish is enjoyable, though again grain is foremost. All in all, it's a pleasant dram that asks little of the taster...

Not bad, but not great.

A wonderfully complex nose makes clear its time spent in sherry. Very balanced on the palate, with a long, lingering finish. I'm reminded of baked treats, fine chocolate, a bit of fruit. Definitely worthy of a second tasting!

Where to begin? The initial impression brings to mind a mother's embrace--warm and inviting, it encourages remembrances of times past. This is followed by a gentle, spicy finish that hints of better times ahead. Definitely an experience not to be missed!