Tastes

Nose. Vanilla and ginger. Palate. Light, creamy and a nice hit of peat/smoke. Finish. Medium. Some smoke lingers and a peppery, spicy warmth develops. This is a decent NAS whisky that should satisfy peat fans. It’s lacking some depth and complexity but for what you pay it’s a nice drink. I much prefer the more expensive The English Heavily Smoked, however that benefits from an age statement and for being bottled at 46%.

Nose. If you enjoy Laphroaig you know what you’re going to get here. There’s the usual ‘medicine cabinet thrown onto a beach bonfire’ (although less medicinal than the 10) but mixed with luscious dried fruits and a hint of orange (the Sherry cask influence). Mouth. Oily and rich with a burst of stewed fruit and soft spice. It then dries up, leaving a minerally, smoky Laphroaig flavour. Palate. Medium-long, peppery warmth. Edit: On my second glass I got more oak on the nose as well. Beautiful whisky.

Nose. Lovely. There’s a slight metallic hint but tons of barley, honey, sea salt and orange boiled sweets. Palate. Oily and rich with tinned fruit, vanilla, toffee and spices. Finish. Malty. Lingering warmth that develops. In summary, this is a really nice NAS whisky. Definitely recommended.

Nose. Herbal and smoky, with apple. Palate. Slightly oily and the flavour develops beautifully over time. Nice complexity. Spicy, peppery, vanilla and more smoke. Finish. Long and lush. The spice and smoke linger long after you’ve finished your mouthful.

Nose. Lemon, honey and vanilla. A hint of smoke. Palate. Not as complex as the nose. Tropical fruit sweetness is the main flavour. Finish. Medium-short in length. A touch more smoke and a light, peppery zest.

Nose. Orange marmalade and brown sugar. Palate. Rich and fruity. Finish. Medium, warming.

A 7 year old single malt from the Adnams Distillery. Single cask, French oak. Nose. Fruit and nut chocolate, a hint of pear drops and some plums/prunes. Mouth. Really gentle and woody. Drier than the nose would suggest. Some green malt? Palate. Really rich and long-lasting.

Nose. Some peat and medicinal notes, black pepper and citrus zest. Mouth. Oily and peppery, with much more of the peat and smoke coming through. Subtle and well-balanced (despite coming across as a bit young?). Finish. A sweet and spicy flavour warms and lasts a fairly long time. Really enjoyable.

Sweeter than I was expecting but not a bad drop. Nose. Sweet died fruit and some sea salt. Palate. Honeyed dried fruits and Sherry influence. Finish. Oily and a chilli note that lingers.