Bunnahabhain 12 Year

The nose can be described as a combination of leather mixed with over chlorinated pool water. The taste is briny, salty, with the lightest touch of smoke, kinda like the smoke form a campfire that's 5 miles away. The aftertaste is oily and stays with you for a while, then you get to taste a last bit of sweetness along with saltiness just as the flavor fades. Overall not a great bottle of Scotch, but not a bad bottle of Scotch either. If you're asking if this a good introduction to Islay Scotch? I'd say no. Point newbies towards Caol Ila 12 or Laphroaig 10 instead.

A very underrated whisky. Lovely complex nose - sweet fruity with sultanas and molasses. Oily texture and nice warmth. Peat is super light. Just enough to enrich the nose. Very enjoyable and excellent value for money.

Mild and smooth, just a bit of smoke and a bit more of sea brine. Mostly, smooth flavors of dry aged sherry, dried cherries, baking spices, along with some finished oak scents. I always like this as a mellow but deeply flavored whisky.

A complex malt, with different layers of flavours. A hint of smoke, christmas cake, dark fruits, honey, vanilla, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Delicious!

Sweet nose, but hits with some brine on tasting. Just a hint of peat - really minimal by islay standards - overall great dram