Glen Scotia Victoriana

Very strong and powerful nose shows a high ABV though sweet, like marshmallows. Very Very light vanilla, seems slightly smoky. First taste confirms the first smell this is a strong malt. The oily is mixed with salty notes which let a mighty presence on the tongue even if the whisky doesn't have a very full body. Citrus fruits seen to be the origin of the marshmallow smells even if we were expecting more red fruits like grenadine. All other taste remind the classics malted barley, oak and vanilla. A wee bit fidgy at the nose and on the palate.

Very good. Wonderful toasted notes. Complex, a bit fruity, really cool brown sugar vanilla notes in this scotch

Another crazy week. A few days in Tampa, flight delays (and then again not...), a whisky tasting midweek, work and more work and now some down time with a bonus sample from @Telex for the tasting group. A pale amber color similar to watered down apple juice. A soft vanilla-confectionary sugar sweetness blended with a mineral quality like the interior side of clam or oyster shells. Orchard fruits dipped in orange marmalade sprinkled with nutmeg and clove. Some sulphur notes gives a slight funk to the overall nose. Odd nose yet sweet and inviting. A spicy sweetness starts the palate. First sweet which fades rather quick and becomes spicy, crescendoing. Vanilla, caramel and honey sweet; cinnamon and white pepper spice. Apples, pears and apricots provide, obviously, the fruity side and the sherry influence all reveal itself in due time and towards the finish. All these flavors are packaged in a medium-light body. A slightly dry wooden finish with some orange bitterness and cinnamon. A warming sensation deep down is ultimately provided and lasts and lingers for a good length. Initially, this came across quite ordinary. The nose sweet and funky made it difficult to pin down; intriguing or off putting? The palate sweet, spicy and fruity not clearly defined. However, time is the stabilizer. With time, the nose becomes softer, the palate better balanced with a weighted sweetness. It becomes a fine dram; slightly complex with an easy spicy sweetness. [88/100][Tasted: 3/8/19]

No age statement but tastes mature No metallic chemical or play dough notes So good! pretty and fresh No peat for me, perhaps a little puff of smoke but very little. Took some time with this one. Loved the gentle unfolding of the aromas and tastes. Added water slowly over 15-20min taste. Nose: Incredibly fresh Cucumber Floral perfume Mint Sweet barley malt Unripe pear Crushed coriander salty sourdough Vanilla Rose water The white part of watermelon skin Frangipani Sandalwood Arrival: Spice and sweet Peppermint Sugar cane (fresh) Development: Ginger leaf Coriander seed Juicy Hint of sweet green chilli spice Melaleuca flowers, musky deep mute honey Finish: Long clean finish Menthol Sweet and dry Celery stalks Cucumber Bright and uplifting Peppermint tea

Like it, mellow note.