Isle of Skye 12 Year

There's more than initially meets the eye. The first nosing and taste is SUPER sweet - it's practically creme brulee in liquid form, caramelized sugar and sweet vanilla custard. With a few minutes to breathe, there's a bit of salt and sweet pipe smoke that begin to emerge, as well as a nuttiness (amaretto/marzipan). Rich and luscious with quite a bit going on when you give it some time to open up.

The first thing I noticed about this scotch was the full creamy texture that rolled right along the palate. I sense rich caramel, juicy apples, touch of raspberry, toasted marshmallow and a modest oakiness that is complimented by a mild peaty finish. It has some spice, but it loses a point for a slightly ethanol burn residual. Overall very nice stuff. I highly recommend if your'e looking to get into some more robust whiskey.