Loch Lomond 12 Year

- vanilla - orange - stone fruit - dates - very spice - black pepper - chili flakes - earthy smoke - tropic fruit - mango - pineapple - grapefruit

Nose: A very friendly smoke is introduced with a fruity sweetness, citrus and plums. Vanilla and cream can be found lingering, but spices, perhaps chili becomes very apparent. Palate: Rich, immediate creamy sweetness. Much spicier than on the nose, with slightly less smoke, but the smoke is much earthier. Citrus oil is the predominant fruit note, an orange rind. Oak from beginning to end. Finish: Oak and citrus remain for a mild finish.

Stone fruit, vanilla, spice and light ashy smoke on the nose. Oak, heather and honey. Ripe peaches, vanilla and a soft peated smoke. Finishes with charred oak and sweet smoked ham.

Big Apple on the nose, well rounded notes of butter, caramel, with more subtle notes of leather, green tea and cinnamon. Finish is steady medium long with smokey finish.

Powerful, and quite alcoholic, it shows a strong character you must deal with, before it dominates you. Meaty nose, with notes of sulphur, and then more pleasant almonds abd honeys. These are deeper on palate, leaving little space for meat to pop up again. Not an easy-to-go-for whisky to me. For sure I'll never serve it to newbies, nor as a dessert dram. But hey, serve it siding a roast beef, or pulled pork, or a great Tagliata. It'd be wonderful! Vote is quite high, for I'd love to have it in my cellar and surprise my mates.