Aroma: Initially a huge whack of raisin and apple fruity sweetness. Underneath this is a musty, tobacco leaf greenness and a cinnamon spiciness that is rich and somehow nutty. These aromas combine with a subtle charcoal smoke to remind me of … Continued
Aroma: Dirty sherry with a salty leathery quality that hangs over the top and fills your nasal passages with rich, deep aromas. It is musty, with a deeply earthy, yet citrus sharp quality. Taste: At first, both salty and sweet. There is an accrid smoke, which … Continued
Aroma: This has a distinct medicinal aroma that hits you at first waft. For me, I smelt moments of my childhood, when forced by circumstance I had to wait for my mum to finish her shift as a nurse on a hospital ward … Continued
Aroma: At first there were ethanolic aromas, which mingle with stewed apples and vanilla cream. Then there is an oaky furniture polish note that comes later that is accompanied by a fruity sweetness, which at times reminded me of Irn Bru. Taste: At first a hugely … Continued
Aroma: Leathery, fruity heather notes linger over the top of stewed apples and caramelised sugar. There is spice, but it is gentle and twisted with an oily citrus note. Taste: Sweet sherried dried fruits start this whisky, think fruit loaf with its malty … Continued
Aroma: When I first nosed this whisky, I found classic Speyside whisky aroma notes, such as apples and pears, brown sugar and vanilla. But with more nosing, there is a sweet, jammy fruit nose and a grassy, coconut. Taste: On the … Continued
Aroma: There is a really complex aroma to this dram. It is at first sweet with a creamy sherbet aroma, like DibDabs. It then becomes a musty sherry fruit, but at the end there is a sweet, toffee popcorn aroma. … Continued
Aroma: At first, I found this whisky smelt like rusty iron. Then there was a sweetness of fruit and finally a delicate smokiness. It is somehow earthy, but also has a fizzy sweets smell – maybe Wham bars? Taste: Initially this has a heathery … Continued
Aroma: At first there is a sweet biscuity spice, like coconut and pastry. Then it opens to a stewed orchard fruit note – somewhere in between a ripe pear and dried apple slices. Taste: This is a slight dram at first. It is delicate, buttery … Continued
Aroma: At first, I picked out maritime wooden notes, like salty sea drops landing on wood. With this came a warming sweet spice. Then as I nosed again, there were notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and sweet coca cola cubes. Taste: Here … Continued