There are strong flavours here but they complement each other beautifully. I was an early convert to Glenmorangie’s experiments with port finishes and the fruits of their labour are now very apparent.…

Instantly recognisable these days and a wonderfully expressive malt just bursting with flavours and aromas. Nose: Zesty, fruity, hints of lavender and cinnamon stand out but there is plenty more aromas…

This is very soft sweet whisky which can take some getting used to. It’s bottled young so I don’t know how they manage to make it so smooth. I drink it more like a liquor or aperitif than a malt. I do…

The peat is light for an Islay and is accompanied by a very distinctive oily mouth feel, although this malt is not as oily as the 18 year old. Nose: Pine, smoke and peat. A hint of cocoa Taste: Oily…

As with the other Glengoyne standard distillery expressions I’ve sampled the aroma is the best part and the less said about the finish the better. It’s worth buying this malt just for the aroma though…

Glenfiddich seems to have been developing the quality of their standard malts steadily over the last 15-20 years and this expression is my favourite of the current crop (the ones I’ve tried that is). The…

The nose on this blows me away every time. Raise the percentage add some ambergris and bingo, aftershave! In terms of bang for your buck this malt is my No. 1 recommendation. Nose: Peat smoke, pine…

For this age of whisky this is gossamer light malt. A duty free offering at 40%, felt slightly short changed by the percentage, but the age was reassuring. Anyway what does it taste like, that’s the most…

I should confess a love of the Bruichladdich 3D bottling and have two versions currently open and a 3D infinity awaiting a special occasion. I assume the Port Charlotte series carry on this line of…

The elder brother of the 10 year old reviewed below. More depth here, greater body and a few more layers of complexity to show that the extra ageing has added something worthwhile. The finish is a bit…