Scotch Whisky reviews

nose: kippers, brine and sea water, strawberry jam, sweet, and a ray of pure red fruit, like sunshine coming through a cloudy day (if you take my meaning)palate: much sweeter than the 16, a woody swee…

This Rosebank was part of Diageo’s 2007 special releases. Distilled in 1981, only 4’710 bottles were put on sale.The nose is massive and has got something acerbic such as hints of furniture polish, wax…

This was the 1991 bottling.nose: the nose has a rich depth to it, opening with a bouquet of red fruit and berries, turning to a heavily oxidative monster, and finally giving way to a balanced mix of…

Glenfiddich was my introduction to single malts when my late father-in-law poured me a dram of the 18yo several years ago. Until then, slamming back a few JW Reds on the rocks was my idea of Scotch…

Nose: tar, sweet stewed root vegetable, small amount of salty brine, bbq saucePalate: sweet honey, bbq, burnt tar, pepper, lemon. Chilis.Finish: long, with a solid admixture of light pepper, bbq, and…

Color: very pale yellow-green, similar to light green tea mixed with water. Nose: heavy and strong, bitter orange and dark chocolate liqueur. Anise, all-spice, clove, and slightly spicy cinnamon. Palate…

Color: pale yellow, like chamomile tea. Nose: Really opens up after breathing for a few minutes. Citrus, toffee, rich lemon cream pie, anise, coriander, and sweet, buttery baked goods. Palate: Rich and…