Scotch Whisky reviews

This is cask strength Oloroso Sherry cask matured whisky. This review is of batch # 26. Nose: moderate intensity, sherry wine, some malt, a little smokeTaste: walnuts, chestnuts, and sherry, with smoke…

WOW! I had Glenmorangie Signet last week and if that isn't the HOPE DIAMOND of Scotch whisky --- then I'm a monkey. I couldn't follow it up with anything other than the same, as they would be slightly…

Nose: Immediately a strong waft of wet grass, perhaps more like when you leave a wet and muddy t-shirt in a bag for too long and it starts to mould. Definitely a hint of stale water in any case, as we…

One more sample from Master of Malt. I'd never heard of Mannochmore, but I just had to get a sample when I read this: "A big bodied Mannochmore - heavy on the sherry. This was distilled in 1990 and…

One more sample from Master of Malt Drinks by the Dram. I love The Balvenie, and have enjoyed nearly all of the expressions from their range. This is one of their 17yr old finished whiskies, which are…

Body: long and thin legs.Nose: soothing, sweet with honey and fruits, subtle sherry notes. Overall very pleasing.Palate: sherry hits you at first, this is a typical HP profile but stronger and subtler…

Nose (23): Vanilla & barley tease you and invite you in for a closer inspection. The subtlest peat is there but seems to be masked by Lübeck Marzipan. A faint citrus zestiness is also evident.Taste (22…