Scotch Whisky reviews

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (with a profile right here on Connosr!) chose this refill bourbon barrel, containing Rosebank that was put to sleep in July 1991. They bottled it at age 18 and gave it the…

This is the well known - and much praised - official Rosebank from the Flora & Fauna series (a term, by the way, that was coined by whisky guru Michael Jackson).The first thing that hits you on this…

The first scent I noticed upon opening the bottle was fresh apple. After getting closer to the glass, I picked up notes of sweet barley, spice, and after a few minutes of opening up, a decent amount of…

Nose: maritime character of Clynelish really shines through. Almond butter with honey. Creamy isn't a smell but I kept thinking of that word. palate: initially, smooth honey. once again, it's obvious…

Lots of summer and Autumn fruits, such as apples and grapes, with a great bit of straw and leather come through on the nose. The taste is surprisingly clean sweet and fruity. Where the finish has a…

Nose: Very fresh with notes of Malt, Oak and Green apples , clean and refreshing.Palate : Oak, Again we meet the baked apples, some butterscotch, and wee vanilla.Finish :Nice finish, buttery, a bit of…

Colour : the colour gives it up. we're entering sherry aging here. i like! Copper! i could be looking at this for some time, Lovely.Nose: Creamy sherry, with sweet dark fruits, and hints of baked apple…

Nose : Sherry notes, some raisins, oak, and baked apples again. heavier then the 10 year old... bigger bodied, but same ‘DNA’.palate: Rich and mouth coating. Fruits, big oak notes, butterscotch and nuts…