Scotch Whisky reviews

My first real encounter with this peated whisky from Islay was the Lagavulin 16 Year Old. I remember (re-reading my feb 2010 review) that I thought it magnificent. In fact, I’m currently enjoying a…

Nose: Peat covered with sweeter sherry notes. Smoky stuff, like a barbecued steak in barbecue sauce in sweet marinade mixed with Teriyaki. The peat smoke is toned down by the sherry influence , which is…

Nose: Oh mama. Peat smoke in kilos. Alcohol is felt ok. I let it rest quite a bit in the glass before sniffing again. Under all those layers of peat you can find lemon zestiness, apples (green) some…

I am always impressed when I pour myself a dram of this single malt. Every sniff provides new aromas all mixed up in a perfect balance. A nice long finish that starts by drying your mouth before filling…

Nose: Sweet, fruity. Some berries, oranges and a certain wininess. very sweet and lively, with those lemony notes i was not expecting. Aged in Ex-Bourbon and no sherry , this explains it...Palate: Again…

An exceptional scotch that you won't forget. Deceptively smooth, teasingly complicated, and possessing a finish that will delight the senses and enrich the moment. Forget about the statistics -- just…