Scotch Whisky reviews

This whiskey looked like honey (or sunlight) swirling around my glass. The nose was full of medul dates, almonds, hot rubber garden hose, sherry notes, a touch of orange zest and wood smoke. The palate…

Colour is pale burnished gold. Nose is completely muted, a little soapy. First taste is smoke, unbelievably subtle and continues to increase as it rests in the mouth. With a drop of water it shows more…

I had a small window to sample one whisky at a friend's store recently and this was the one I wanted. This brand was my "gateway" to the world of malt, so it was a pilgrimage of sorts. Being a Macallan…

Very light in colour, pale and bright bronze. Buttery and floral nose ... some clover honey notes. Finish is LONG and strong on oak plank and clove, but not much flavour to start. After a drop of water…

Colour in the bottle is much darker than expected, but once in the glass shows lighter chardonnary colour. Nose is quite closed, reminds me of the Daluaine (flora & fauna) ... a little gym locker room…

Colour is of caramel of sunlight. First breath is of the malty sweetness, but without any noticeable fruitiness. Flavours start with candy-like toffee and caramel moving to a very short and very soft…