Scotch Whisky reviews

Jaune pâle. Nez: Fumé. Légèrement boisé. Florale. Médicinale. Windex. Alcool. Jambon. Pêche. Bouche: forte chaleur d'alcool. Sucré. Bien fumé. Sensation d'engourdissement. Tourbe. Légèrement salin.…

Ambre. Nez: alcool. Céréale. Caramel. Salin. Bois. Fruité. Pomme cuite. Pâte à tarte. Meringue. Agrume (mandarine, citron). Bouche: très sucré. Très délicat. Pâte à biscuit. Céréale (farine). Caramel au…

Dear God! There was some real old school magic going on at Ardbeg when they re-opened in 1997. I don't care how bad the economy how do you close down a distillery that produced spirit of this quality?…

Nose: smoke, brine, see air. Palate: very dry, extremely peppery, salty, coastal. Finish: medium long, peppery and salty. Ballance isn't perfect in this nervous Talisker, but it's still good whisky.

Looks as if Tobermory is trying to improve the image of their 10 YO bottling. From what I've read and heard, (never having tasted it) the old 40% offering was often a grim affair with little to recommend…

Nose: at first smoke, then flowers and tropical fruits. Palate: smoky, honey, descreet oranges. Finish: slightly salty and short. A little bit weakish at 40%, but decent.