This G&M edition was nice, but did not compare to the Brora that I drank before it, and hence, brought down my enjoyment. It wasn't the fault of the Rosebank, but I do think perhaps it is overrated a bit…
Nose: Butter brickle; vanilla bean, guava, tundra flowers; pine resin.Palette: Thin mouthfeel that is less than satisfying; red apples; toffee; caramel nougat; rice krispy treats; vanilla, oak.Finish:…
Well, I tried another bottle of this whisky and it came through quite well. I am exceedingly pleased with it. The one I drank at a pub last month obviously was suffering from cork spoilage, which does…
BOTTLED AUGUST 2012Not sure which version I have here, but this scotch deserves some thoughtful analysis.Firstly, I'm quite happy with the ABV up rather high. Not only is it a terrific value for my…
Tried this one at the Highland Stillhouse. I have a bottle in my safe and I hope it isn't like the one I tried. It had a beautiful nose, but the palette was musty and unpleasant with a short finish.…
I really like this one. So does my wife, which doesn't happen very often, as she is not a "whisky chick." No water for this one. I think it's better straight. It has a fruity nose with a rich buttery…
Nose: Macadamia, cashews, Grape Nuts, clover blossom, cilantro, old comic book collection from the 1970's (smell of the paper).Palate: Wet oak leaves, nutty goodness, caramel, lingering oak, celery,…
Nose: High quality sherry, oak, mint, toffeePalate: Acceleration of sherry the swells to a crescendo, caramel, plums, dates, raisins, hazelnuts, lemon peel, toffee, white cake, marzipan.Finish: Oak again…
Nose: old hay, fresh cut turf, barley malt, Asian pear, wet iron.Palatte: A little tequila, Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup, green apple, pond water, sour barley malt.Finish: Medium short length. Taste…
Well, I recently got a bottle of HP18, and I must say that it is as superb as I remember it being over the years. Here are my tasting notes:On the nose, I am welcomed by orange blossom, lychee, cedar,…