­I had heard good things about this bottling, which is apparently around 8 years old to keep in the youthful phenolic peatiness while using smaller quarter casks to increase wood interaction and give…

­Nose – Sweet, honey, floral notes, grass, plum jam, some green apple and a slight citrus note.­Palate – Sweet fruits initially, followed by a floral edge, some heather, then spices and a lot of warming…

­Nose – Sweet, confectionary, old sweet shop, oranges, currants, also some fresh pollen and slight floral notes, hints of wine and spices. With water, buttery corn and vanilla aromas emerge. ­Palate –…

This is the new version of the Tobermory 10 year old, un-chillfiltered and bottled at 46.3%. I've never tasted the old version, so I don't have any comparisons to make, but looking at the previous rev…

Tasted January 2013.Ah, Talisker, the single malt that started it all for me a few years ago, and it still holds a special place in my heart for that reason.Nose - peat smoke and saltiness, smoked kip…

Nose – Firstly very soft, icing sugar, citrus, orange peel and sweet orange marmalade, brine and salty sea air in the background, a hint of apple juice and dry vanilla. With water it becomes yeasty and…

My first taste of an Ardbeg, one of the peatiest Islay malts.­Nose – Peat smoke, tar and creosote, fresh pears and pear drops, then a hint of menthol and lots of creamy, buttery vanilla icing and some…