SMWS 39.111 Total shock, 57.8% abv
Sweet peat, rich pineapple, lime marmalade and rich fruit on the nose. Toasty, sweet cereal, fruit and wee smoke on the palate. Luscious, well balanced with fruit and nuts on the finish.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 9:04 AM · Tasted on 16th Mar, 2018 · Comments (0)
89Shelter Point, Sons of Scotland Cask, 46% abv
Red fruit, light soft spices on the nose. Soft floral notes then rich fruit, mild sweetness balanced with lovely zest on the palate. Medium long fruit laden finish.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:53 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
83Arran Machrie Moor, 2011, Second Edition, 46% abv
Light, dry, hint of peat, soft vanilla and light smoke on the nose. Mild earthy peat, dry spicy fruit with a light tang on the palate.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:40 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
85Arran The Devil's Punchbowl Chapter II, 53.1% abv
Lovely fruit medley, sweet grasses, vanilla then lightly spiced sherry incense on the nose. Rich dark fruit, soft spicy sherry with a light tang on the palate.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:32 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
86Highland Park 12 Years Old Viking Honour, 43% abv
Caramel incense, red fruit, figs, soft brown sugar on the nose. Light, soft sherry, rich floral notes, gentle vanilla and fruit on the palate. Great dram.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:27 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
83Highland Park 12 Years Old, 43% abv
Mild caramel, soft orange aromas then gentle vanilla and fruit on the nose. Soft tangy fruit, simple citrus with caramel on the palate. A very pleasant dram.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:20 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
79Tobermory 10 Years Old, 46.3% abv
Dry smoke, vanilla, ripe candied apples then dry grasses on the nose. Peppery, mild fruit and spices on the palate. Edgy, tangy simple finish.
Scored on 15th Apr 2018 @ 8:15 AM · Tasted on 14th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
70The Irishman Single Malt, 40% abv
Apples, pears, light caramel and sweet vanilla on the nose. Vanilla, white fuit, light spices then candied pears and apples on the palate. Sweet, light, soft fruity finish.
Scored on 13th Apr 2018 @ 8:00 PM · Tasted on 13th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
78Aberlour a'bunadh Batch 28, 59.7% abv
Edgy caramel, burnt sugar, sweet toasty cedar on the nose. Rich, luscious, intense fruit, sherry syrup, spices, dry basil on the palate. Long, soft, rich sherry finish.
Scored on 13th Apr 2018 @ 12:44 AM · Tasted on 12th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
84Bunnahabhain 2008 9 Years Old, 52.6% abv
Licorice, orange, lime, sweet peaty marmalade and tropical fruit on the nose. Seet citrus smoke, dry light peat, fruity lime on the palate. Lovely dram.
Scored on 12th Apr 2018 @ 10:15 PM · Tasted on 10th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
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