Blair Athol 1995, 25 Years Old, Old Particular, 59.5% abv
Floral fruit cake, dry honey, grasses, berries, sherry, citrus and soft butterscotch on the nose. Mild zesty fruity cherry mouthfeel. Dry tangy fruit dominates then sherry and a lovely tropical fruit marmalade on the palate. Rich flowers and spices on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:53 AM · Tasted on 23rd Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
87Glenburgie 2000, 21 Years Old, Refill Sherry, Old Malt Cask, 50% abv
Lovely caramel, fruit and flowers, honey, orange peel and mild sherry on the nose. Rich thick zesty mouthfeel. Dried citrus peel, zesty oranges, rich, fulsome, anise, sherry and cloves on the palate. Fruit, mild sherry and lingering spices on a medium long finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:50 AM · Tasted on 23rd Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
86Rich, dry caramel, red fruit, whiff of sherry, citrus, grapefruit, apricots on the nose. Dry soft fruit mouthfeel. Old tropical fruit, sherry, lovely citrus and oranges on the palate. Dry then fruit dominate a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:46 AM · Tasted on 23rd Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
83Orkney 2006, 14 Years Old, Old Malt Cask, 50% abv
Floral, caramel, fruit and vanilla on the nose. Spices and flowers mouthfeel. Juicy, gentle tang, floral, dry, lovely spices, melons, honey, oranges and citrus on the palate. Soft fulsome fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:41 AM · Tasted on 22nd Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
84Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery, Old Particular, 48.4% abv
Ripe oranges, fruit, honey, vanilla custard, apples and icing sugar on the nose. Thick soft spices mouthfeel. Intense sweet floral notes, pears and gentle smoke on the palate. Mild citrus emerges on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:38 AM · Tasted on 23rd Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
82Glenfarclas 17 Years Old, 46% abv
Heady floral aromas, vanilla, honey, spices and a whiff of sherry on the nose. Thick luscious sherry mouthfeel. Rich, red fruit compote, sherry notes, Christmas cake plums and raisins on the palate. Sherry and fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:29 AM · Tasted on 21st Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
87Balblair 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Flowers, vanilla, honey, oranges then dry cedar on the nose. Soft spices and honey mouthfeel. Luscious floral notes followed by fruit and gentle spices on the palate. Easy drinking. Honey and fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Sep 2023 @ 9:26 AM · Tasted on 21st Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
86Arran 1997 Single Sherry Cask, 56.3% abv
Spices, mild ginger, plums, Christmas cake aromas with underlying sherry on the nose. Spicy sherry mouthfeel . Cloves, sherry, red fruit, spicy, intense but smooth on the palate. Fulsome, rich, lovely sherry and fruit notes on a medium long finish.
Scored on 9th Sep 2023 @ 11:10 PM · Tasted on 9th Sep 2023 · Comments (0)
87Arran 2009 7 Years Old, Connoisseur's Choice, 46% abv
Fruity vanilla, rich floral aromas, apples and mild marzipan on the nose. Tangy, spicy, fruity mouthfeel. Dry zesty fruit and spices then mild nuttiness on the palate. Dry zestiness lingers on a medium long finish.
Scored on 9th Sep 2023 @ 10:33 PM · Tasted on 9th Sep 2023 · Comments (0)
78Almonds and sherry dominate then dark fruit on the nose. Smooth soft sherry mouthfeel. Ginger, oranges, mild sherry, velvety, spices on the palate. Simple. Soft sherry and fruit on a medium short finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:42 AM · Tasted on 21st Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
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