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SMWS 35.347 The Brightest of Barrels 2012 10 Years Old, 60.3% abv
Dry flowers, delicate vanilla aromas then lemons and peaches on he nose. Spices and flowers mouthfeel. Rich floral notes supported by lovely spices on the palate. Straightforward. Medium finish. Well balanced. Lacks complexity.
Tasted on 7th Feb, 2025 · Comments (0)
83
Deanston Virgin Oak - 2022, 46.3% abv
Oranges, rich, fruity, lovely citrus on the nose. Rich, round, smooth mouthfeel. Lovely fruit, soft rich, sweet citrus then mild tropical fruit on the palate. Medium long finish.
Tasted on 28th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
78
Craigellachie 13 Years Old, 46% abv
Honey, citrus and mild floral aromas on the nose. Honey citrus mouthfeel. More honey, then dryness, sweet flowers and spices on the palate. Simple. Medium finish.
Tasted on 28th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
74
Auchentoshan Three Wood, 43% abv
Pine notes, soft sherry and marzipan on the nose. Rich dry sherry mouthfeel. More sherry, dried fruit, mild spiciness and a hint of coffee on the palate. Well balanced. Soft sherry and dry fruit on a medium finish.
Tasted on 28th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
75
Bowmore 1997 26 Years Old, Berry Brothers and Rudd, 46.1% abv
Soft rich peat, honey, smoke, ginger, light floral aromas, old coffee and some sherry on the nose. Smoky maple bacon mouthfeel. Maple smoke, cocoa, BBQ'd tropical fruit on the palate. Dry rich medium finish.
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
88
Ardnamurchan AD 11.16 Cask 1146 7 Years Old, 57.5% abv
Sweet smoke, cocoa, wee caramel and coffee on the nose. Caramel and lively spices mouthfeel. Sweet smoke, BBQ'd tropical fruit, coffee, cocoa, creamy, lingering spices on the palate. Smoke, spices and caramel on a medium long finish
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
83
Glentauchers 2000 23 Years Old, Gordon & MacPhail, 55.8% abv
Rich, gentle sherry, spices, hint of tropical fruit on the nose. Lovely cocoa and sherry mouthfeel. Rich caramel, sherry, tobacco, leather on the palate. Easy drinking. Lovely light dry sherry on a medium finish.
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
85
Millstone 30-06-2016 Oloroso KWM Exclusive, 52.3% abv
Spruce aromas, rich, anise then wet grasses on the nose. Young, sherry and spices mouthfeel. Dry grasses, spices and more spruce notes on the palate. Lingering dry spices on a medium long finish.
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
73
GlenDronach 1991 31 Years Old, North Star, 44.4% abv
Sherry, raisins, caramel then more sherry on the nose. Luscious rich mouthfeel. Gentle sherry, lovely light spices, caramel, some cocoa then mild dryness on the palate. Soft rich dry medium finish.
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
84
Linkwood 2011 12 Years Old Berry Brothers & Rudd, 56.5% abv
Rich, thick grasses, cocoa, nuts and damp flowers on the nose. Rich floral mouthfeel. Creamy, honey, fruit, lively floral notes then sweet grasses and light spices on the palate. Medium finish,
Tasted on 20th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)
78