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SMWS Scarlett Marzipan, 50% abv

Sherry, loads of brown sugar, some light cocoa then very sweet tropical fruit aromas on the nose. Rich sweet mouthfeel. Very sweet sherry with some fruit undertones on the palate. Simple. Again, very sweet sherry on a medium finish.

Tasted on 7th Apr, 2026 · Comments (0)

Compass Box The Peat Monster, Cask Strength, 56.7% abv

Pineapple smoke, sweet tropical fruit, gentle peat, engine oil and a cinnamon pastry on the nose. Rich peaty mouthfeel. Lovely toasty fruit, ever present rich peat, mild smoke then caramel and vanilla on the palate. Touch of salt on a medium long finish.

Tasted on 5th Feb, 2026 · Comments (0)

Compass Box Secrets of Smoke, 52% abv

Rich smoke, red fruit, very sweet on the nose. Fulsome rich mouthfeel. Richness continues with soft light yet zesty peat then more luscious red fruit on the palate. Lovely soft rich gentle peat and red berreis on a medium long finish.

Tasted on 5th Feb, 2026 · Comments (0)

Compass Box Flaming Heart, 25th Anniversary Edition, 48.9% abv

Sherry, oak, smoke and old fruit on the nose. Rich mouthfeel. Lovely spices, oak sweet smoke and peat, fruity, toasty, red peppercorns on the palate. Sherry and soft smoke on a medium long finish.

Tasted on 5th Feb, 2026 · Comments (0)

SMWS Spanish Splendour, 10 Years Old, Oloroso and Refill Bourbon Casks, 50% abv

Lovely oloroso sherry, raisins, cocoa, creamy with butterscotch aromas on the nose. Creamy mouthfeel. Sherry, sherry, sherry with raisins and some dark fruit on the palate. Medium sherry dominating finish.

Tasted on 4th Feb, 2026 · Comments (0)

Scallywag Chocolate Edition, 48% abv

Honey, PX sherry, cocoa with warm dark fruit pudding aromas on the nose. Luscious mouthfeel. Amazing richness, cocoa, raisins and more rich PX sherry notes on the palate. Lovely fruit, sherry and honey on a medium long finish.

Tasted on 30th Nov, 2025 · Comments (0)

Jameson 18 Years Old, 46% abv

Rich floral and soft spice aromas, rose water, sweet ginger, vanilla, banana and light tropical fruit on the nose. Mild zesty mouthfeel. Spices dominate then dry flowers on the palate. Mostly spices on a medium finish. Becomes SIMPLE but GOOD.

Tasted on 11th Jun, 2025 · Comments (0)

Old Perth Cask Strength, Blended Malt, Sherry Casks, 58.6% abv

Sherry, lovely nuttiness, rich spices, warm apple compote with wee ginger on the nose. Fulsome tangy sherry mouthfeel. Sherry and spice notes dominate initially then fruit undertones merge with zesty nuts on the palate. Sherry and zestiness on a long finish.

Tasted on 29th Mar, 2025 · Comments (0)

Smokehead Tequila Cask, 43% abv

Gentle smoke, honey, salty vanilla and sweet citrus on the nose. Dry sweet smoke mouthfeel. Honey and smoke with a touch of lemon and lime on the palate. Simple. Medium finish

Tasted on 18th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)

Waterproof Batch 001, 45.8% abv

Dry Oloroso sherry, orange creams with a whiff of mild sulphur on the nose. Rich creamy sweet mouthfeel. Sherry and spices dominate with a velvety sensation on the palate. Simple. Pleasant. Medium finish.

Tasted on 18th Jan, 2025 · Comments (0)