Spirits (36)

"The nose is sweet, almost violet-like, with underlying malt. Big and bold on the palate, this is an upfront yet very drinkable whisky. The finish is medium to long, warming, spicy, with slowly fading notes of sherry and fudge." Gavin D Smith, Malt Whisky Yearbook, 40% abv - Rich Fruit and Spice -

The Singleton 18 is complex and rich with aromas of pear, banana, tobacco and maple syrup. There is honey, apricot and butterscotch on the palate, and the finish is creamy, long and warming. Best with a touch of water added. An excellent 18 year old. 40% abv - Malt and Honey -

"The nose is sweet, almost violet-like, with underlying malt. Big and bold on the palate, this is an upfront yet very drinkable whisky. The finish is medium to long, warming, spicy, with slowly fading notes of sherry and fudge." Gavin D Smith, Malt Whisky Yearbook, 40% abv - Rich Fruit and Spice -

Speyburn 10 years old single malt is matured in a combination of American Oak ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Gold medal winner at the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Speyburn 10 is an easy drinking crowd-pleaser. Color: pale gold with amber highlights. Nose: fresh, clean with a hint of lemon. Taste: medium bodied with hints of toffee & butterscotch and a long, sweet finish. 43%abv - Malt and Honey -

"Okay, how many of you have walked past this one thinking the price is just too crazily low for the liquid to be any good? How many have started your whisky life with this and then set it aside? Time to rethink. Speyburn, one of the forgotten distilleries of Rothes, is a charmer. Sweet and fragrant with notes of blossom and a little red fruit on the nose, the palate shows ginger, cream, and rhubarb. (Value Pick)" Whisky Advocate.

Appearance: Brilliant gold. Nose: Powerful peat-smoke with sea-water saltiness, the liquor of fresh oysters, a citrus sweetness. Palate: A rich dried-fruit sweetness with smoke and strong barley-malt flavors, warming and intense. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of pepper. Finish: long, warming peppery finish with an appetising sweetness. 45.8% abv - Maritime and Smokey -


"Fresh, vibrant. Appetizingly briny, with notes of seaweed, fishnets, lemongrass, smoke, and damp peat. A bed of light toffee provides contrast and balance. It finishes with a knockout punch: powerfully peppery and salty. This whisky remains a beautifully dynamic and bold whisky." Whisky Advocate

The Talisker Storm is made from whiskies of different vintages. The distillery managed to keep its typical character and also create an experience with strong and marine flavors. It bears no age statement but is stronger and more intense than the 10-year-old. Nose: mellow smokiness, briny, fresh clean notes, and pronounced pepper. Palate: medium bodied with tongue-coating sweetness, nutty smokiness and spice notes. The flavor is elegantly drawn out with a good balance between sweetness, smoke and salt, which is all the more evident when a little water is added. Finish: clean and of medium length, warming, with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which peaty burnt embers can be found. - Maritime and Smoky -