48% ABV - Japan
Nose: Very floral, with fresh melon, white wine, and confectioner sugar. Rose petal and sweet grain.
Taste: Lots of white fruits with a faint citrus, all atop... [Read more]
59.6% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Sharp peat smoke with a punch of candied fruit, white pepper, bubblegum, and a delayed citrus arrival.
Taste: Smoky and bold, with tangy, spicy notes and a hint... [Read more]
58.6% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Light fruits with wafts of peat smoke and salt. There’s a rich barbecue smoke, with faint tropical notes and some white orchard fruits coming through.
Taste: Surprisingly easy drinking for its strength, with ... [Read more]
46% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Light sea spray mingles with the scent of an oiled rope, accompanied by hints of petrichor and roasted nuts. There’s a touch of diesel and a faint note of gooseberry. Surprisingly, there are not many of the Sherried fruits I expected from a Manzanilla influence.
Taste: Thick, sooty smoke takes the lead, with dark fruit... [Read more]
49.4% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Thick, sooty smoke, with seawater and oil dominating. There are subtle fruit notes in the background, and if I’m not mistaken, a hint of banana or other tropical fruits. Possibly some roasted nuts as well.
Taste: A beach bonfire paired with citrus and other fruit... [Read more]
46.7% ABV - Lowlands, Scotland
Nose: Rich notes of prune and dark raisin, layered with classic sherry spices. There’s a touch of liquorice and old wood, rounded off with caramelized sugar.
Taste: A bold, dark fruit punch, with deep sherry flavour... [Read more]
51.8% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Bursting with tropical fruits and candy sweetness. Hints of pear and passionfruit combine with sweet honey, citrus, and a light touch of smoke. There’s a thick quality to the nose, with subtle coastal notes lingering in the background.
Taste: Initially fruity and sweet, with orange and dried ... [Read more]
57.1% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: A touch subdued, with an intriguing mechanic smoke that’s hard to pin down. It’s not your typical Bowmore peat but has a more industrial, gritty edge to it.
Taste: A nice balance of wood spices and a light fruity u... [Read more]
43% ABV - Japan
Nose: Light and floral, with distinct citrus peel, cherry blossom, and lemon zest (a tad into the polish).
Taste: Delicate flavours of creamed honey, lemon peel, an... [Read more]
43% ABV - Ontario, Canada
Nose: Wheat fields, caramel, cooked rice, spices, and vanilla. Tiniest hints of lemon wood polish.
Taste: Caramel and butterscotch with creamed wheat, taffy... [Read more]
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Jura Boutique Barrels 1993 Sherry JI Cask Finish, Bowmore 10-Year Tempest VI, GlenDronach 15-Year Revival, Longrow 8-Year Fresh Sherry, Shelter Point Evans Family Reserve Wine Cask Finish, Stillhead B-Word 5-Year
Laphroaig Elements 1.0
Stillhead B-Word, Westland Single Cask No. 4274, Kilchoman 100% Islay Single Cask 10-Year