Islands Review Archive | Drams of Whisky

46.7% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: Lighty peated and sweetened by rosé wine, with really inviting fruits like fresh plum, nectarine, an... [Read more]

56.5% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: This begins quite delicate, with sweet hickory smoke, a slightly sulphurous/matchstick undertone, an... [Read more]

46.8% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: Initially very sweet before some red fruits, prune, and the true Sherried nose hits. Slight must (th... [Read more]

40% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: This must be on the light and sweet side of their flavour wheel. Sweetness from tropical fruits and ... [Read more]

46.8% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: This admittedly did take a while to open up – pour this dram and get comfy! When the flavours peak t... [Read more]

54% ABV - Isle of Jura, Scotland

Nose: Lots to explore upfront with chocolate prunes, black cherry, candied plum, and distinct sherry spice... [Read more]

55.5% ABV - Isle of Jura, Scotland

Nose: Sweet florals, perfume, and rose. The nose is a tad hot, but small amounts of water help to calm – r... [Read more]

42% ABV - Isle of Jura, Scotland

Nose: Rich flavours of raisin, plum, dried fruit, and chocolate. Light spices, cinnamon, and a smoky-wood ... [Read more]

51% ABV - Isle of Jura, Scotland

Nose: If you want to nose a sweet and dark fruity dram – this is it. Sultana raisin, cinnamon, cherry cand... [Read more]

42% ABV - Isle of Jura, Scotland

Nose: Cooked red fruit, wet oak, leather, and black pepper, with background notes of chocolate, brandy, an... [Read more]

40% ABV - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Nose: Honey, raspberry, pear, and coffee bean. Any peated quality – brought on by finishing in ex-Lagavuli... [Read more]