Laphroaig Elements L2.0

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]

Laphroaig Elements L1.0

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]

Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition

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]

Ardbeg Fermutation 13-Year

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]

Bladnoch 19-Year PX Sherry Cask Matured

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]

Bowmore Master’s Selection Edition 1 21-Year

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]

Bowmore 100 Degrees Proof

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]

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select

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]

Forty Creek Copper Bold

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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