The Yamazaki – Aged 18 Years – Single Malt Whisky

The Yamazaki – Aged 18 Years – Single Malt Whisky

The nose is elegant, fine, charming and fruity. It reveals notes of dried fruit / woods, raisins and dried apricots associated with discreet hints of dried mandarin zest, dried flowers (peach flowers …) as well as a subtle hint of almond and an imperceptible hint of iodine / salinity. The palate is fruity, fine, fleshy,…

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Glen Scotia – Victoriana – Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Scotia – Victoriana – Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The nose is fresh, fruity, aromatic and elegant. It reveals notes of Zante currant, crème brulée, papaya and fine notes of green apple, citrus peel associated with a hint of physalis, hints of rancio as well as a discreet hint of grilled oak (in the background). The mouth is fruity, fresh, fine, perfectly balanced, well…

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Loch Lomond Whiskies – Inchmurrin – Madeira Wood Finish – Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Island collection)

Loch Lomond Whiskies – Inchmurrin – Madeira Wood Finish – Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Island collection)

The nose is fruity, aromatic, quite powerful and full. It reveals notes of dried fruit, caramelised wood and Madeira combined with slight hints of dried zest of lemon / tangerine as well as a hint of pear in syrup, almond and very discreet hint of cigar. The mouth is fruity, fine, relatively gourmande, fleshy, relatively…

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Loch Lomond Whiskies – Aged 12 years – Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Loch Lomond Whiskies – Aged 12 years – Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The nose is gourmand and offers a slight sensation of sweetness. It reveals notes of Granny apple, fine hints of peach / pear and discreet hints of lemon / orange zest associated with a discreet hint of cigar, cedar wood, cereals as well as discreet hints od toasted oak and with a slight earthy hint….

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Glen Scotia – Double Cask – Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Classic Campbeltown Malt

Glen Scotia – Double Cask – Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Classic Campbeltown Malt

The nose is gourmand, fine and aromatic / fruity. It reveals notes of Zante currant, dried peach and hints of lemon zest associated with touches of wood, a very discreet hint of caramelization / rancio, gray pepper (in the background), spices as well as an imperceptible hint of zest of mandarin (in the background) and…

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Thompson’s Arran 1996 – 18 Years Old Sauternes Cask 1834 – Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Isle of Arran

Thompson’s Arran 1996 – 18 Years Old Sauternes Cask 1834 – Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Isle of Arran

The nose is aromatic and quite gourmand. It reveals notes of rancio, citrus (orange, candied zest), honey and slight notes of caramel associated with fine notes of grape as well as a few slight touches of flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, round, suave, gourmande, well structured and offers a certain power and…

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Duncan Taylor – Black Bull 12 Year Old – Blended Scotch Whisky – Scotland

Duncan Taylor – Black Bull 12 Year Old – Blended Scotch Whisky – Scotland

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of black tea and raisin associated with touches of peach, fine toasted oaky notes as well as hints of vanilla, grape, mirabelle plum, cocoa and a discreet note caramel. The palate is fruity, round, fat, soft, quite aromatic and offers a slight suavity. In the mouth this Whisky…

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Duncan Taylor – Black Bull Kyloe – Blended Scotch Whisky – Scotland

Duncan Taylor – Black Bull Kyloe – Blended Scotch Whisky – Scotland

The nose reveals notes of raisin, white fruits (apple, pear) combined with mineral notes (rock) as well as fine notes of spices, oak, honey and slight notes of yellow fruit. The palate is dense, mineral and a bit fat. In the mouth this Whisky expresses notes of yellow fruits and Corinth raisin associated with slight…

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Writer’s Tears – Pot Still Blended irish Whiskey – Ireland

Writer’s Tears – Pot Still Blended irish Whiskey – Ireland

The nose is aromatic, fat and slightly powerful. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, kumquat and raisin associated with touches of plum liqueur and honey. The palate is fruity, quite elegant and quite fat. In the mouth this Whisky expresses notes of dried apricot, Corinth raisin and plum associated with touches of peach in syrup…

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The Irishman – Founder’s Reserve – Single Malt Whiskey – Ireland

The Irishman – Founder’s Reserve – Single Malt Whiskey – Ireland

(70% whiskey single malt and 30% single pot still whiskey) The nose is fine. It reveals notes of raisin, peach, malt, a small note of pepper, vanilla, as well as slight / elegant woody notes. The palate is round, nicely fat and offers a nice power. In the mouth this Whisky expresses notes of yellow…

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