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laphroaig 10 year old
- Reviewer
- John Wesley
- Color
- Amber gold
- Nose
- Its like a campfire on the beach on a fall day
- Body
- Full. oily, viscous feel on the tongue
- Palate
- Surprisingly sweet once you get past the peat, salt, and slight licorice.
- Finish
- Exquisite, long, bright, distinctive
I have drunk this scotch many times. It always surprises me when I have not had it for a while how unique and satisfying it is. I am a big fan of Laguvulin 16, but in certain circumstances, I prefer the Laphroaig 10 over anything. Definitely not a scotch for beginners.
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- warm amber
- Nose
- light peat and earthy
- Body
- soft, somewhat light with a satisfying aftertaste -- more refreshing than most Spesides
- Palate
- complex and hard to pin down -- subtle
- Finish
- not as warm as expected but also not harsh
I like this whisky. Am not an expert, but have been to Scotland several times and have tasted my share
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- wtl.base
- Color
- Caramel.
- Nose
- Moderate peat and smoke, grapefruit, dark chocolate, Assam tea. Wet oak. Some faint floral notes too. Full of character, but needs time. I love the smoke, it is elusive but very distinct.
- Body
- Thin, lightly oily.
- Palate
- Dry, a bit sour and tangy. Lean malt. Some peat. The nose is still lurking in the background but in a veiled dulled-down form.
- Finish
- Medium, dry.
The nose is distinct and very inviting, but the lacklustre palate suddenly makes everything toned down, and the finish doesn't quite save the show. I always enjoy this dram but I can't help the feeling it should have been much better. Would love to try this bottled at a higher strength and with no chill filtration.
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- flipper_gv
- Color
- Light gold
- Nose
- SMOKE!!! Some nice malty sweetness like light honey mixed with sweet fruits like pears too. Some peat. Some very light salt
- Body
- Medium body. Oily and very smooth.
- Palate
- Starts off with some salt (light) and peat. Then goes with the sweetness described (fruits being only very light in the taste) with honey and malty sweet tastes. A bit of spice
- Finish
- Long, smooth, mostly oak and tons of smoke, as expected. Gets sweeter at the end.
Very good whisky for the price. Most of the flavors are distinct, giving it a multidimensional aspect.
the balvenie single barrel 15 year old
- Reviewer
- linusstick
- Color
- medium amber
- Nose
- roasted malt, somewhat earthy with a peppery note
- Body
- Medium bodied, slightly oily.
- Palate
- Nice blend of apple, pear, caramel and slightly peaty. Some oak comes through in the aftertaste.
- Finish
- Quick finish that doesn't linger