Category: Scotland

  • Laphroaig Lore

    Overall Character: Light, sweet, nutty, salty and smoky. | Nose : Chestnut, Band-Aid, caramel, peanut butter | Palate : Light and tasty sweet Macchiato, smoked marshmallow, salty pretzel | Finish : Medium – long finish of smoke and vanilla |… Continue reading "Laphroaig Lore"

    • Score8.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForPeople whom like complexity with some smoke, but not overwhelming peat. This is not for big peat fans nor heavy Islay drinkers. If you like Lagavulin 16, give this a try as it's as light and balanced, but more complex.

  • Highland Park Valkyrie

    Overall Character: Leather, cherries and dried fruits. | Nose: Leather. Sherry? Prunes and nutmeg. | Palatte : Nice rich prunes and leather. Definitely a sherry scotch, without reading the info. | Finish : Long and nutty, with more leather and… Continue reading "Highland Park Valkyrie"

    • Score8.7/10.0
    • Recommended ForSherry cask finish fans, and of course Highland Park fans, but if you're looking for peat, you may be disappointed. It's also good for cigar smokers.

  • Compass Box Flaming Heart

    Overall Character: Peat and caramel, with some other random flavors. | Notes : Salt, mild peat, toasted gains, butterscotch sweetness, and layer, along with some caramel. | Palate : Sweet peat. Sugar cane and caramel with some smoked salmon and… Continue reading "Compass Box Flaming Heart"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForAnyone whom likes peated scotches, but wants something other than the classic Islay brands, and especially for anyone whom wants a lot of sweetness.

  • Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky

    Overall Character: Well balanced mature fruits and leather | Nose : juniper, cherry cordial, prunes. Black olive and cocoa. Soap. | Palate : very nice balance of dark fruits, mild leather, dark cherry, black olive, and mild cedar. | Finish… Continue reading "Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky"

    • Score8.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForScotch drinkers, whisky lovers, and anyone wanting to try something totally unique and different. It's so interesting there are few people whom wouldn't like this, unless you're a budget drinker or a hardcore fan of styles like bourbon, peated scotch, rye, etc.