Superb combination of rich sweetness, smoky dryness and appetising spice. Best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a little cool spring water. Slow distillation in small stills, cooled in worm...
Rich and full bodied, sweet sherry notes of dried fruit and spice, balanced with fruits of the forest, creamy sweet malt, nuts, dark chocolate and espresso
One of the classic after-dinner malts, Balvenie Doublewoods extra complexity and richness are a result of a second maturation in fresh sherry casks. Great stuff.
The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour's raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation.
Matured initially in American oak ex-bourbon casks, followed by the rich influence of first fill Spanish oak butts. Velvety in texture, bursting with dark chocolate, tropical fruit and spices.
Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask has been aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg.
Yamazaki 12 year old is a pioneering malt in Japan, for which Suntory deserve great credit. In its early days, it was rounded and delicate, now it is more intense, confident and elegant. 8/10 Michael...