Definitely needs the addition of a splash or two of pure water to bring out the immense aromatic complexity and to dilute the high level of alcohol. On the nose, signature Laphroaig peaty, smoky and salty notes, with mellower spicy dried fruits, especially raisins. In the mouth, rich, creamy malt and dried fruit sweetness gradually evolves to austere, almost harsh smoky peaty dryness. End notes linger on the palate forever! A truly great malt, one to sip carefully and to contemplate.
Smoky and lightly fruity, with strong dry woody overtones on the nose. Initial impression of sweet citrus fruit and rich malt on the palate, followed by dry, peaty and oaky tones on the finish. This one exhibits a lot of the strong Islay character but in a mellower, middle-of-the-road style.
This remarkable whisky is so named because it is aged in rare new White Canadian Oak dating back to the time of Confederation. A whiff of rye (think dark rye bread) hits the nostrils together with spirity, fine oaky notes and a pinch of spice, vaguely reminiscent of Cognac. That slight resemblance is picked up again on the palate with rich, slightly sweet dried orange fruit and warming spirit that carries through on the finish, together with an unexpected splash of chocolate. A distinctive, refined and uniquely Canadian spirit.
Now a blend of exclusively Puerto Rican rums, this well-priced spirit reveals brandy-like aromatics with just a note of sugar cane, spice and dry oak. Very smooth on the palate with complex flavours of ripe banana, dried fruit, vanilla with an agreeable touch of fiery alcohol and dry oak on the finish.
Ever-reliable example of fine Cognac with a distinctive House style, the VSOP has a highly aromatic, spirity nose revealing a panoply of dried fruits and plenty of fine oak. Initial sweetness on the palate is balanced by bold, typically fiery spirit with a long, harmoniously integrated finish.
Golden in colour with aromas of honeysuckle and marzipan with hints of banana, flowers and a rich nuttiness. The palate is rich and honeyed with spice, salt, vanilla and notes of toasted oak.
Copper colour with a nose of pear, honey, chocolate, nuts and butterscotch followed by flavours of dark chocolate, cherries, apricots and toffee finishing with elegance and concentration.