Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 75cl

Bruichladdich Port Cask Matured 7YO (2003)

Nose starts off quite buttery and slightly creamy before a whack of raisins hits. A bit of toffee, and some minty chocolate hints. Sultanas and dried fruit in abundance. A proper fruit pudding with cream. Initially I get a bit of white chocolate on the palate and then some mint along with cinder toffee. Fruitiness is there but not as strongly as...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich Laddie 8

Pale yellow straw like colour, thick and oily coats the glass with thin legs some droplets taking an age to fall. The initial nose is quite a belt of acidic notes which settle after 10 minutes giving way to tart Apple, lemon and sour cream, there is a wine influence but the malt starts to show through. With a little water the nose still acidic...

Score 84/100

Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2

An exceptional scotch that you won't forget. Deceptively smooth, teasingly complicated, and possessing a finish that will delight the senses and enrich the moment. Forget about the statistics -- just nose it, let if flutter in your mouth, and breathe deep. You're alive. First, there's the smoke. Ah, the smoke. If you thought of yourself in love...

Score 98/100

Octomore 167 'The Beast'

Octomore 5 yo 04.1 (62,5%, OB 2010, 167 ppm, 15.000 btl.) Nose: the new one is hotter and sharper than the first release. I wouldn’t say it seems peatier, on the contrary, the sharpness blocks some aromas and brings out a more biscuity side. It even seems younger (with more apple peel and synthetic sweetness). No ashtray blast, no garage smells....

Score 84/100