Slàinte Mhath
85
14 dec 2025 7:25 pm
Quick hit review. Whisky calendar - Day 14. I nailed the distillery after the first sniff, but was completely off regarding its age. Utterly spirit-driven, crisp and zesty, the nose unfolds with lemon peel, fresh ginger and earthy peat smoke. Be careful nosing this. Feisty and peppery in the arrival, the palate veers towards citrus fruits, spearmint and resinous oak. It mellows with a dash of water, revealing honey, brine and floral notes. Grapefruit, tonic and green tea creep into the medium to long finish. An elemental and slightly rough dram that lacks the subtlety of older Caol Ila. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
Saftkenner
89
24 jan 2026 6:08 pm
A very pleasantly robust yet harmonious bottling. I particularly enjoy the rich body and the intense sweetness on the palate.
| Нос |
88 |
Maritime smoke, salty breeze, caramel, dried apple, figs, gentle citrus notes towards mandarin, pickled ginger, lemon cream, fresh Bundt cake, light grapes, mineral notes, oak spice. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Powerful, sweet, and very rich and oily in the mouth. Distant campfire by the sea, salty breeze, caramel, pineapple, honey, mineral notes, moist bundt cake, citrus notes, melted marshmallows, oak spice. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Medium-length finish. Smoke, vanilla, honey, citrus notes, caramel, cake, oak spice. |
Bene37
88
14 dec 2025 6:54 pm
Nose: Smoke, pine, pebbles, green tea, followed by green apple, grape, vanilla and herbal notes. Palate: good initial burst of flavor, smoke, pebbles, green tea, pine, followed by green apple, grape, vanilla note, herbs Finish: short to medium length, smoke, green tea, mineral, green apple, herbs, pistachio, slightly metallic note Review: Delicious stuff, but not the subtle kind. It hits you right in the face, no frills or nuances. Smoke, mineral notes, and green tea are the most prominent for me; the rest stays in the background, trying not to be intrusive. 88/100 or 6/10