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Морской кэмпбелтаунский виски бочковой крепости — тушёные яблоки с персиками, соль, специи и лёгкий дым; опытные ставят добротно (85–88), общее мнение чуть выше, но по единичным партиям заметен разброс.
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В аромате — старомодный набор из тушёных садовых фруктов (яблоки, персики, апельсины), ванили, мёда, карамели и воска с явной солёно-морской ноткой, брызгами моря и лёгким намёком на дым; опытные отмечают табак, лакрицу, мяту и пряности, а также присутствие заметно выдержанного спирта. Вкус маслянистый и насыщенный: цитрусы, пряности, имбирь, чили, зола, много соли, снова тушёные фрукты, к этому дубовые дубильные ноты, перец и горьковатое какао; послевкусие среднее-долгое, согревающее, с корицей, коричневым сахаром, солью и лёгкой горчинкой. Хвалят за плотность, маслянистость, сложность и соотношение цены и качества, критикуют за резкость, горьковатые травянисто-полынные тона, уклон в бурбонную бочку и налёт серы в финале.
Опытные ревьюеры единодушны и сдержанны — оценки тесно сгруппированы в диапазоне 82–88, при этом отмечают, что версия бочковой крепости заметно превосходит прежнюю Victoriana; один резко разошёлся (82), сочтя партию неудачной и непохожей на предыдущую, что указывает на разброс между релизами. Остальные держатся в основном на 85–88, но встречаются два восторженных отзыва по 94 (упор на цену и полноту тела) и несколько более прохладных 83–85, где виски называют добротным, но недобирающим по яркости вкуса. Общая согласованность высокая, расхождения касаются в основном отдельных партий и восприятия дыма — от чистого орехово-торфяного до едва уловимого.
Some Sample Heels: 2023.05.07. Mortlach 13yo SR2021 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192751/mortlach-13-year-old 86+ Glen Scotia Victoriana https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/222752/glen-scotia-victoriana 85+ Springbank 10yo 20/151 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/180670/springbank-10-year-old 88 Ardnamurchan 5yo NSS 2015 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192312/ardnamurchan-2015-nss 86+ Caol Ila 12yo SR2010 unpeated style https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/18831/caol-ila-12-year-old 87- Highland Park 17yo 1999 Full Volume https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/101678/highland-park-full-volume 87+ Glentauchers 21yo TBWC https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/123546/glentauchers-batch-8-tbwc 88-
| Нос |
86 |
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| Вкус |
85 |
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| Финиш |
84 |
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Some reviewers argue that age statements are becoming less important, but I've to disagree. That said, there are a few exceptions. The nose of Glen Scotia Victoriana is very old school, combining porridge, spiced oranges and tobacco with sea spray, sweet licorice and peppermint. Loads of spices and citrus fruits kick off the punchy arrival before aniseed, wood smoke and ginger unfold. There is definitely some older stock in here. Cinnamon, brown sugar and hints of salt sparkle in the savory finish. Credit where credit is due, this malt has a lot going for it! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Light golden colour. Just a slight oiliness.
| Нос |
86 |
Fruit. Stewed fruit. Stewed apples and peaches. Citrus, but not so fresh. Also stewed. Vanilla. Salt. Lots of honey. Sweet syrup. Caramel. A very subtle hint of smoke. Maybe a bit of a basement. Maybe some oranges forgotten and poured in the cellar. Wax. You don't smell the high-strength alcohol. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Sweetness. A mass of fruit aging in the cellar. Or stewed. Some smoke. Ash. Lots of salt. Spices. It's pretty sharp. Chili. Caramel. Vanilla. Peaches. Stewed apples. oily. Much better on the second sip. The focus is no longer there. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Stewed fruit. Apples and peaches. Spices. Ginger. Caramel. Basement. A pinch of salt. Cooked fruit, but topped with syrup. Quite a long finish. |
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/darrenmas-2025-part-2-2/ C: Forget what you know about standard Victoriana [one I last tried, ashamedly, seven years ago: WLP78], which bears little relation to this high-strength guise. [Good] surprises all round, this is, if not a step up, a whole division above.
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нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
It's been a while since I last tasted the Victoriana. The design has changed since then. What has remained the same: the whisky is uncolored, non-chill filtered, and bottled at cask strength. But regardless of the year, cask strength is always 54.2% ABV. One could philosophize about that. Perhaps they blend batches that will last for several years, even if the design changes in between? Or perhaps it's diluted before being filled into the casks for finishing, because 54.2% ABV isn't much for a NAS cask strength whisky. No matter. It's a NAS whisky, and the importer Hawe's website states that the whisky initially matures in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, followed by a 30% finish in first-fill PX sherry butts and a 70% finish in heavy char barrels. This results in a rich golden color. Prices in winter 2025 will range from just under €60 to €78. glen-efze.de
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Not nice, a totally different malt compared to the previous batch.
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
| Нос |
87 |
Nose: Vanilla, toffee, buttery, sugar syrup, orchard fruit, apples, citrus, honey, grilled pineapple, melon, a bit of smoke or dirt, a bit of varnish, almonds, ginger. 87.00 |
| Вкус |
86 |
Taste: Extremely oily, pleasant, citrus, apricot, apples, vanilla, honey, caramel, cinnamon, fresh orchard fruit, a bit of tartness, wood, pepper. 86.00 |
| Финиш |
86 |
Finish: Medium long, sugar, vanilla, slightly peppery, a bit bitter, burnt caramel, pears. 86.50 |
| Нос |
86 |
apples, vanilla, rancid butter, lots of slightly refreshing pepperiness, mint, a bit of cocoa, oak |
| Вкус |
86 |
the first contact is delicate - creamy with a pleasant subdued sweetness, after a while a big hit of pepperiness, something refreshing/mentholy in it, pleasant bitterness of cocoa, oak, delicately falling into wormwood |
| Финиш |
85 |
short/medium, intensely warming, bitter with pleasant refreshment, slightly resinous |
| Нос |
87 |
Wonderfully complex, yellow plum, nuts, light red berries, vanilla pudding with cinnamon and caramel |
| Вкус |
86 |
Oily, again plum, figs, vanilla pastry with seaweed |
| Финиш |
85 |
Walnut, espresso, sun Holz |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
The aroma is very pleasant; that's the best part.
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
This will probably enter my top 5. The price / value is just extremely high and the spirit itself is so full, flavorful, and very characteristic. [I bought my bottle for around 56 EUR in Hungary. AND NO IT WAS NOT IN PROMOTION! Since then they increased it's price but I can still buy it for 65 EUR any day of the week!]
I got this sample in a three-pack with version WB256105 and WB62938. The scent is surprisingly creamy, buttery, very fragrant, malty, vanilla, slightly spicy, slightly spicy with leather in the background. A very slight hint of smoke. The taste is very malty, woody, spicy, tannic with pronounced fruitiness and a slight smoke and leather. Bitter cocoa in the background.
| Нос |
88 |
Panna cotta, oranges, cloves, tulips and walnuts |
| Вкус |
88 |
Papaya, ginger, cinnamon roll, Chai tea and liquorice |
| Финиш |
87 |
Salty seaweed, pomegranate, pimento and semolina pudding |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
| Нос |
86 |
menthol, herbs, some tropical fruits, pineapple, a bit of pepper, flowers, lots of mint |
| Вкус |
86 |
mint, mint chewing gum, cooling, menthol, slightly sweet, slightly spicy at the beginning, well-balanced, smooth, herbal throat candy, ginger |
| Финиш |
84 |
medium length, smooth, cooling |
Rotten, moldy wood, parallel to notes of ex-bourbon, chocolate, pastries. But the taste was somewhat lacking, this inclination towards bourbon is somewhat not what was wanted. But the aroma draws out the malt a lot.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Aroma: A little watery, herbal, vanilla, unripe fruit, cornflower, potatoes Taste: Sweet, strong, wet wood and bark, orange peel, nuts. Aftertaste: Medium, strong, slightly bitter, freshly cut green wood, orange. Summary: This one is awesome. I have two bottles, so we have plenty of time to make friends. It already looks like we're going to be friends. But I'm getting used to the bitter herbal notes a bit.
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Sweet, oak, caramel and, chocolate, slight spice and ripe apples. Slightly sweet, creamy and nutty, some good sherry barrel flavours, lightly smoky. Medium finish, followed by spice and pepper flavours. Very good, very standard Glen Scotia, but slightly lacking in flavour.
Non-chill filtered. Not coloured. Cask strength. Finished in heavily-charred casks. Thick primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Rare trailing droplets. Benefits from added water. Advanced level whisky.
Intense and powerful. Now I understand why it is so popular. Recommended.
| Нос |
86 |
I can get tons of ex-american oak influence since the first smell. Vanilla, coconut, fresh wood, dulce de leche. Also some herbal and fruity notes (mango and peaches). With water added it became fruitier but I find it a bit shy. Prefer it neat. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Creamy mouthfill, good oils extracted from the casks. Toasted wood, coconut, white pepper, vanilla and a touch of salt on the arrival. Then it become fruitier and fresher as on the nose. With water added I can notice some old wood and leather notes on the arrival. Prefer it diluted to around 46%. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Medium finish. Dry, herbal and with a bit of sulfur in it. Oak tannins, a bit of sulfur, green tea and oaky. It become less sour and more friendly at around 46%. |
2023.01.13
| Нос |
87 |
mild, nutty peat, quite unique in this genre. a hint of sour fruits. with time maltiness with bouillon comes to the front |
| Вкус |
88 |
the peat is indeed very clean, not one dimensional, well integrated between this nutty fruitiness. |
| Финиш |
88 |
just a little dry peat, not too much |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Pale amber colour hides the sherry/caramel that comjes though on the taste - excellent value here
So much complexity, so rewarding. Will definitely rebuy
Yeasty and malty. Vanilla, brioche, alcohol is too dominant
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Full-bodied. Mild nose. Nice bourbon and smoke illusion in the mouth. The aftertaste stays in the mouth for a long time and is pleasant, this is good!
On the nose, very clear notes of wood, but also salty and maritime. Some toasted oak notes with a touch of spice. Vanilla from new wood. Creme brulle, but made with a pinch of salt. Fruity notes of fresh apple, ripe apple, and pear, a touch of Calvados. Dried fruit, dried white grapes (sultanas). A slightly nutty character, more in the style of a dry Madeira. Lovely mouthfeel, again with the wood, oily, salty, sour, and sweet. With a pleasant hint of pepper. Medium-length finish. Delicious whisky.