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Отзывы сходятся в одном: это простой, доступный по цене 10-летний односолодовый виски, который чаще всего описывают как «питьевой» и «неплохой за свои деньги», но не сложный. Мнения о вкусе расходятся — от солёно-морских и ванильных нот до жалоб на водянистость и горечь.
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В текстовых отзывах (76 штук) доминирует тема соотношения цены и качества. Многие прямо называют его хорошим или приемлемым за свою цену: «The Best budget (below 20$) 10Y single malt whisky», «Price-performance ok», «a reasonable dram considering the price», «Worth it for the price», «good price», «Basic, but good value for money», «Nice price quality», «Good PLV», «Great price/quality», «Very very good price-quality ratio». При этом его последовательно описывают как простой и базовый: «very very basic whisky», «Very neutral. Very simple and not very active», «Lacks complexity, no great depth of flavour», «It is not the most complex whisky», «uncomplicated, approachable single malt», «The whisky lacks character». Несколько отзывов отмечают, что он был бы лучше при более высокой крепости: «it would be better at 46% abv», «would be indeed slightly better with a higher Abv», «A few Vol% more would have done him good».
По вкусовым описаниям в текстах встречаются морская соль и солёность, ваниль, фруктовые и цитрусовые ноты (яблоко, груша, лимон, апельсин), а также солод. Часть отзывов указывает на короткий финиш и горечь. Есть и заметно негативные оценки: «Very dull and boring, I ended up using it for cocktails», «A collection of misnotes», «you smell nothing and taste little», «Harsh, bitter. Worse than JW Red», «Nope... too 'meh' to be much of anything». Ряд отзывов сравнивают его с Land Cask не в пользу Sea Cask: «Worse the land cask», «Compared to Land Cask, this version falls far short», «Since the Aerstone land cask was reasonable for it's price I also bought the sea cask. Unfortunately I regret doing so». Несколько отзывов упоминают, что не купят снова.
собрано 76/86 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-09-12T21:50:32Z · источник evidence
The Best budget (below 20$)10Y single malt whisky.
Very dull and boring, I ended up using it for cocktails.
A collection of misnotes.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
78 |
Useful,... |
| Вкус |
70 |
Watered down |
| Финиш |
47 |
Bitter, and fortunately short. |
I've had much worse OK for the price You shouldn't expect a big highlight but I think it's better than previously rated :)
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
80 |
Fresh Salty Vanilla Nutty Minimally Perfumed Apple citrus Some young wood |
| Вкус |
81 |
Sweet and salty start Bitter Lemon caramel Vanilla Nutty |
| Финиш |
79 |
Short citrus caramel A little bitter |
Mooi flesje om cadeau te geven. Zachte en ronde smaak en goede prijs kwaliteitsverhouding.
20 20 19 19 78 And where is the sea? ... almost according to Poderevyansky .... and since the opening it was even worse ... sad news ...
Since the Aerstone land cask was reasonable for it's price I also bought the sea cask. Unfortunately I regret doing so
Solid in smell and attack, then typical standard bottling
a reasonable dram considering the price
Aroma of malt, but also roasted coffee and saltiness. On the palate, malt, apricots, and peaches. The finish is malty and bitter, with notes of apricot, bitter orange, and almond.
I don't really like to be mean about any whisky, but I think someone put the r and the s in the wrong place in naming Aerstone. It doesn't taste of enough to warrant a tasting note. For the price you might as well be buy a couple of bottles of decent blended whisky. Even on offer for twenty quid it was expensive for what it was. It may be a cheap way into single malt for someone. I'm sorry, I didn't really see the point of it
Primitive whisky, with an obsessive malt component. In theory, this sample should be light and “drinkable”, but it turned out differently.
Inoffensive, unexciting - the sea has robbed most of the flavour and left nowt in return.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
76 |
Nothing really comes through on the nose - the alcohol seems quite lazy. |
| Вкус |
77 |
Can inoffensive be used to describe a taste - digestive biscuit dunked in tepid tea. |
| Финиш |
76 |
A slight tang of regret - this could have been half decent. |
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
you smell nothing and taste little.
color - burnt caramel; Nose - a bit like burnt vanilla, mild overall, barley; Taste - nice, smooth, balanced, easy to access, vanilla, a bit of dark chocolate, barley, very sweet, there is peat and smoke but only very, very slightly; Finish - warming, medium long, very nice and easy to drink whisky with a very good price-performance ratio
Received as a gift and surprised by the distillery. Nice! I often take this whisky as a warm-up to get my tongue used to the alcohol.
Quite a mediocre whisky; degrades quickly in the bottle. Non recommended.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
76 |
light, not intense; oak, vanilla, freshly cut grass, green melon, fresh pears, apple juice, a little raisins. In the background you can feel rich pastries, malt, honey; light notes of sea breeze, old steel tool, broken brick. |
| Вкус |
76 |
watery, slightly alcoholic; fresh sweet pears, honey, some pepper and raisins, oak, varnished board; some salt and mineral tones at the end. |
| Финиш |
75 |
short, bitter-herbaceous, slightly astringent; oak, pepper, lemon zest, a little sour-sweet raisins, honey and salt. Later, old leather appears, hints of green vegetables. |
Gekocht in de supermarkt op vakantie in Playa del Inglés. Lekker zacht en smaak is ok
Very neutral. Very simple and not very active.
нос 77 · вкус 74 · финиш 73
Nose 20, taste 20, finish 19, balance 19
In prize category,.. It's good choice, but you have to count, that's very very basic whisky. But, I like the "sea taste", hint of vanilla and little bit of apple. Finish is quick, and not quite well. If you wanna start with whisky, this can be it. Sláinte Mhath
Strong smell of peat. The taste of wood and peat. Aftertaste of salt, oak and peat. You can drink. Orange color.
19-19-18-19 Tried bottled 2022
нос 75 · вкус 75 · финиш 74
WG&S supposedly bought the distillery which has ready provided a large share of its output to their blends. Look forward to future bottlings under the distillery name.
A rather sharp alcoholic taste, which then reveals the aromas of vanilla and apple. The finish is long, but not particularly rich. I didn't feel the salt. Regular whisky, no special features
Basic, but good value for money.
It is OK. I would not buy another bottle.
Lacks complexity, no great depth of flavour & no real influence from the location of maturation
нос 72 · вкус 70 · финиш 70
Incredibly salty, incredibly good for such a small price. It would have a better rate.
нос 79 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
Nope. I understand now why it was at a bargain knock-down price in Tesco. From the name, you might be lead to think that it's an island malt. If anything, it's a wannabee island malt that's more of a Speyside. But basically it's too 'meh' to be much of anything. You can do MUCH better for the price.
Nose. Sweet Duchess. The taste is sweet Apple-pear. The aftertaste is sweet and long-lasting.
Light whisky with a short aftertaste
Price/value not bad whisky
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
68 |
Sea salt, sea air, smoke |
| Вкус |
70 |
Dominated by sea salt, bitter |
| Финиш |
69 |
short, bitter, hints of smoke |
Didn't expect anything but turned out to be quite decent
Harsh, bitter. Worse than JW Red, worse whisky I've ever had.
Not a bad dram for the price. Not a lot on the nose, some apple, mild pickles. Plenty of vanilla on the palate. Fairly short finish, quite hot for 40%. Hardly complex but an easy drink
A good value for the price, but it would be better at 46% abv. and the ex-Bourbon casks are not intense enough. This is what a non-peated 10 year old Talisker would taste like. It is good for beginners, but I would rather recommend the Old Pulteney 10 years.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
79 |
Sweet, vanilla and hazelnut. Floral like a flower field next to a forest. The oak is subtle slightly bitter. There is a hint of salt. |
| Вкус |
75 |
Sweet, hazelnut, almonds, citric and a hint of oak. Not very intense and no special notes. |
| Финиш |
75 |
Dry and slightly bitter, mainly oak. Slightly alcoholic |
Tasting van der Feesten, surprisingly good
нос 83 · вкус 78 · финиш 80
A briny and salty dram indeed, though because of the low abv presentation it's not overpowering the palate. Initially there's not that much else, but eventually some generic citrus starts shining through and a hint of vanilla and nuttiness are popping up from being buried somewhere underneath the brininess. It's very simple, but still very much distinctive.
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 75
I liked it. If Talisker is not for you, you will like this drink. It is really soft, there is a feeling of honey and light citrus, smoke. In Belarus it costs 126 BYN (about 40 dollars).
https://malt-musings.blogspot.com/2018/10/whats-coming-out-of-girvan-these-days.html
no smell, uncomplicated and a liquorice finish.
Bitter sour woody emptiness with yellow apple and vanilla. RATING: 77pts - [n19,t20,19,b19] → |75-77: Drinkable|
The smell in the glass is not very pronounced, it is light, but quite pleasant. After drinking I feel a tangle of flavors, of which I identify only a light smell of salt. When moving from the beginning to the middle, the tastes disappear and I only feel empty. The conclusion is again on pleasant, not intense salt waves.
нос 78 · вкус 77 · финиш 79
Fine for the price. Not special.
I think people need to remember the price tag when reviewing; this isn't going to be a GlenDronach 18 or a balvenie 17 it's a simple and delicious 10 year old from I assume refill bourbon barrels, an easy 'breakfast' dram. Simple delicious and well worth the price especially if your new to whisky and want to lean into the what you can taste this has the usual vanillas, light saltiness and very light spice which you can build on over time. The fact most are saying drinkable and easy going also says a lot for the base spirit so well done Aerstone.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Compared to Land Cask, this version falls far short in terms of level and quality. Taste, aftertaste, and aroma are all noticeably worse. You're better off buying Land Cask. It's clearly at least 20 points higher. This one just isn’t worth the money. I’ll never buy it again.
Actually like the nose, like those mouldy sour plums you get in Chinese shops. A bit surprised on taste, it does not follow through on taste. No sour plums or very much sweetness for that matter. More like rancid sour butter, peppers, woody, salty brine, Not much else to make me want to move from sample to bottle.
Freebie, holiday, water - three not weak whales took save this "golden wort", but were washed ashore by the blessed Coca-Cola.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Very very good price-quality ratio. Tasteful, but would be indeed slightly better with a higher Abv.
It is not the most complex whisky, but definitely worth a try. Very present citrus notes alternate with hints of fruit and dried fruit.
A 10-year-old single malt at this price is rare. Fruity notes with a subtle sweetness. The taste is dominated by malt, followed by fresh fruit and a touch of oak. The finish isn't particularly long but is medium-bodied with maritime nuances. Conclusion: For €25, a 10-year-old with complex ambitions. Bravo W. Grant!
The Aerstone 10 Year Old Sea Cask is an uncomplicated, approachable single malt. The combination of fresh fruit, vanilla, and subtle saltiness makes it a pleasant everyday whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
79 |
Typical bourbon barrel notes, green apple, pear, lemon, and vanilla. Underlying these are light malt notes and a touch of honey. Maritime with a salty sea breeze and seaweed. |
| Вкус |
80 |
Pleasant sweetness of vanilla and caramel. Fruity notes of apple, pear, and citrus. Malt and a subtle wood spice. The light sea breeze lends it a maritime touch. |
| Финиш |
79 |
The finish is rather short. Vanilla, oak, and a light sea salt note linger, accompanied by a hint of white pepper. |
The whisky is like it said on the label "accessible". It smells and tastes alright, there is not much going on.
нос 79 · вкус 77 · финиш 76
Sweet and fruity, white chocolate, tastes like a smoky, peaty Irish whisky
A decent "budget" friendly dram / daily driver. Scored 73 as the youth of the whisky comes through. Would recommend nevertheless.
The whisky lacks character and longevity on the tongue. A few Vol% more would have done him good.
нос 76 · вкус 73 · финиш 70
Very tasty smell. Nut, light vanilla, orange. You find this again briefly when you start, then quickly there is a little pleasant pepper and bitter wood spice.