Triticale is a wheat/rye hybrid, which I guess appealed to the wheat-mad Dry Fly distillers. Aromas of grass, bubble gum, and oak. Taste is young, brashly sweet, but smooth enough to spread easily over the tongue. There’s spice—light cinnamon, a zip of allspice heat—and grassy brightness, but they’re dressing on the juicy sweet center. Not flawed, and well-made, but I wish it had more to say.

This nine-year-old single malt hails from the Dailuaine Distillery, distilled in 2012 and subsequently enhanced with a finishing period in Sauternes wine casks before being bottled in 2021 by Càrn Mòr for their Strictly Limited series. Sauternes wine, celebrated for its distinctly bold and vibrant sweetness, lends its luscious characteristics to the whisky, enriching its flavor profile with a generous dose of sweetness.

Nose: The nose is greeted with the scents of anise and caramel, complemented by oat cakes, tangy citrus peels, and plums, creating a rich and inviting bouquet.

Taste: On the palate, the whisky unfolds layers of flavor, featuring more caramel along with root ginger, honey, and a subtle note of roasted almond, offering a complex and satisfying tasting experience.

Finish: The finish is delightfully sweet, reminiscent of cinnamon candies and vanilla essence, rounding off the tasting journey with a warm and comforting afterglow.

Nose: Rock pools and sea shells, juxtaposed by redcurrant and toffee pennies.

Palate: Rounded barley with waves of soft smoke, dotted by chocolate, vanilla, cassia, and salted butter.

Finish: Very subtly grassy, still with vanilla and coastal peat smoke at the fore.

Nose: Rich peat smoke, red fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla.
Taste: Intense peatiness, followed by notes of blackberries, cherries, and raisins.
Palate: Full-bodied with a velvety texture, showcasing flavors of smoky oak, red grapes, and a touch of spice.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and honeycomb with hints of toasted oak and cinnamon.

Taste: Spicy rye kick with notes of black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. Sweet flavors of toffee, butterscotch, and dark chocolate.

Palate: Smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a warming sensation. Lingering flavors of caramelized sugar, toasted grains, and a touch of smokiness.

Nose: Sweet vanilla, honey, and caramel with hints of citrus and oak.
Taste: Creamy butterscotch, toffee, and ripe apples with a touch of spice.
Palate: Smooth and velvety, with a gentle warmth and a lingering finish of vanilla and oak.

Oat flapjacks, golden syrup, beautiful dry-roasted spice notes, vanilla essence, cornbread, creamed coconut, and flashes of mango and apple. A luxuriant feast of sweet vanilla, soft warm bread, whipped cream, caramel, a little tug of spice, with a late ripple of grain flavors. Caramel, spice, and grain notes mark the finish.

Nose: Rich peat smoke, charred oak, hints of vanilla and honey.

Taste: Smoky and peaty, with notes of roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a touch of citrus.

Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with a smoky sweetness balanced by spicy oak and a hint of sea salt.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and juicy plums. Subtle hints of vanilla and honey.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with a burst of orchard fruits. Sweet flavors of caramel and toffee mingle with a touch of spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and luscious, with a velvety texture. Delicate floral undertones complement the fruity sweetness. Lingering finish with a gentle warmth and a hint of oak.

Lightly sweet and warming, this unusual small batch whiskey smells a bit like a bakery: cookie dough, nougat, almond, vanilla. The palate also shows almond and vanilla, backed by oak, orange peel and a hint of peach. Sip or mix. Made with “pale malted barley” and aged for 30 months.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and honey. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Creamy and smooth, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. A touch of spice, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Palate: Full-bodied and luscious, with a velvety mouthfeel. Sweet and fruity, with flavors of orchard fruits, citrus, and a touch of tropical pineapple. A gentle oakiness and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish.

Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Taste: Smooth and creamy with notes of honey, butterscotch, and ripe orchard fruits.
Palate: Balanced and complex, with flavors of toasted almonds, cinnamon spice, and a touch of smokiness.

Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Taste: Smooth and creamy with notes of honey, butterscotch, and ripe red fruits.
Palate: Full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel, showcasing flavors of toffee, toasted almonds, and a touch of spice.

Nose: Freshly cut grass, green apples, vanilla, and honey.

Taste: Creamy toffee, citrus zest, hints of oak, and a touch of spice.

Palate: Smooth and velvety with notes of caramel, orchard fruits, and a subtle floral sweetness.

This is a high-rye bourbon aged in barrels that utilize the lightest char level available. The result is light and approachable, with a bold almond aroma and hints of dark chocolate and caramel winding into a warming baking-spice finish. Distilled in Indiana, bottled in Kentucky.

Nose: Rich and sweet with notes of toffee, honey, and vanilla. Hints of dried fruits and a subtle spiciness.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, butterscotch, and dark chocolate. A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg adds warmth and complexity.

Palate: Full-bodied and luscious, with a velvety mouthfeel. The sweetness continues, accompanied by flavors of raisins, figs, and a gentle oakiness. The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering sweetness and a hint of spice.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of juniper, oak, and spice.

Taste: Smooth and complex, with flavors of juniper, malt, caramel, and vanilla.

Palate: Full-bodied and warming, with a lingering finish of oak and subtle hints of citrus.

Nose: Freshly cut grass, lemon zest, vanilla, and honey.

Taste: Creamy toffee, citrus fruits, hints of ginger, and a touch of oak.

Palate: Smooth and velvety with flavors of caramel, lemon meringue, and a subtle spiciness.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and hints of citrus. A touch of vanilla and honey sweetness.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. Spiced oak and a hint of nuttiness.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. The sweetness continues with flavors of baked apples and cinnamon. A touch of dark chocolate and a lingering, warming finish.

Nose: Rich and malty with notes of toasted rye bread, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.

Taste: Spicy and robust, with flavors of black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Subtle sweetness from caramel and vanilla.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with a creamy mouthfeel. Lingering warmth and a hint of smokiness on the finish.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and honey. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. A touch of spice and a hint of chocolate.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. The sweetness from the fruit and caramel is complemented by a gentle oakiness. The finish is long and warming, with a lingering sweetness.

Nose: Delicate floral notes, hints of vanilla, and a touch of citrus.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of honey, caramel, and a subtle spiciness.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied, with notes of ripe fruits, toasted oak, and a gentle smokiness.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruits.

Taste: Smooth and well-balanced, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Creamy and velvety, with a touch of oak and a lingering sweetness.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruits.

Taste: Smooth and well-balanced, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Creamy and full-bodied, with a touch of oak and a lingering sweetness.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and juicy plums. A hint of vanilla and honey sweetness.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. A touch of oak and spice, with a subtle smokiness.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. The fruitiness continues, with hints of citrus and dried fruits. A gentle warmth and a lingering, slightly sweet finish.

A mix of American and Spanish oak casks was used to mature this addition to the core range. A big blast of orchard and tropical fruits characterizes the early nose, along with honey, vanilla, and toffee. The palate also majors in fruit, this time principally oranges, plus caramel, cinnamon, milk chocolate, and lots of vanilla. The finish is quite short, with banana and ginger.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of dried fruits, honey, and vanilla.

Taste: Smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Complex and well-balanced, with a creamy texture and a long, warming finish.

This addition to the Port Askaig range is presented with natural color, without chill filtration, and matured in refill American oak casks. The nose presents light peat, ozone, and faint medicinal notes, becoming saltier and spicier with time. Bracing. Woodsmoke, kippers, grapefruit, and lime on the palate. The finish is sweet, with receding smoke.

Nose: Rich and sweet with notes of dried fruits, raisins, and figs. Hints of toffee and caramel.

Taste: Smooth and velvety on the palate. Flavors of dark chocolate, orange peel, and Christmas cake. Slight nuttiness and a touch of spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and luscious. The sherry influence is prominent, bringing forth flavors of dried fruits, cinnamon, and cloves. A long and warming finish with a lingering sweetness.

Initially aged in first-fill bourbon barrels, then finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. On the nose, ripe peaches, apricots, vanilla, caramel, and mildly smoky sherry surface. The slightly viscous palate offers more sherry, wood spices, cinnamon, salted caramel, oak, peanuts, and a hint of salt. The finish is medium in length, herbal, and drying, with sea salt.

Inspired by Dublin’s Victorian heritage, we present this wonderfully gentle yet robust Irish malt. Delicate well-balanced nose, soft spice and fine sweetness with Malt Barley always present, distinct long finish with great sherry notes makes for a smooth and flavoursome Irish whiskey that simply tastes like more.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and a hint of citrus. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Smooth and well-balanced. Sweet flavors of caramel and toffee, followed by a gentle spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg. Slight undertones of dried fruits and a touch of honey.

Palate: Creamy and velvety texture. The flavors of vanilla and oak are more pronounced, accompanied by a delicate smokiness. A long and warming finish with a lingering sweetness.

Expect a burnished gold hue and fresh apple scent. The palate opens distinctly sweet, with salted caramel, rum raisin and baked-apple tones, but finishes gently with ginger spice and vanilla.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe red berries, dried fruits, and a hint of citrus zest. There are also hints of vanilla, toffee, and a subtle smokiness.

Taste: The palate is full-bodied and complex, with flavors of juicy plums, black cherries, and dark chocolate. There is a gentle spiciness, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a touch of oak.

Palate: The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dried fruits, toasted almonds, and a touch of smoky peat.

The final cornerstone of Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range, this blended malt celebrates the best from the Islands. The peat smoke finds harmony with the nose of pine, lemon curd, dewy lawns, and vanilla fudge. This is gloriously full-flavored; the peatiness certainly delivers, but there is a pleasant nip of saltiness too. The black pepper finish leads to a long lasting salty smack on the lips. Make this your hipflask essential for bracing excursions along the shoreline.