Prunier Cognac 20 ans

Glenkinchie 2019 Distillers Edition: Not without its flaws

Nose: a heady aroma of warm, fruit-filled pastry. Also raspberry tea. Delicious.Taste: rich sweetness envelopes the tongue as the promise of the nose is delivered on the palate. Some truly lovely moments…

Score 82/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old: Not my favourite malt

Nose: slightly sharp, fragrant smoke. Somewhat reminiscent of burnt paper. Vague, lemony sweetness underneath. A bit of black cherry.Taste: a thin mouthfeel leads into sweetly smoky flavours. A funkiness…

Score 79/100

Arran Quarter Cask "The Bothy": An oaky Arran

Nose: clean and oaky, with sawn lumber at first. This gradually evolves into an array of fresh fruits: honeydew melon, green banana, pineapple. Light coconut. Fresh, clean, and appealing. Taste: off-dry…

Score 88/100