In fact, Islay whiskies are very special in their aroma and taste. Comparing them to other single malts would be like comparing apples with pears. Before the tasting I skimmed through a large number of…

12 year-old Glen Moray, 40%, color is amber. Some very slight hints of smoke (very slight, indeed), some honey and fruity aromas (pears!) and… traces of soap (?). I like to smell the empty glencairn on…

Long nosing experience. First at little bit "spirity" in the nose, but then the bouquet changes to a sweet, buttery aroma (almost rancid - no, I mean this in a positive sense). After a few minutes,…