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Old Ballantruan 10-year-old

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RichardPsmith Expert Senior 85 06 nov 2024 10:08 pm
The nose is more rounded than the previous sample, and quite oily. In the foreground are technical notes (machine oil), meat chips, minerals. There is also medicine in the form of shades of bandages and rubber bands. Fruity components are heard (green apples, citrus). In the throat, shades of sea salt, minerals, fresh campfire smoke, black peppers, lemon zest are expressed. Over time, more fruity tones appear: apples and smoked pears. The aftertaste is medium in length, with lemons, peppers, technical shades and a little smokedness. Perhaps the strongest release of the set with a very interesting flavor and aroma, in some ways intersecting with the smoky releases of the Islay island.
feolai Connoisseur 83 21 feb 2026 4:25 am
Color: Warm goldAroma: Hints of bonfire and smoke drifting through the air, with noble citrus notes.Palate: Delicate peat accompanied by a hint of citrus, rich with an oily and creamy mouthfeel.Finish: Lingering smoke and a touch of white pepper.

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

славон Member Senior 82 08 apr 2017 10:00 pm

нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Hvdree Connoisseur 82 07 oct 2017 9:50 pm

нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Gloin Expert Senior 85 16 nov 2017 10:06 pm
The smell is gentle and caressing, but also exciting due to its variety of aromas. Immediately the need arises to taste. The end ridges, however, are a bit washed out and not clearly distinguishable. In my mouth, I briefly had the thought: smoked grappa must taste like that. The finish is indeed enjoyable but a bit one-sided. blind tasting
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—soft, clear smoke, vanilla, some orange, barely oak, sauternes, sweetish, a hint of woodruff, smoked peach
Вкус—Gentle and sweet onset, vanilla, peach, then comes always drooling oak, slightly astringent, the smoke comes late, white grapes
Финиш—Smoke and slightly bitter oak, slightly bitter herbs, long
Helgo Connoisseur 82 17 nov 2017 10:39 am
Blindtasting in Fassstark.de Forum: "The Peat Experiment" Ham, strong application, smoke, some honey, vanilla and a hint of mint. I'm typing here on a 6-8yo Ledaig and thus 0% Islay Admittedly, those were not so many blind and outstanding notes. But even now I feel open again the same pattern: looks young, strong smoke and some wood, honey, vanilla. I can understand that this whisky is being held for an islay whisky (due to the gruff nature). An honest stinker, but it lacks a bit of complexity.

нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 83

sarthur71 Connoisseur 81 26 dec 2020 6:35 pm

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 85 13 mar 2024 12:28 am
Dummy.
NickNL Member Senior 85 01 may 2024 7:45 pm
nice easy peated whisky
The Macallan Connoisseur 64 11 sep 2015 12:35 pm
Not a spectacular dram.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—Sweet, malty (weetabix), smokey, vanilla (reduced: briney, fishlike)
Вкус—Buttery, sharp, drying, smokey, briney (reduced: smokey, smotther, vanillins)
Финиш—Smokey, warm, spicey
Archer Connoisseur 78 17 nov 2017 8:25 am
Blindverkostung fassstark.de "Torfexperiment"
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—Smoke, Black Forest ham, ashes, lemon.
Вкус—Not so strong, oily, slightly creamy, lemon, honey, vanilla, cold smoke. Herbe herbs alternate with the sweetness of brown sugar.
Финиш—Medium length, tendency to bitterness.
Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 85 04 jul 2018 10:12 pm
A great all-day smoker. Does not need to hide behind Islay, but brings a nice independent characteristic.
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Нос—Beautiful smoke, sweet, caramel, about light fruit, not snappy, only slightly herbaceous.
Вкус—In the mouth then clearly wilder. The peat is tart, herbaceous, the sweetness is still present, but in the background.
Финиш—The finish is entirely on peat, a little menthol, a hint of vanilla, again a little gentler.
Issie Connoisseur — 11 aug 2019 4:55 pm
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Нос—It seems to me a good deal less smoky than the NAS variant, lemon, banana, pear, apple, in the background a few herbs It seems to me a lot more fruity than the NAS
Вкус—Honey, lemon, pepper, some smoke and ashes
The_Osprey Expert Senior 82 15 jun 2021 4:14 pm
Old Ballantruan 10yo 50%. Golden orange. Aroma is a little more rounded than the NAS release and lacking the banana vibe. Oak and some cut apple. Pale biscuits. A fair whack of spiritous roughness. Hmm a little rough. Taste is punchy, oily peat, rock salt, soft smoke, soft mousy oak. The intense oily peat is almost Octomore-like the way it delivers the punch without so much smoke. Punchy. The taste works nicely but the aroma is not quite up to it. Decent enough stuff
hzs275 Connoisseur 80 18 apr 2023 6:57 pm

нос 79 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

Hartre Member Senior 85 15 aug 2024 11:45 pm
Old Ballantruan 10 *Age statement: 10 years old. *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: yes, 50%. *Amount of filtration: stated on the bottle as unchillfiltred. *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: unstated, but Germans claim there’s ‘farbstoff’ in this, which must be disclosed in some European countries. (3 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation). Nose: blueberry, hot tarmac, toasted acorn, heather. Palate: burning tire, apple juice, cacao powder. Finish: cigarette, grenadine, ground coffee. An unusual offering from the Tomintoul distillery, who are mostly known for their soft and smothered whiskies; this dram on the other hand is an unmistakable peat monster. While you can say that Benromach or Craigellachie are the bad boys of Speyside, with their gruff tastes, although this Old Ballantruan feels truly rugged and untamed. This is mostly because of the prominent smoky character, yet it’s anything but one note, no, it delivers a complex smoke filled experience with some sweetness and bitterness that gives it more character.
Archer Connoisseur 78 21 may 2015 2:59 pm

нос 78 · вкус 77 · финиш 77

Fortuna1895 Expert Senior — 23 feb 2017 6:41 pm
Pleasant & Mature than the Ballantruan without age. With fewer corners & edges and also more interesting with water. Well done!
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Нос—Heavy, sharp smoke immediately hits the nose. One thinks that the sea is near. A small hand full of green fruits, in the background malted malt. And with water? Not very much different ... One thinks to notice a salty breeze that blows over a gossamer chocolaty scent. A little smoke. Overall, but somehow sticky in the nose.
Вкус—Malt & smoke. But stop! Not just malt, but malt in sweet sherry. Cold, dense smoke everywhere, with yellow tropical fruit peeking out over time. At the end follows an alcoholic sharpness. Water tickles sour malt notes that combine with sweet pipe smoke. Suddenly, a touch of sherry, accompanied by delicate citrus notes.
Финиш—A sherry-like sweetness is spreading, with smoke blowing over soft, yellow, ripe, exotic, preserved fruit in white wine. Water returns malt, which stands stable next to a sourish sweetness of yellow fruits. A little bit away is a bowl with a few grams of cocoa powder. Everything is blown by (cigarette?) Smoke.
Expraesi Connoisseur 90 23 jul 2020 6:48 pm

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 92

DGV Expert Senior 80 09 feb 2021 9:05 pm
Simple, pleasant, "drinking" whisky.
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Нос—The aroma and taste - peat, citrus sweetness with a slight sourness, raw dough and a certain perfumery.
Финиш—Medium duration finish with traces of phenolics and malt bitterness.
rolabob Connoisseur 85 28 dec 2021 7:05 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Cornflower_the Expert Junior 65 04 mar 2024 3:30 am
Surprisingly, extremely smokey (in the so-called “ski wax”), deadly Speyside - exclusively for masochistic amateurs
JBKwb Connoisseur 84 21 oct 2025 7:18 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Dre73 Connoisseur 83 09 apr 2019 1:40 pm
Did this one H2H with the NAS version. Surprisingly, the NAS-one was actually better, fuller nose and body, although the taste of the NAS is lighter, but more powerfull. Initially even some watery mouthfeel.
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Нос82Some light peatsmoke, a bit of sweetness, but pretty light nose. Some tobacco, hay, hints of a cow stable.
Вкус84Smooth, gentle, sweet, caramel. Sweet smoke, some honey and tobacco.
Финиш83Now some more pepper, sweet peatsmoke, tobacco.
wbarchive_712710 Member Senior — 22 jul 2019 10:32 pm
Peat and smoke are not overwhelming, The alcohol is very well embedded and there are sweet fruits and an overall delicate balance. One has to pay attention to this one. As for value for money: One of the top ranking whiskies.
dissonance Expert Senior 84 23 aug 2021 11:00 am
RATING: 84pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
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Нос85The nose is gentle but intense with notes of extinguished fire and machine oil along with dark bread and iodine.
Вкус83The taste is dry, bitter and somewhat spicy with hints of white pepper, bread crust and gentle peatiness.
Финиш85The finish is medium lenght and has a beautiful profile of minerality with hints of hay, wet stones and burnt flowers.
bankimate Connoisseur 81 02 mar 2022 1:44 am

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

Teomarg Connoisseur 86 21 jan 2023 10:44 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Eug300 Expert Junior 88 26 jun 2023 3:55 pm
B: 50%, unchillfiltered, colored, pale gold color, thick. 22 N: peat, smoke, cinnamon, yellow apple, spice. 22 P: smoke, berries, yellow fruits, cocoa, spice. 22 F: smoke, vanilla, mint, spice. 22 14.9.14 bottled. The nose here is peaty and complex. On the palate peat and smoke don't play the main role, but play along with the prevailing fruit sweetness. Exellent balance between them. The finish is long and smoky with a sweet aftertaste. Very tasty and rich dram. It turns out that Tomintoul know how to make whisky more intense and complex. Reviewed 28.8.2021
Romansen Connoisseur 83 20 oct 2023 11:16 pm

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

molpet Expert Senior 84 28 apr 2026 9:22 pm
Bonfire, ham, light cigarete smoke, burnt plastic, honey, caramel, fudge, malt, black pepper, gentle vanilla. No Iodine. I am not picking up any fruit notes except yellow apples, unfortunately. All in all, a well-made, very clean, but a bit too simplistic highland peated malt.
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Нос85A nice balance between medium peat/smoke notes and honey/caramel sweetness.
Вкус83Quite sweet. Does not need water.
Финиш83Short to medium.
JNuyts Connoisseur 83 17 sep 2026 11:35 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

St. Pauli Connoisseur 86 19 jan 2016 4:59 pm
A nice surprise, as I hadn't heard of this brand. I found it well balanced and smooth.
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Нос—Oily, with high viscosity. Vanilla and heather-infused peat, earthy on mud, moss and tobacco, charcoal, green herbs and orange.
Вкус—Oily, quite soft and sweet. Again, there is quite some heather-infused peat, sweet malt, charcoal smoke, vanilla custard, citrus and spices towards the end.
Финиш—Moderately long, with peat, ginger, herbal liqueur, earth, tobacco and... licorice!
malthead-1984 Expert Senior 85 17 nov 2017 3:50 pm
nice round malt with fine aromas, great smoke for a highlander
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Нос—really nice sweet but light smoke, gummy bears, vanilla and some bright fruits like grapes, pears and green apples
Вкус—creamy, soft, almost oily first, smooth and mild on the tongue followed by a light tingling, with time developing some spiciness and many malt flavors
Финиш—The finish is nicely smoked after campfire and is then surprisingly fruity, the long-lasting finish developed back out but also some round barrel wort.
peteofbryne Member Senior — 26 mar 2022 9:26 am
A competent single malt with a mainland peated whisky style. Good value.
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Нос—Smoky, alcoholic sting due to the high abv, sweet vanilla.
Вкус—Sweet barley quickly taken over by oak spice. Some citrus zest, white peppery note is more apparent, some hot chilies. A bit some sweet minty juiciness at the background. Wood smokiness throughout.
Финиш—Long lingering wood smoke, pepperiness quite persistent but not harsh. Though lacks complexity but is a lively and peaty alternative to Islay and coastal peated whiskies.
DistiLesha Connoisseur 85 02 dec 2025 8:11 pm
At least unusual. It is worth highlighting the wonderful, delicate and quite refined taste of this whisky. It's probably worth adding that Tomintoul is far more interesting in its smoky form than in its classic version! This whisky is fascinating to taste, analyze, dissect, and simply enjoy! 21 22 21 21
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Нос—Behind the light, quite island-like smokiness, the grape part (sour wine must), vanilla and alcohol are very clearly felt. Dried mushrooms, floral perfume, vanilla, subtle hints of rancid oil. Intensity: 6/10
Вкус—Sweetish floral, phenolic, oily. At first, there's the pleasant sweetness of dried fruit, creamy lemonade, and fragrant steppe herbs, which quickly fill the mouth with a wormwood bitterness. Unusual, to say the least. Sweetness: 7/10 Saturation: 8/10
Финиш—The wormwood bitterness naturally continues its work here, dominating almost entirely. Only occasionally does oak and smoky notes of an indefinite nature emerge.
Willie JJ Expert Senior 88 27 oct 2012 10:42 pm
I hear that this is expensive for a 10yo whisky. That's a real shame, because this is delicious.
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Нос—Light and fresh, but delightfully peaty like a bonfire on an autumn afternoon. Faint traces of orange blossom and rose petals through the smoke. Very nice.
Вкус—Creamy, malty toffee, gentle coal smoke and lashings of sugar.
Финиш—Mouth-watering with a rumbling explosion of gentle spices wrapped in sugar crystals. Long and delicious.
hfos Expert Senior 79 02 nov 2015 10:46 am

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

Albaron Connoisseur 83 02 feb 2019 11:47 pm
Blind tasting during the peat experiment by fassstark.de: Askja also has somehow bowmorenotes, very young, also here again tannins, generally quite ignorant, very flavourless. I like least of all. It tastes like Bowmore but it is not. Who knows? At the post-tasting: The nose is not great, but it is more exciting in the mouth, if quite idiosyncratic and one-dimensional. Certainly different from other smokers and certainly polarizing. Generally very dry, which makes it special. Through the phenolic smoke and in interaction with the other flavors it smells like a disinfectant cocktail with gauze bandage from the hospital.
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Нос—light phenolic smoke, a sauerkraut note, cucumber water, sweet, vanilla, a hint of citrus
Вкус—the phenolic smoke is also very light here, but sauerkraut does not exist here. Vanilla and very little citrus. Becomes very dry and dry on the finish
Финиш—The smoke disappears quickly and mainly tannins with a slight sweetness remain, overall very dry and tart
wbarchive_875995 Expert Junior — 04 apr 2020 5:56 pm
Soft, but with character, with the aroma of a stewed bonfire, farm, machine oil and caramel, taste with bitterness, with a little sweetness, with tones of burning, pepper and a slice of brown bread, the finish is open, smoky, long. A good peaty spider with the right strength, without any extra jewelry. Will go even to lovers of strict islanders. RATING: 85pts - [n21, t21, f21, b21] → | 83-85: Decent |
Quak Connoisseur 84 12 nov 2021 9:00 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 85

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 84 18 dec 2015 11:06 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Andytka3 Connoisseur 76 30 nov 2016 6:49 am
First Tried:- 2015 - 76pt Nose:- With leather arises slowly with whiff of cocoa and farmy notes. Spirit harsh still obvious with citrus apple underlay. Soft peat. Palate:- Ripe sweet fruits with ginger, firm malt, creamy and spicy. Thin coat of iodine. Finish:- Smooth, medium. With lovely caramel and malty finish. Earthy, warming with some hay. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Achany Connoisseur 84 28 may 2018 10:07 am
sweet fruits, some vanilla, malty and grassy with hints of very gentle peat. that was the nose. The first sip was sweet citrus, malty, some spices and after some seconds the peat kicked in. gentle at first becoming quite all right. some salt as well. Fine peated dram!

нос 82 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

MaroFF Connoisseur 85 26 aug 2021 7:02 pm
Pretty enjoyable with whisky alcohol well hidden. Sweet, fruity with a balloon that beautifully wraps the whole thing. It's definitely worth a try.
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Нос—delicate sweetness, peat, a lot of smoke, apples, ash from the fire
Вкус—sweet, redcurrant, smoke, a little bitterness, young oak
Финиш—long, pleasant, quite sweet, oak, warming tip with a hint of dark chocolate
Dram Brigade Expert Senior 82 08 dec 2021 12:36 pm
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Нос83Sweet barley, small amount of peat
Вкус83Again sweet with small amount of peat. Simple and nice
Финиш80Medium short, sweet and clean
andrea1200gs Expert Junior 86 18 jan 2022 11:57 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Chrizly311 Expert Junior 75 01 mar 2024 5:54 pm
75/100 tasty
Wedox Connoisseur 84 05 apr 2024 3:25 pm
Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 84 12 feb 2015 9:03 pm
Needs water

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 84

Wolv Expert Senior 84 10 nov 2015 10:04 pm
quite tasty
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—barley, peat smoke, raisins, peaches, apples, hints of sherry (wine)
Вкус—peat smoke, barley, raisins, pepper
Финиш—medium-long, warm with smooth smokiness
ThinLizzy Connoisseur 86 11 sep 2020 11:26 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

thijs100 Connoisseur 87 04 mar 2021 2:42 pm
Not your average peater, but I find this Old Ballantruan 10 Years very agreeable.
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Нос—Rather gentle with soft smoke, smouldering embers and subtle earthy notes, followed by bandaids. Touches of heather and moss. Some puff pastry, caramel, speculaas (spiced biscuits) and green banana skin, but also pickled oranges.
Вкус—Earthy peat and licorice, as well as charcoal and smoked, sweet barley husks. Touches of menthol cigarettes and baking spices as well. A whisper of iodine even.
Финиш—Licorice, aniseed and heather. Rather long.
corchwll Expert Senior 83 03 nov 2023 4:03 pm
Nose: Peat, Smoke, little bit of sweetness - honey, some hay and a little salt is hidden under the peat. Palate: Reminds me of Werther's Original Bonbons, a little bit alcoholic. Finish: medium and peat
Wedox Connoisseur 84 05 mar 2024 12:14 pm
Wolv Expert Senior 84 10 nov 2015 10:00 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

didi1893 Connoisseur 87 19 nov 2017 1:40 pm
Conclusion in the strong peat experiment: For me clearly a 100% Islay whisky! Spontaneously, I would type 48% on the 8th Anniversary Lagavulin.
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Нос—Blind tasting: Fruity peat rises immediately after pouring from the glass. Citrus fruits mix with the intense peat nose and a subtle smoky note. Already after the first moves I am almost sure that the sample Askja comes to 100% from Islay. Mineral notes, slightly grassy and youthful fresh. Subtle orange and apricot flavors join the voluminous peat notes.
Вкус—Earthy peat and clay mixes with spicy and tart wood elements and some smoke at the first sip. Fruity sweetness and a hint of vanilla leave the harsh wood tones quickly forgotten. A pinch of black pepper spreads creamy on the tongue and makes the palate glow. Dark caramel and citrus fruit or grapefruit run creamy over the tongue, slowly the warm smoky note intensifies. Herb and wooden with a fine peat-smoke mixture, this blindsample goes into the finish.
Финиш—Spicy wood notes and pleasant smoke exude a very pleasant and warming aroma. The peat mixes for the last time with the pleasant smoky notes, citrus fruits are added again and end in fruity walnut flavor. For a long time these savory aromas remain warming memories.
Kapkan Connoisseur 85 29 nov 2020 11:28 am
A sample of whisky that I try for the first time. It turned out to be very rich - you can't drink much. Just try.
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Нос85The taste is oily, smoked, like smoked mackerel. Some red apples that were burned in the fire.
Вкус84Sweet, and at the same time burning whisky, with pepper.
Финиш85Strong, oily, sweet aftertaste.
Jabarkas Expert Junior 80 22 apr 2022 8:10 pm
It is strong with the Peat. Yet it is not a complete peat bomb. Very smooth and nice. It is just missing some of the oomph that Ardbeg Ten or Port Charlotte 10 have.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—Peat, honey sweetness, salt, acidic
Вкус—Peat, honey sweetness, pineapple, citrusses, grapefruit, pretty much similar like on the nose.
Финиш—Vanilla, bitterness, honey. Dark tea.
JoshNRW Connoisseur 84 11 mar 2023 3:14 am
One of those simple peat malts, less sweet and maritime than an Ardbeg 10, but the drier basic profile is not that different - I would give the Ardbeg 10 one or two points more because of the harmony and better depth.
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Нос8584.5 Sweetish smoky notes in the foreground, then lots of barley malt and simple sweetness from the distillate. In the background very simple aromas of seasoned sherry casks (neither particularly spicy, nor particularly spicy). Alcohol and young age go well together. Well, basically three aromas that are strong but not very deep.
Вкус84Here it is very rough and both sweetness and spiciness are equally pronounced. Then follows a lot of burned firewood and then dry and bitter lightwood. The spicy sherry flavors are at an easy 84 point level. The alcohol gives the whisky a decent structure.
Финиш84A bit too bitter for such a young malt. The distillate is quite ok, but irrelevant. The finish quite smoky and monotonous in the background.
Ficelli Connoisseur 84 15 apr 2023 5:40 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

WhiskyMojaPasja Expert Senior 84 31 may 2026 1:09 pm
0160-OLD BALLANTRUAN "THE PEATED MALT" 10 yo SPEYSIDE GLENLIVET SINGLE MALT SCOTCH Whisky 50% ...This is my first experience with the Tomintoul distillery. I'm not disappointed. Despite its excessive tartness and rather significant dose of "bitterness," I think it's a great sensory experience (I just wrote that). Pleasant aromas, a sense of curiosity in the mouth, that hint of smoke, and everything else... What more could you want?
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Нос—...this is it, a sweetish, peaty smoke (I'm using the diminutive term because it's not SMOKE), lightly smoked ham dripping with juices. I thought it would be heavy, but here it is, light, fresh, a green meadow after the rain. Then citrus, orange, or even grilled pineapple, warm, sweet, and smoky. From the empty glass, you can smell the forest atmosphere, wet moss, mycelium. Maybe it's just an impression, because the fireplace pleasantly illuminates the evening, and the sausage is already burning on the stick – but I smell that charcoal in the glass, a bit of ash... and somewhere in the distance, a jug of sour milk, sic?!
Вкус—...but where's that 50% ABV? If it weren't for the fact that it's clearly on the label, I wouldn't have paid that much. The first sip is pleasant, slightly bitter, sweet, with a delicate spicy pepperiness, a light creaminess, and then the sweetness transforms into dryness, with more bitter oak and bitter grapefruit. By the second sip, the malt has already appeared, but you still can't tell it's 50% ABV. There's more pleasantly warming pickled ginger, bitter orange, and there's also peat, but not enough to "overwhelm" the other ingredients (a difficult word).
Финиш—...rather medium, but more tart, bitter-smoky, as if I had just "taken" some smoke from the fireplace, warming, after a while there remains an aftertaste of "wet earth" (whatever that means) and... that's it actually.
ASWhisky Connoisseur 87 18 nov 2017 8:43 pm
blind tasting
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос—ölig, schmutzig, Motor, Holzrauch, süß, Karamell, Vanille und Zitrus
Вкус—ölig rauchige Konsistenz mit Vanillesirup und Blumenaroma, dunkle Schokolade
Финиш—lang, herb, rauchig, ein schöner Hauch süßer Vanille und Schokolade, es bleibt Rauch mit herber Schokolade, etwas Tabak
diamond2000 Expert Senior 85 05 mar 2019 1:51 am
Aroma: braised fire, crust of black bread with cumin, moistened apples, coal dust, later sweetness: honey, apple jam, brown sugar, all accompanied by smoke; oak chips, a very pleasant aroma of freshly ground coffee, in the background oil products and a medical office. Taste: smoky mineral, some salt, extra dark chocolate, strong espresso, activated charcoal, apple jam, Borodinsky bread crust, a little red pepper. Finish: longer than average, smoke, a bit of oak, a pleasant coffee bitterness, sweet and sour, mineral-salty, gradually fading. Rating: 85 The result: a very good result for a peat release of this particular distillate. The aroma is constantly developing giving out new tones in the process of tasting. The level is absolutely not inferior to the base Ayla peat-legends, although the style here is different, very pleased with the coffee and chocolate note, probably this is a feature of this mold!
NTC Member Senior 88 01 sep 2019 11:34 am
Nose: peat is definitly present, some caramel freh fruits and dried fruits also spring in the nose Taste: a very nicely well balanced peaty whiksy, great taste, spicey, dried fruits, caramel and honey and even some well balanced wood tastes, a little bit of maritime saltyness. All present allong side the peat. A very full body, you can feel the oils are present in the mouth. Delightfull. Finish: For a peaty whisky not to long lasting a bit spicey and peaty.

нос 84 · вкус 92 · финиш 89

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собранные 83.1 среднее по всем сохранённым наблюдениям; WB-рейтинг не заменяется

снимок #11138 · статус complete · собран 2026-09-13T08:56:52+00:00 · сверено: строки сходятся с объявленным числом · ожидалось 278, фактических строк 278, сохранено 278

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АвторРоль WBЭкспертОценка ДатаНаблюдение
Lenart Expert Junior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #0
Uichama Connoisseur да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #1
toklian Connoisseur да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #2
Helgo Connoisseur да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #3
ep11ripee Connoisseur да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #4
Valnen1 (Expert Junior, Member Senior) Member Senior нет 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #5
Moselfranke Member Senior нет 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #6
SpringPeaty Expert Junior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #7
Arjan_vd_Bok Expert Junior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #8
rattenfanger Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #9
ChrisSym Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #10
Dram Brigade Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #11
Frion83 Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #12
spnimcco Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #13
flowthetears Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #14
Trasseli Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #15
MARJ Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #16
The_Osprey Expert Senior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #17
Clairvoyant666 Member Junior нет 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #18
Whiskynörden Member Senior нет 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #19
Mac13 Member Senior нет 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #20
DanielZ Expert Junior да 82.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #21
darth_osmek Member Senior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #22
malt65 Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #23
sheven0126 Member Senior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #24
FabiDram Expert Senior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #25
Cubey666 Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #26
liquid_fixation Expert Junior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #27
Thomas75 Expert Senior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #28
VWWW Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #29
KnutvonChampy Member Junior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #30
wewhiskyclub Member Senior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #31
mickey Expert Senior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #32
blisss84 Expert Senior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #33
sarthur71 Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #34
Picio Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #35
JeJoost Member Senior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #36
mrecho7 Expert Senior да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #37
pbHatered Member Junior нет 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #38
bankimate Connoisseur да 81.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #39
Mazik Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #40
stiant Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #41
Sagarus Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #42
Jabarkas Expert Junior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #43
WhiskyTrail Connoisseur да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #44
WapserWhiskyzolder Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #45
DGV Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #46
Kapkan Connoisseur да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #47
Udovitsa Andrey Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #48
mst9671 Expert Senior да 80.0 неизвестна стр. 2, #49
Роли в снимке (7)
  • Connoisseur: 71
  • Expert Junior: 36
  • Expert Senior: 112
  • Member Junior: 11
  • Member Senior: 40
  • Newbie: 7
  • Specialist: 1

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