Like chewing a penny toffee as you stand by the fish smoking hut at the harbour. A wonderfully waxy mouthfeel, reminds you of lanolin and fresh cracked walnuts.

Seaweed, Kola Kubes, buttered malt loaf, orange juice concentrate and, of course, chimney smoke on the nose. On the palate you get sweet fruit, followed by plenty of cracked black pepper, then an oily, briny woodsmoke finish.

More of a sea creature than a monster, actually! Not the big, peaty Goliath that the name suggests, but rather delicate and refined. Briney, seabreeze, with notes of lemon oil on the nose. The palate is pleasantly sweet up front, followed by gentle peatsmoke and hints of tropical fruit, and then drying woody spice on … Continued

Distillery Notes: A ferociously full-bodied single malt from the Islay region, packed with intense smoke and a big bite of untamed peatiness. Nose: A medley of enticing peat, citrus and aniseed play gently with fruity, soft floral and cereal notes: a symphony of diverse aroma’s create a robust smoky medicinal character on the nose. Palate: … Continued

From the Ardbeg Distillery to Port Ellen and beyond, follow the rocky coast and you will discover the heavenly vista of Traigh Bhan, the beautiful beach known locally as the Singing Sands… Nose: Aromas of herbal pine and fennel rise up to flow gently on the breeze, followed by sharp, tangy wisps of citrusy lime … Continued

Distillery Notes: Classic Orkney whisky character with notes of sea salt balanced with delicate peat smoke.

This Caol Ila was initially matured in a Hogshead and finished in an Oloroso Sherry cask. Nose: Tarry peat smoke, Oloroso Sherry, prunes and Iodine. A hint of sweet, spiced beef and spent gunpowder. Palate: Robust and complex, lots of dried fruit, citrus and vanilla layer on top of Caol Ila’s characteristic bonfire smokiness. Finishes … Continued