Insider knowledge: The Campbeltown CV Malts 3x20cl whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be The Campbeltown CV Malts 3x20cl whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Longrow CV Nose: Smoke, cut fennel, spearmint, grass. Peat, touch of the coast. Palate: Spicy, peaty, hints of lemon zest, cutting lime, toffee, lots of oily smoke. Finish: Long, peaty, spicy oak driven finish. Springbank CV Nose: Toffee sweetness, lots of dried fruit. Plenty of smoke, nutty, marzipan, dried citrus. Coastal as always. Perhaps the faintest hint of sulphur, not unpleasant though. Palate: Big and full on the palate. Dark sugar, very fruity and spicy, lots of coastal character too, as a surge of smoke develops, good body. Finish: The oak develops with spicy intent, long and smoky. Hazelburn CV Nose: Lots of fruit and hay. Orchard fruits, blossom, some youthful sweetness. Gentle and balanced. Palate: Good body, creamy and good sweetness. Plenty of decent barley malt, thick and fruity, with some hints of spice. Finish: Crisp, fruity, reasonable length with a little tingle of spice on the tail. ...more
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