Norman

8.9

I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 2 days ago

Norman

9.4

Strathclyde 30 (single grain, Duncan Taylor Rare Auld)

Nose reads more like a grain than a typical Scotch malt. Plenty of toffee and maple syrup, very dessert-forward.

Palate follows the nose but the alcohol gives it more lift and definition. Big, full mouthfeel that coats cheeks and tongue. Baked apple shows up with a little spice.

Finish is long and persistent. There’s a light waxy note and more cocoa than ginger or pepper. It’s really nice but this is clearly not a single malt. The grain and sweetness shines here. My wife would love this… — 4 days ago

Norman

9.0

Hart Brothers Braeval 17 Year Old (distilled June 1998, bottled Sept 2015), sherry hogshead, cask strength 58.5% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered. I’m getting strong pine sap on the nose. Fading as it opens but still there. Bit of heat on the palate. Is a bit more more hot than anything for me. — 8 days ago

Norman

9.0

It’s not bad. Great aromatics on day one. Nice sweetness in day 2. Significant sediment and the coal was toast. Durand key on these. — 2 days ago

Norman

9.1

Loch Lomond 20yr (Royal St George)
Light nose. First sip came in hot with a quick finish. With a few minutes of air it opened up a lot, smoother and noticeably longer. Wood and spice lead more than caramel for me. Finish is long and a bit drying, hits the tip of the tongue then sits in the cheeks. No real fruit showing on my palate. I’d prefer a bit more fruit or caramel to balance the structure. — 2 days ago

Norman

9.0

Norman had this 5 days ago

Norman

9.1

Better after it opened. Time to drink. Should have earlier. — 2 days ago

Norman

8.9

Hmm. Not my favorite upon opening. It’s a bit astringent and it comes across bitter as well. Little burnt rubber on the nose but it’s all very light at first. Maybe a bit more with air but not a lot. Tip of the tongue and sides for the finish. — 4 days ago

Norman

9.1

Norman had this 5 days ago

Norman

9.1

Glenturret 12 Year Old, distilled 2004, from a single ex-sherry cask labeled “Gerard Butler”, cask no. GTUR2004 #111, bottled 2016 at cask strength 56.8% ABV. Light to no nose. Just faint sweet wood. It reads a bit sweet and hot. Finish fades fast. — 8 days ago