Sean Lyons

9.2

A very specialized whisky - a heavy peated sherry BOMB. Most distilleries don’t bother with this combo because it is thought the two treatments don’t play well together and kind of cancel each other out. I see their point - this wouldn’t be my pick for a great peated or great sherried whisky. However, when i get the craving for that odd combo, nothing else will do. It’s confusing, but delicious. The nose is a great indicator of what you’re getting - smoke first, followed by a wave of dark, stewed fruits. The palate is the same, but with a brown sugar sweetness on the finish. Fascinating dram. — 11 days ago

Sean Lyons

8.5

Such a disappointment. The amazing Arran 10-year reminded me so pleasantly of Sauternes wines that I was sure the combination of the two would be fantastic. I get virtually zero Sauternes influence at all. It tastes like a younger, weaker version of the flagship 10-year old. Feel free to skip. — 7 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.2

Nose: cream orange, turpentine, sour apple, lilies; Palate: really astringent/tannic, lots of raw wood flavor, hay, orange cream, lemon, super bright and acidic. Very long finish with a little sweetness. This tastes a little young to me, I’d like to try some older expressions. — 7 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.8

Sean had this 4 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.0

This is a fine tequila, I just don’t understand how it is so damn expensive. It has a nice clean taste - raw and cooked agave, some citrus, grass - but it is very mild. Not what I would call a unique or special experience, which it should be at this price point. — 6 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.1

I don’t know what to rate this damn whisky. I think it would be fantastic in the summer if I were in the right mood, but it’s divisive. The nose is really light - some vanilla, lumber and lemon. The palate is the same flavors but much more intense. It has a really strong straw taste with some sharp acidity. Really hard to believe this is a 12 year old. I’d definitely try again. — 7 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.2

Took hours to really open, which was a shame because we had it in a restaurant. It was light and fruity with some notes of rosemary, pine and pencil shavings. Strong acidity made it an amazing red to have with the seafood fare we were eating. The first sip was completely closed, but my last (2.5 hours later) was incredible. — 7 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.1

Nothing super complex but wonderfully floral and sweet with enough structure to keep it balanced. Wonderful summer whisky — 5 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.4

I really can’t stand “over-oaked” whiskies and this is a first rate offender in that regard. Nothing remains of the base spirit. It’s just an absolute overload of vanilla, caramel and other charred wood flavors. Completely unbalanced, could even work as a dessert drink. — 6 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

Smells of dark cherries, Coke, vanilla, some apple pie, cinnamon. The initial taste is really great - loads of rich, fruity (prunes) and vanilla sweetness, offset with an interesting tannin. It has a medium finish where the oak becomes more pronounced. Best brandy I’ve had in a while. — 7 months ago