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Islay Reserve
Whisky: Islay Reserve 16 year old
Age: 16 years
Type: Blended malt
Strength: 46%
   
Distillery: Islay Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 26-11-2013
Nose: Peat, moor, gently medicinal, some smoke, a hint of nougat, sweet, vanilla, nuts.
Flavour: A little thin, sweet, peaty, vanilla, salty, a little earthy, smoke.
Body: A little oily, has a light though tick texture.
Comments: It's a well made whisky aimed at pleasing the Islay lover. It does so with panache.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- ---- (7.5)