An elegant, sophisticated Speyside with the most complex aroma of any malt. Fragrant with sweetish notes and a smoky maltiness on the finish. Am not usually a big fan of Speyside Whisky. And have to say this one does not really quite do it for me! Colour: Light amber, honey gold. Taste: Flowers with vanilla and herbs. Old woody, mildly peaty, very mildly! Hints of salt and honey in there too. Maybe a little wood smoke in there only get that some times. Overall not a bad whisky, and if your a fan of the Speyside Whisky's I see no reason why you would not be a fan of this one. This would be a nice one to introduce new ...  Read the complete review

If familiarity breeds contempt, I am in imminent danger of becoming exceedingly contemptuous of the Cragganmore! I blame the parents quite frankly - my Father introduced me to it and Mum keeps on buying me more at the Duty Free as a result of me mentioning that I like it (10 or 12 times). Now quite honestly what chance do I have with that kind of example (your honour)?! Back in the hazy past, as a newcomer to Single Malts, I decided that the United Distillers range of Classic Malts, chosen to reflect the main characteristics of the different whisky producing regions of Scotland, would be a good place to begin my education. If you are new to the delights of ...  Read the complete review