Orkney Islands 2003 SpSp

Brandon Stewart

May 12, 2026, 10:41:47

Right so had a wee dram of this last nite and honestly? proper impressed 🥃 Nose - got this gorgeos smoky thing straight away, mixed w/ vanilla and caramel. Kinda like a bonfire in the distance but sweet? if that makes sense lol Palate - oh mate it's so smooth. Honey, dark fruits (raisins, figs), bit of chocolate, and there's this saltiness that creeps in too which I really like. Getting some spice at the back - cinnamon I reckon, maybe nutmeg? And this butterscotch sweetness that just lingers and lingers 👌 Finish - long and warm. Oak and leather come through, gentle peatyness (is that a word? 😂), touch of citrus like dried orange peel. Definately a cold evening whisky. The kind you sip slow and savour. Makes you feel all cozy inside ☺️ Would pour another one right now if I could tbh! 🤤

Nikki Gray

May 12, 2026, 01:32:03

Right, so this whisky is proper lush, innit? 🥃 First whiff, got this smokey peat vibe, but sweet too, like toffee apples. Then on the tounge, a bit of spice - cinnamon maybe? - with some fruity bits, kinda plummy. Finish is long and warming, slightly dry. Cheers! 😊

Gary Collins

May 11, 2026, 16:30:49

Oh wow, just poured a dram and here goes... 🥃 Right, so the nose is dead nice - loads of honey and some vanilla coming thru, bit of oak there too. Smells like someone's baked a cake in a barn lol On the palate... 🤔 Getting proper butterscotch and toffee vibes, some cinnamon spice that's quite warming actually. There's a bit of citrus and apple in there too, maybe some dried fruit from the sherry cask? Not sure but it's lush The finish is where it gets interesting - quite long tbh, getting some leather and a bit of earthy peat smoke. Hints of chocolate and caramel lingering Honestly it's quite well balanced init. The spice from the ginger doesn't overpower the sweeter notes. There's deffo some malt and biscuity flavours in the background too Would say it's more of an autumn/winter dram like, proper warming stuff 🔥 the mouthfeel is nice n creamy, bit of that nutty character coming thru aswell Overall? Pretty solid pour imo, wouldnt say no to another glass 😄

Alan Martin

May 11, 2026, 07:14:01

Right, so this whisky... the flavor bits are all over the shop! 🤔 Tastes like a mix of honey and smoke, with a cheeky bit of citrus. 🍯🔥 Got a smooth, creamy feel, and ends with a warm, spicy kick. Proper nice, innit? 😋 (Used 'carml' for caramel sometimes, hope that's clear!) 🥃

Ryan King

May 6, 2026, 14:01:38

Ooh, right, this whisky's got a real nice warmth to it. Tastes like baked apples and a bit of honey, with a smoky kick at the end. 🥃 Really smoth and easy to sip. Love the way it lingers. 😋