Tasting Reviews

2025-08 – Ron C.

by webnoser

Hard to believe, but we are starting the 10 year of this! And Ron is heading us off, as is his wont. Another fantastic evening in the company of solid lads. Twas a lovely evening on the deck with the slightly odor of the China Lake fire in the air. Hosted by Ron, a selection of scotches chosen perhaps by the darkness of their colour. But wait for the taste results.

Round 1: The GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Cost: $164 CDNRegion: Speyside

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Dark Oak to Mahogany
  • Nose: Fruity, Nutty, some Chocolate, Sweet
  • Palate: Nutty, Smooth, Creamy, Sweet, Floral, some Oak, Dry
  • Finish: Short
  • Drinkability: 6.0,5.5,4.0,5.5,4.5,6.0,6.25,7.1
  • Notes: Not remarkable, wouldn’t buy it again
  • Not my personal cup of tea
  • Much different than anticipated, actually quite smooth

Round 2: Ardnamurchan AD Sherry Cask Release

Cost: $116 CDNRegion: Highland

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Dark Oak to Copper
  • Nose: Spicy, Smokey, Strong on the Nose
  • Palate: Smokey, Peaty, Creamy, Powerful, Rich, Smooth
  • Finish: Long,
  • Drinkability: 5.8,6.0,7.5,6.8,5.5,7.0,6.35,7.3
  • Notes: H2O helps it
  • Quite a nice sharpness to it – long ending

Bonus Round: Glenburn 25 Year Old – A.D. Rattray

Cost: $221 CDNRegion:

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Mahogany to Amber
  • Nose: Nutty, Fruity, Spicy, Woody
  • Palate: Fruity, Smooth, Creamy, Spicy, Powerful
  • Finish: Long (very!)
  • Drinkability: 7.1,6.45,7.0,7.0,6.8,7.8,7.0