Orkney 2003 HL

Orkney 2003 HL

3.1
★★★

10 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
15 years
ABV
50%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillation Year
08.2003
Bottling Year
11.2018
Cask Types
Refill Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€84.90(2023-09-15)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, had a wee dram tonight 🥃 Nose is warm... vanilla and honey mostly. Reminds me of sunday pudding 🍮 Palate hits smooth then bam! Spice kicks in. 🌶️ Got that oak backbone yeah. Finish lingers nicely. Bit of choclate maybe? 🍫 Proper comforting stuff. Definitly one for the cold nights. Cheers 🍻

2#2

Right, this whisky's got a proper smoky kick on the nose, like a campfire on a chill night. 🥃 Tastewise, there's honey and vanilla comin' through, wiv a hint of spiced apple. Finish is long and warmin', leaves ya feelin' cozy. 😋 Not too harsh, just smooth as a good dram should be. Could sip this all evening! 👍

3#3

Ah, this whisky’s got a lovely mix of flavours. First sip is smoky and fruity 🍎, then it mellows out with some vanilla. Finish is warm, maybe a hint of spice. Proper smooth, that! 🥃 Sometimes a bit peaty, but nice. Love it, cheers!

4#4

Oh, this whisky's a proper delight, innit? Nose has got this smoky vibe, like a bonfire, with a bit of citrus peekin' through. 🍋 Tastes smooth as, with notes of honey and a dash of spice. 🍯 Finish is long and warm, leavin' ya feelin' all cozy. 🔥 Really somethin' special, that is. 😊

5#5

Just had a sip of this whisky, and oh wow, the smoky notes hit right away 🔥. It's got a nice balance with some sweet honey and a bit of fruitiness, maybe apple or pear. 🍯🍎 Really smooth going down, no harshness at all. The finish is long and warming, leaves a lovely taste of vanilla and a hint of spice. 😊 Makes me wanna savor it slowly, you know?

6#6

Right, so... this one hits ya right from the start. 😳 First sip is a proper punch of spice and oak. Definitley some vanilla and a hint of dark fruit in there. The smoke comes through mid-palate, but it's not overwhelming. More like a warming, woody smoke, if that makes sense. Malty sweetness and caramel notes balance it all out. Lingers nicely, leaving a touch of honey and spice on the finish. Very smooth going down. 👍

7#7

Honestly, this whisky hits the spot! 👌 A bit smokye at first, like a bonfire on a chilly nite 🔥, then it mellows out with a sweet honney note. Really smoooth going down, kinda warming like a cozy blanket. Hints of spice too, maybe cinnamon or nutmeg? Makes me think of autumn walks in the countryside. 🍂 Could do with a touch more fruit, but overall, a proper belter for a Friday night dram! 🥃

8#8

Aye, this one's got a right proper smoky vibe, like a bonfire on a crisp autumn night. 🔥 Bit of honey and dried fruit too, with a spicy kick at the end. Quite smooth, I'd say, and warms you up lovely. 🥃 Maybe a hint of vanilla and oak, makes it feel all cozy. Enjoyable sip, definetly. 😋

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