Whisky review: Old Pulteney Flotilla 2000, bottled @ 46%

Whisky review: Old Pulteney Flotilla 2000, bottled @ 46%

Colour: Bright pale, similar to the Navigator

Nose: Again very close to the Navigator, maybe a but lighter and sweeter maybe.

Mouth: Sweet notes, light green wood, salt, sea salt, wet straw, light fruits, fresh wood, bitter notes. Again very close to the Navigator.

Finish: light sweet notes, green notes, bitter sweet taste, longer finish than the Navigator.

B- for the price. 87$ (SAQ) is for sure not bad considering its age. However, this malt is too subtle to be really enjoyed and too close to a light version of the Old Pulteney 12 to be considered enjoyable.
B for the taste. Too light for my personal taste, yet I enjoyed its green notes.
B for the presentation. Aqua green is simply a no no.

Whisky review: Old Pulteney Navigator, bottled @ 46%

Whisky review: Old Pulteney Navigator, bottled @ 46%

Colour: Very light, pale straw, very natural

Nose: Bitter green notes, green wood, sweet notes, very light, easy going, fresh.

Mouth: soft, sweet, fresh green wood notes, like a virgin oak, some harsh notes, still very sapy, yet remains too soft. 

Finish: Very light, sweet, bitter, sapy, touches of salt.

B for the taste. Good malt, yet remains too quiet and soft mixed with bitter notes.
B- for the price. 83$ (SAQ) is a bit high for this one. 60 would be a better price point.
B+ for presentation. Nice mariner colour !

Whisky review: Highland Park Dark Origins, bottled @ 46.8%

Whisky review: Highland Park Dark Origins

-Yet another disappointing Highland Park

Colour: Bright golden, light-bodied

Nose: Sweet malts notes, a bit rough, classic oranges, marmalade, hints of smokes, yet dos not seem well put. A bit uneasy.

Mouth: Sweet entry, hints of smoke, marmalade, peppery notes, rough, lots of rough notes.

Finish: Forgettable and sweet, hints of oranges, spicy, ethery.

E for the price. 100$ (SAQ) Hell no. It's a NAS, and not well assembled and full of very robust notes.
C- for the taste. As said, very forgettable.
A for the presentation. A black bottle always makes an impression.