Glenlossie 10 Year Flora & Fauna

Nose: Butter, cream, vanilla, heather honey, marshmallows, orchard fruits, a hint of sherry and fragrant wood. Palate: A smooth, sweet arrival with barley sugar and vanilla bean. The development is quick and limited, with little added beyond some fruity and light spicy notes. However, the texture is very appealing. Finish: Medium/short. Cereal and honeyed with a slight spicy, briny note in the aftertaste. It's not a particularly complex malt, but it is very pleasant. The nose is inviting, and along with the texture, these are the two standout aspects of the dram. The palate is slightly disappointing, not due to any significant flaw, but simply because it's rather plain and one-dimensional. I let this sit for a while, but there was minimal development in the nose and virtually none in the palate. I'd bet a good amount that the distillery uses this in their blends as a "carrier" malt to enhance the texture of a more characterful top-dressing malt, like Clynelish (they use Cardhu for this purpose too). Adding water doesn't benefit the nose; it merely dilutes the aromas and brings out a slightly odd grassy note. The palate, however, expands considerably and gains more spice – again, this is precisely what one would desire in a blend likely intended for mixing. It might sound like I'm dismissing this whisky as merely a lightweight component for blends, but I actually quite enjoyed it and would consider purchasing a bottle. It would serve as a delightfully comforting and gentle nightcap for those times when something soft and easy is desired. In that respect, it reminds me of Strathisla – not in flavor profile (the two are very different), but Strathisla is also a very safe, soft, and comforting dram. However, while I would gladly pay the reasonable price for Strathisla, this whisky costs about 50% more, and that expense isn't truly warranted. The official distillery review is accurate; in fact, all the user reviews here are spot on. A perfectly pleasant whisky, just not very memorable and not particularly worth recommending. On the other hand, I wouldn't refuse a complimentary pour. Tasted from a 30ml sample. "Average": 78/100 (2.75 stars)

I agree with the previous comments. Nothing spectacular, though. There are certainly better F&F bottlings available, like the Linkwood I tried yesterday. 3.25.

Aroma: Floral, earthy, hot lemon tea, barley malt, and charcoal. Taste: not very complex, featuring barley, ash, and bitter citrus zest. Unremarkable

It's straightforward and modest. The aroma has a good amount of honey, and the palate features tropical fruit. It's nice.

hell blass Aroma: pear, sweet, mild Taste: smooth then alcohol. Pepper, honey Finish: bland, a little sharp, dull

Bright and waxy, with white fruit and a hint of green grapes. It's almost refreshingly excellent.