The 14 Brands 4. Little discernable smoke to start. Generally quite closed. Some cognac and cooking chocolate and an interesting scent of clover flowers.
Cover continues when water is added, with some plastic buckets.
The smokiness manifests itself only as light Lapsang Suchong tea. The flavour immediately gives away the whisky's provenance. The Macallan Oban Talisker 1. An Introduction to Tasting 2. Appearance and Aroma 3.