Continuing my look at a few of Master of Malts latest releases, here’s a review of That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s – Ayrshire – Batch 1 – 47.2%. My last review in this little series of releases.

Colour: Full gold. Nose: At first this has rather a whiff of lactic acid to it, i.e. it smells a little like vomit (sorry!), that calms with some water and some time, don’t be too put off. Actually, it almost reminds me of Auchentoshan Vallinch (which is also a lowland malt). There’s thicker creamy notes to it, rice pudding and apple skin are found according to the more official notes than mine.
Palate: There’s a really spicy and fairly thick mouthfeel here, along with damp wood. Add some water and it instantly improves and adds more sweetness along with summery fruits (pineapple and green apples).
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I recently reviewed and Inchmurrin which is produced by the same distillery as todays review, Loch Lomond. So without further ado let’s take a look at Master of Malt / That Boutique-y Whisky Company – Loch Lomond – TBWC Batch 1, 52.4%.

Colour: Full gold. Nose: A nose that seems familiar, but odd, chemically. It’s a grain whisky so it has quite a different nose to a single malt, there’s spices and something really fresh about it amongst creaminess.
Palate: Hot and spicy, this is one whisky that gives you a kick. The palate has parallels with the nose but is sweeter and less chemically than you’d imagine, it’s actually quite nice, gingery and fiery.
Finish: A little smoother than you’d imagine from the palate, it’s very warming, but good. Medium in length.
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