Langatun 2017 / 6 Year Old / Rioja Cask Matured Swiss Whisky

Astrid Nilsen — Interesting but pricey for 6 years

7/10

Nose is all red berries and a hint of dark chocolate, which I really enjoyed. Palate has some nice toffee and wine-soaked oak notes. My issue is the £99 price tag for a 6 year old — I keep comparing it to what else I could get for that money, and it's a tough sell when solid Speysides exist at half the price.

Jorge Castillo — Interesting but pricey for 6 years

7/10

Nose is all red berries and a hint of dark chocolate, which I really enjoyed. Palate has some nice toffee and wine-soaked oak notes. My issue is the £99 price tag for a 6 year old — I keep comparing it to what else I could get for that money, and it's a tough sell when solid Speysides exist at half the price.

Nia Okafor — Interesting but pricey for 6 years

7/10

Nose is all red berries and a hint of dark chocolate, which I really enjoyed. Palate has some nice toffee and wine-soaked oak notes. My issue is the £99 price tag for a 6 year old — I keep comparing it to what else I could get for that money, and it's a tough sell when solid Speysides exist at half the price.

Marco Andretti — Swiss whisky is no joke

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and it's become one of my favourite bottles this year. The Rioja maturation brings out these gorgeous raisin and cinnamon notes I wasn't expecting. I drink it neat and it's silky smooth despite the 49% ABV. If you see one, grab it before word gets out.

Natalie Ford — Swiss whisky is no joke

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and it's become one of my favourite bottles this year. The Rioja maturation brings out these gorgeous raisin and cinnamon notes I wasn't expecting. I drink it neat and it's silky smooth despite the 49% ABV. If you see one, grab it before word gets out.

Luciano Bianchi — Swiss whisky is no joke

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and it's become one of my favourite bottles this year. The Rioja maturation brings out these gorgeous raisin and cinnamon notes I wasn't expecting. I drink it neat and it's silky smooth despite the 49% ABV. If you see one, grab it before word gets out.

Liam Anderson — Rioja cask really works here

8/10

I was skeptical about a Swiss single malt but this Langatun genuinely surprised me. The Rioja cask gives it this lovely dried cherry and spiced plum character that lingers nicely. At nearly 50% ABV it carries some heat but nothing harsh — just add a few drops of water and it opens right up.

Olivia Park — Rioja cask really works here

8/10

I was skeptical about a Swiss single malt but this Langatun genuinely surprised me. The Rioja cask gives it this lovely dried cherry and spiced plum character that lingers nicely. At nearly 50% ABV it carries some heat but nothing harsh — just add a few drops of water and it opens right up.

Daniel Torres — Rioja cask really works here

8/10

I was skeptical about a Swiss single malt but this Langatun genuinely surprised me. The Rioja cask gives it this lovely dried cherry and spiced plum character that lingers nicely. At nearly 50% ABV it carries some heat but nothing harsh — just add a few drops of water and it opens right up.

Suki Patel — Curious but won't rebuy

6/10

I appreciate what Langatun is doing and the Rioja cask concept is fun. You get red fruit and baking spice up front, which is nice. But for me it finishes a bit short and thin, and at nearly a hundred quid I expected more depth from a single malt. Happy I tried it, but one bottle was enough for me.

Andre Dubois — Curious but won't rebuy

6/10

I appreciate what Langatun is doing and the Rioja cask concept is fun. You get red fruit and baking spice up front, which is nice. But for me it finishes a bit short and thin, and at nearly a hundred quid I expected more depth from a single malt. Happy I tried it, but one bottle was enough for me.

Mei-Lin Wu — Curious but won't rebuy

6/10

I appreciate what Langatun is doing and the Rioja cask concept is fun. You get red fruit and baking spice up front, which is nice. But for me it finishes a bit short and thin, and at nearly a hundred quid I expected more depth from a single malt. Happy I tried it, but one bottle was enough for me.

Felix Moreau — Solid sipper, not a showstopper

7/10

The red wine cask influence is front and centre — lots of berry jam and a touch of vanilla on the nose. On the palate it's pleasant enough, with some dried fruit and mild spice, but it feels a bit young still. Give Langatun another few years of aging and I think they'll really have something special.

Adaobi Eze — Solid sipper, not a showstopper

7/10

The red wine cask influence is front and centre — lots of berry jam and a touch of vanilla on the nose. On the palate it's pleasant enough, with some dried fruit and mild spice, but it feels a bit young still. Give Langatun another few years of aging and I think they'll really have something special.

Haruki Sato — Solid sipper, not a showstopper

7/10

The red wine cask influence is front and centre — lots of berry jam and a touch of vanilla on the nose. On the palate it's pleasant enough, with some dried fruit and mild spice, but it feels a bit young still. Give Langatun another few years of aging and I think they'll really have something special.

Grace Kim — Great after-dinner dram

8/10

I poured this for friends after a big meal and everyone wanted to know what it was. Rich and fruity with that unmistakable wine cask sweetness — think stewed plums and a whisper of nutmeg. The finish has a nice dry tannic quality from the Rioja barrel that keeps it from being too sweet. Really well balanced for a younger whisky.

Simon Hughes — Great after-dinner dram

8/10

I poured this for friends after a big meal and everyone wanted to know what it was. Rich and fruity with that unmistakable wine cask sweetness — think stewed plums and a whisper of nutmeg. The finish has a nice dry tannic quality from the Rioja barrel that keeps it from being too sweet. Really well balanced for a younger whisky.

Camila Ortiz — Great after-dinner dram

8/10

I poured this for friends after a big meal and everyone wanted to know what it was. Rich and fruity with that unmistakable wine cask sweetness — think stewed plums and a whisper of nutmeg. The finish has a nice dry tannic quality from the Rioja barrel that keeps it from being too sweet. Really well balanced for a younger whisky.