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Roseisle 12 Origami Kite 2 — это, по отзывам, хорошо сделанный, но довольно сдержанный и «чистый» виски в классическом спейсайдском стиле, с фруктово-цветочным профилем и заметной дубовой пряностью. Мнения о нём расходятся: от «очень приятного» до «слишком простого и невыразительного», а цена почти всегда называется завышенной.
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В отзывах виски описывают как классический спейсайдский профиль: в аромате — цветочные и фруктовые ноты (яблоки, груши, персики, абрикосы), ваниль, сливочная сладость, иногда медовая и солодовая основа, а также лёгкая травянистость. На вкусе отмечают сладость и кремовость (мёд, ваниль, карамель, сливочное печенье), фрукты и ягоды, а также пряность — перец, имбирь, дубовую горечь. Финиш чаще описывают как средний или средне-длинный, с продолжением фруктов и сладости, переходящий в сухость, дуб и лёгкую горечь. Несколько отзывов отдельно подчёркивают, что виски хорошо реагирует на добавление воды: раскрывается кремовость и мягкость, а крепость становится менее резкой. Часть отзывов называет его сбалансированным и хорошо сделанным, но при этом «не выдающимся» и «универсальным»; другие прямо говорят о простоте, невыразительности или излишней пряности и горечи на вкусе. Есть и негативные впечатления — резкий, едкий аромат и горькое послевкусие.
Отдельная повторяющаяся тема — цена: её неоднократно называют завышенной для 12-летнего виски крепостью cask strength, хотя некоторые отмечают, что при снижении цены он становится оправданной покупкой. Также несколько отзывов сравнивают его с предыдущим релизом: одни считают новый более зрелым, фруктовым и сбалансированным, другие — более лёгким, «свежим» или, наоборот, шагом назад. В целом тексты не образуют единого мнения о качестве, но сходятся в описании профиля и в вопросе о цене.
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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
With water: I really experimented with water here for a long time, diluting the dram further and further. The first thing I noticed was that it didn't become cloudy, which, despite being cask strength, suggests chill filtration. That's a shame; a special release whisky doesn't deserve that. It becomes very lemony, and the buttery notes also intensify. The alcoholic kick can be tamed quite well with plenty of water. Conclusion: Especially with water, it reminds me a lot of Glenmorangie Astar, particularly with its citrus notes, but it doesn't quite reach that level. Otherwise, it's a well-structured whisky, and the first word that comes to mind is clean. The first-fill proportion was probably quite low. Basically, it's a spirit that can be used in many ways, especially for a variety of finishes. Ultimately, it's rather generic, and that's precisely why Diageo built the distillery – versatile without overwhelming anyone with too many flavors. Personally, I didn't find it particularly enjoyable.
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| Нос | 82 | The initial nose is restrained, but with a distinct alcoholic kick. Then some garden fruits emerge: apples, a touch of pear, cereal notes, a hint of vanilla, pickled ginger. The sweetness leans towards sugar or very light honey, with lemon zest, a subtle butteriness, and a few almond flakes. Even after some time, it remains restrained; the alcohol is still present, and the oak gradually becomes more noticeable. |
| Вкус | 85 | A clear start, with a slightly oily mouthfeel; in the mouth, its flavor nuances can be more pronounced, with some fruit and honey, grain, pepper, and ginger. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium to long finish, and alongside the fruit notes, the sugary sweetness is most prominent here; towards the end, the oak makes its presence felt with a tobacco box and a hint of licorice. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Very nice, sweet and oak
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Another benchmark Speysider similar to last year. This time it seems a little more sophisticated, more mature with more fruit and oak presence. Beautiful bottling. 80 euros would be appropriate.
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| Нос | 87 | Light fruity, slightly floral, vanilla and coconut milk like last year, a little more balanced with the fruit this time. A malty background with gentle spiciness. |
| Вкус | 86 | Juicy pear, light honey and a little salt, butter biscuit, a little mango. And here too, lovely oak spice without any annoying bitterness. |
| Финиш | 88 | Rather long, the gentle dryness of the oak sets in, along with lots of strong fruit. |
He has classic speyside notes, but still resembles something unique with the slight bitterness and herby notes. If you're not familiar with Roseisle, it's worth looking into, if you're a Speyside guy.
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| Нос | 87 | Floral and fruity |
| Вкус | 87 | pear and vanille coming through with a hint of citrus and herbs. Faint bitterness |
| Финиш | 83 | sweetness fades a bit, whereas the herby notes slightly increases. Doesn't stay that long. |
An utterly unspectacular whisky, but very well made from a technical perspective. Full review here: https://maltfascination.com/2025/02/02/roseisle-12-origami-kite-2-2024-bourbon-casks-55-6/
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/whisky-show-2025-new-kids/ Can we still call [some of] these turn-of-the-century distilleries, the ‘new kids’ [on the Loch]? After all, Daftmill and Kilchoman, for example, are in their 21st year. Roseisle, whose whisky first appeared officially in 2023 [WLP], is in its 16th year. C: At natural cask strength as stated, the price point and [general Diageo] practices may be discouraging, but otherwise, very decent whisky as before [WLP86]. No surprise, given that consistency is at its heart.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
My first Roseisle, but I am very surprised by it. Wow its feels like bunch of flowers.
Disappointing: it smells harsh and sharp, and then the taste is caustic as well. The aftertaste is bitter, bland, and furry.
Another beautiful bottling. I like it just as much as the previous bottle from the 2023 Special Releases. Who would have thought that this large distillery would bring us such joy. The price is of course completely out of the ordinary, but maybe it will be the same as last year, when the bottle will be available on offer for €79.
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| Нос | 87 | A very nice fruity nose. The alcohol is extremely well integrated. Vanilla, raspberries and peaches sprinkled with powdered sugar, butter cake, pears, baked apple, bitter almond, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet and very creamy in the mouth. Honey, vanilla, marzipan, caramel, dried apricots, peach wine gum, butter cake, pickled pears, dried pineapple, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long finish. Vanilla, marzipan, dried peaches, dates, honey, oak spice. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Interesting whisky, sweet and creamy. A lot of butter and some red ripe fruits. Alcohol is perfectly hidden. Very good but not the best.
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| Нос | 82 | Delicate, sweet, some alcohol, butter, honey, cream |
| Вкус | 85 | Full, fruity, red ripe fruits and some sweet notes, maybe toffee or chocolate. Quite complex and tasty. Well hidden alcohol. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, balanced, spicy, woody and fruity. Perfect |
Classic, expressive, down-to-earth Speyside whisky without frills that benefits enormously from the addition of water - 06.12.2024
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| Нос | 87 | Toffee, local fruits, apple, pear, canned apricots, bread crust, vanilla biscuits, floral, pinewood |
| Вкус | 87 | Dry white wine, the aromas in the nose are confirmed, initially strong and slightly sharp alcohol, on the second sip with a few drops of water very creamy floral and peppered vanilla croissants |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long, fruity, sweet, strong oak, floral finish |
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| Нос | 86 | strongly perfumed, wafer, chocolate, apples, peaches |
| Вкус | 85 | pleasantly sweet, creamy, chocolatey, slightly fruity with a bit of bitterness from the fruit stone |
| Финиш | 84 | medium length, quite straight, sweet and bitter |
Taste at the London Whisky Show. 86/87.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
The introductory price of well over one hundred euros is a ludicrous example of the whisky bubble and Diageo's reckless audacity in 2024. It's madness to slap such a daring price tag on a rather average dram. Nevertheless, it's no wonder that the Origami Kite II can now be found for around 70 euros, and even on sale for around 50 euros. A price that finally seems justified. The dram offers a fruity nose, with notes of apple slices and Williams pear, the fruit purée blending seamlessly. On the palate, the alcohol makes a brief but intense impact, still reminiscent of an orchard, where the flavor from the well-chosen oak cask emerges. A good composition, a pleasing blend. The finish is medium to long and full-bodied. In its current price range, it's a solid dram; at the current sale price of around fifty euros, it's a good buy. Alternatively, Diageo's Singleton of Glen Ord 12 Year Old, with its lower alcohol content, is almost as good.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Tasted at The Whisky Show 2025.
The smell is extremely perfumed and floral, the taste is sugary sweet, unfortunately it loses a lot of flavor in the finish.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 81
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
N: raw wood, wax, some flowers, lemon candies. P: bittersweet, spicy, floral, raw wood, ginger. F: simple, woody My perception of this whisky may have been skewed, as it was tasted at a festival, but it seemed too simple.
Overall, a great thing. The prices they sometimes charge for these things are absolutely insane!
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| Нос | 85 | In fact, it is more moderate, delicate, and re-filled in the nose than the 2023 version. |
| Вкус | 86 | Beautifully oily on the palate! Compared to the 2023 vintage, it is very well-balanced and not so overtly sweet. |
| Финиш | 85 | The finish then reveals pronounced bourbon fruit, pineapple and candied grapefruit. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
a bit vague compared to the first release
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Very pleasant Speyside. Light floral aroma, vanilla, yellow pins or apricots. Slightly buttery. Strong in taste, easy to drink even with its strength. Longer in the aftertaste, turning into dryness, like straw. I enjoyed tasting it.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Not my thing, not much to experience in this whisky.
05-10-2025
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| Нос | 85 | green apples |
| Вкус | 86 | green apples |
| Финиш | 85 | green apples |
My second Roseisle, and the second one that convinces. I don't know why some tasters relate to it as "vague" or "not much to experience in it". To me, this whisky is modern and traditional at the same time. Roseisle is a modern plant, versatile in the styles it can produce. What they've done for the 2nd consecutive year, is make a classic Speyside profile whisky. It's fruity, creamy and lush, with a necessary balancing note of spice and mint. It's quite expressive instead of vague or not much to experience. My ratings are not taking the price into consideration. And about that: I agree with some other reviewers that the price of around € 130 is rather steep for a 12 year old cask strength whisky.
Light, fruity, then spicy and peppery dram. Shows promise, but doesn't feel fully fledged yet. N: Zesty. Lemon. Cut Apple. Jolly Ranchers. Underripe Comice Pear. Vanilla Cream. Black Pepper on Overripe Cut Strawberries. Sawdust. Pepper. P: Honey. Fruit. Slightly Bitter Oak. Pepper. Nutmeg. Ginger. Chocolate Ginger Biscuits. F: Grassy. Peppery. Medium. Warming. Dry. Slightly Astringent. Clove. Mace. Ginger.
нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
Peach and tree It's good but leaves a bitter taste
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| Нос | 83 | Porridge, fudge, vegetable soup, onion tart and lemongrass |
| Вкус | 85 | Ginger, white pepper, sour pineapple, gooseberries, nutmeg and eucalyptus |
| Финиш | 86 | Litchi, raspberries, lemon zest, spearmint, grapefruit, papaya, kumquat and walnuts |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Vanilla, powdered white sugar, malt, yellow apples, spices (think black pepper/ginger), possibly pears. A good, but far from spectacular whisky. This is very similar to the last year's version. The only difference I see is, that here the vanilla is more dominant. In my opinion, if you already had the last year's version, you do not need the newer one.
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| Нос | 86 | If you like vanilla, then you will love this! |
| Вкус | 86 | Vanilla ice cream, indeed! A bit too spicy/hot, however. A rock solid ex-bourbon malt of this age. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium, pleasant, aligned with nose and palate. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Fresher than the 2023 version
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Nicknamed the 'death star', Roseisle is modern malt factory capable of producing any style of whisky, thus threatening smaller distilleries in the Diageo portfolio. Initially quite floral and biscuity, the nose leans towards orchard fruits, breakfast cereals and potato fritters. A bit odd, but not unpleasant. Orange zest, crisp apples and peppery spices lead the intense arrival, followed by honey, pears and resinous oak. It benefits from water. The slightly tropical finish sparkles with gooseberries, lime and marzipan. A good whisky - but far too expensive for what it is. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
A nose that seemed very light to me but beautifully balanced, a little vegetal, angelica, parsley, and cereal, dried barley and oats. In the background, orchard fruits, green apples, white peaches, a zest of lemon. Some floral fragrances. On the palate, still very light, small white fruits with muesli, pastry cream, vanilla and almonds. The influence of the barrels is felt, pepper and cloves. Soft finish, rather woody and herbaceous, apples and apricots, soft caramel, licorice stick. A barely detectable bitterness. To be honest, it's good but very light, with little personality. Only the finish reveals a bit of character. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/03/roseisle-12-yo-special-release-2024.html
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
Tasting this for my blog on www.whisky-odyssey.com which will be published 1 november 2024. I got a strange thought here, but this whisky gives me a feeling like ‘Diageo showing they can make a better Glenlivet than The Glenlivet’. It really reminds me of older bottlings of The Glenlivet 12 years old, the ones we love so much with the strong signature of peaches in it.
Maybe it pays to keep an open bottle and taste it again every so often. Output from a new distillery presumably Highland, and as stated first fill ex bourbon and bourbon refill casks. Creamy, spicy, floral. Long aftertaste with honey and fruit. 2024 iteration. 2025??? In my experience Diageo runs hot and cold. I think this one is hot. Retasted November 2025. Good finish, so good rating.
Fruits, a sweet but not very fruity sherry; it's spicy, round The mouth is astonishing, with a sensation of roasting, well-dried malt, then white chocolate. A good dram that doesn't add anything special after the feeling of having entered a working distillery.
The aroma is fruity, fresh apples, pears, some citrus (lemon and lime) and dried bananas. Notes of black pepper, ginger and grassy bitterness are expressed. Vanilla and chocolate appear over time. The taste is quite sharp, at the beginning there is a powerful attack of black pepper and oak, then dark chocolate, ginger and green apples appear. The finish is medium length, with grassy bitterness. With a promising nose, it seemed too peppery on the palate, which spoiled the overall impression.
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| Нос | 85 | smooth, oak, grass |
| Вкус | 81 | bourbon, oak, sharpness, grass |
| Финиш | 81 | medium long, grass |
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
This year's edition of Roseisle is very average. The aroma is definitely a plus with vanilla, apple pie, lots of sweetness, unfortunately the taste turns it all the other way, because it is too spicy, too bitter. The finish slightly raises the note, because the spiciness and bitterness are moderate. The alcohol is completely imperceptible, which is also an advantage. Last year's version is more to my taste.
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| Нос | 87 | delicate, sweet, vanilla, apple pie sprinkled with powdered sugar, a bit of rum, raisins, peaches in syrup, flower meadow, freshly cut grass |
| Вкус | 82 | vanilla cheese, butter, honey-oak bitterness, honeydew apples, oak, pepper, oak bast |
| Финиш | 83 | medium long, bitter with a hint of dark chocolate, oak and bitterness, slightly spicy, caressing the palate, warming |
In its full strength this Roseisle has no evident drawback, although there is nothing special about it as well. But dilluted to 46-48% it transforms dramtically, revealing creamy and custard notes. My mark gets +2 extra points just because of that. Don't hesitate to play with water in your whisky.
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| Нос | 87 | malty and fruity in short. ABV is evident, but it does not bring the tears to your eyes. Vanilla, pastry, sweet apples, ripe banana, a bit of lemon sourness. A decent quality aromas, but nothing special to be honest. Adding water reveals more sweet and fruit notes. |
| Вкус | 86 | lemonade, grassy, nuts, cacao. Vanilla and apples again, oak tartness. With water more rounded, but the profile is the same. |
| Финиш | 87 | Continuation of the taste with progressing drying feeling in the mouth. Ginger, herbs, green tea, mint freshness. By adding the water less spicy and bitterness, turning into surprisingly creamy and savory deliciousness. |
2009) Roseisle, 12YO, Origami Kite II, Diageo Special Release 2024
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Very fragrant, floral, perfumed, sweet and fruity aroma without a hint of alcohol astringency. The taste is honey and vanilla sweet, dense, slightly spicy and malty, pleasantly fruity with a hint of woody bitterness. The finish is quite short, significantly spicy and slightly bitter.
better than the first one in my honest opinion
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| Нос | 83 | vanilla, soft, floral, grass, powdered sugar, apricot |
| Вкус | 84 | peppery, apricot, silty, strawberry, more balanced than the first origami kite. |
| Финиш | 85 | sweet strawberry, rhubarb, silty, vanilla, some musk, burned oak |
Light, straw color. There is some oiliness.
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| Нос | 86 | Light. Slightly sweet. Straw. Meadow. Flowers. Vanilla. Lots of caramel. Toffee. Fudge. More and more flowers. |
| Вкус | 86 | Flowers. Light sweetness. Vanilla. Caramel. Meadow. Fudge. Increasingly sweet. Hard candies. Hard caramel candies. Pinch of spice. Pickled ginger. |
| Финиш | 85 | Spices. White pepper. Pickled ginger. Caramel. Hard caramels. Fruits. White fruits. Yellow fruits. Hints of citrus. Medium length finish. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
84,00
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Quite a well composed botting actually. It does not disappoint flavourwise, though the price point should be 25 - 30% lower.
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| Нос | 86 | Sweet, floral, vanilla, candied fruits like peaches, apple and some distant cherries, icing sugar, honied, a slight greenhouse note. |
| Вкус | 87 | A nice texture and mouthfeel, creamy, slightly waxy, more candied sweetness, apple, (dried) apricot, vanilla butter, light honey notes, peppery in the development. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium length: still creamy, peachy fruit syrup, vanilla with a hint of honey, a peppery, dusty and slightly bitter spiciness at the tail end. |
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
21+21+20+21
A fine dram that can use some water to really open up. It's a pleasant introduction to this new distillery that actually produces for Diageo's blends on a massive scale. I like that it's included in the Special Releases, and even more so no cask chicanery was applied (i.e. bourbon casks instead of red wine, rum, port, mezcal, dragon char stone-spun re-toasted casks, ..). Nevertheless, as is the case with (almost ?) all recent Special Releases, you can get better drams at this price level.
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| Нос | 84 | A fresh nose with apples, pear skins and canned peach. Some vanilla and floral notes follow, together with a curious touch of wet wood. |
| Вкус | 86 | Sweet and fruity, with vanilla, honey and spices that turn peppery after a while. On the background it's a bit green and grassy too. |
| Финиш | 87 | Waves of apples, pears and peaches slowly fade away with some vanilla and spices. At the very end the fruits return with a chalky touch. Nice! |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
aroma: delicate, sweet, green apple, candy, marzipan taste: fruity, harsh, sherry, marshmallow, white chocolate It smells better than it tastes. Rough, I don't know, I didn't really like it.
Roseisle 12 years, Diageo Special Release 2024, 55.6% alc. Aged in Bourbon barrels Nose: Wonderfully fruity with an intense spice and herb component. Ripe apples and pears, nectarines, some peach and vanilla. Plus mineral aromas of graphite and slate, then pepper, freshly grated ginger, malt beer and various kitchen herbs. Palate: The Roseisle is initially sweet and creamy, but then develops a lot of power. A colorful mixture of the already familiar flavors, but even spicier. Apples, dried apricots, honey, beeswax, green pepper, sage and fennel. Finish: Medium to long, fruity, then becomes drier and gets a pleasant bitterness. Conclusion: Okay Diageo, bravo, really great special release. And now please let's get a Roseisle Core Range at this level! 87/100 points (2024)
A step back compared to the first edition. Aromas of unriped fruits
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