J&B Reserve is a 15-year-old blended Scotch whisky made from more than 40 grain and malt whiskies, including components from the Knockando, Strathmill and Glen Spey distilleries. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is primarily available in mainland Europe.
According to the producer, the whisky offers malty notes with fruit, vanilla, oak and a hint of smoke on the palate.
The delivery is a bit watery. A somewhat remarkable combination of sugary Candy and Peat, spiced up with White Pepper and Cinnamon. It’s hard to detect the malt whiskies here. Not at all elegant. No need to add water as the delivery is already on the thin side.