Tastes
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An elegant, Single Malt Scotch Whisky by master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie for Benriach Distillery in Speyside, Scotland that is 3 casks matured for at least 12 years in bourbon, sherry & Marsala wine casks then bottled at 46% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with note of flamed orange peel, vanilla, raisins, fresh baked chocolate brownies covered in walnuts; while a rich life adds notes of Marsala cask, dark chocolate, brown sugar, wood smoke & clove; that led to a balanced death of medium length with notes of orange, peppercorn, almond & hickory. January 2023
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An intense, Single Malt Scotch Whisky by master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie for Benriach Distillery in Speyside, Scotland crafted with a combination of unpeated & peated that is 3 casks matured for at least 10 years in bourbon barrels, toasted virgin oak casks & Jamaican rum casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of ripe fruit, creamy spices, nut & peat smoke; while a rich & bold life adds notes of greengage, peach, toasted coconut, ginger, cinnamon, maple syrup & campfire smoke; that led to a balanced death of medium length with notes of fresh vanilla, salted butter, toasted barley & charcoal. January 2023
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An intense, Single Malt Scotch by master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie for Benriach Distillery in Speyside, Scotland that is 3 casks matured for at least 12 years in sherry casks, bourbon casks & Port casks then bottled at 46% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with note of maple syrup on blueberry pancakes, dark chocolate, quince & orange; while a bold & spicy life adds notes of brown sugar, sherry, honeyed cereals, cooked apple, chocolate peanuts & sultanas; that led to a hot death of medium length with notes of ginger ale, oak spice, mocha, honey, dried fruit & mixed peels. January 2023
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An elegant, Single Malt Scotch by master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie for Benriach Distillery in Speyside, Scotland that is 3 casks matured for at least 10 years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks & virgin oak then bottled at 43% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of nectarine, honeydew melon, cedar, vanilla sponge with cream & jam; while a rich & complex life adds notes of croissants dipped in milky coffee, cinnamon rolls, creamy orchard fruits & earthy peat; that led to a balanced death of medium length with notes of toasted oak, nutty malt, vanilla bean, apricot & peat smoke. January 2023
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An elegant, lightly peated, Islay Whisky at 8ppm as opposed to the standard 24ppm. It has an aromatic birth with notes of Chocolate éclair, dry coastal driftwood, toffee, sherry, refreshers sweets & a hint of gentle smoke; while life is creamy & spiced adding notes of lemon, herbs, oak, vanilla & peppermint creams; that lead to a soft, oily death with notes of berries, rose & peppermint creams, December 2017 / May 2018 / August 2022
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Sky River Honey Wine Semi-Sweet Mead
Herbal/Spice Liqueurs — Woodinville, Washington, USA
Reviewed August 11, 2024An elegant, semi-sweet, sustainable Metheglin that has an aromatic birth with notes of honey, tree fruits, candied fruits, flowers, herbs & spices; while a rich & fressh life with earthy minerality & medium acidity led to a quick & balanced death with a touch of pear. November 2016 / April 2019 / June 2021 / April 202427.99 USD per Bottle -
Sky River Honey Wine Sweet Mead
Herbal/Spice Liqueurs — Woodinville, Washington, USA
Reviewed August 11, 2024An intense, sweet, sustainable Metheglin that has an aromatic birth with notes of honey, flowers, herbs & spices; while a rich & full life with earthy minerality & medium-high acidity led to a quick & tart & earth death with a touch of sulfur. November 2016 / April 2019 / June 2021 / April 202429.99 USD per Bottle -
An intense, 5-year-old Blended Rye Whiskey by Thurman Wise & Pepijn Janssens; based on MGP’s historic Whiskey parameters & proprietary yeast that dates back to 1933 when it was still owned by the Seagram’s. A touch of high malt rye mash was added to 2 Rye Whiskey batches that were put to rest in charred oak barrels in 2017 & bottled at 50% ABV. in 2022. It has an aromatic birth with notes of fig jam, apple, chocolate, hints of mint, leather & flowers; while a bold & spicy life adds notes of maple syrup, floral spice, clove, banana & apple; that leads to a long & hot death with notes of mint, saddle leather, chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg & charred oak. December 2022
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An intense, Rye Whiskey by Zuidam Distillery in the Netherlands. It is a 100% Small Batch, 100% handmade with 100% rye grain, 100% small pot still distillation, matured for 100 months in 100% new American oak barrels & 100 Proof. It has an aromatic birth with notes of rye, chocolate, pepper, spices, grass, orange blossom, roasted lemon, a hint of thyme, brown sugar & sweet Bourbon; while a full & creamy life adds notes of lemon, pine, toasted oak, cinnamon, malted barley, pepper & sweet rye; that leads to a warming death of medium length with notes of cardamom & waxy fruits. October / December 2020 / August 2022
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An elegant, blended Whiskey by the O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company founded by Patrick & Michael O’Shaughnessy in Minnesota. It is crafted with a blend of Irish Grain Whiskey, Irish Pot Still whiskey & American Rye Whiskey aged for a minimum of 4 years & bottled at 43% ABV. It has a bold aromatic birth with notes of baking spices, flowers & grain; while a rich & full life adds notes of sweet tobacco, allspice, candied ginger, vanilla, lemon zest, sweet biscuits & stewed fruits; that leads to a balanced death of medium length with notes of candied sweets, smoke & charred oak. December 2022
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