Tastes

Nose: honey or honeysuckle, almost brown sugar-like, lightest hint of vanilla, hint of savory nuttiness, then dominates with dried fruits. Together it almost reminds me of amaretto for a moment but very quick. Has that moment of that citrus touch from the original 10 year. Front-forward sherry tone, pleasant spice notes. Taste: dried fruits, a hint of that nuttiness, light candied sweetness, boldness of the sherry but not overpowering, spicy notes with a touch of cocoa or dark chocolate. Taste is very similar to the nose.

Nose is sweet butter with a touch of honey and fresh orchard (green) apple, light floral note. Slight sharp spice note, possible ethanol-like touch but faint. Fragrant but simple. Pleasant, very friendly. Taste is similar to nose. Has a hint of something similar to licorice possibly at the end. Taste does not last long. Overall, not complex at all. VERY much Irish whisky like which is definitely the category I would put it in. Kudos for making a good budget Irish whisky that’s technically not Irish whisky. Simple but enjoyable for a budget. Drinks better than many budget Irish whiskies. Would mix very well. Worth a try for the buck if you are ever in Asia.

Nose is sweet, fruity, fresh apple, pear, and citrus notes, slightly of honey and bubblegum. Taste is soft and rounded, general fruity tone, lightly floral, citrus shows up slightly more. Hint of oaky nuttiness. Finishes almost creamy and doesn’t linger much.

Nose is a fresh, light floral fruit, apple, almost a hint of a citrus-like essence, light vanilla or toffee, cereal grain, oak spice. Taste is virtually the same but with the slightest hint of peat smoke and a quick moment of brine. A moment of sharpness, bitterness but goes away quick enough. Taste certainly does not last long or deliver a heavy punch though. Not complex. Ok but nothing to write home about. Almost weak overall and tastes slightly watered down at times. But for a blend, it’s not horrible.

Instant port wine on the nose the moment you pour. Slight sour-like tang for a moment. Gives way immediately to sweetness, dark fruits, orange or tangerine, spices, dark bittersweet chocolate or cocoa, full aroma. Opens up slightly and the sour-like tang gives way as it sits. Taste is almost candied like but not quite. Tastes generally like the aroma. Finishes with oak spice and gives way to the chocolate notes. Great after dinner Scotch. Water tames aroma and flavor some. Try both ways.