Tastes
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Leathery mouthfeel, amazing palate, drying finish, lasting caramelly aftertaste. My first Japanese malt. From tasting event, 12/17/16. Update, 11/5/22: Brazil nut, vanilla, and candied yams on the nose. Ether(eal) vanilla bean on the palate, with warm notes of toasted sesame. On the palate Coffey Grain feels green, estery, and evaporative. The finish is light, evanescent, and lightly sweet (think confectioner sugar), leaving a dreamy aftertaste.
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Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera Reserve
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited January 5, 2019)Glenfiddich might lack in the palate, but the nose and the finishes never disappoint. The marriage of the casks here makes for a complex finish, while peaches and light spice dominate the palate. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
Glenfiddich 18 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited July 30, 2017)Had this right after a Balvenie so I can't really review it well. In comparison, was I drinking water? I found the 15 more interesting, however. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
Glenfiddich IPA Experiment
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited December 18, 2016)The nose is piney and spicy, and the underlying malt matches that tone with its youth and vigor. I'm not sure I'd pay the price though, given its age and despite its intrigue. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
Balvenie Single Barrel Sherry Cask 15 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited December 7, 2018)Even with only a few sips poured, it looks like maple syrup with a rosy red hue—one of the darkest whiskies I've seen. It actually reminds me in some ways of the Oamaruvian: winey, punchy, drying, and spicy. It differs in that it has a wonderful leather note and sports that incredible Balvenie maltiness. Truly phenomenal. I'd have bought this one if it weren't for the budget. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited January 5, 2019)What the hell. The most amazing nose: nutmeg, rain-soaked temperate woods, white pepper, sea salt. All this and more on the palate: fresh baked sourdough bread, smoked honey, shortbread. The finish is the most spectacular of any single malt I've ever had. I can't describe it but I hope I can recall it for years to come. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
On the nose, a true Speysider. Beeswax, red fruit, slightly winelike. On the palate it reminds me of an Irish. There's more fruit, and some citrus comes along bringing lemon tart to mind. However, it's a bit thin. A good everyday drinker but not at that price point ($60). From tasting event, 12/17/16.
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Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 1
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited February 14, 2018)The only one that made me cough. This was just as good as I remember. The finish is wonderful. At 134 proof, the finish is mostly what you have to enjoy about it. Still wonderful. From tasting event, 12/17/16. -
The Irishman 12 Year Single Malt
Single Malt — Ireland
Reviewed December 17, 2016 (edited August 12, 2017)Much better than their NAS single malt offering in my opinion. More complex, more sure of itself, oak laden, sweet and spicy but not cloying, creamy like buttermilk. From tasting event, 12/17/16.
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