Tastes
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A dry, ripe pear nose with a hearty eau-de-vie character. Initially, somewhat sweet and liqueur-like in mouthfeel, the pear essence comes through loud and clear, while the substantial Cognac flavor carries the load. A lovely surprise is the vanilla bean coming through at the finish and leaving a warm, creamy dessert flavor on the tongue. This is a fine liqueur to end a meal with. Try pairing with crème brûlée, brie, or alongside a pear tart.
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The maple comes through on the nose with a sweet, breakfasty scent. On the palate, the effect is more subtle, with the maple sugar coming out on the finish, leaving a long, lingering syrup flavor. We like the 90 proof, which adds more to the bourbon character and allows it to shine. We've really been enjoying this in the GSN offices, as we agree it makes for an excellent shot, sipper or the base spirit in a classic cocktail like an Old Fashioned.
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Nice malty nose with an intriguing blend of high Sherry and mid-range Marsala perfume. Exceptional entry with a smooth malt sweetness enhanced to 11 by the double ex-wine casks. The grape flavors come through after about a minute, but never overwhelm the base spirit. This is as close to a dessert whiskey as we've ever enjoyed. The kind of spirit you want to take home and share your life with. Walsh has hit it out of the park with this release.
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Dark aromatic penumbra on the nose with an intense woodiness. On the palate, things are very tight and intricately interwoven with an almost chewy mouthfeel. Loads of lively baking spices add vivaciousness to the affair with a lot of bright, high notes dancing on the tongue. The body is medium-heavy with a lot of wood towards the backof the mouth. Everything fades with a quite long finish ending on a note of cinnamon toast. A real pleasure.
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Chicken Cock 8 Year Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey
Other Whiskey — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed April 5, 2023 (edited May 5, 2023)Light, yet wood-forward nose with perky high notes. On the tongue the flavors are in the mid-range with a smooth, easygoing and mild entry. Notes of roasted corn, honeyed oatmeal, whole wheat toast and mild fig work together to create a lovely sweet character. The body is medium, while the finish is fairly long with some mild gingery spice at the tail end. Overall, this is a very agreeable sipper. -
Wolves The Malted Barley Series Lot One
American Single Malt — California, USA
Reviewed March 27, 2023Rich, deep, malty nose with a bright cracking woody perfume. On the palate, first impressions are of aged apples, oak fence, forest floor and venerable grain barn. A sip takes the imbiber into a peaceful and rustic country setting. As the flavor progresses, warm notes of baking spices come out, with soft toffee, cinnamon bun, toasted pecan and chicory. A smooth, even mouthfeel leads to a medium-long finish. The ending notes are dry and slightly spiced. -
Deep agave nose with a smoke tinged penumbra. Quite fruity on the entry with a naturally sweet flavor accented by an earthy smokiness. A round and balanced mouthfeel with plenty of bright high notes cutting through the darker tonalities. Long finish, with woodfire lingering on the palate. A flavorful and authentic mezcal that is one of the better expressions we've tasted.
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Sherry aroma on the nose, along with a butter cake-like aroma. Quite a sweet entry, with chewy dessert flavors of pie crust, pound cake, buttered whole wheat toast, and sweet roll. The body is medium-heavy and round. A long finish ends the adventure on a touch of oak. A great after dinner whisky to pair with a creme brulee or fruit pie.
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Welcoming nose of malt and light vine fruit. Sweet entry on the palate with a rich malt character that within a few seconds transforms into a berry jam character. Fruity, well balanced and warming, this whiskey is quite remarkable. The body is medium-light, but with such a roch texture that it seems heavier. The finish is long and leads out with a raspberry patina.
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A curious nose with the juniper figuring prominently, but overlaid with a perfume of dried herbs and flowers. A somewhat peppery scent, but vaguely reminiscent of stepping into a floral shop. On the palate, the juniper is subtle, with surprising orange citrus notes leading into the herbal portfolio. Lightly sweet, with a definite flower petal sensibility. The effect is not overpowering, but rather the additional botanicals add an elegance not often found in gins. The finish is long with the flowery flavors staying close. A terrific new spirit that's ideal for creative craft cocktails.
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