Tastes
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Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey (85 Proof)
Flavored Whiskey — USA
Reviewed December 5, 2015 (edited December 16, 2015)Mahogany color that under light, reveals beautiful orange highlights. Almonds and sweet apples on the nose. Reminds me of a liqueur. Soft palate with wood spice, sour apple, and nuts. A lasting burn, but not much else continuing. The whiskey loses its nutty integrity after the bottles been open for a few weeks. Addition of a few drops of water cuts all the bite and gives it a soft smooth sweetness. Initially I was not quite fond of this, but further tastings redeem. I think this would make a great mixer with its unique flavor profile. -
Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 5, 2015 (edited August 5, 2017)Enjoyable. It has that light fruity highland characteristic, and enough spice and smoke to make this an enjoyable dram. -
Jim Beam Black Label Double Aged 8 Year
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 4, 2015 (edited June 26, 2017)Simple vanilla, goes down smooth and easy. Certainly great on it's own. I'd drink it anyway I could! -
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire
Herbal/Spice Liqueurs — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed November 24, 2015 (edited January 14, 2017)You most certainly know what you're getting when you partake in any fire whiskies. Red Hot cinnamon smelling like gum and mints. Sweet candy and spicy cinnamon with virtually no finish. Quite a swift dram that's meant to be shot or mixed. It actually does great in cocktails, and is not as terrible as something like Fireball. -
George Dickel No. 8
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed November 24, 2015 (edited December 24, 2016)[Re-Review 02/08/16] Faint licorice, with caramel, and maple syrup on the nose. Certainly inviting. Dark Amber color with thick sticky legs. Candied mouthfeel, just like syrup on pancakes. Continued tastings pave the way for spice over flavor. Water eliminates the spices and introduces sweet vanilla. Swift oak spice on the way down, and prominent cinnamon aftertaste. My second time around I get a burnt maple ash finish which doesn't resonate well. This doesn't hold well on its own, and it doesn't really add anything interesting to any cocktail I've tried to mix it with. Skip. -
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 24, 2015 (edited August 5, 2017)Falls exactly between the Double Wood and 15 year Single Barrel. Loses the edge from the former, and keeps the flavor profile of the latter. It's sweet, silky, smooth, and quite delicious. A harmonious composition of sweet and subtle fruits. More affordable for the level of quality. I definitely recommend this as the starting point for the Balvenie. -
[Re-Review 07-17-2016] - Nose is vegetal, with sea saltiness, sweet light lemon zest, light honey, and bacon. On the palate we have more lemon, pepper, strong oak spice, charred wood, and oily honey. The addition of water softens the burn and elevates the honey, making it sweeter. Long lasting pepper finish. Still a classic.
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Dalwhinnie 15 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed November 24, 2015 (edited August 5, 2017)Super sweet and soft vanilla, caramel, and honey. That's all you get, that''s all you notice. I would rate this lower than I have, but for some reason it tastes particularly fresher than other honeyed malts. It may be peated, but its rather tame. Take it or leave it, but it's also a pretty bottle and affordable. Great as a gift for mid level drinkers.
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