Tastes
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Balcones Texas Single Malt
American Single Malt — Texas, USA
Reviewed February 8, 2022 (edited April 16, 2022)I wasn’t sure what to expect with this since Brimstone was my only experience with Balcones to date. I was pleasantly surprised at the complexity of this whisky. I sampled it right after a Macallan 15 and while different, the Texas single malt holds its own against the scotch. Sweet and buttery, with a hint of marmalade. I can tell this was made where Brimstone is distilled. There’s an ever-so-delicate whiff of smoke in the finish. Overall an enjoyable single malt whisky. 🥃63.95 USD per BottleSodie's Wine & Spirits -
Bunnahabhain 12 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed January 23, 2022 (edited April 29, 2022)Nose on this is molasses, prunes, maltiness typical of scotch, and a kind of fruity syrup note. The smoke is very faint at only 3 ppm peat. The glass smelled of sweet chocolate milk an hour after finishing the dram. Mouthfeel is a very pleasant velvety richness Taste of honey, molasses, figs and dates, chocolate, vanilla, and a wee bit of smoke. Finish was medium. I wanted it to hang around a bit longer. Overall, a delicious dram!75.99 USD per Bottle -
Mellow Corn Bottled in Bond Whiskey
Corn — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed May 16, 2021 (edited January 15, 2023)For a budget whisky, Mellow Corn is pretty tasty. Sweet, honey butter corn dust, with a bit of vanilla. There’s some pepper, but you should expect that for a young 50% ABV whiskey. I’m glad I tried it but will most likely not repeat this one.16.0 USD per BottleSodie's Wine & Spirits -
The nose is a bit on the musty hay side at first but it transitions to honey mead upon further nosing. The palate is light, a bit warm, and very honey forward. Malty, a bit of citrus. Overall this reminds me of a strong mead but with a lighter mouth feel. I’ll probably try another expression of Auchentoshan but not buy this one again.65.0 USD per Bottle
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This smoky Texas whisky is delicious! If you love Texas mesquite BBQ, the Brimstone is akin to licking a piece of mesquite wood AFTER smoking a rack of sauce-slathered ribs, and the oily fats and smoky juices have adhered themselves to the wood. Not for everyone, but certainly for me!53.0 USD per BottleFort Smith
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