Tastes
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Tequila/Mezcaltasting night. My palate cannot necessarily distinguish the notes of different tequilas beyond the vanilla, caramel, oak and agave, plus this was not a night for deep contemplation, so I will rate them based on how I enjoyed them. Excellent Mezcal, one of the best in my short experience with this spirit.
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Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo Tequila
Tequila Extra Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed November 24, 2022 (edited November 18, 2024)Tequila tasting night. My palate cannot necessarily distinguish the notes of different tequilas beyond the vanilla, caramel, oak and agave, plus this was not a night for deep contemplation, so I will rate them based on how I enjoyed them. Excellent tequila. Not sure the vfm is there. -
Tequila tasting night. My palate cannot necessarily distinguish the notes of different tequilas beyond the vanilla, caramel, oak and agave, plus this was not a night for deep contemplation, so I will rate them based on how I enjoyed them. Kind of bland at first, but grew on me as the night progressed. Very good tequila.
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Clase Azul Tequila Añejo
Tequila Añejo — Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed November 24, 2022 (edited December 2, 2022)Tequila tasting night. My palate cannot necessarily distinguish the notes of different tequilas beyond the vanilla, caramel, oak and agave, plus this was not a night for deep contemplation, so I will rate them based on how I enjoyed them. Very good tequila. -
Maker's Mark Cask Strength Batch 20-02 (110.4 Proof)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 20, 2022 (edited December 4, 2022)Bottle kill. This just got better and better as I moved through the bottle. Rich with brandied cherries, apricot, dried dark fruits, sweet and savory, wheat, chocolate, toffee, caramel, praline and baking spices, long finish with sweet and savory notes, baking spices, mild chocolate and vanilla. -
Knockando 12 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 14, 2022 (edited April 6, 2023)This is the first scotch whiskey I remember ever buying. I bought it in a whim because it was a red tag clearance item at I found at Von’s at the end of 2000, shortly after moving to San Diego. I couldn’t appreciate it then, I mixed it with Mountain Dew to make it somewhat palatable. I cringe when I say that now. Fast forward to today and I find this to be a delightful Scotch whiskey. Silky and nutty with mulled wine and baking spices. Long warming finish. Pretty nice. -
W.B. Saffell Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 14, 2022 (edited November 16, 2022)This is just hard for me to peg. Big oak, rye, caramel, brown sugar and baking spice notes are simultaneously very good yet underwhelming. I like it better with an ice cube, which highlights its thick, viscous, silkyiness and takes the edge off the heat. -
George Dickel 13 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (Fall 2008)
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed November 14, 2022 (edited November 28, 2022)Oak, cherry cola, cinnamon sticks, chocolate, bits of vanilla, caramel and nuts, a little mustiness, but no vitamins. -
Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum
Navy Rum — Multiple Countries
Reviewed November 2, 2022 (edited November 4, 2022)Neck pour. Wow! This is hot, no surprise at 69 abv. Ice and water are no help. Slight hints of tropical fruit and brown sugar. Initial impressions are this will be excellent in a mixed drink. But neat? forget about about it. -
Cask 2, bottle 140. Not at all what I expected from a Jamaican rum. Very restrained on the nose, no “funk” whatsoever, just caramel, vanilla, faint tropical fruits and brown sugar on the nose, some red fruits appear late. It’s slick and rich on the palate, no burn, semisweet and slightly viscous with more of the caramel, vanilla, tropical and red fruits of the nose. Finish is medium length and slightly spicy with the same notes from the nose and palate. Not terribly exciting but, certainly very drinkable. Forgot that I had tasted a sample of this previously. I guess I was not as impressed this time, but will certainly enjoy this bottle to the finish!
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