Tastes
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Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 15, 2022 (edited December 16, 2022) -
The nose is somewhat sweet with a bit of smokiness. The palate is smokier than I would have thought from the nose, and there is a bitterness that goes with the sweetness, like a bitter dark chocolate. The finish is quite long, and the sweetness seems a bit more evident in the finish. Overall, I like this Offerman edition more than the Lagavulin Offerman Charred Oak.
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Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed December 11, 2022The nose is dominated by its smokiness, but there is a light sweetness in there as well. The palate is very smoky and savory, but I noticed a dried (or grilled) fruit flavor, probably peach, in the finish. This is smokier and less sweet than the first Offerman edition. -
Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 10, 2022 (edited June 26, 2023)The nose had a subtle hint of fruit. The palate was very bitter; definitely expected it to be sweeter compared to the nose. I found this release to be disappointing. Maybe I’m just not a fan. -
Batch No. 65. This is a very good Aberlour. The nose was similar to the 12, 16, and 18 year old expressions, with notes of caramel and brown sugar. The palate was also similar to Aberlour age statement versions, but more concentrated. The heat was very strong, and adding water mellowed it out, but it still seemed more concentrated than the 12, 16, or 18 year old expressions.
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