Tastes
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Hatozaki Small Batch Japanese Whisky
Blended Malt — Japan
Reviewed February 3, 2022 (edited July 20, 2022)Light, fragrant, fruity and overall very summer-y. Really solid for the price!45.0 USD per Bottle -
Kaiyō Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Strength
Blended Malt — Japan
Reviewed October 7, 2021 (edited October 12, 2021)Mizanura Oak will always be one of the more interesting elements in whisky-making. Here it lends a nice fruity quality to the palate - touch of plum, pear and even peach. On both the nose and the palate, it’s more briny than one might expect. Finish is dark and just a touch bitter in the most pleasant way. Overall, really strong and flavorful whisky, and well worth the purchase.90.0 USD per Bottle -
Courvoisier VSOP Fine Cognac
Cognac — Cognac, France
Reviewed August 26, 2021 (edited September 27, 2021)There’s a subdued nuttiness that comes delicately across the palate, with over-ripe fruits and an herbal quality on the finish. Not overstated, but very complex. May well be the smoothest and most balanced VSOP on the market. Well done!48.0 USD per Bottle -
Connemara 12 Year Peated Single Malt
Single Malt — Ireland
Reviewed August 10, 2021 (edited February 19, 2022)On the nose, almost no peat is present. Instead, light fruits, including pear and gentle notes of lemon. There’s sweetness, but not a ton. On the palate, the peat finally shows through, but it’s not very strong at all. Finish is, sadly uninteresting. Surprised to be saying it, but I prefer the taste of the NAS. That said, the 12 is notably smoother with a better nose. So take that for what it is.82.0 USD per Bottle -
Lagavulin Offerman Edition Guinness Cask Finish
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed July 27, 2021 (edited September 27, 2021)Incredibly interesting expression. The signature Laga briny peat smoke is as present as ever. But there are three major differences between this and the 16. Firstly, the meaty smoked-bacon quality that’s present up front on the 16 sits back more towards this finish on this one. It’s also more present on the very rich and lively nose. Secondly, the Guinness casks impart a certain chocolate-y note onto the palate of this expression. And the last, most notable major difference is that while the 16 finishes on a cool, minty note, this whisky actually finished with more of a peppery, spicy chili note, the perfect opposite. Really glad i picked this up. Yet another killer release from the great Lagavulin.90.0 USD per Bottle -
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 27, 2021 (edited September 27, 2021)Nose is heavy with cherry, pear and sweet vanilla. Palate is very robust and oaky with a touch of plum. Most impressive part is the very long but super gentle finish. Had several bottlings from different barrels and can safely say, regardless of the barrel variation it’s always top notch!48.0 USD per Bottle -
Suuuper floral on the nose, with almost a rum-like sweetness as well. On the palate, that rye spice is present but it’s much more tamed and mellowed than most, and it’s met with a chocolatey, dark, prune-y finish. Very gentle and rich, especially for a rye. Among the best Jefferson’s has ever made.60.0 USD per Bottle
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Much like any Lagavulin, it’s got that briny quality and that meaty peat smoke on the nose. However, it’s quite a bit fruitier than the 16, and does lack the minty finish. Color is significantly lighter as well, looking almost like a Pinot Grigio. Finally, whereas the peat comes forward right upfront on the 16, it’s most present on the finish for this whisky. Super interesting anniversary release for Laga.50.0 USD per Bottle
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