Tastes
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Connemara 12 Year Peated Single Malt
Single Malt — Ireland
Reviewed November 8, 2020 (edited February 19, 2022)My first peated Irish whiskey. As soon as I opened the bottle, it was evident the peat was present, but not like it’s present in Ardbeg, the peat is a little subdue. The flavor was a little sweet like pears with lime and orange, but the peat was long lasting. Minutes after the drink ended, there was remnants of the peat in my palate. One draw back was the lower ABV of 40%. I wonder how this would be at 46 or 49. -
Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish
Bourbon — Colorado, USA
Reviewed November 6, 2020 (edited December 28, 2020)A very surprising whisky. The notes are similar to the regular Breckenridge, but with a little more sweetness and molasses light notes. The palate was sweet with notes of vanilla and caramel. A good drink to have. -
This was a surprising good drink, for someone that is not a Bourbon fan. On the nose, the notes were typical bourbon with vanilla, oak and caramel... it reminded me a little of wild turkey 101, but it had some hint if mint. The palate was smooth, more caramel, but a little more mint and some grass, later I learned that his is more likely due to the rye influence in the mash. The finish was smooth, but I wish the ABV was a little higher, around 46% instead of 40%. Overall, a good drink.
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Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed October 18, 2020 (edited November 21, 2020)I have my bottle for a little time and I’m surprised that I haven’t reviewed it before. At this time the bottle is about 1/3 down and I think the flavors are much different now. On the nose there’s plenty of fruit flavors, but Ian not picking up citrus, instead are more like peach or apricot. I am also picking up cake flavors, like a buttery bun cake. The palate is amazing with more apricot and peaches, but this cake flavors is more powerful, almost buttery biscuit. This really got my attention this time around. The finish is sweet and long, flavorful. This is a superb Irish whiskey, too bad the prices are going up, they seem out of control in the DC area. As soon as finish my bottle, I’m getting another one. -
Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year (Batch #1)
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed October 15, 2020 (edited November 21, 2020)This is an interesting drink, considering that this is a Glenmorangie that is not finished in a different cask. When I compare this whisky to another Glenmorangie that it was about the barley (Tùsail), this has better acceptable notes to me. The nose seems fruity with hints of lemon or orange peel. The palate shows some of the characteristics of the barley and more orange/lemon zest and minty. The finish is appropriately long and has hints of oak, but smooth. The 43%ABV is most welcome. -
Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed October 14, 2020 (edited December 4, 2020)I had the pleasure to try this whisky in a blind tasting. I was amazingly surprised of the characteristics of this drink. On the nose it was more fruity than other Aberlour and the sherry was not as prominent as other releases like the 16 or 18. For me it was more Speyside like than Aberlour. The finish was sweet and smooth. This is one that I will look for my collection. -
I’m new to Rye whiskey, but one thing that I have noticed during my limited experience is a grassy note on the nose, like the smell you get after cutting grass in a humid environment. This whiskey had another level of funk on the nose, almost vegetal, like vegetable oil. The palate was spicy, but not too harsh. And the finish was medium with a dry end. Not my cup of tea.
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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask Finish 14 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed September 25, 2020 (edited March 20, 2021)I had the opportunity to compare this release to the 12 year version and the difference is very noticeable. The 12 year release is a little strong on the nose and the palate has a strong aroma and and burn. The 14 year release is smoother, seems fuller and a little oily. Overall the 14 year is an improvement and still a great value. -
I had the opportunity to taste Maker's Mark today for the first time, and although I am not a bourbon type person, I was very surprised by the smooth and flavor of this whisky. The nose was very pleasant, with sweet notes, vanilla, caramel a little oak. For me it reminded me to a dry rum, just not as sweet. Although categorized as a bourbon, I could not find the strong (bourbon) notes that I normally get on some bourbons, which do not appela to me as much. To the contrary, the palate was a little dry, but it continued with the sweetnes and vanilla from the nose. This is a great value and a great drink for the money. I currently have Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare (10) in my collection, now I will have to add Maker's Mark to it.
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Glenfarclas 21 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed September 15, 2020 (edited February 3, 2021)As the prices of whisky continue to climb, we find ourselves looking for the best value, and this is where Glenfarclas shine. This is a tremendous whisky, flavorful, rich, complex, sweet and enjoyable. I think this is one of the best value in the market for a 21 years whisky. If you get the opportunity, give it a try. I think you will like it.140.0 USD per Bottle
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