Tastes

After a long wait, I finally opened my bottle. This scotch was name best scotch in 2018 by Jim Murray, and I wasn’t disappointed. The nose was honey and sweet with notes of flowers, very appealing to my senses. The palate was fruity with notes of citrus and honey, and the finish was long and enjoyable. For a 43%ABV, the finish was long and spicy. Overall, this is one that I will enjoy on those special nights.

I finally had the pleasure to taste this bourbon. I was not sure what to expect due to the hype and the high prices in my local area for this drink. But I have to say, that I was not disappointed. The nose was sweet, caramel, vanilla, strong aromas and I found myself nosing my glass longer than I normally do. The palate was full, with more vanilla, caramel, oak, and a medium finish. Overall this was a very satisfying drink, for $50-$60. I will not pay some of the crazy prices I see on some places ($150+). If you get the opportunity to get one for a good price, it will be a good addition, or gift.

I am a Glenmorangie fan, but whit this scotch that’s irrelevant because this is a superb dram. The nose is sweet with citrus and honey notes and the palate is amazing. Like “Bill” says, release the snake (add water) to open this dram up with amazing fruit flavors and a long lasting finish. In my area you can pick one of these for $90-$110. And although this is a little bit of money, for an 18 year single Malt, this is an outstanding value. Compare that price to other 15-18 years old from other high brands like MaCallan, Highland Park, Springbank, etc.

Had the opportunity to enjoy a drink of this sweetness last night, and it got better after sitting for several minutes. In the nose, o thought this was an Irish whiskey because of the sweet notes like oranges, mandarin, and the palate was good, but it faded rather quickly. The finish was medium lasting but still good. Overall, I think this is a good whiskey if you can find it for a good price. Lately, Japanese whiskies from Suntory and Nikka in particular are more expensive that’s they should be. If you are looking for a Japanese whiskey, this is a great choice. If you have $80 to spend, there are many choices out there to choose from.

This is a very good dram, but at the beginning it was a little strong, which surprised me for a 40%ABV. The nose was sweet with fruit flavors like orange l, maybe pineapple, but I let it rest. After 10-15 minutes the profile was different, more apricot and peaches, it reminded me of Bushmills 16. The palate was smoother and the finish was succulent, rich and more fruity. Overall, this is a good drink, and better if you let it breathe, but I think that a good alternative, and maybe better value, is Bushmills 16. I am looking for a Red Spot, which I think it’s 15, to compare them to both.

1 > 0. This whisky is the lowest score whisky that I had the pleasure to taste. It comes from a small distillery in GA, and this whisky is aged for at least three months, and is evident. The label states notes of butterscotch and vanilla, all I got was oak, grass and some burnt wood. Maybe if this is aged for three years, but wow. Not sure if coke or seven up will help to drink this.

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.

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.