Tastes
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed June 22, 2022 (edited June 23, 2022)My taste was a neck pour, so I let it rest for about 10 minutes and the difference was noticeable. Caramel, oak, dark sugar. Overall a good drink. -
My first Octomore... I wonder if it's true that you never forget your first one. Had the opportunity to get a sample of this whisky, very fortunate. After reading that this release was rated at 167 ppm, I was expecting a slap on the nose, but surprisingly, it wasn't as strong as I expected. This does not mean that it was not peaty, because it was, but I was preparing for a stronger punch. That came later, in the first sip. The first sip was a slap on the senses... the smokiness was strong on the first two sips, with light notes of honey, and vanilla. By the third sip, the peat moved to the third row in the bus, and the honey, vanilla and light fruit moved to the front. The finish was very good, in which the peat stayed with me for several minutes. For those that like the smoky/peated whisky, if you get the opportunity, go for it.
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TX Blended Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey — (bottled in) Texas, USA
Reviewed July 24, 2021 (edited November 1, 2021)This blended whiskey was flat, almost like it had a little too much water and diluted the flavors. There was a little spicy, peppery taste, but it quickly dissipated. I much follow through. At 41% abv, it could be used as a mixer, but watch for how much ice you use. -
Craigellachie Exceptional Cask Series 23 Year Single Cask
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed July 24, 2021Wow! At 57.5 abv this was a punch to the throat. The sherry influence was strong, but no overpowering. But there was a musk, funk with this dram that took the pleasure away for me. I added water to subdue the burn, which made the drink more approachable, but the funk was still there. This was a sample that I got from whiskymystery, so I had the experience without spending $400+ for a bottle. Maybe I’ll get to try the regular Craigellachie 23 one of these days. -
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed May 3, 2021 (edited December 25, 2021)Tasting this whisky a year later. Looking at my notes, almost everything seems the same, with the exception that it feels a little sweeter and oaky. I don't get as much citrus, but I get more vanilla, caramel. The smoke still there and the finish is peppery and warm. The name of the whisky seems more appropriate to me now. If you can find this at a great price, give it a shot. -
I’m not into flavored whiskies, but I had the opportunity to try this one and I was surprised. I will say that this is not something that I can see myself drink more than two, as this is sweet(2), it I found it to be pleasant. It will probably be best in a mix with ice cream, pound cake, etc, but by itself it was ok to me, like liquid Reese’s pieces.
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Kilchoman Red Wine Cask Matured (2017 Edition)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed April 10, 2021I have a few peated whiskies like Port Askaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and one Kilchoman (Machir Bay), so that is my reference. On the nose, this is very similar to Machir Bay or Ardbeg 10. Peat, saltiness, a little of sulfur, but then is followed by a sweetness like strawberry syrup (just not as sweet). I think the ABV is on target, at 50%. On the palate, we get smoke, pepper, spices, and fruity. The saltiness and peat hit you on the front, but not too strong, then the sweetness comes in and tones things down a bit. The finish is soft, although the peat and some mintiness stay with you for several minutes after the dram. In summary, I am glad that I got one of these bottles. It's interesting with sweetness and peat, but if this was a regular release, I doubt if I replaced it at the current price. -
Glen Scotia 2003 Rum Cask Finish (2019 Campbeltown Malts Festival)
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed March 30, 2021I had the opportunity to get a sample of this amazing whisky. Although I had other rum cask finished as reference, like the Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask, this one was something special. The nose was sweet, but it had some other elements, spices but not cinnamon. The palate was just as pleasant, but surprise!! There was peat hiding in the back. The finish was medium long and extremely good. And that was the sad part, knowing that I was not going to get more of this special and limited release. If you get the opportunity to try it, go for it.
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