Tastes
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Highland Park 18 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed January 2, 2021 (edited April 10, 2021)I wanted to try this for many months. Finally got a bottle and decided to open the New Year with something great. This whisky didn't disappoint. The nose is complex, with fruit notes and light smoke, ashes, salted meat (like beef jerky). When I nose the glass from the edge, I get mostly fruit flavors and spices, but I put my nose in the center of the glass, the smoke, ash, meat, vanilla comes through. The palate shows sherry flavors with slight smoke lingering from the back. Not much salt for me here and the finish is silky, lasting smoke, but not overwhelming. This is an exceptional drink, glad that I finally got mine!150.0 USD per Bottle -
My experience started with a broken top. The bottle was dusty and probably not kept in the best conditions. On the nose I got dark fruits and spice, but there was a funk to it, not sure if this related to the barley or something else. The palate was full with spices, but that funk remained. The finish was long and warm. I’m looking forward to the next drink and hope my opinion will be different.
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I have been waiting to pop this bottle, and today was the day. On the nose, this has light aromas of citrus, floral, and maybe allspice. The palate has a little pepper, with more citrus notes, but overall this is a light scotch. Easy to drink, when you want something without expecting too much. This is not an offensive drink, but once this is gone, it will be a good memory.
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Glen Grant 18 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 13, 2020 (edited April 22, 2021)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.Total Wine & More -
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 12, 2020 (edited December 19, 2020)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. -
Ron Navazos Palazzi 23-Year Cask Strength Rum
Aged Rum — Antilles/Jerez, Spain
Reviewed December 8, 2020I’m not sure what’s wrong with this rum. Do I have a bad one? The nose had some dark fruit notes, but there was some funk to it, not sure if this came from the oak or something else. The palate was a little sweet, dry and funk. In a report for the 15 years, they make reference to olive oil, I’m not sure if this what’s coming through, but there’s some resemblance to oil or wax quality. The finish is long lasting. A little bit of water opened up to more fruit flavors, but that funk was still present. A bit disappointing. -
Glenmorangie 18 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed November 11, 2020 (edited January 10, 2021)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.
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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.
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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.
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