Tastes
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I remember as a young boy, smelling Grand Marnier and thinking it smelled like oranges soaked in gasoline. Hopefully my nose has evolved a little bit since then. This time it smells to me like the most heavenly Moroccoan clementine grove, with little hints of Napoleon's courage. The palate is syrupy, but the cognac helps keep the sweetness in check. Along with orange you get notes of spice and Earl Grey tea. The finish is warm and lingers a little longer than you'd expect for a liqueur. It dries up and you're left with a hint of oak. All in all, I can safely report that after 35 years between whiffs, I now understand why people like this stuff. It's one hell of a spirit.50.0 CAD per Bottle
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Writer's Tears. I enjoyed the double oak but wasn't blown away. It's been a while since my last good cry, so let's give the copper pot a go. Nose: Apple explosion. A bit of honey but you could easily be tricked into thinking this is a calvados. Palate: Delicate mouthfeel. Apple forward, sweet honey and then the malty grains. Smooth as butter on a slip and slide. Finish: Medium length, and the sweetness dries up entirely to leave you with a pleasant oak with a hint of spice. I was surprised to enjoy this more than the double oak. Maybe I'm just turning emo.55.0 CAD per Bottle
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Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 18, 2023 (edited January 20, 2024)Love this bottle with the extra wide cork. Nose is fruits galore, especially cherry and fig. It's been a while since I've had a Speyside, and forgot how gorgeous the fruit bouquets can be with these malts. On the palate it starts off sliky smooth, and drier than the nose would indicate. The wood notes are front and center with stone fruits and raisins playing harmony. The finish is lengthy and warm. The apple and spices really come through at this point, and you'd swear you just sipped a high quality rye. This dram does everything very well, but nothing spectacularly. Would be a great choice for introducing someone to Scotch (and subsequently ruining their life 馃槈 -
This is the least I've ever paid for a bottle of Scotch. Couldn't resist picking up a bottle for $35. Nose is very promising. Sweet brown sugar greets you along with oak and a hint of smoke to remind you that this is from Scotland. Palate starts hot and vert sweet. The rum influences knock you down like a blunderbuss. The flavours then round out with some dark fruits, chocolate and a puff of smoke. Finish is short, and leaves you with all of the notes of a golden rum. The youth of the spirits is apparent, but the blender has done a great job keeping the edges from being too rough. I have mixed (blended?) feelings on this one. On one hand, it tastes pretty good overall and you can't beat the price. On the other, it's a bit too sweet to drink neat. I can see it really shining as an interesting alternative to dark rum in cocktails or just with some cola and ice.35.0 CAD per Bottle
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Picked this one up on clearance along with a bottle of their Western Grains offering as well. According to the distillers website, they are no longer producing the 100% rye, so thought I might as well give it a shot. Nose: Classic Canadian whisky notes. Caramel, maple and spicy rye bread. Smells a little young, but not in an unpleasant way. Palate: Watery mouthfeel, starts smooth but the burn starts to pick up as you taste it. There is a really odd, slightly off putting flavour (Id almost describe it as pencil eraser) that dominates initially but thankfully fades to the back. Other cereal notes but the overall taste is disappointing after that nose. Finish: Things pick back up on the finish, with a medium length and some tasty apple, wood and cereal notes that linger. This is the first dram I've really seen such a contrast between the nose and finish (solid) vs the palate (rough and unbalanced). Couldn't finish it neat, so added some ginger ale and ice. It's better but that odd bitter taste still lingers. Guess this was why it was discontinued and on clearance! Hoping the western grains will fare better!
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Beautiful looking bottle. Nose: Classic London dry gin, clean juniper. Smells like a morning walk in the woods here in Ontario. Palate: First sip catches you off guard as you expect juniper, but get herbs, lychee, lemon peel and licorice up front. The juniper then joins the party and balances everything out. Finish: Lengthy with bright citrus and pepper. From start to finish you're struck by how little heat this gin brings. There is nothing groundbreaking here, but it's a really solid and well balanced offering from my home province.
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Patr贸n A帽ejo Tequila
Tequila A帽ejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed December 11, 2023 (edited December 12, 2023)Got a great deal on this one at the Duty Free. Nose is sweet agave, vanilla and peppery salad greens. The first thing you're struck with on the palate is the sliky smooth mouthfeel. You can tell this is made the right way. A little on the sweet side, but not cloying. Vanilla and oak, with a backdrop of mellow agave. The finish completely flips and I'm left with dry chardonnay, celery and green pepper. I'm still a complete tequila rookie, but I'm surprised that people say this one is overrated. There was a lot going on with this one and it was all good to me. Now all I need are some tostadas and pico de gallo.65.0 CAD per Bottlepearson international -
This is my first time trying Sloe Gin. Nose is plums, raspberries, and cherries. Not artificial or cough syrupy at all. The juniper jumps on the palate but quickly fades to being all of those orchard fruit flavours back to the forefront. The finish is surprisingly long and is a dance of fruit and botanicals. This stuff is pretty incredible. Neat you really get the juniper, on ice it's a fruit buffet. Add a bit of soda and it tastes like a cocktail with 10 ingredients.
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