Tastes
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A bit of peat in the background, but after finishing a dram, mostly syrupy sweetness and ethanol on the tongue. Short finish. If you have a taste for smoke, the Double Black is better. Not worth stocking in your cabinet except for cocktails and when your company isn't worth the good stuff. Recently had an older bottling from the 1990's. They must have changed the recipe because that bottle had more peat and personality.
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Glenlivet 12 Year Double Oak
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 9, 2017 (edited November 13, 2017)Light, crisp, simple. Apples and pears dominate. Honey. Makes me think grassy and floral. Smooth but short finish. Think summer. Price point of $40 makes it worthwhile. Wouldn't spend more than that. Biggest complaint is that it lacks personality. Too smooth and light for my taste, but nice when you want to mix things up and not break the bank. -
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Blended Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 9, 2017 (edited December 28, 2017)For your bourbon loving friends who turn their nose at scotch, have 'em give this one a try. Hot on the nose with a vanilla, spicy undertone. More vanilla, caramel and spice on the tongue with more heat. The heat makes it feel young. Short finish, but it's still an interesting blend. No single malt expectations here. For $35 it's a daily drinker that provides a nice break to my peaty, smoky single malt cabinet. -
Smoke, peat, brine, oh my. If you're not a fan of those, you're not gonna like this. If you are, you're in for a treat. Great long finish. If I could change one thing, maybe a little less smoke and a little more peat/ocean. Ah well. Nobody's perfect. Good luck finding a bottle that can beat it for $55. Watch out Laphroaig.
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