Tastes
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This is nice….if someone served me this and told me it was a blend of Craigellachie 13 and Arran 10 I would completely believe them. Its got the fruity character of the Arran 10 but with the dirty character of the Craigellachie 13 and at 48% comes arcoss wuite bold in flavor….a little water helps this one.
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Springbank 10 Year
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed November 12, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)There is a fair amount of batch variation on the Springbank 10 but all of them are excellent……. The first batch (2020) I had was light on the peat and heavy on the orange peel with a background of that machine shop funk. The second bottling (2022) was heavy on peat with a citrus backgroundand funk. The third (2023) was more balanced with lighter peat again with a nice citrus and machine shop funk balance. This is a wonderful dram though patience rewards with this dram. Leave it in the glass for about 30 minutes and sip slowly. Add water drop wise. -
This is my second review of this spirit, different bottle: The first bittle i tried was heavy on the mineral side and had an almost soapy finish. This bottle has much more agave sweetness. The mineral character is still there but turned down and the finish is a wonderfully balanced combination of agave and black pepper. The mouthfeel is suprisingly oily for a 40% tequila.
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 25, 2023First off, I’m more of a scotch guy but I do enjoy some barrel proof bourbons….. First off the nose is subdued with the most dominant note being a sweet alcohol note closer to what i would expect on a Jamaican rum. The mouthfeel is thin but there is a nice amount of oak spice on the arrival. The finish is short to medium with peppery spice fading out to thin caramel. Thoughts……buy Wild Turkey Rare Breed instead of this. -
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed August 15, 2023 (edited September 21, 2023)Compared to the classic Laphroaig 10 this has a more oily texture and is more dominated by vanilla and brine. The signature medicinal iodine note is turned down a bit. For my palate I would put this above the classic 10 or the Triple Wood but below the 10 Sherry, Lore or the 10CS. -
For me this is all about an oily mouthfeel and a long finish that developes from oak spice to caramel and deep rich maltiness to brine and vanilla caramel. The nose is very nice and complex and plays between bitter and sweet notes with a hint of a coastal backbone. The palate is immediately full of oak spice, rich maltiness, apricot and a touch of caramel and vanilla. I would definitely buy another bottle.
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