Tastes
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Glenmorangie 10 is truly one of my favorite drams. I love it's fruity-floral nature. (Thanks, I think, to their tall stills and their yeast strain.) Yes, this also tastes of malt, vanilla from the bourbon barrels, a hint of citrus and apple; but, overall fruity-floral character is what always most impresses me.32.0 USD per Bottle
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Wow! This is a really good and somewhat unique whisky, a blended Scotch in every sense of the word; but one, not legally-- having it's last year of aging in the warmer climate of Spain. According to it's website this is a blend of 30 highland and Speyside malts and grain whiskies 5-8 years old, then aged another 3 years in sherry casks, then is shipped to Spain where it is aged another year in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks (not brandy casks as stated on Proof66.) Doing the math this makes the whiskies in the blend 9-12 years old. Poured neat it is a lovely reddish dark amber in the glass. The nose is honey, malt, and an elegant raisin like aged sherry. On the tongue all of these hold true. There is a sweetness to this dram, but it is not cloying like many flavored/sweetened vodkas. The finish is medium-long and slightly astringent on the very end. The aged sherry flavor remains on the tongue for minutes, not seconds. Not sure now how I first learned of this whisky, but am really glad I found it. No distributors seem to carry it in my part of the Midwest. (Lots of phone calls and asking the big stores to special order it for me.) Finally mail-ordered from a California store. Ordered a mixed case of whiskies so the shipping per bottle would not be prohibitive. With shipping included this ran me $40. I suppose some folks would think this whisky is a gimmick, but I think I get it. Taking the whisky to the FRESH aged sherry casks will deliver the most flavor and avoids the chance of the sherry casks souring in shipment to Scotland and thus delivering that dreaded "baby-puke" note in some sherry finished Scotches. The Whisky Vault guys on youtube really liked this. (Yes, I wanted some confirmation this was good before I spent my bucks.)40.0 USD per Bottle
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Glen Moray Elgin Classic Port Cask Finish
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 23, 2019I was already somewhat a fan of the Glen Moray Elgin Classic as a non-peated, non-sherried Scotch that was pretty tasty and at a moderate price. The port finish adds another softer, slightly sweeter accent to this profile. I like it. It is not very complex and does not require much thought; but it is tasty and a treat at $23.23.0 USD per Bottle -
Tullibardine Sovereign
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited November 2, 2020)This is really quite excellent. It is malty, floral, slightly sweet, and somewhat "thick" on the tongue. The flavors are quite clean and crisp. Very easy to over-indulge on this one being so tasty and easy to drink. I think the flavors are somewhat akin to Glenmorangie 10, though slightly less floral. Even though this is a NAS whisky, I find it to be as smooth as any 10-12 year old. This must surely be at least 8 years old on the average. Most sources list this for around $50, a little over priced IMO, but I lucked out and bought a case at close out prices. Yeah me!50.0 USD per Bottle -
Bastille 1789 Blended Whisky
Blended — Cognac, France
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited October 24, 2021)I like this French blend of malted barley and wheat whiskies. It comes across much like a lightly smoked blended Scotch whisky---nothing like an American bourbon or rye, or a Canadian. (I don't mean to imply they are copying Scotch, just giving you a notion of what you are getting.) Using a variety of second fill casks from both wines and spirits gives hints of ripened fruits, honey, spice, a touch of smoke, and a definite cognac edge. The finish is medium and slightly astringent on the end. This is well worth trying if you can find it. It isn't overly expensive, but does not seem to be very widely distributed.30.0 USD per Bottle -
Compass Box Oak Cross
Blended Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited September 19, 2021)What a difference a day makes, or, in this case, four months. Four months ago I commented on Muncher's review of Oak Cross and how similar it is to Glenmorangie 10---I agreed. Today I had my first dram of Oak Cross from my nearly full bottle since that date. Wow, the time and a little breathing has really enriched this. Honey notes are much more distinct now and the softness of it in your mouth is nearing volumptousness. Not as fruity as the Glen 10, but really, really good.50.0 USD per Bottle -
Tomatin Dualchas
Single Malt — Highlands , Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited January 17, 2021)Just want to put in my two cents on this young malt. I mostly want to draw attention again to this excellent value malt. Having been aged in both ex-bourbon and virgin oak barrels, there is little char evident, and more vanilla than usually associated with a youthful NAS malt. On the palate there is gentle sweetness, citrus (lemon?), vanilla, and yellow spongecake. The finish is true and gentle and very little burn. This is not the Scotch you drink when contemplating the current state of mankind. This is the Scotch you drink when you want to enjoy a very tasty dram (or two) that will not break the bank, nor demand your total concentration.22.0 USD per Bottle -
Dalwhinnie 15 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited January 17, 2020)Everyone here have made wonderful reviews of this fantastic malt, I cannot add much; but I wanted to draw attention to it again because so many don't even realize it exists. Yes, this is the "gentle dram" being very smooth and only a hint of smoke. But, WOW!!!, what never-ending array of flavor it offers. There is sweet honey and floral lightness, ripened fruits in the depths, a slight hint of chocolate, and an over-all bread-like maltness to tie it all together. The finish lingers forever, and is one of those that cries for another sip. Just nosing this whisky is a wonderful experience. I love "Kicks" comment about it being like a whisky rose. So true! 755.0 USD per Bottle -
Highland Park 12 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited November 17, 2023)I know many would not consider HP12 to be heavily peated Scotch, but no one can deny it's peat presence. The way my palate works, this is about as peaty you can get and for me to be able to pickup the other flavors. And what wonderful, rich, deep flavors they are. There is a strong honey malt, fruit, wood, a touch of sherry, and is all tied together with peat smoke vibrancy. Really good!!45.0 USD per Bottle -
Tomatin 12 Year Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 22, 2019 (edited July 1, 2020)Probably the best value for a 12 year old single malt with a mild Spanish sherry cask finish. It has a great soft mouthfeel, almost an oiliness. Combining the ex-bourbon and sherry casks supplies wood, sweetness, vanilla, and sherry. There are hints of ripe fruit, a strong malt presence and a hint of nuttiness. I don't pickup on the smoke that Ctrexman notes, but I have already said more than once elsewhere that I think his palate is more discerning than mine. (I admit it, I am jealous of that. And, also, of my wife's---she can eat a wonderful dish in a restaurant, and then duplicate it at home the following week I digress.) Overall, this is a very solid, affordable, sherry finish Scotch.28.0 USD per Bottle
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