Tastes
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Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed October 3, 2021 (edited October 8, 2021)Spice and toffee on the nose. Fried plantains on the palate with a hint of caramelized sugar and cinnamon. Smooth short finish. Not as robust as I would have liked but a good combination and it isn’t funky. -
Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 4, 2021 (edited August 12, 2021)Tart candied apples on the nose. Smooth and tart with a warming and creamy mouthfeel. The finish is long and peppery with lingering spices. On second glass, the nose has opened up and there’s strong caramel and vanilla coming along with the candied apples. -
Aberlour A'bunadh
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed June 27, 2021 (edited October 13, 2021)Tart apples and spice on the palate. This is one heavy burn 🔥 to hold on the tongue, but the reward is cascade of bright apples, ginger, and allspice! The finish is long and full of more orchard fruits. A complex and rewarding dram which will take a few more tastings to get to know. … it’s been about a week since I tasted this for the first time and I’ve now taken some time to explore it some more. Adding water to it helps to mellow out the burn and bring out more spice and apples. I usually drink my whiskey neat, but this is a delight with an ice cube! The nose is full of vanilla, the palate is thick and sweet like caramel, but letting it warm up in your mouth you’re treated to a burst of warming ginger sticky toffee pudding. The finish is loooong with lingering red apples. -
Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed May 28, 2021 (edited June 6, 2021)Candied apples and cinnamon on the nose. Sweet and smooth on the palate with rich cinnamon. The finish is a bit short with the cake spices coming back with some of the apples and fruits for a second performance. This is yummy! 🤤
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