Tastes
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Laphroaig Cairdeas 2017 Cask Strength Quarter Cask Edition
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed October 28, 2018 (edited August 26, 2022)This is so strong.... made the mistake of tasting without water. Malty, sweet, peaty, strong. -
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed September 28, 2018 (edited November 10, 2018)Easy drinker. Light. Tangy. Fruity and sweet. A little spicy. Good iced. Here it is 43% abv. 1.75 liter for $50.00 usd! Costco! -
Craigellachie 13 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed July 3, 2018 (edited September 28, 2018)Nose: not much. Color: light yellow and thin. Palate: crisp spiced apple cider and malt. Hot and tangy. A nice speyside. I like it iced in summer. -
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed May 9, 2018 (edited September 28, 2018)Color: dark amber with a raspberry hint. Nose: spicy, tart cherry, malt, burnt caramel. Taste: alcohol forward (high ABV), fruit cake, caramel, muted flavors. Getting a touch of the bourbon and port after adding water, but it is background. Interesting but not fabulous for me. -
Dalwhinnie 15 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed May 9, 2018 (edited November 10, 2018)Color: golden amber, light but oily. Nose: sweet, honey, vanilla cream, heather, floral, Taste: heather, citrus, sweet cereal, citrus pith, tart, salty, finishes hot, floral, a touch perfume-like. Not bad but smells better than it tastes! -
GlenDronach Original 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed March 30, 2018 (edited November 25, 2019)Nose: heady, sweet, fruity. Palate: sweet, vanilla, malty, slightly smoky, very tasty and not overwhelming even at 43 ABV. I like this! I keep coming back. It may be my favorite, reasonably priced Scotch!
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