Tastes
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Belle Meade Sour Mash Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Indiana (bottled in Tennessee), USA
Reviewed August 29, 2016[$38] -
Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed August 28, 2016 (edited July 26, 2019)Sitting at the Rod 'n Reel again to close another college year move-in. Decided on this since Jameson 18 was empty. Nose is light of honey, a tinge of tangerine and walnuts and a bit of floral. The body is soft and arrives with sweet vanilla and honey and very little else. Finishes slightly spicy of black pepper and a touch of is oak and drying tannins. Nothing too special. It's safe, sweet, unsophisticated and easy to sip. Good as a summer sipper but I would go elsewhere something more. [Tasted:8/28/16][85/100]Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant -
Like most, I have mostly been exposed to the common rums (Bacardi, Captain, Morgan, etc). Been trying some cognac and tequila and now been able to sample a "higher quality" rum thanks to Pranay who was able to provide me a generous sample. Give some time to open and you can definitely pick up the sweetness with notes of toffee or dark brown sugar and fruitiness like dried pineapple and apricots. Sweet but not overly so. Toffee and a bit of oak and a touch of spice balanced well. Leaves the mouth somewhat dry and that touch of toffee sweetness, lingers. I did not know what to expect from a "quality" rum and found this rather enjoyable. Add a touch of water to sweeten the rum. Makes a good summer sipper; light and slightly sweet and a nice departure from whisky, however not too much of a departure, mainly from bourbon aging. Dried glass: Faint caramel. [Tasted: 08/19/16]
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Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 31, 2016 (edited November 20, 2016)Well, at the beach house with the kids waiting for Sharknado 4 and poured a dram from my nephew's share. The nose is an amplified Makers Mark of vanilla, cinnamon, cherry and leather. Viscous body that delivers an oaky and ground cinnamon palate with a touch of honey and vanilla. The cinnamon spice quickly intensifies and as quick it crescendos it fades. The mouth is left dry and oaky and vanilla notes linger about. Add some ice or water to quell the cinnamon intensity and oak tannins. Perfect dram for a Sharknado. [85/100][7/31/16] -
Talisker Distillers Edition
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed May 29, 2016 (edited June 4, 2021)As Memorial closes, and a nice meal of pecan-smoked steak, decided today to finally enjoy this whisky. Smoke, though not overpowering, greets you and the sweet richness of raisins, vanilla, brown sugar and a touch of nougat and chocolate (like a Milky Way). A rich spiciness opens the palate. A nuttiness dominates once the spicy notes dissipates other whisps of smoke and brown sugar. As it fades, the Talisker smoke stays with you with a touch oak. A lovely, sweeter version of the standard; one to lose you thoughts to and escape. [$65][90/100][Opened: 5/29/16] -
Benromach Peat Smoke 2005
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed May 22, 2016 (edited August 15, 2018)[2006][$69]69.0 USD per Bottle
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