Tastes
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I.W. Harper Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 10, 2015 (edited November 22, 2019)Nose, similar to Jack Daniels, is dominated by banana as well as vanilla. Sweet caramel on the palate with some oak. Slightly spicy finish from the rye notes. Tasted from a sample and need to revisit. [84/100][Tasted: 7/10/15] -
Dewar's 12 Year The Ancestor (Discontinued)
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed June 21, 2015 (edited November 10, 2019)Floral, honey, lemon, tea notes in the nose. Soft, light and fresh. When it arrives and develops on the palate, sweet tea and honey dominant on a soft and creamy palate. As it finishes, the palate is left with a hint of oak and white pepper and almonds. I am actually surprised by the quality of this blend and disappointed I have not come across this sooner. Easy sipping for an everyday go to whisky. [85/100][Tasted: 6/21/15] -
Re-review: Poured the sample I have from @Generously_Paul. It has been some time I have had this (still have an opened bottle somewhere) and sat down to re-enjoy this whisky. The immediate nose is smoked pears. As it opens, a maritime fall breeze comes forth. As does some damp seaweed, Iodine and lemon zest. Smoke and tar are the major players on the palate supported by butterscotch and black pepper and lemon oil and minor appearance from apricot and a dash of sea salt. This finishes spicy hot with lemon, charcoal and a citrusy bitterness that’s long lasting as slightly drying. A nice smokey whisky that is easily accessible and affordable. Good levels of smokey and sweetness that any Islay or peathead will always enjoy. [88/100][Tasted: 2/10/18] ————————————- Grilling ribs and chicken with my family and enjoying this dram. Sweet smoke is immediately revealed on the nose with faint notes of glazed ham. As it sits and opens, the sweeter side of the dram unveiles itself. Hints of maritime/beach, white fruit (pears or apple) enticing you to sip. A slightly oily and full body, smoke, black pepper, honeyed-tea and lemon zest all well balanced that play well together. The finish leaves the palate with that good cigar aftertaste with vanilla and brown sugar with a dash of beach salt. This is an excellent, smokey/peaty dram that is light (comparatively to the other Islay's). If you want a smokey summer whisky, this may be the one. [$62][89/100][Opened:5/31/15]
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Toffee notes dominant with floral and a small amount of pineapple that arrive and strengthen as it opens. A creamy palate reveals the sweet toffee and milk chocolate (think Heath Bar) and fruit. As it finishes, the spicy characteristics begin to be revealed with a hint of tobacco,leaving the palate sweet and spicy. A good, straight forward, sweet whiskey that may be perfect to complete an after deal meal or a good cigar. [$36][85/100][Tasted: 5/31/15;2/28/16]
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Evan Williams Single Barrel
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed May 15, 2015 (edited November 12, 2016)[Vintage: 2005/Barreled: 10/28/05/Barrel#:524/Bottled: 2/25/15] Dried pineapples with a brown sugar glaze arrive initially on the nose. As it opens, these initial aromas transform to banana-nut bread and vanilla with a confectionary glaze. A creamy mouthful deliver toffee rich sweetness, caramel and toasted marshmallows and a heap of oak. The sweet palate is left with spicy hot cinnamon and salted caramel that lingers for a generous amount of time. The addition of water does not altar the nose or palate with any significance. This whiskey is wonderfully delicious, soft and pleasant and one that is surprisingly not more readily available, considering the fantastic price. [89/100]. [Opened: 5/15/15][Revisited: 11/7/15; 2/19/16] -
This starts out with a sweet nose of ripe pears, black tea, honey and a slight amount of vanilla and orange zest. As it opens, a brininess and smoke make their way onto the aroma profile. On arrival, the soft, mildly dense body delivers an initial current of honey tea, a bit of smoke and ground cinnamon. The finish is a bit hot and spicy and slightly bitter and oaky with a hint of a mild cigar. A smidgen of water enhances the black tea and honey characteristics of the dram. A good dram at a fantastic price. I am searching for a JWB substitute (I have a place in my heart for it, however price creep has tended to keep this out of my collection) and this could be it. This is a great, cheaper alternative to JWB and one I will be sure to have around when I am looking for a quality blend. [$18][86/100][Opened: 4/19/15][Revisited: 11/1/15; 1/24/16]
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Tomintoul 16 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed April 11, 2015 (edited September 29, 2019)White fruit, apricots, vanilla, light and sweet with honey, tea and faint wisps of lemon citrus. A rather pleasant nose. As the dram opens, caramel becomes the dominate note. On arrival, the same theme of the nose materializes on the palate. The medium bodied spirit quickly loses the caramel sweetness and reveals orange rind and spice, leaving a slight bitterness on the tongue and a hint of spice and oak. Sweet and fruity on arrival; slightly bitter, spicy and oaky on the finish. The addition of water (a small amount, since it is a low ABV) diminishes the bitterness and reduces the fullness of the body. Overall, a nice 'Gentle Dram' presented in a standard Speyside profile manner. This is a perfect spirit as an introductory Scotch Whisky that is extremely cost-effective (at least near me). [$48][85/100]. [Opened: 4/11/15; Revisited: 2/12/16].48.0 USD per Bottle -
Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed March 23, 2015 (edited June 8, 2016)The nose is that strong banana and vanilla similar to the standard, but more subdued and sweeter. Rather inviting. Creamy palate with brown sugar, vanilla and oak. As it finishes, the sweetness turns dry and spicy but not unpleasant. This should be the standard Jack Daniels. [86/100] [Tasted: 3/14/15] -
Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed March 20, 2015 (edited June 16, 2021)A nice busy nose of oak, milk chocolate and malt (like Whoppers), banana and honey. When the dram arrives on on the palate, the same flavors that are on the nose come in form in a full body. A dry, oaky finish with black pepper spice that fades quickly leaving the mouth with oak and a small hint of mint that is relatively short. The addition of water adds more chocolate malt to the nose and sweetens the palate of honey. However, the body is much thinner even with the slightest hydration. A complex dram much different than most other Irish Whiskeys that I have tasted. Only gets better as it opens. For the price, other options like it's brethren Green Spot or Redbreast may a better alternative. [$90][91/100] [Opened: 3/17/15][10/11/15].90.0 USD per Bottle
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