Tastes
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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 -
Pears, toffee with that Jameson standard hay nose (sweet sweet). Light body and soft. Mildly sweet and nutty with vanilla, toffee, bakers dark chocolate and ripe pear. Finishes long with a little spice, brown sugar and oak. A mature and refined version of the standard. This is one worthy of enjoying slowly and neat. [85/100]. [Tasted: 3/4/15; 1/12/16 @ Vaughan's, Hartford]Vaughan's Public House
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Raisins, brown sugar, nuts are prominent on the nosing. Soft and velvety on the palate. An incredibly easy sip. The nutty chararacterics are evident. Vanilla and sherry notes roll easily on the tongue and mouth. A short, extremely mild spicy finish with some oakiness. A nice whiskey that is different than its Irish brethren. Very enjoyable with a smidgen of complexity and very easy to drink. [89/100]. [Tasted: 3/4/15 @ Vaughan's, Hartford].Vaughan's Public House
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Light and fruity nose with coconut, apricots, apples and bananas with brown sugar on toasted whole wheat bread (healthy breakfast?). The palate is deceivingly soft given the rich aromas and deep amber color. The sweet nose is carried onto the palate. The brown sugar and vanilla are balanced with nutty flavors. A soft and long finish that is somewhat spicy and sweet. Remnants of the brown sugar with an oaky dryness fade slowly away. This is a wonderful dram that is easy to sip. It's unfortunate that pot still Irish whiskey is not more commonplace. [$49][91/100]. [Tasted: 3/3/15 @ Vaughan's, Hartford; Revisted: 2/12/16]49.0 USD per Bottle
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Booker's Bourbon Batch 2015-01 "Big Man, Small Batch"
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed March 2, 2015 (edited September 11, 2022)[Batch #: C07-A-12 / 7yrs; 0mos / 65.3%ABV] - Sweetness of the corn, Apple Betty, cinnamon and leather are on the nose. The palate immediately discerns the oak tannins, drying the mouth. Definitely hot and spicy (think concentrated Red Hots), pushing the limits but never exceeding those bounds. The tongue is instantly anesthesized. A bitter, extremely dry oak finish with a fair amount of tongue burn. Like licking the dry stave of bourbon-soaked cask. As sweet as it is on the nose, it's deceivingly hot and dry. Imbibing at cask strength is definitely a daunting challenge. A healthy dose of water does not dimish the noses' sweetness, but decreases the cinnamon and leather. The sweet profile without the spice is dominate. Water makes it an easier dram to manage and definitely recommended. Without it, hair will grow in the wrong places. I am a "scotch guy" but this is a bottle I will make sure I always have available. [94/100]. [Tasted: 3/2/15 @ Black Eyed Sally's, Hartford] [Opened: 4/12/15].Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar -
Benromach 10 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed February 22, 2015 (edited September 11, 2022)An invitingingly fresh and lively sweet nose of honey, vanilla, brown sugar, fruit with hint of salt and a faint whisp of smoke. The palate receives a creamy, medium-body. The initial caramel sweetness is the first to arrive. As the sweetness dissipates, oakyness with some smoke and bitterness arrive and quickly fades and that initial sweetness makes one more brief appearance. The palate is left with some with a pleasantly long finish of black pepper, oak and a walnut/fresh nuts. A splash of water amplifies the sweetness and smoke, smoothes the edges on the palate and lessens the pepper on the finish. This is one that becomes a better dram with a small amount of water, but not too much, and time. Overall, a lovely, fun, easy dram. A great Speyside representation. Perfect for those warm spring days when there is a bounce in your step. Easy to drink, great to share. [88/100]. [Opened: 2/21/15 on a beautiful, warm winter evening; Revisited: 1/9/16] -
On this frigid winter dusk [also Blizzard 2016], sitting by the fire listening to Beck, I decided to finally open this bottle and I am glad I did. A warm and wonderful sweet brown sugar and peaty nose starts on the nose. Vanilla notes dance around with the ocean sea. Espresso, leather patiently wait their turn to appear. The more it opens, the sweeter it becomes. Thick, oily, malty, the dram arrives on the palate. Creme brûlée, oak, vanilla, black pepper all exquisitely dance together and all compliment each other. No one flavor dominants. As it makes its final exit, cigar tobacco, brown sugar and mint remain and remain for a generous length of time, which is perfect since you want that mouthful of flavors to stay as long as possible. But when it does, you thankfully have another sip to look forward to. One of the best drams I have tasted. Why did I wait so long for you to come my way? [$68][94/100]. [Opened: 2/15/15][Revisited: Blizzard 1/23/16]68.0 USD per Bottle
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Glenmorangie Signet
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 30, 2015 (edited August 5, 2017)Dark chocolate sweetness and orange peel nose. Smooth, rich body of bakers chocolate and darker fruits. Finishes, like a good chocolate, sweet and slightly bitter. Hints of oak and spice. A good dram, but I expected more. [89/100]. [Tasted: 1/30/15] -
Glenmorangie 18 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 30, 2015 (edited December 31, 2021)Sweetness of honey and vanilla. Light body with the dry oakyness and honey sweetness. Very balanced that finishes slightly bitter and slightly spicy. The Original version that shows its age (in a good way). [88/100]. [Tasted: 1/30/15] -
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 30, 2015 (edited August 28, 2019)Sweet, ripe fruits of pear and apricots on the nose. Orange zest, honey sweetness on the palate and finishes along the sweetness theme. This is my favorite along the Original line. [85/100]. [Tasted: 1/30/15]
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