Tastes
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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 30, 2015 (edited August 5, 2017)Coming from the base Original, similar nose of sweetness with honeydew fruitiness. That same profile carries onto the palate that fades quickly. Finishes short and slightly hot. [83/100]. [Tasted: 1/30/15] -
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 30, 2015 (edited October 28, 2019)Light and fruity nose of apples or pears with honey with a touch of cashew and milk chocolate. Simple and straightforward. Arrives on the palate soft and lightweight with brown sugar, oak, orange rind. An oaky dryness with white pepper finishes the dram. The sweetness, tartness and oakiness are nicely balanced. The addition of water affects the nose very little but definitely sweetens the dram drawing out brown sugar notes. A dram that will not blow your mind, but a nice, simple, excellently priced whisky. Generally speaking, I find Glenmorangie line average and don't have the same palate towards this family as others do and I always expect more. [84/100]. [Opened: 1/10/16; Tasted: 1/30/15; 2/26/16; 6/18/16] -
Hay/straw on a humid summer's day with citrus and honey notes open on the nose. A slight metallic prescence lurks. As it continues to open, a malty sweetness arrives. The malty sweetness carries onto the palate within a thin, but soft, body. Vanilla, honey and lemon-tea notes all appear at varying times. Mild tongue burn arrives late, leaving a peppery, spicy finish and ends with a slight bitterness. Finishes quickly. With the addition of water, a toffee nose is more prevalent as well as on the palate. The bitterness is diminished on the finish. A much more enjoyable spirit with a splash. Nice and easy (on the wallet too) and perfect for sharing and recommend with water. No surprises. Simple and straightforward. [$30 ltr][83/100][Opened 1/23/15][Revisted: 1/24/16]
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Glenlivet 18 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed January 20, 2015 (edited August 15, 2018)Opens on the nose to orange and nutmeg with toffee sweetness on the periphery. Creamy texture which delivers brown sugar and spice. Burn is extremely late to the party but hangs around for some time. As the burn makes it's exit, orange peel stays on the palate. This orange finish is slightly bitter but not unpleasant. Overall, a pleasant dram. Somewhat complex and much more balanced than the 12 year sibling. For an 18 year old, the cost makes this accessible, which is a good thing. Wish the other mature malts were relatively more affordable. [$89]89.0 USD per Bottle -
Bunnahabhain Toiteach
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed January 13, 2015 (edited September 10, 2017)Tasted 10/17/14 : A light, smokey nose that is pleasant. Like a small campfire. Sweet notes can be found. A creamy, soft and smooth palate. Sweetness with a slight peppery note. Medium finish that ends slightly dry. Very good, enjoyable dram that will not overpower you with smoke or peat. A nice balance of smoke and sweetness. The only real negative is that it is somewhat costly and you may find equal or better malts at a lower price, like their own 12 year old malt. -
Been looking for a blend malt in lieu of JW that is a bit on the cost conscience side with some quality (burning through my collection faster than I want). This blend piqued my interest. Nose is light, floral and malty with a bit of marine salt air. Rather pleasant. Sweet honey notes on the palate initially arrive then tranisitions to mild tongue burn. Medium body and easy sipping. Slightly sweet honey finish with some bitterness of orange rine with a bit of spice. The addition of water thins the body and diminishes the sweet nose, tongue burn and spicy finish but instead finishes sweeter and more of the orangey zest. Good either way. Easy dram with a splash or a cube or two. [82/100]. [Opened 1/4/15]
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Game 5 in full swing and needing the win. Looking for a light and sweet after dinner dram and pulled this from the cabinet. Floral and honey notes along with some ripe pears come across light and sweet on the nose. The honey notes become more dominant as it opens. Very light texture on the palate. The honey and fruity sweetness quickly arrives and fades transitioning to a malty barley and into the finish. Some oaky dryness remains. Balanced well, more sweet than dry, but not overly sweet. Easy to drink and enjoyable and uncomplicated. Good starter scotch. Not a bad one to have in a collection and priced rather reasonably. A beach house scotch? Maybe. (Christmas gift). [86/100]. [Opened 1/3/15][Revisited: 11/1/15 #LGM]
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Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 27, 2014 (edited August 15, 2018)Immediately you are presented with a potpourri of honeysuckle, vanilla, toffee, almonds and malt. With patience, banana notes from the bourbon maturation waft around. The sweetness is carried over to the palate over a velvety body. A tinge of spice slowly makes it's way along with oak, nuts and orange rind. A slight black pepper note lingers on the palate, though not very long with a skosh of bitterness. This dram is busy, but in an orderly manner, like The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' album. Simple, complex, innocent, harmonious, easy, soft, good to share. A classic and should be in every collection. [$57][86/100][Opened: 5/1/16; 6/3/16]57.0 USD per Bottle -
High West Campfire (Discontinued)
Blended American Whiskey — (bottled in Utah), Multiple Countries
Reviewed December 17, 2014 (edited August 15, 2018)[Batch #:14420-B/Bottle #:302] Velvety sweet nose of corn and vanilla mixed in with a dash of spice from the rye. The scotch notes are evident, given some time. Speyside influences well blended with sweet bourbon within with the medium-bodied palate that's as soft as the nose. Finishes leaving a slightly bitter palate its some spice and tongue burn with a dash of black pepper and spearmint. A unique blend that is pleasant to drink. The smoke is not what I initially recall (truly a campfire). Post tastings were a bit disappointing as smoke was nowhere to be found. A change since last year? A nice bridge for bourbon drinkers to the peaty, smokey scotches. [$55][84/100][Tasted: 12/17/2014][Opened: 10/18/15; Revisited 2/5/16]55.0 USD per Bottle -
High West Son of Bourye
Other Whiskey — (bottled in) Utah, USA
Reviewed December 17, 2014 (edited November 9, 2017)Tasted 12/17/2014 : Rye nose of spice and mint added with vanilla/honeysuckle sweetness with baking chocolate. Sweet and spice perfectly balanced with a creamy, full texture which finishes the same way, though not as long as I wished. This is perfect for sipping on a cold night by a fire after skiing. Need to add to my collection.
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