Tastes
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Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole
Rhum Agricole Vieux — Martinique
Reviewed December 22, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Aromas of mint and other herbs over a background of spices and grass. The palate is lightly grassy, with some cinnamon, spice, oak, and not overly sweet or funky. Medium mouthfeel. Not as brash as most agricoles I've had, presumably this is aged a couple years but the bottle doesn't say.55.0 USD per Bottle -
Clynelish 14 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed December 15, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Balanced and easy to drink. Light smoke, bit floral and sweet. Nothing wrong with it but nothing really stands out about it either. -
Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Seagrass
Canadian — (bottled in) Kentucky, Canada
Reviewed November 28, 2023 (edited December 28, 2023)Clearance sale at the bar. Apricot-forward nose, a little ethanol, custard. The palate is at first quite hot, but it mellows out considerably after having a chance to air. Again apricot-forward, sweet, there's a slight hint of banana peel in there, maybe a little bit of dill. Diverse mix of flavors and pretty well-integrated once you get through the heat. It's nice, but not my favorite Seagrass, and at the price they were trying to sell this for, it should be.35.0 USD per Pour -
Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon (2023)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 28, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Thick, dessert-like nose with vanilla, some cherry, burnt sugar. Palate doesn't deliver at quite the same level, but it's still rich, with some caramel, wintergreen, dark fruits, and noticeable oak on the finish. Nice full-bodied mouthfeel. Really nice pour, and improved as it aired. There's a reason I seek this out every year.45.0 USD per Pour -
Westland Single Cask Release Cask No. 2949
American Single Malt — Seattle, WA, USA
Reviewed November 20, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)2nd Westland I've had, ex-sherry single cask from r/bourbon. Maple syrup, brown sugar on the nose. These flavors continue on the palate, with maybe a little raisin and peanut butter on the finish. This is a delightfully rich whiskey, a bit one dimensional, but no real flaws, and a pleasure to drink. Haven't had a lot of American Single Malts, but I've been impressed with this distillery. -
Ardbeg Kelpie (2017 Committee Release)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed November 3, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Moderately smoky nose with some honeysuckle and vanilla. Medium bodied, cooling mouthfeel, caramel, briny peat, with a dry and peppery finish. Very enjoyable dram, better than any of the post-Blaaack committee releases. Glad to have the opportunity to try this one, thanks once again @pkingmartin. -
Bunnahabhain 2004 Mòine Pedro Ximenez 17 year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed November 1, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)At first whiff the peat was dominant, but leaned a little towards bbq smoke. As it aired, the smoke dissipated, and I got strawberry shortcake and fudge. On the palate, there's some nice dark fruit, Nutella, and custard, with a nice mouthfeel, and not a lot of smoke until the finish, where smoked meat and some oak surface. Nice balanced and well put-together dram that makes me want to seek out more aged Bunna (haven't been as impressed with the younger stuff). Thanks @pkingmartin for the sample. -
Nose: fruit, agave, syrup. Palate is a little vegetal, a bit of olive brine, spice, minerals. Nice viscous, oily mouthfeel. Excellent blanco, much better than the regular G4, but doesn't quite reach the heights of Fuenteseca or Fortaleza Still Strength. Looks like there are two entries on here, but I think it's just a label change.
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Gold Spot 9 Year Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed October 31, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Bar pour. Rich, sweet and pleasant aroma. Nice viscous mouthfeel, leans into the wine and sherry. Nice and rich without being overbearingly sweet. Think I liked this a little more than the Yellow Spot. -
SPRINGBANK 25 YEAR 2020 EDITION
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed October 28, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)Aromas of custard, tropical fruit, shortbread, faint smoke, a little musty. The palate is sweet, fruity, with some nice custard notes on an oaky foundation, and the fruitiness makes me suspect sherry casks, although I didn't bother to look that up. A nice complex, but balanced, dram, one of the best OB Springbanks I've had, but probably not worth what it tends to sell for now (although I'd probably buy a bottle before the 21 if close to RRP). Compared to the Impex Springbank 25, the mouthfeel is less substantial, but it feels more balanced overall. Thanks @pkingmartin for another generous sample, this is one I've been wanting to try for awhile.
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