Tastes
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Blend of two agaves, which are roasted with firewood and fermented with spring water for 5 days. The nose is creamy, which is a new one for me. I get a little wintergreen, custard, and cherry on the palate; possibly the mesquite smoke contributes some sweeter flavors. The finish is more vegetal, with some cinnamon and cardamom as well. This is a pick from Cellars Fine Wine and Spirits in Phoenix, AZ.120.0 USD per Bottle
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This one was an Afficionados selection. Because they thought it could use a little resting before bottling, they took the distilled product and buried it underground for 25 months. Hence, "enterrado". This one is a bit on the herbal side, with mint and anise on the nose. It has a juicy mouthfeel, with more anise and some dark fruit, thinking plum. Smoke and pepper arrive in the finish. This one's the smokiest of the 5S I've had, but it's still far more subdued than what's typical from a cheap mezcal.
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Decided to line up my collection of 5 Sentidos mezcals, as I just bought a new one to replace one that's almost empty. This one is the Sierra Negra, which takes up to 15 years to mature, and was roasted with encino oak and acacia leaves. I detect aromas of grass and wet leaves, and maybe some melon. Perhaps it smells a little like the desert after rain on account of the acacia. The palate is slightly sweet, with some melon, parsley, and a more vegetal and peppery finish.
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Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Sauternes Cask Finish
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed July 7, 2023 (edited September 25, 2023)Stone fruit, vanilla, honey. Medium body, coats the mouth. Not very complex, but solid enough. Clear cut above the 10 and Lasanta. -
Oof. I had the full strength CR Ardcore at a bar and actually thought it was pretty solid, but (incorrectly) figured I wouldn't be able to find a bottle, so bought a 46% ABV version... and what a difference. Some of the chocolaty flavor notes are there, but the mouthfeel just completely ruins it. Watery as hell. Now I'm hesitant to try Heavy Vapours because I haven't seen the full strength version yet. I've never been more thrilled to have killed a bottle.
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Cameronbridge 1992 28 Year Cask #115125 (ImpEx Collection)
Single Grain — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed June 16, 2023 (edited June 19, 2023)Very grain forward, bready. A little hot. The sherry cask contributes some spice. A little musty, but doesn't drink like it spent 28 years in a sherry cask. Haven't had much single grain whisky, but based on this I'm probably not seeking them out.
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