Tastes
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Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed January 9, 2022 (edited January 10, 2022)Cutty Sark with some oomph. Spice, lemon and fruit on the nose with some earthy and nutty notes reminiscent of Bunnahabhain. The same continues on the palate while bringing the heat into the finish. Pleasant overall and miles more interesting than the usual Cutty. -
1997 Clynelish 19 Year "Coastal Orchard" (Wemyss Malts)
Single Malt — Highland , Scotland
Reviewed November 26, 2021 (edited December 18, 2022)Wonderful. Ripe fruit nose, spice, vanilla, honey and hint of ocean. Spice and fruit continue on the palate. A little water softens the spice level. Lingering fruit and peppery finish. Less ocean than standard Clynelish, but who cares? A delicious version of Clynelish. -
Glenlivet 14 Year Cognac Cask Selection
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 21, 2021 (edited January 8, 2022)Expert review is spot-on. The nose is worth the price of admission. Soft mouth feel and very sweet, but good for a quiet, gentle evening. Medium finish with a pleasantly lingering alcohol heat. -
Speyburn 15 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 20, 2021 (edited November 23, 2021)Sour apple, big honey, alcohol and oak on the nose. Assertive fruit and floral on the palate with a long and pleasantly astringent finish. Softens nicely with a few drops of water. Not necessarily easy, but worth the effort. -
Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 5, 2021 (edited November 22, 2021)The expert review is fairly accurate, but the dry, woody smoke runs throughout. Softens with a bit of water, but never betrays the core. The smoky is on the surface with more to find underneath. So, not too complex, but that is not the point. This whisky does it's job well. -
Highland Park 18 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed September 24, 2021 (edited November 9, 2021)Good but not great. Where's the spark? Actually a little stodgy. Prefer the cask strength to get some fire. Good, but not worth the cost. -
Glenglassaugh Evolution
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed September 22, 2021 (edited November 1, 2021)Vanilla, honey and butter on the nose. Continues on the palate with some sour notes creeping in. Intriguing but not necessarily my cuppa. Not what I will reach for and will not replace. -
GlenAllachie 12 Year Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed August 1, 2021Intense berries and plums on the nose. Berries continue on the palate with some bbq smoke and rum funk. Opens and relaxes with water, so don't be shy as it holds up well. Not much of a finish. Watch for this Billy Walker gem in the future.70.0 USD per Bottle
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