Tastes
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Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon (2024 Release)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 27, 2024 (edited September 29, 2024)Fantastic, rich, dense, and powerful with loads of mexican hot chocolate, caramel, pecan pie, maple syrup, apricots, strawberries, mocha, and old school dusty wild turkey notes. Nose: Caramel, Ginger, Bananas Foster, Rum Raisins, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Apricots, Cinnamon, Licorice, Star Anise, Maple Syrup, Pecan Pie, Blueberries Palate: Mexican Hot Chocolate, Maple Syrup, Caramel, Raisins, Dates, Figs, Walnuts, Almond Joy, Strawberries, Mocha, Diesel, Charred Oak, Leather, Pecans Finish: Caramel, Burnt Honey, Demarara Syrup, Chocolate Covered Bacon, Chili Peppers, Apricots, Strawberries, Peaches, Morello Cherries, Cinnamon, Dusty Libraries, Pecan Pie -
Mars Komagatake Bakemono 3227
Single Malt — Nagano, Japan
Reviewed September 26, 2024 (edited September 29, 2024)Fantastic combination of power and flavor with notes of vanilla, strawberries, almond pastries, honey, peaches, and pears. Nose: Vanilla, Peaches, Almonds, Rapsberries, Rosewater, Bananas, White Chocolate, Pears, Pineapple, Custard Palate: Vanilla, Kiwis, Pears, Nectarines, Strawberries, Honey, Brown Sugar, Almond Cream, Walnuts, Caramel Finish: Pears, Nectarines, Strawberries, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Guava, Walnuts, Maple Syrup, Honey, Grapefruit, Nila WafersMidnight Blue -
Nikka Miyagikyo Peated (2021 Release)
Single Malt — Japan
Reviewed September 26, 2024 (edited September 29, 2024)Added pinches of smoke to the classic strawberry, bubble gum, raisin, lychee, and floral Miyagikyo character. Nose: Strawberries, Bananas, Peaches, Figs, Smoke, Mackerels, Honey, Raisins, Date Syrup, Grapefruit, Bubble Gum, Lychees, Rosewater, White Chocolate Palate: Raisins, Strawberries, Peaches, Iodine, Dates, Figs, Milk Chocolate, Toffee, Banana Taffy, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Sandalwood, White Chocolate, Smoke, Rosewater Finish: Brown Sugar, Raisins, Figs, Toffee, Butterscotch, Smoke, Sultanas, Makuna HoneyMidnight Blue -
Nikka Yoichi Non-Peated (2021 Release)
Single Malt — Japan
Reviewed September 26, 2024 (edited September 29, 2024)Very interesting with fresh banana, pear, honey, raisin, apricot, chocolate, and sandalwood notes countered by the salty coastal influence. Nose: Bananas, Pears, Honey, Cinnamon, Apricots, Sandalwood, Golden Syrup, Raisins, Peaches, Green Tea, Bubble Gum Palate: Honey, Pears, Coal, Raisins, Figs, Dark Chocolate, Bananas, Coconuts, Apple Pie, Sandalwood, Peaches, Hickory Smoke, Vanilla, Mackerels Finish: White Chocolate, Coal, Grilled Bananas, Pears, Sultanas, Apricots, Golden Syrup, Salted Cod, Mackerels, Sandalwood, WalnutsMidnight Blue -
Kanosuke 2023 Limited Edition
Single Malt — Kagoshima, Japan
Reviewed September 26, 2024 (edited September 29, 2024)Very nice with notes of raisins, strawberries, mocha, smoke, starfruit, apricots, ginger, and brown sugar. Nose: Raisins, Brown Sugar, Smoke, Apricots, Figs, Green Apple, Lavender, Nectarines, Sakura, Strawberries, Eucyptalus, Starfruit, Sandalwood Palate: Raisins, Green Tea, Dark Chocolate, Strawberries, Mocha, Brioche Toast, Ginger, Peaches, Apricots, Smoke, Coal, Golden Syrup, Lychees, Starfruit Finish: Dark Chocolate, Ginger, Morello Cherries, Minerals, Walnuts, Pecan Pie, Makuna Honey, Apple Pie, Marzipan, StarfruitMidnight Blue -
2023 batch. Such a wonderful dark, floral, and spicy palate. Nose: Plums, Apple Pie, Raisins, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup, Figs, Ginger, Watermelons, Christmas Cakes Palate: Raisins, Cookie Dough, Apple Pie, Strawberries, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Figs, Mocha, Dark Chocolate, Cloves, Cinnamon, Bubble Gum, Butterscotch Finish: Bubble Gum, Raisins, Almonds, Dark Chocolate, Ginger, Christmas Cakes, CinnamonTravel Bar
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Linkwood 13 (Single Cask Nation)
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed September 17, 2024 (edited September 20, 2024)Really good. Nose: Bananas Foster, Rum Raisins, Caramel, Vanilla, Peach Syrup, Cinnamon, Honey, Hay, Blueberries Palate: Blueberries, Treacle, Cranberries, Toffee, Strawberries, Honey, Plums, Grapefruit, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Cinnamon, Christmas Cakes, Ginger, Nutmeg Finish: Plums, Milk Chocolate, Black Cherries, Peach Syrup, Coconuts, Walnuts, Vanilla, RosewaterTravel Bar -
Very tropical and dark. Nose: Guava, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Mangoes, Peaches, Almonds, Butterscotch, Milk Chocolate, Mandarins, Acacia Honey Palate: Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Passion Fruit, Mangoes, Brown Sugar, Almonds, Acacia Honey, Mocha, Apricot Jam Finish: Mandarins, Nectarines, Milk Chocolate, Bananas, Rum Raisins, Passion Fruit, Honey, Luxardo CherriesTravel Bar
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El Tesoro Mundial Collection: Laphroaig Edition (2023 Release)
Tequila Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed September 13, 2024 (edited September 20, 2024)Very nice with notes of cooked agave, marshmallow topped sweet potatoes, key limes, jalapeños, mesquite smoke, peaches, cinnamon, star anise, and iodine.Hawksmoor NYC
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