Tastes
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Gelston's 25 Year
Single Malt — Northern Ireland, Ireland
Reviewed February 3, 2020 (edited February 4, 2020)Had the chance to try this at a Duncan Taylor tasting. One of my favorites of the night, very tropical. Distilled at Bushmills Nose: Vanilla, Banana, Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit, Caramel, Citrus, Floral, Pear Palate: Vanilla, Passion Fruit, Mango, Coffee, Pepper, Oak Finish: Mango, Citrus, Passion Fruit, Pepper, Caramel, Peach, Oak -
Kilkerran Work in Progress #6 Sherry Wood
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed January 31, 2020Very good stuff. Has notes of berries, cherries, dark chocolate, citrus, dandelions, mangoes, pineapples, peat, dandelions, bananas, and peppers. Has some of that hampden estate Jamaican rum funk. The one thing holding back this dram is it can be rough around the edges at times but smoothens over timeThe Penrose -
El Tesoro Extra Añejo 80th Anniversary
Tequila Extra Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed January 30, 2020After attaboy headed to copper and oak with friend and exchanged drams of this and Appleton Joy 25 midway through. Another Carlos Camarena gem with notes of Cooked Agave, Mint, Anise, Caramel, Cinnamon, Mexican Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Cherry, Citrus, and a wonderful peppery, creamy, and vegetal flavor profile21.5 USD per BottleCopper & Oak -
After attaboy headed to copper and oak where my friend and I had 1 oz pours of this and el Tesoro 80 and exchanged midway through. Great rum with notes of Cherry Cola, Banana, Pineapple, Plantains, Caramel, Citrus, Grass, and a hint of chocolate, showing a hint of Jamaican funk hampden estate is known for.28.0 USD per PourCopper & Oak
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Redbreast All Sherry Single Cask (The Friend At Hand)
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed January 28, 2020Great stuff. Perfect balance between the pot still spices, tropical fruit commonly found in irish whiskey, and the sherry. This has notes of almond pastries, Chocolate, Plums, Raisins, Mango, Toffee, Pot Still Spices, Vanilla, Dates, Cherries, Prunes, Apricot, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit50.0 USD per PourWard III -
Tequila Tapatio Blanco 110
Tequila Blanco — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed January 25, 2020 (edited October 25, 2021)Very good with notes of cooked agave, mint, anise, pineapple, citrus, melon, a hint of pepper, and buttery floral notes.Existing Conditions -
Del Maguey Arroqueño Mezcal
Mezcal Joven — Oaxaca, Mexico
Reviewed January 25, 2020 (edited July 31, 2022)Possibly the best mezcal I’ve ever tried, and this is coming from someone who prefers tequilas and aged ones at that. Full of flavors papaya, pineapple, melon, mango, loads of citrus on the palate, a little smoke, a little dark chocolate, green apples, and most importantly, tastes like actual and explosive cooked and caramelized agave.Existing Conditions -
John Walker & Sons King George V
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed January 24, 2020 (edited January 24, 2022)This review is for Blue Label King George V. Definitely not your regular blue as it is very rich with notes of chocolate, caramel, citrus, red fruits, dried fruits, salt, peat, and smoke. However, after having this side by side with Hibiki 21, this is no Hibiki 21. -
Tamdhu Batch Strength Batch 002
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed January 23, 2020 (edited November 11, 2020)One hell of a sherry bomb with notes of dates, raisins, cherries, prunes, milk chocolate, toffee, ginger, cinnamon, citrus, almonds, hazelnuts, and flowers.Union Square Cafe
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