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Very light, apples, very smooth, slight cherry. Middle of the road, not extremely exciting.
I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math!
1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out.
2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice.
3. Bad - Multiple flaws.
4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have.
5. Good - Just average.
6. Very Good - Better than average.
7. Great - Well above average.
8. Excellent - In a league of its own.
9. Incredible - An all-time favorite.
10. Perfect
Nose - malty, spiced oranges, vanilla, leather, and some hints of cinnamon roasted almonds and a whiff of coffee
Taste - orange zest and vanilla, some oak spice and cinnamon, hints of dark chocolate and a bit of roasted salted almonds
Finish - the citrus fades and leaves behind a slightly tannic dryness, the spice lingers for awhile and medium burn
I was checking out a liquor store nearby that I’d never been to. Most of the prices were in line or slightly above market. But I noticed this sitting on the shelf, since I’d been considering it for a while but kept choosing other things for the same price (usually $65-$75 range). This was listed at $59. When I went to pay, the owner told me this had been on the shelf a while which was why it was cheaper than it should be. But here’s the kicker, this was the box set that comes with two Glencairn glasses. I actually feel like I got a steal!
On the nose: It has a familiar nose. Perhaps I drink too much Aberlour, but it’s awfully similar. Dark fruit heavy. Virtually no oak and definitely no char.
On the palette: again, I taste Aberlour. But this is slightly different. There is a semblance of oak, which makes sense with some of the juice spending it’s full life span in ex bourbon casks. It’s not very chewy like an Islay would be.. it’s balanced and neither delicate nor full. It slides right in and the sweetness hits you from the start. There’s a hint of alcohol and slight tingle. Raisen starts to take over at the end which is the sherry influence.
The finish: Very much raisen. It’s pleasantly sweet and bitter at the same time. Chocolate creeps on and blends with the raisenin.. like the 90% cocoa dark chocolate bars that leave that dry yet appetizing lust for more.
This is one of the most balanced sherried scotches I’ve tasted and is a testament to what a perfectly crafted sherried scotch can be. I’ll be keeping this one in stock for sure.