Nose: Thick body, in my estimation. Decadent sugars and fruits, kiwi, strawberry. Some oak influence, gunny sack.Palate: Deep, strong, subtle and sumptuous Bordeaux wine, high tundra turf in late summer…
Scent: marzipan; pear crepes; whipped cream; musty muslin curtains at the beach; lovely barley. Mouth: Turnips; brown sugar; crème brulee, cashews; middle of a cinnamon roll with dough that is still a…
Picked up a bottle for a party last weekend. My friends were drinking it on ice, but I added some soda water and a slice of lemon. It's pretty good for the average palate but I'm spoiled so I wasn't…
I'm writing my review of a most DELICIOUS RARE whisky on the eve of a very auspicious event in indeed, which very well might affect the future creation & distribution of my very favorite beverage: namely…
I'm ashamed to admit that I am a bit of a Laphroaig snob due to having owned the 2012, 2013 and now the 2014 Cairdeases, in addition to the 003 and the 006 Cask Strength 10 years.In light of these past…
I find this fifteen year-old whisky has two distinct profiles: one directly from the bottle (savory) and the other after sitting for about 10-15 minutes in the glass (much sweeter). Which do I prefer?…
Here are my tasting notes:Color: Light copperNose: Smoked salmon on white oak, black truffles, melted liquefied Haagen Daz vanilla ice cream, chives, honey suckle, Tillamook smoked cheddar cheese, black…
Color: Deep copperNose: Charcoal briquettes, ashy oak, imitation maple, asbestos, chalk, saccharin, naugahydePalate: Sickly sweet, strong alcohol burn, thin and weak flavors, maraschino cherries, under…
Color: Deep, rich chestnutNose: Wonderful oak presence that reminds me of oak in a well crafted wine. Rum-soaked cherries; white pepper; crème brulee, Big Hunk candy bar (marshmellow with toasted nuts…
You've gotta bloody right to say . . . Glendronach 12 is a rich, creamy sherry bomb that radiates flavor in your mouth even, though its strength registers at a mellow 43% ABV. But, hey, that's more than…