Justerini and Brooks reviews

I'm not the first to find out that there's no entry level for the J&B Rare mini, so pay no attention to the 70 cl yadda-yadda, please. I found this little bottle inside my late stepmom's cabinet, so…

J&B – Justerini & Brooks – is sometimes jokinly referred to as Junk & Bullshit (I admit, I am not very fond of their ‘Rare’ either, which is clearly meant only for mixing), but this Jet got me intruiged…

So far I have only written tasting notes for one bottling of J&B – and with good reason. This brand is often jokingly dubbed Junk & Bullshit. It is more a blend to mix with at a student party then som…

Excellent value blend that's readily available and great neat, on the rocks, or even as a mixer with cola. Light, slightly sweet, smoky and spicy. For the price it's hard to beat an everyday type of…

OK, now that we've tried that older 40% mini - and before we try the 43% mini - let's try today's standard bottling.The colour is a bright, light gold - slightly darker and more vibrant than the mini I…

I know the bottle indicated above says "70cl" but this is one of the minis I bought through Scotch Whisky Auctions. In fact, I have here two J&B Rare minis - one at 40% (this one) and one at 43%. I'm…

J&B Rare is comprised of 42 different whiskies. The website states that the malts come from the Speyside region (though I am sure there is some Islay in there somewhere). This mini, bottled in 2000, was…

Sunny yellow; nose of berries and citrus; body light, yet determined; fine grains give way to a hint of spicy vanilla, a decent balance; a bit short on finish, but still enjoyable. On par with Clan as…

The reviewed bottle is of the J & B Rare US issue 75 cl bottle, at 43% ABV, rather than 40% ABV current standard UK issue.Nose: Slight to moderate intensity, a little sweet, light lemon, a little peat…