Tastes
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Springbank 10 Year
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed May 15, 2020 (edited March 12, 2021)Peat and fruit with a little bit of funk, like a Jamaican rum.71.0 USD per Bottle -
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year
Blended Malt — Scotland
Reviewed April 1, 2020 (edited November 19, 2021)Tastes like a mature green apple Jolly Rancher. I keep expecting to pick out peat in this, but I don't ever find it. Update: coming back to this after having American whiskies almost exclusively for the last several months, I'm now picking up a smidge of peat, more on the nose than palate. Apple still there, orange, and milk chocolate on the nose. The palate is full of honey, apple, light sweetness.51.0 USD per Bottle -
Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honour
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed March 12, 2020 (edited July 13, 2022)This was my gateway to peat, and for that it holds a special place. Revisiting a year since my last taste, I still enjoy it but I can see how my palate has changed, or it's not quite as good since the rebrand as others have suggested. Also, I'm not a fan of the kitschy marketing, a little over-the-top I think.46.0 USD per Bottle -
Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Sauternes Cask Finish
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed March 6, 2020 (edited December 12, 2022)Adding notes here, as I had previously only given a rating. Also comparing to Arran Sauternes finish. Like the Arran/Glenmo port finish comparison, the nose of the Glenmo comes across as older, but also more sour. The Arran is brighter, fruitier, but more pleasant. The palate of the Glen also shows more age, more malty, and a slightly thicker feel. The palate of the Arran continues from the nose with more fresh fruit, cleaner. The sourness of the Glenmo stands out in the comparison. I'd take the Arran on the nose, palate, and finish. Still quite good, and at the price of $50 locally, I think it's a good value, but in this case I believe the upcharge for the Arran is warranted.48.0 USD per Bottle -
Glenglassaugh Evolution
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed February 26, 2020 (edited March 7, 2020)51.0 USD per Bottle -
Laphroaig 10 Year Cask Strength (Batch 1)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed February 26, 2020 (edited March 25, 2023)71.0 USD per Bottle -
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask Finish 14 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed February 8, 2020 (edited April 15, 2023)Great for the price. Update: this was tasted and rated pretty early in my experience tasting whiskey. 2+ years later, this holds up quite well and continues to be an incredible value. 14 year age statement, bottled at 46% ABV. It’s said to be NCF and no color added, but I don’t see that noted on the bottle. Reminds me a bit of Edradour 10 year, with a berry/cherry, nutty, although less earthy profile. I realize this is port-finished versus oloroso sherry finished, but it tastes similar, although creamier, with more fruit. This seems to have a little more vanilla sweetness. It’s a really enjoyable dram and a great value. Now priced $2 more than it was 2 years ago.38.0 USD per Bottle -
Lagavulin 16 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed January 14, 2020 (edited September 10, 2023)Such a well-rounded peated whisky. The peat is balanced by vanilla, berry, salt, and oak. I think it would be an all-time great if it was bottled at a few higher percentage points. I just want the flavors to be a little bigger, fuller. It just comes across as slightly too thin. Still, it's a classic, and still very good. 4.25 stars. -
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed January 10, 2020 (edited April 15, 2023)A scotch staple for me. It's the scotch that got me interested in scotch. I really enjoy the floral note in this one.31.0 USD per Bottle
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