This is the R/Rum private pick from Foursquare. Several others and I drank through this bottle quickly, so Im glad I had just enough to capture my thoughts on this bottle before it was gone. This was distilled in 2005, bottled in 2018. It has no additives, no sugar, and no coloring added (thank you […]
Review #128; Rum #4: XXX/One r/rum Selection Read More »
This is a mystery swap between two accountants, thus the title: ASC 820: Fair Value Measurement: Fair values should be reported at the appropriate amounts using reasonable accounting estimates in compliance with GAAP. Now onto the review! This is a single barrel bottled by the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. It was aged for 11 years
Review #127; Scotch #35: Balmenach 11yr SMWS Read More »
Background: I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes. This was aged in a combination of Ex-bourbon and ex-fino casks. ABV: 51.8% Nose: Lightly peated, sweet smoke, floral, honey, mesquite, heat. Palate: Oily and good mouthfeel, Mix of sweet peat and smoke, honey, floralness, bit of ash on the back end. Finish: Medium
Review #126; Scotch #34: Laphroaig Cairdeas 2018 Read More »
Background: This is an 11 year old Four Roses Bourbon of the OBSQ recipe. This single cask was selected by a total wine and bottled at cask strength. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes. Nose: Spiceness, creamy vanilla, tobacco leaves, oak, leather Palate: Medium mouthfeel, wet but not oily, Spice,
Review #125; Bourbon #49: Four Roses OBSQ Total Wine Single Cask Read More »
Background: This rum comes to us by way of American independent bottler Hamilton. This particular rum comes from Demerara distillers located in Guyana. This rum has been aged for a short time, had caramel coloring added to it, then bottled mainly for the bartender / cocktail market. I had this blind so keep that in
Review #124; Rum #3: Hamilton Demerara 86 Proof Read More »
This is a blind review I did then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind. Nose: Tame, hard nose to pull notes out of. Overly sweet, marshmellows, cotton candy, bubblegum. Palate: Thin mouthfeel, artificial bubblegum, cotton candy, runts. This tastes like Im drinking candy. Acetone on the back end. Finish: Thankfully short. Acetone, little else lingers.
Review #123; Canadian #1: Crown Royal Store Pick Read More »
Background: This is a standard release from Deanston, their 12 year old single malt that has been aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. ABV: 43% Nose: Plums, dark fruits mainly berries, grapes, hint of honey. The nose mellows over time on this. Palate: Thick, oily mouthfeel. Dark fruits, honey, dark chocolate, a bit of heat.
Review #122; Scotch #33: Deanston 12 (Brown Label) Read More »
This Islay whisky was aged for 5 years in ex bourbon casks, from a 100% malted barley mashbill. Cask Strength, non chill filtered, and no color added. Lets dive in! ABV: 57% Nose: Deceivingly sweet, peat, light smoke, vanilla, oak, brine, bbq, red berries. Palate: Thick mouthfeel, BBQ Smoke, peat, red berries, vanilla, leather, oak Finish: Creamy Vanilla, smoke,
Review #121; Scotch #32: Octomore 6.1: Read More »
Lagavulin 8 year 200th Anniversary ABV: 48% Nose: Campfire smoke, citrus, peat, floralness, black pepper, black tea Palate: Peat, iodine, oak, floral flowers, medium mouthfeel Finish: Medium length, Campfire, floral, and peat This is a fine example of a smoky malt. The smoke is not overpowering and its not complex but has a few forward flavors. Rating: 5/10 1 |
Review #120; Scotch #31: Lagavulin 8yr 200th Anniversary Read More »
Glendronach 1993 Single Cask #14 Distilled: 15.01.1993 Bottled: 12.2013 Age: 20 years old Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask Number:14 ABV: 53.1% Nose: Baking spices, gingerbread, Citrus, lemon, grapes, plums.A very sweet and dessert nose that is yum. Palate: Thick, syrupy mouthfeel , a bit of heat, Gingerbread, baking spices, oak, plums, citrus, leather. Well balanced between the baking spices, the sweetness
Review #119; Scotch #30: Glendronach 20yr 1993 Single Cask Read More »
