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my journey - where it all began
My love for whiskey began in 1973 in all places Bangor, Maine.
I was living there with my friend Dean on his family farm, one year after graduating from Kent's Hill School in Augusta, Maine. Back then the drinking age was 18 and believe me, we took full advantage of that!
We were at a bar and I approached the bartender for a drink - a Rum Collins. I know what you're thinking ... At that time I had long hair as did most guys during that time period - You could say I dressed sorta like a Hippie, but I wasn't one.
The drink arrived and this really old guy was leaning over his shot of Whiskey and he asked me: What is that crap you're drinking? I told him and he said: "You need to MAN UP and drink Whiskey" and he bought me a shot of Bourbon - Old Fitzgerald 100 horse. Here's how it went down.
The old geezer turned his head to me and said "This is gonna burn a little, so here is what you do. You take a sip, let it sit in your mouth for a couple seconds, swallow it and BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE, not your mouth. The more it burns, the more you breathe through your nose".
So I preceded to follow the instructions ... completely. I did what he said and DAMN IT BURNED so I proceeded to breathe through my nose, faster and faster - ya it kinda got gross - but I managed to survive. Now the old guy said "Do it again" as he bought me another shot. I did the next shot and that burned too, but not nearly as bad. And then he said, "You're not done yet, youngster", and he bought me one more. This time I had NO burn and I really liked it.
I never went back
I drank Bourbon mostly, then one day I was introduced to Scotch ... cue the angelical music ....
When I moved back to Minneapolis/St. Paul where I was born and raised, single malts and the brands we have access to today, were hard to find. I started drinking Pinch and loved it, and I still like it. All my friends drank stuff that came with garnishes ... you know, cherries/oranges and stuff ... FOO-FOO drinks and I was on a mission to change that, and I did. All my friends from back then and today drink Scotch, most of whom I proudly converted.
I was living there with my friend Dean on his family farm, one year after graduating from Kent's Hill School in Augusta, Maine. Back then the drinking age was 18 and believe me, we took full advantage of that!
We were at a bar and I approached the bartender for a drink - a Rum Collins. I know what you're thinking ... At that time I had long hair as did most guys during that time period - You could say I dressed sorta like a Hippie, but I wasn't one.
The drink arrived and this really old guy was leaning over his shot of Whiskey and he asked me: What is that crap you're drinking? I told him and he said: "You need to MAN UP and drink Whiskey" and he bought me a shot of Bourbon - Old Fitzgerald 100 horse. Here's how it went down.
The old geezer turned his head to me and said "This is gonna burn a little, so here is what you do. You take a sip, let it sit in your mouth for a couple seconds, swallow it and BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE, not your mouth. The more it burns, the more you breathe through your nose".
So I preceded to follow the instructions ... completely. I did what he said and DAMN IT BURNED so I proceeded to breathe through my nose, faster and faster - ya it kinda got gross - but I managed to survive. Now the old guy said "Do it again" as he bought me another shot. I did the next shot and that burned too, but not nearly as bad. And then he said, "You're not done yet, youngster", and he bought me one more. This time I had NO burn and I really liked it.
I never went back
I drank Bourbon mostly, then one day I was introduced to Scotch ... cue the angelical music ....
When I moved back to Minneapolis/St. Paul where I was born and raised, single malts and the brands we have access to today, were hard to find. I started drinking Pinch and loved it, and I still like it. All my friends drank stuff that came with garnishes ... you know, cherries/oranges and stuff ... FOO-FOO drinks and I was on a mission to change that, and I did. All my friends from back then and today drink Scotch, most of whom I proudly converted.
my personal favorite whisky brands
and some that I don't care for
Scroll Down The Page for My Favorite Blended Scotch Whisky & Reviews
single malt & blended scotch whiskey reviews
More Blended Reviews are in the bottom section of this page
Unlike most Scotch Whisky websites, I rarely give out a 4 Star+ rating. 3-3.5 Stars is the norm
The rationale is I'm not selling anything so my reviews are not biased.
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SCAPA SKIREN
Orkney Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scapa Skiren is a 2015 release from the Orkney distillery. Aged in first-fill American oak casks, this is creamy and sweet with notes of tropical fruit and heather |
PRICE $80.00 - $95.00 |
I just moved from Minneapolis to Southwest Florida and found this at a local liquor store. I've never heard of this distillery, so I had to buy and try it.
Let me state upfront, this is a great "entry level" whisky, but it isn't for my taste It's too sweet, for my palette. I like rich, bold and anything peat finished. Their website says this: "Unlike other island distilleries no peat is used to dry our malt; this allows the uniquely sweet and tropical flavours of Scapa to come through. Our malt is housed in four sturdy hoppers, and due to the wildly unpredictable weather, they store more barley than bigger distilleries on the mainland. True to a small and artisanal island malt, all of our whisky is distilled by only a single pair of stills". As I said, it's an entry level whisky, unless you like a more "Candy Scotch Whisky Taste. |
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GLEN FOHDRY
Dublaich
Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glen Fohdry American Oak Cask Finish has been matured in American White Oak Casks and finished in American Bourbon Casks until it has achieved the perfect balance of flavors. |
PRICE $32.00-$35.00
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I bought this on a whim from Total Wine. It was the price that attracted me, PLUS the Double Maturation. DAMN it is a good whisky, period!
Here's how the distillery describes this whisky. "The favor is a beautiful balance of sweet oak and crisp fruit. The vanilla sweetness increases with a little addition of water. Non-chill filtered to preserve the wonderful flavors that develop over time." (Or one small ice cube which I prefer). What I really noticed was the great oak finish. It's actually finished 2X. The first is in a white oak cask, which is very noticeable and then in bourbon casks. You can taste the maturation in the finish. It has a moderate smoke palate followed by tropical fruit, stone fruit and a brush of maple, finishing with spicy sting. This is a must try for whisky enthusiasts. It proves that you don't need to spend big, to get a big taste |
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TOMATIN (Tom-A-Tin) 14 Year Old Port Cask The Tomatin 14 Year Old is soft, smooth and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks which previously held port for around 50 years.
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Price $50.00-$65.00 |
This was originally launched in 2014, but the brand went through a re-branding process, design, labels, etc., and this was re-branded to highlight its Port Cask Finish.
I was reluctant to buy it because of my fear of the "Candy Scotch Syndrome" that many distilleries are doing to attract younger customers, but I did anyway. Originally I was buying it as a present, but got selfish at the last minute and kept it. I tried it last night and I was surprised at the nose, the taste and after taste. It was really good. Sure it has some sweetness to the nose at first, but it is a true scotch whisky in its final tasting. Tomatin describes it like this: Cask Type: Matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Port casks Strength: 46% alc./vol. The Tomatin 14 Year Old is soft, smooth and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks which previously held port for around 50 years. |
Rich but balanced aromas of red berries, sweet honey and rich toffee develop into aspects of light fruits and nuts on the palate and an abiding finish of smooth fruit salad.
This is a good Scotch Whisky. I'm glad I have it in my collection and I recommend that you try it, or give it as a gift. Even though I only gave it 3-stars, It's priced right and will be a topic of conversation if you're a Whisky lover
This is a good Scotch Whisky. I'm glad I have it in my collection and I recommend that you try it, or give it as a gift. Even though I only gave it 3-stars, It's priced right and will be a topic of conversation if you're a Whisky lover
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AERSTONE (Air-stone)
Land Cask This is one of two whiskies offered by this distillery. The other is an Aerstone Sea Cask. NOSE
Rich and punchy peat with layers of coal tar and damp bonfire smoke - punctuated with vibrant, zesty citrus notes. |
price - $30.00 - $35.00 |
I was at my local liquor store in Fridley Minnesota and saw this Whisky being featured.
It caught my eye because it's a Single Malt, but the price is what made me pick it up. It was only $29.95 and WOW for a Single Malt. There are two whiskies offered from this Lowland distillery. The Land Cask reviewed here and a Sea Cask, both Single Malts aged 10 years. What made me choose this version is that it uses Lowland Peat in the distilling/maturation process and states it has a Smokey character....I LOVE Peated Whisky so I had to try it Here is what their website states: Carefully matured for over 10 years at William Grant & Sons Lowland distillery, perched on the intense environs of the Ayrshire coast, Scotland. Some of our whiskies are aged in a warehouse located by the sea. This impacts the maturation process and delivers a smooth whisky with a hint of sea salt. Further inland, our whiskies mature in warehouses where the sea has less of an influence on flavor. These whiskies are more peated, and have a rich and smoky character. I REALLY like this Whisky and I recommend you buy it! I will be buying a few bottles for my collection in case it disappears Here's what their website states and I fully agree with it. |
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NOSE
Rich and punchy peat with layers of coal tar and damp bonfire smoke - punctuated with vibrant, zesty citrus notes. |
TASTE
The initial rush of peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness. Hints of spice and ripe fruits enveloped in smoke. |
FINISH
Long lasting smokiness. |
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BUNNAHABHAIN (bu-na-ha-venn)
STIÙIREADAIR(pronounced ‘stew-rahdur’ and means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic) This is the latest member of the Bunnahabhain crew. With a brackish, coastal tinge, this sherried malt will transport you to Bunnahabhain bay, with a smattering of sea spray and dried fruit lingering on your lips. |
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
PRICE - $40.00 - $50.00
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I saw this on my latest visit to Total Wine and I was VERY excited to try this, especially because of the price. I love Bunnahabhain, in fact their 25 year old is the ONLY whisky I've given a 4.5 star review.
So I popped it open last night with high anticipation. Upon taking my first nose, I was disappointed. I didn't get the peat nose I expected from this distillery. After tasting it, my disappointment was verified. OK this is a fair scotch, but it is NOT one that I will save in my personal vault, in fact, I'll probably give it away to friends. Here is what their website states about this product; "To create Stiùireadair, our Senior Blender has selected first and second fill sherry casks with spirit of varying ages and warehouse locations to construct a dram that truly exposes the coastal nature of the Bunnahabhain single malt whisky, whilst not losing the sherry influence everyone knows and loves in the famous 12 year old."
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CÀIRDEAS PORT & WINE CASK FINISH Two reds are better than one. Introducing the 2020 Càirdeas - an instant classic crafted with ruby port barriques and red wine casks |
Price: $80.00 - $90.00 |
I saw this on my tri-monthly visit to Total Wine and I had to try it.
OMG, I thought I'd died and went to heaven. It is very close to perfection and if you love ISLAY Whisky, you MUST try this. It is one of the best whisky's I've had in 2-years! Anyone that follows my blog knows I LOVE Laphroaig, I even have a sq. ft. plot of land, as a Friend of Laphroaig. Here's what their website states: "Our 2020 annual release of Laphroaig Càirdeas, Port & Wine Casks, continues our long history of innovation. A unique marriage of our classic Laphroaig whisky rested in second-fill Ruby Port ‘barriques’ along with whisky double matured in ex-Bourbon barrels followed by ex-red wine casks. Soft, round and warming, it’s an incredible ‘friendship’ that charts continents, styles and flavours Aromas of dark chocolate and menthol with pink peppercorns open up to an extraordinarily complex flavour. Toasted peaches, charred marshmallows and a hint of plum jam intertwine with Laphroaig’s iodine rich peat smoke to create a limited edition that lingers long on the palate and the memory". I definitely got the port and wine cask vibe and it mellowed out the taste, but just enough to keep that Laphroaig taste that I love so much. A MUST buy on your list! |
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GRANGESTONE
18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky This Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been matured in traditional American oak casks and has lain undisturbed for a minimum of 18 years. 2016 International Spirits Challenge - Gold Medal Winner |
PRICE - $59.00-$70.00
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GRANGESTONE
18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky On their website they state: "This Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been matured in traditional American oak casks and has lain undisturbed for a minimum of 18 years before our Malt Master considers it is ready for this rare Grangestone bottling. Grangestone Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a perfect example of a whisky from the Highland region". I was initially excited about trying this because of the price for an 18-year-old whisky. Usually an 18-year-old whisky starts in the +$100.00 range. It has a deep gold whiskey with a complex nose flaunting sweet oak, butterscotch, and slight florals. Firm body and velvety finish showing its spices and oak. 2016 International Spirits Challenge - Gold Medal Winner. For the price it's a pretty good Scotch Whisky, but I was disappointed overall. I wish it had a deeper finish, but that's typical of most Highland Whiskys |
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THE GLENLIVET
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When I saw this bottle at Total Wine, I wasn't sure if it was for me. I don't like sweet Scotch Whisky, I prefer the Islay nose and stronger noses. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. This is not a "Candy Scotch" it has a nice strong nose and the flavors are perfect, for the price.
To create whisky with a tropical feel, the makers finished a portion of their smooth whisky in barrels that previously held Caribbean rum. The result is a well balanced and exceptionally smooth whisky with a great scotch aftertaste. This Scotch is carefully distilled at The Glenlivet distillery, Speyside. Cask Oak barrel, selectively finished in barrels that previously held Caribbean Rum. Nose Sweet notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup. The palate is fruity with mandarin orange and fresh melon notes playing off of a baseline of toffee and mint. Flavor Bold, smooth, and tropical Finish The finish is very smooth with a lingering sweetness. I recommend you try this Whisky |
Cost Range - $35-$45
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LAGAVULIN 8 YRReleased to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery. It is big and smoky, with sweet spice and has a clean, long and smoky finish. One of the great classics from Islay.
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Yes, Christmas does come in July. OMG, you have to buy this one.
After the wonderful reception that the Lagavulin 8 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition received when it was released in 2016, the Islay-based distillers decided to add this delicious expression to their permanent core range! As Alfred Barnard (author of The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom) said of an 8 year old Lagavulin in the 1880s, this stuff is "exceptionally fine". Nose: Salted popcorn, honey-roasted nuts, tarry ropes and light hints of freshly-chopped cedar. A touch of burnt sugar sweetness lingers. Palate: Smokey peat appears first on the palate, followed by coriander seed, barley sugar, cumin powder, smoked kipper and marzipan. Finish: Layers of apple crumble, toasted almond and ash. Another kick of cooking spices right at the end. This is one of my favorites, because you get the whole Lagavulin experience, at 1/3 the price. It's a MUST HAVE for you whisky collection |
COST RANGE - $40-$50
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Talisker Distillers EditionTalisker Single Malt Whisky is made from malted barley sourced from the Muir of Ord, a village in Highland, Scotland. The barley is lightly peated to approximately 18 phenol parts per million, which contributes a slightly smoky flavor profile to the whisky. Once the barley has been malted and peated, it is mashed using soft water drawn from one of the 14 underground springs that rise from Hawk Hill — Talisker has been using the same water source since it was founded nearly two centuries ago
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This was a gift for my Birthday from my daughter and ... what a gift. Just plain delicious, period. If you've read my reviews, you know I love the pet finish, and this has that, but a lighter peat finish Talisker Distiller’s Edition 2014 Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in 2003 and matured for ten years in used, American bourbon casks. After its initial beautyrest, the whisky was double-barreled, or finished, in casks that were previously used to mature Amoroso sherry. Amoroso sherry is a type of Oloroso sherry, but is generally sweetened with a blend of Pedro Ximénez grapes. As a result, Talisker Distiller’s Edition is imbued with an aroma of red fruits, berries and apricots, which lead to a crisp, full body. Initially, the whisky has sweet, fruity flavors, along with touches of sea salt, peat and vanilla that ultimately fade into a lingering, elegant finish. You'll taste the Aroma of red fruits, berries and apricots, which lead to a crisp, full body. Sweet, fruity flavors, along with touches of sea salt, peat and vanilla that ultimately fade into a lingering, elegant finish. I highly recommend this for your bucket list, it won't disappoint |
COST RANGE - $70.00 - $85.00
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DALWHINNIE GAME OF THRONES "WINTER'S FROST" "HOUSE STARK" SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYLocated in the Highlands where it is quite remote and windy, the Dalwhinnie Distillery is a distillery that doesn't quite get the press it deserves. It is a whisky that displays classic Highland malt qualities of honey and heather.
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Dalwhinnie is a good scotch, especially when you get up there with their 15 year old single malt and, if you like lighter, smoother whisky. This whisky from Dalwhinnie, located at one of the highest and coldest distillery sites in Scotland, is shaped by extreme conditions, just as the Starks’ qualities of resilience and strength are shaped by their home of Winterfell in the North. Many people will like this, not just for the nostalgia, but because of its spicy, honey, apple and floral flavor notes. It's sweet, tangy, smoky, and you can taste all the flavors. Flavor / Taste / Palate Incredibly soft and warming honeyed fruit on the palate with light floral notes and a touch of spice. Finish Soft and spicy finish with a note of honey. Overall, a vet smooth whisky |
COST RANGE - $40.00 - $50.00
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kilkerran
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Boy, are you in for a treat! On my recent visit to The Twin Cities, I stopped by my favorite liquor store Blue Max and found this awesome Whisky, along with a few others I'll write about shortly.
This is from the Glengyle distillery in Campbelltown Scotland that was in operation from the mid-1870's until 1925 when it was closed. It was recently resurrected in 2000. On the first sip, I was hooked. Matured in Oak Casks, this Whisky is Fruity with hints of orange, raspberry, and apples, but the best part is it has a gentle, yet noticeable peat smoke finish with additional notes of spice. The finish is distinctive with a dry nutty finish with some gentle peat lingering along with some further oak notes .. .. delicious! There are only 12,000 bottles available worldwide |
COST RANGE - $60.00 - $70.00
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LAPHROAIG - cairdeas
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I THINK I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN
It's no secret I'm a HUGE FAN of Laphroaig and I've been reading about the Cairdeas release for a while now. So, on a recent trip to Minneapolis, I got to spend some time at my favorite liquor store, Blue Max Liquors and I picked up this gem, along with a few others I'll be reviewing shortly.
OMG, this is an amazing Whisky. The Madeira finish is all over this Whisky. Madeira is a sweet fortified wine from the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago off the coast of North Africa. The sweet wine itself is similar to sherry and port. BEWARE, this is Laphroaig, and the peat smoke is heavy on peat and light on smoke, with an underlying sweetness brought out with the Madeira finish. Unmistakenly a pink butterscotch look/pour. This Whisky is complex and very dynamic. Peat & Smoke ...., bacon, pepper, red grapes, cocoa, smoked paprika, more of those crisp rosé-like wine notes, ash, spice, oak, citrus peels and a light bit of waxy licorice before it |
COST RANGE - $75.00-$85.00
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I found this at my local liquor store in Winona, Mn. What caught my eye, besides the Black Bottle, was the "EST 1879". (Normally I wouldn't buy a Whisky that I can't see the color, BTW)
It's a very dark whisky, I'm not sure if that's the blend or if it's colored, but that appeals to me. It's a very tasty whisky, has a nice nose, it's smooth with just a hint of Peat - which comes from the Bunnahabhain blend. I do love Whisky that has smoke! It boasts a bit of floral and oak aromas and fruit, smoke, honey and nutmeg flavors, with the Islay element in the blend being provided by Bunnahabhain. Black Bottle was introduced in 1879 by Charles, David and Gordon Graham, members of a family of Aberdeen tea merchants who had branched out into whisky blending. True to its name, the blend was initially presented in black glass, but this was sourced from Germany, and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 necessitated a switch to green glass. Relaunched in 2013, Black Bottle Blended Scotch whisky now features a balanced mix of fruitiness and spice alongside the peaty Islay notes that the brand has been known for. This change in direction is a return to Black Bottle's past, as it is said to have been inspired by what the whisky was like when it was made all the way back in 1879. This has also inspired the new old-style black glass bottle, which gave the whisky its name. |
Cost Range - $30.00-$35.00
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Shackleton blended
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BASED ON THE ANTIQUE WHISKY SUPPLIED TO THE 1907
BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION Some Background Iconic polar explorer, and one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. A man whose expeditions are legendary.
Driven by the desire to conquer uncharted lands, Sir Ernest embarked on an epic journey to reach the undiscovered South Pole, leading his team on the 1907 British Antarctic Expedition. The extreme conditions saw the Pole slip from their grasp, but they returned as heroes, making headlines around the world after breaking all records to reach 88* South. To bolster team spirit, Sir Ernest had personally ordered 25 cases of ‘Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky’ for the Antarctic expedition. In 2007 eleven bottles of this Scotch which had been hidden underneath the floorboards of the base camp hut for a century, were painstakingly recovered. World renowned Master Blender, Richard Paterson, brought bottles back to Scotland to uncover the secrets within this lost whisky. |
OK, I bought this because it was there and because the story intrigued me AND the price was right. That's about as far as it goes.
I was not impressed with this blend. It pours dark and rich, but the first Dram was abit harsh and unrefined for me.
It's a blended malt with a dash of body and a whisper of smoke and notes of vanilla, honey and orchard fruits, the whisky has real warmth and depth, but like I said, a bit unrefined. After my ice cube melted a bit, it became more enjoyable
Cost Range - $35.00 - $45.00
I was not impressed with this blend. It pours dark and rich, but the first Dram was abit harsh and unrefined for me.
It's a blended malt with a dash of body and a whisper of smoke and notes of vanilla, honey and orchard fruits, the whisky has real warmth and depth, but like I said, a bit unrefined. After my ice cube melted a bit, it became more enjoyable
Cost Range - $35.00 - $45.00
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Tomatin has really upped their game. They consistently surprise me with new and exciting releases. They were never on my radar before, but they are now.
Tomatin's limited edition Cuatro Series was launched in September 2014 and features four single malt expressions distilled on the same day, but finished in different types of Spanish sherry butts. I really liked the original nose. It hits the palate with a sweet, yet defined whisky taste that Scotch lovers will really enjoy After 9 years maturing in traditional American oak casks (that's usually ex-bourbon), this whisky is transferred to ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and finished for 3 additional years. Aroma boiled sweets, Dried prunes, dates and apricots, almonds, liquorice, crème brûlée. Palate Full bodied with peppery spice, Oolong tea, palate. Light and oily. Finish Gingery spiciness. |
Cost Range - $60-.00 - $75.00
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Distilled at Tullibardine in the Highlands, this is a very tasty new whisky which was finished in a 225 litre cask (thus the name) which previously held maturing Sauternes dessert wine from Chateau Suduiraut.
A fairly rich whisky that has been matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, and finished in 225-litre château suduiraut sauternes casks. This golden Tullibardine has hints of citrus lime on the nose and hints of vanilla and oatmeal. On the palate, there is a touch of tropical pineapple and zingy orange zest. The 225 finishes with a creamy edge. You can taste the vanilla and allspice with your first sip, then a strong sense of the bourbon barrels and a finish of the Sauterne Cask, a fruity whisky with a noticeable influence from a dessert wine cask. I enjoyed this Whisky, it's a bit different than most Highland Whisky I've tried. Easy on the palette and an easy finish. A smooth after-dinner dram with a nice cigar will make anyone's evening enjoyable. |
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Blended aged Whisky is often more tasty than straight single malts
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I love Blue Max Liquors, they have so many varieties of Scotch Whisky and I found this gem, and a few others I'll be reviewing, while I was in The Twin Cities over the weekend.
This has some awesome single malts blended extremely well. Blended Whisky can bring out more flavors than a straight single malt and this hits a homerun, with a marriage of some of the finest Highland single malts, aged carefully for at least 15 years – and some as old as 20 – in oak and sherry casks. The nose features sun-dried fruits, pineapple, and espresso bean, while the palate entertains with stout baking spices and a luxurious sweetness. If single malts have been your only experience in Scotch, then this blend will impress you with its complexity, depth, and fullness. It is slightly dry, which I like, add a small ice cube and it becomes drier and nuttier with a little spicy/dry long finish. Cost Range - $60.00-$80.00 (Look for specials)
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TOMATIN - 12 year old -
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I stumbled upon this gem while I frequented my local liquor store MGM Liquors in Winona, Mn. As I've previously mentioned, I live in the middle of nowhere and to find this beauty, BLEW ME AWAY and it was being sold at $26.00. Yep I bought one and then went back and stocked up on three more, one of them for a gift. Normally it sells for $40.00-$50.00
This Tomatin 12 Year Old is smooth and silky, having been matured in traditional Scotch Whisky, ex-Bourbon and ex-Spanish Sherry casks. A rich, fruity aroma is the prelude to sweet flavours of ripe apples, pears and a subtle hint of nut before the long, pleasantly oily finish. It's a 2016 replacement for the previous sherry-finished expression, this Tomatin 12 Year Old has been aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. This is a STEAL and I recommend it for any occasion. It would be a great gift for your Whisky connoisseur friends too Cost Range - $40.00 - $50.00 - I bought it at $26.00 so look for specials on this |
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YEP, another steal at my local liquor store. I only paid $26.99 for this single malt, and I've seen it even lower. The reason the cheap price, it's not aged.
If you are new to the Whisky world, this is a great "starter Scotch Whisky, light easy on the nose and even easier going down. This whisky is light and delicate, true to traditional Tomatin style and Highlands Scotch Whisky. However the introduction of Virgin Oak casks into the mix offers a new dimension with a vibrant and enticing sweetness. Aroma- Vanilla pods, marshmallow, sponge cake and fresh pineapple, mixed with citrus lemon and boiled sweets. Palate- Light and delicate with a candy sweetness which is peppered with hints of pine. Lemon sherbet, pineapple and crunchy green apples with a touch of freshly baked sponge cake. Finish- Clean, light and refreshing. Cask- Matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks. |
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Glen Moray Classic Port Cask Finish
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This is a very good INEXPENSIVE single malt Scotch Whisky. I recommend it for people who like a lighter scotch, or for those people just starting their journey with Whisky. My score is based on the value/price for what you get.
It is carried at our local liquor store and the price there is amazing, one of the reasons I buy it It is not an aged Whisky like most, thus the price, but it is aged for eight months This light and fruity expression is finished for eight months in Port pipes from Porto Cruz, the #1 Porto company in the world. The spirit picks up intense embellishments of summer fruit, dark chocolate and cinnamon and a distinct pink hue. It has a nose of toasted vanilla and light oak, rich dried fruits. Some refreshing spice with a citrus lemon tang. Caramelised sweetness with cinnamon. It has a small finish of oak. Cost Range - $28.00 - $38.00 |
Glen Moray Classic Peated Single Malt Whisky
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As I mentioned above, my local liquor store carries this brand. That has to say something, considering I'm 45 minutes to the nearest city whose population is only 30,000.
I bought this over the weekend and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It isn't aged, which is reflected in the price and it was very good. It isn't heavily peated like Laphroaig/Lagavulin, but it does have the peat expression I love so much. Instant peat smoke, lightly spiced with creamy vanilla. This Speyside single malt Scotch whisky balances peaty whiffs with plenty of vanilla, orchard fruits and some floral, fragrant elements shining through along the way. I highly recommend this for peata loving Whisky drinkers, especially if you are on a budget. My ratings are based off price/value/expression of this Whisky Cost Range - $32.00 - $40.00 |
Glen Moray also has other very good Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - a Sherry Cask Finish & a Chardonnay Cask Finish, all priced right.
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BRUICHLADDICH (BROOK-LADDY) Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt |
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This is NOT for the whisky faint at heart. This is a VERY strong peated Whisky and I deem it a "sipping Whisky", best enjoyed with a cigar. I'm not sure if I really like it or not and believe me, Islay Whisky and Bruichladdich is one of my favorite Whisky ... just not this one. It begins very nice, but finishes quite intense.
Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is made from 100% Scottish-grown barley, peated to 40ppm which is then trickle distilled from 100% Scottish Barley the spirit gently matures in the lochside village of Port Charlotte before being bottled at the distillery using Islay spring water. The texture is extraordinarily rich with a huge depth of character. The smouldering heat of peat fires pulls you into a whirlpool of islay flavours and aromas but with such finesse that you welcome the storm.” A fairly weak aroma of apple cider, smoked sea salt, caramel, honey graham and light notes of pine-like herbal, mango, farm malt and some frosting sweetness. It starts out easy, and finishes very strong. Long drawl of burnt bread, peat, citrus oil, fruit and menthol. Cost Range - $50 - $65.00 |
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Previously Featured Whisky
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auchentoshan
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When I go to The Twin Cities, I ALWAYS stop a Blue Max Liquors in Burnsville, Mn. They have the largest selection of single malt scotch whisky's I've ever seen and they always have new single malts to try, every time I visit. I can't get out of that place for less than $200.00. This particular scotch ran $59.00, I think. A great value!
Auchentoshan prides itself on being the only triple-distilled scotch in Scotland. Upon opening the bottle and taking a quick nose, I knew this was going to be trouble. The Sherry cask came out along with vanilla and oak from first sip straight through the finish, plus echoes of cinnamon and dried apricot with additional nuttiness flavor. This is an amazing scotch. Very easy to drink - actually too easy, thus the word "trouble". It goes great before or after dinner and if you are a cigar lover, it perfectly enhances that experience, too. Cost Range - $50.00 - $60.00 |
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laphroaig - TRIPLE wood
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I love scotch from Islay (Pronounced I-LAY) and Laphroaig is one of my favorites. I even own a sqaure foot plot of land on their property. The send me happy birthday notes every year, but not with a bottle.
The distinctive peet nose, taste and aftertaste is addicting, once you get over your first experience with it. When tasted, Triple Wood begins with a subtle sherry sweetness before offering up spiciness and nuttiness and a huge peat flavor. Special for its triple maturation, which creates a unique blend of their signature peat-smoked liquid with softer notes of fruit and spices. After a double maturation in American oak barrels, the liquid is transferred to smaller, 19th century-style European Quarter Casks to impart extra depth and fullness. This final stage allows for a slow maturation – all leading to a soft, complex and fully rounded flavor. Cost Range - $55.00-$65.00 |
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LaphroaiG - 10 year old
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This is one of my favorites Whisky's, because I love the peat and it's affordable. If you are not ready for a full flavored very bold taste, this brand is not for you. This is what Whisky is all about.
The original Laphroaig, distilled the same way today as when Ian Hunter invented it over 75 years ago. In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavor. Those enjoying the 10 Year Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. Seaweed-led, with a hint of vanilla ice cream and more than a whiff of notes from the First Aid box. The oak is big, and muscles its way into the fore as you hold this whisky over your tongue. An upsurge of spices develop – cardamom/black pepper/chili. Cost Range - $50.00 - $70.00 |
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The no-water-added cask strength brother of the mighty Laphroaig 10
They mature Laphroaig in seasoned oak barrels, charred before filling to impart a slight sweet vanilla nuttiness. Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is barrier-filtered only just, to remove the small char particles present. This means you will enjoy Laphroaig exactly as we made it. In extremes of temperature and when you add water it may appear a little cloudy - this is the natural condition of a malt of such a peaty pungent and uncompromising purity. Adding a little water releases a rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea. Taste - PEAT comes marching through, leading a procession of vanilla, citrus, smoked meat, brine, smoky char, pear heavy orchard fruit, malt, honey, wood and baking spices. It’s an amazing cavalcade of flavor that delivers sip after sip. Smoky char partners up with some emerging dark fruit, orchard fruit, salt, wood, vanilla and mint to create a wonderfully long slow finish. Cost Range - $65.00 - $75.00 |
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glenmorangie -Quinta Ruban
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I'm a fan of Glemorangie's Lasanta & The Quinta Ruban. It's a flavorful whisky that is great after dinner. It's very smooth, with a little sweetness on the palette, with a great after finish
A darker whisky, extra-matured range, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban has spent 10 years maturing in American white oak casks, before being transferred into specially selected ruby port pipes from the Quintas or wine estates of Portugal. It has a great nose: Dark mint chocolate, tangerines and Seville oranges mingle with sandalwood and walnut before giving way to a spicy finish of pepper and nutmeg. The Finish: Long lasting silky aftertaste leaving dark chocolate mints and traces of orange. Cost Range - $50.00 - $60.00 |
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lagavulin - 16 year old
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16 year old
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One of my very favorite Scotch Whisky.
Aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years, this much sought-after single malt has the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - it is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram. Some say it's the most pungent of all Islay malts, I think Laphroaig is a bit more on the heavy side. Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers. One of the smokiest noses from Islay. It's big, very, very concentrated, and redolent of iodine, sweet spices, good, mature Sherry and creamy vanilla. Stunning. Very thick and rich. A massive mouthful of malt and Sherry with good fruity sweetness, but also a wonderful sweetness. Big, powerful peat and oak. Long, spicy finish, figs, dates, peat smoke, vanilla. Cost Range - $60.00 - $75.00 |
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This may have been a limited edition honoring the 200th anniversary of the distillery, but I bought it and LOVED IT. If you can find it, buy it and keep it for very special occasions ... like me coming over to visit.
This is a very heavy scotch and if you like a sweet smooth taste, this is not for you. This is a very smooth scotch for Lagavulin and much smother and fruitier than their 16 year old signature brand...another of my favorites It has a very deep/rich color with a red chestnut hue. Profound, complex and dry overall. Rich yet elusive, it really takes time to open up, first offering liquid dried fruits; figs, dates or prunes and a trace of treacle toffee. Intense, with masses of charred wood, oak-smoked meats, honey, burnt treacle tart and ash. The Finish: It is intense, with masses of charred wood, oak-smoked meats, honey, burnt treacle tart and ash. I give it a 4.2 Star Review This scotch should definitely be accompanied by a Padron Cigar ... Cue the angelic music Cost Range - $125.00 - $200.00+ (If you can find it) |
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Another gem from Islay (Pronounced I-Lay). This is a great Scotch Whisky and a must for those that love products from Islay. It has a dark amber color.
Matured in an inspired combination of both bourbon and sherry casks, it's the final three years spent in Oloroso sherry casks that gives Bowmore 15 Year Old 'Darkest', one of the most beautifully balanced Bowmores, the rich, deep color reflected in its name, and its warming finish. To the nose, it's a delicious dark chocolate, with sun-dried fruits and a tell-tale wisp of Islay smoke. Dark and punchy. Sherry notes, juicy Corinth raisins. Spices. Creamy, mochaccino, sweet dates. The taste has a finish of wonderful cedar wood and rich treacle toffee Cost Range - $60.00 - $75.00 |
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haig club
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My wife bought this for me, probably because of the bottle, she thought is was great looking. I've never heard of it, but it turned out to be a very good light scotch.
It turns put this is heavily promoted by David Beckham and Simon Cowell, both of whom were involved in its development To the nose, hints of apple crumble, expressed lemon peel and a touch of mango. The taste reflects toffee and vanilla with pleasant supporting oak notes. Fresh banana (neither overpowering nor artificial), a hint of nougat and honeycomb pieces. Price Range - $45.00-$60.00 |
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aberlour 12 - double cask
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This is a great scotch, it matured in both traditional oak and sherry casks. If you like Macallan, you'll like this scotch.It is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect, as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavor.
It has a wonderful look, it's golden brown with a ruby tint. Nose: Soft and rounded, with fruity notes of red apple. Palate: A fine Sherrie character, balanced with rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness. Finish: Warming and lingering – sweet and slightly spicy. Price Range - $45.00 - $55.00 |
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bunnahabhain - 25 year old
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I tried this at a Whisky sampling at Red Lion Liquors. I shopped there often and was on a first name basis with the owners...ya go figure. It's a great store and I highly recommend you check them out.
One sip and I was stunned at the experience. It was and still is the best Scotch Whisky I've ever had ... and I paid for it dearly. It is the ONLY 5-Star rating I have, so far. This 25 year old has an amber gold coloring with quite a Sherrie nose initially, that goes on to introduce a stunning sweet caramel dessert aroma, beautifully entwined with subtle suggestions of oak and polished leather. The indulgence of sweet berries and cream ensures a wonderful mélange of tastes that progress into a roasted nut and malt feast. The finish is soft and dry with a delicate dispersal of sugar and spiced oak flavors lingering on the tongue. This will be one of the best scotch whisky you'll ever taste. Cost Range - $300.00 - $350.00 |
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the macallan
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When I first had The Macallan 12 year old signature brand that most bars stock, I was NOT impressed at all. It was way too sweet for my palette. I called it "Candy Scotch". Since then, I've tried a couple other versions, The Oak and Sherry cask versions and became somewhat impressed.
I have to give credit to this brand. Their great advertising and product placement legitimized Scotch Whisky and made it a mainstream cocktail in American culture.
I have to give credit to this brand. Their great advertising and product placement legitimized Scotch Whisky and made it a mainstream cocktail in American culture.
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macallan sherry caskThis is an OK scotch, it has a too sweet palette for me, but still a good choice. It is a darker scotch, which I prefer, with vanilla, a hint of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and a wood smoke. I love finishes with a wood smoke.
The scotch is matured for 12 years from Sherry casks imported from Spain, long considered the best sherry casks in the world. Overview - It is Crisp and sweet. There are notes of sultanas and fresh apple blossom. There is a defined floral note followed by Sherry hints. Calvados - (hints of apple brandy) - emerges with a tropical fruit note and golden syrup. Palate: Medium-body and quite firm. There are notes of hot pastries and marmalade, sultanas and peels with a developing sweetness from the barley sugar. Finish: Sweet toffee and dried fruits, with wood smoke and spice. Good length with a solid oak note. Cost Range - $65.00 - $80.00 |
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Macallan fine oakThe Macallan Fine Oak is a very good scotch. It loses that sweetness factor I so dislike.
It has a Pale Straw in color - I prefer a darker color - with a complex nose with hints of fruit and heather honey. On the palate it is soft, with a maltiness, balanced with oak and fruit which carries through to the finish. I agree with the reviews: It has a supple, buttery, and piney aromas; more time allows a pleasant fruitiness to appear along with traces of vanilla and cedar. Palate entry is honey sweet and silky; by mid-palate the backbone flavors are clearly the sweet grain and vanilla bean. Concludes warmly in the throat. An extremely pleasant malt. I recommend this scotch as a pre-dinner Dram. It is smooth and easy to drink. Cost Range - $55.00 - $70.00 |
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Another casualty of visiting Blue Max Liquors in Burnsville, Mn. I've always loved India Pale Ale so I obviously had to try this.
Collaborating with a local Speyside craft brewer, they created a bold and zesty India Pale Ale beer to imbue their rich oak casks with extra hoppy notes. The experiment resulted in the first single malt Scotch whisky ever finished in craft India Pale Ale casks. My first Dram didn't excite me, initially I was dissapointed. But, I tried it again and it grew on me. It's very different and I recommend that any scotch-snob have a go at it. It is sort of groundbreaking. Finished in India Pale Ale barrels, it has a zesty citrus nose and a subtle tang of fresh hops and fresh herbs, along with an elegant harmony of fresh green apple, pear and spring blossom. Cost Range - $50.00 |
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the glenlivet - founders reserve |
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I bought this on a whim because of the price. I usually order this or Glenfiddich at bars that don't carry good single malts, it's a default choice in those instances.
Glenlivet is a very light scotch. I'm not a fan of light scotches, I like heavier darker scotches. The label reads: full of sweet, creamy vanilla and caramel apple notes, along with zesty orange and hints of buttery biscuit on the finish. I'd recommend this scotch to people that drink light beer - you know, people that really don't like the taste of a hearty beer. It's too sweet for me to have in my collection. It may serve well as an after dinner scotch for those who like the light, sweet pallette. Cost Range - $30.00 -$40.00 |
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talisker - storm
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Released in early 2013, Talisker Storm has all the warm, smoky, peppery characteristics we all love in the standard Talisker 10yo - but they've been turned up a notch, with more smoke, more spices, and a bigger than ever flavour explosion. Talisker Storm seems likely to be a huge hit.
The nose starts off mellow with notes of spice, smoke and honeyed malt but begins rapidly to emanate bold, powerful flavors of spice, peat and pepper. The palate is aligned with the nose i.e. the clean, mellow start rapidly turns into an explosion of pepper, smoke and spice accentuate by lush, honey sweetness of the older malt in the blend. I bought this at my local liquor store in Winona, Mn. and it only cost me $30.00. Online the costs are much higher, I don't know why? At $30.00, it was a very good buy. Cost Range $30.-- $55.00. (Don't pay the higher prices, there are better scotches in that range) |
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glenorangie - lasanta
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This is the 12 year old, Sherry cask finished expression from Glenmorangie, the Lasanta.
It first matures in bourbon casks before being moved over to Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks for a finishing period. Plenty rich and creamy with dark chocolate, dried fruit and fresh honey. Elegant but full bodied this whisky has spent ten years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being extra-matured for a further two years in Oloroso and PX Sherry casks from Jerez in Spain. Lasanta is Gaelic for warmth and passion, a reminder not just of the Spanish provenance of these Oloroso sherry butts, but also a reflection of this expression's lusciously soft texture and deep, enticingly sweet aroma. Deliciously sweet sherry flavored sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and butterscotch combine to create complex warm spices.Long and satisfying finish with spiced orange and chocolate covered hazelnuts. Price Range - $45.00 - $60.00 |
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Another find from Blue Max Liquors in Burnsville, Mn
This distillery is located in Norther Scotland's rugged North Coast. It was established in 1821. On the nose you’ll find fruit and malty aromas, with just a hint of peat. On the tongue, sweet and nutty flavors are present, which coat the palate to leave a very slight pleasant flavor of smoke. I rate this as a pretty good scotch. It's a lighter hue and it's smooth. Not as robust as I like my scotch, but if you like a smoother taste, you will like this scotch whisky. Cost Range - $60.00 - $70.00 |
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the arran malt - madeira finish
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This was a good bottle while it lasted. I don't even know if you can get it anywhere, but online. It's more of an after dinner scotch, with a hint of tasting like wine if you like your scotch sweet.
I've gravitated lately to to trying whisky's that have been matured in wine casks: Sherry, Madeira, etc. It gives off a great nose and a great first impression as you hold it in your mouth for a few seconds. Personally, I like scotch with a heavy peat nose, but the ones I like are very expensive and only sampled on special occasions. Fruits and lots of it. Chocolate aromas fortifying the sweetness. Sweet and robust. The bitter orange kind of citrus flavors are somehow balancing the overall but still leaving the end product on the sweet side. Sweet and robust. The bitter orange kind of citrus flavors are somehow balancing the overall but still leaving the end product on the sweet side. It may be a bit too sweet for the traditional whisky drinker. Cost Range - $45.00 - $50.00 |
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tomatin - 18 - sherry cask finish
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I found this at a convenience store where I stopped to get gas in Centerville, Wisconsin on a State Hwy 53/93. I was shocked they stocked it. I needed some scotch so I bought it. It's a good scotch, but it's pricey, around $70.00+. If it was $25 less, I would have given it another 1/2 star
This bottle was cured in Oloroso Sherry Casks and you can definitely taste the Sherry influence. This is pretty grape in the mouth, more so than I was expecting. The sherry dominates the delivery and the close. It is fragrant high-pitched grape-cum-flowery sherry is what greets you first with this sip. The barley-malt is there when you look for it, but the wood is pretty slight and understated. Nice quality of the wine flavors with a nice integration of the wine flavors with the barley. Sweet-dry balance is good, and inclines toward the dry side. Cost Range - $70.00 - $85.00 |
blended scotch whisky
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OK, I've heard that Japanese whiskeys (Notice the whiskEy spelling because any Whisky made outside of Scotland must be spelled this way) have been getting a lot of notice lately, winning many of the world's most prestigious awards. I'm a purist, so I intentionally stayed away ... until now.
I purchased this over the weekend and I was VERY impressed. It's a very light blended whiskey, I prefer the darker more rich whisky myself. (Don't be thrown off by the fact it's a blend, many blended whisky's tastes better than single malts because they have so many different flavors they can blend together. I enjoyed this blended version and I do recommend you try it, especially if you like the lighter whisky. Because I liked this, I plan to indulge in their more expensive single malts. I am NOT a traitor to Scotland Whisky, just a lover. Color: Clear gold Nose: Basil, green apple, honey Palate: Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger Cost Range - $39.00 - $60.00 (I paid $39.00) |
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johnnie walker
I am not a fan of Red Label, Black Label/Double Black Label or Gold Label. I think they are pedestrian at best and better served as a bar rail scotch
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a very tasty scotch. It is created from hand-selected casks. They say only one of every ten thousand casks, who knows? It has a rich and smoky nose, with a velvety smooth powerful flavor.
It's nose/taste has hazelnuts, honey, sherry and oranges tumble in first, before releasing hidden secrets like ginger, kumquats, sandalwood and dark chocolate. A rich honey sweetness emerges, accompanied by hints of pepper and dried fruits, before an impossibly long, lingering, smooth finish of perfectly balanced, soft smoke. It is a VERY expensive scotch ranging from $160.00 - $200.00. Personally I do not think it's worth that much. I like the Johnnie Green just as much and its 1/3 the cost. I gave it a 3.5 star rating because of its price vs. taste. If it was priced less, it would earn a higher rating. Cost Range - $160.00 - $200.00 |
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Johnnie Green is one of my favorite scotches. It wasn't sold for a while in the U.S., but it's back on the shelves now.
It is crafted from a palette of Speyside, Highland, Lowland and Island malts and matured for at least 15 years. It has some of the better single malts blended together The unique flavor of Johnnie Walker Green Label is a delicate blend of four key signature styles, represented by Talisker, Linkwood, Cragganmore and Caol Ila. The individual characteristics of these mature malt whiskies are perfectly balanced to bring together intense aromas of crisp cut grass, fresh fruit, wood smoke, pepper, deep vanilla, and sandalwood. It creates a depth of character that just isn’t possible to achieve with one malt whisky alone. Cost Range - $45-.00 - $65.00 |
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grants
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I like the blended Grant's Whiskey. It's smooth, balanced and inexpensive. It's a great everyday scotch that won't hurt your wallet. The cask reserve costs a bit more, but I didn't think it was worth the extra money. I always have a bottle of Grant's on hand.
Grant’s blended whiskies are made using grain whisky from the Girvan distillery as a base, blended with a variety of single malts and other grain whiskies. The full range includes the Family Reserve, Ale Cask, Sherry Cask, 12, 18 & 25 Year Old. I have not had any of these, but if I see them on sale, I will try them |
The distillery at Girvan produces a light grain whisky that allows the character and sweetness of the malt whiskies to come through into the final blend.
Grant’s continues to be family owned and run. The current CEO, Peter Gordon, is the fifth generation of the family to head the business.
Grant’s is the oldest family-owned blended whisky and is currently sold in over 180 countries. It is the world's third largest Scotch whisky brand, selling 4.9 million cases of whisky in 2010.
Cost Range - $20.00 - $35.00 (Depending on size)
Grant’s continues to be family owned and run. The current CEO, Peter Gordon, is the fifth generation of the family to head the business.
Grant’s is the oldest family-owned blended whisky and is currently sold in over 180 countries. It is the world's third largest Scotch whisky brand, selling 4.9 million cases of whisky in 2010.
Cost Range - $20.00 - $35.00 (Depending on size)
