Reviews by: Anonymous
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- warm amber
- Nose
- light peat and earthy
- Body
- soft, somewhat light with a satisfying aftertaste -- more refreshing than most Spesides
- Palate
- complex and hard to pin down -- subtle
- Finish
- not as warm as expected but also not harsh
I like this whisky. Am not an expert, but have been to Scotland several times and have tasted my share
knob creek
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- rich caramel
- Nose
- Vanilla bean, overripe cherry, smoky oak
- Body
- Full and smooth
- Palate
- Vanilla, burnt sugar, orange peel simmering in water on the stove with cinnamon and cloves, numbing hits and reminds you that you're drinking 100 proof bourbon
- Finish
- Finish is long and perfectly warm, vanilla filled and rich with oak
Knob creek is what bourbon is supposed to be warm and strong, just complex enough
knob creek
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Deep caramel
- Nose
- This one wakes up your nose and screams "bourbon". Heavy on the oak and leather.
- Body
- Probably among the fullest bodies out there. Thick, almost caramel-like.
- Palate
- Roasted maple, leather and caramel balanced with light notes of cinnamon.
- Finish
- A long, strong finish. Nicely warms the heart.
This is a whisky best appreciated by a seasoned bourbon drinker. One to be savored. Don't you dare mix it.
crown royal
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale caramel
- Nose
- Very mellow wood , floral and candy notes.
- Body
- Light bodied. Gentle on the palate. Slightly sweet.
- Palate
- Nothing especially overwhelming. Just a good, all-purpose blend.
- Finish
- A surprisingly warm, mellow and creamy finish.
This is by far the smoothest whisky I've ever enjoyed.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark caramel
- Nose
- Sherry releasing peat smoke, iodine.
- Body
- Oily and substantial
- Palate
- Powerful peat smoke rising to sea air/seaweed
- Finish
- Big peat finish
black bottle original blend
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale amber is good - paler than most blended standard stuff
- Nose
- Heather! Whiff of peat as well.
- Body
- Light-to-medium. A very pleasant tipple!
- Palate
- Heather is even more prevalent in taste than it is in the nose.
- Finish
- Long-ish and nicely floural.
Lovely! You could pass this off as a single malt to many whisky drinkers (if decanted) and get away with it.
red breast 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- pale amber
- Nose
- earth
- Body
- thick
- Palate
- the peat bogs of Ireland
- Finish
- warm and zesty
best I ever had
old pulteney 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold.
- Nose
- Hint of seaside, dried fruits.
- Body
- Light.
- Palate
- Hint of smoke and sea salt.
- Finish
- Pleasantly lingering.
Very, very lovely!
jack daniel's silver select
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- classic jack
- Nose
- orange,alcohol
- Body
- thick
- Palate
- alcohol,bitter orange,sugar
- Finish
- i didnt like it
after a couple of single malt drams,i really dont like this!it was like PETROL in taste...
highland park 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- perfect
- Nose
- I prepare to smell my own way, try to avoid generalized terms.
- Body
- Also prepare to drink my own way, cliches not always suitable.
- Palate
- hint of smoke, lovely notes struck. Not bravura but v delicious
- Finish
- Admirable balance, not the most dramatic of its outer island cousins but lovely nonetheless
Always thought this was beautiful whisky. KL
aberlour a'bunadh
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Copper
- Nose
- Almost like pure maplewater with a kick
- Body
- Light to medium in body but smooth as silk for the digestion when taken without water - the only way
- Palate
- a marvellous blend of seetness with adequate spice & earthy tones
- Finish
- you know you've taken a good saple of this as it does hang around for a considerable time.....very smooth with it however
I've been introducing my Friends in Canada to this exceptional cask strength for approxiamtely 10 years. without exception, evryone I have introduced tis to is now fully aware of how a cask single malt should taste. Can't much more about it really other than although difficult to find int he Montreal area (only due to the increased patronage to the stuff locally) it maintains a constant presence in my bar. Good stuff.....
knob creek
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- A tiny bit of squeetness masked by potent fire.
- Body
- Very light and smooth, even textured.
- Palate
- A very woody taste once you settle into the glass.
- Finish
- Fiery from start to finish, the first few sips smolder in your throat.
My favorite "storebrand" whiskey. It's high proof and reminds you as such, with alcohol a dominant present in the nose and throat upon first sip. Once you settle in though, it gets comforting, warm and a bit woody. It makes its brothers in the JD line taste like pale, sour imitations of real whiskey, but it doesn't really try too hard to be anything special. You can still taste a bit of that JD/JB "sourness" (I call it) in the mix. JD is bottom shelf whiskey at middleshelf price. Knob Creek knows its place and aims a little higher. An excellent stock whiskey for drinking neat, if you don't mind a little burn.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Copper
- Nose
- very complex, at times peaty smokey camp fire like other times sweet slight vanilla
- Body
- medium
- Palate
- also complex, campfire, little spicy earthy/peaty/smokey other times sweet, smoked walnuts and toffe
- Finish
- medium long
This replaces my previous review which I scored it a 50. At first reminded me of Talisker with the fish/oyster taste. Do not go off of first dram. A very good winter malt that grows on one. Excellent winter whisky.
henry mckenna single barrel kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- golden
- Nose
- spicy smell
- Body
- This high proof bourbon is warm,
- Palate
- nutty warm, some browned caramel finish
- Finish
- long finish, warm a long time
A resonably priced bonded bourbon, at 100 proof, a great buy with tons of charater. Like the personalized barrel number and date.
the balvenie doublewood 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark gold
- Nose
- vanilla,toffee, caramel a little wood
- Body
- creamy,med-full
- Palate
- honey, hot spicey, litte vanilla and a taste I cant describe maybe it's the sherry
- Finish
- same as palate, short to mediun length
very good for the 12 yo range and price. Sister Co. to glenfiddich. Quite of bit better than the 15 yr. Fiddich. will purchase again
talisker 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- water that had dead fish swimming in it.
- Body
- medium
- Palate
- A great pepper taste, but all was ruined because of the taste of dead fish swimming in or around the aging process.
- Finish
- long pepper finish.
I also find it very hard to believe any one likes this single malt. SO much POTENTIAL but all is ruined by the over whelming dead fish water taste.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark amber
- Nose
- Water that had dead or alive fish
- Body
- thin
- Palate
- like drinking water that had fish swimming in
- Finish
- extremely long
I find it very hard to believe any one likes this whisky. It has NO SMOKE taste or smell. I love smokey tasting single malts but this is like drinking water that had dead fish swimming in it.
glenfiddich solera reserve 15 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold
- Nose
- Honey, caramel, vanilla
- Body
- silky, various layers, full bodied
- Palate
- vanilla, raisins
- Finish
- smooth, sweet, hot
dewars 12 years old special reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- golden
- Nose
- some smoke, peat, scottish rain
- Body
- full body, not gritty and not bland
- Palate
- blended honey oat cheerios with the peat of laphroaig
- Finish
- smooth but with a good simmer of length
I enjoyed this run. It had a very smooth relaxing after dinner taste with the winding down of a long day.
johnnie walker blue label
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- smokey, oaken, complex
- Body
- silky
- Palate
- slight sweetness, almost fruity
- Finish
- lingering, malty aftertaste
while jw blue is indeed a fine blended whiskey, relative to the scores i've seen on many other fine, equally smooth, and altogether more distinctive whiskeys on this site, it scores too high. so in an attempt to even things out a bit, i'm trying to adjust the average. seriously, look at some of the other scores of the fine whiskeys. the best average you'll tend to see is around 85; while jw blue is nice, it's a big homogeneous and indistinctive, worthy of no higher a score than the average earned by many other fine whiskeys on this site.
highland park 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold or light straw
- Nose
- Honey or light fruit with the right balance of peat.
- Body
- Medium
- Palate
- Honey,Smoke,Peat, Light Fruit
- Finish
- SMOOTH. Calming.
For the price and quality you get this is a wonderful scotch whiskey. One of my favorites. A nice all round whiskey for any occasion.
black bottle original blend
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light amber
- Nose
- Medium Peat, slightly medicinal, slight citrus candy
- Body
- medium body
- Palate
- Nice combination of peat, definitely Islay but unique in itself
- Finish
- Cozy comfy and smoke sets in and lingers
Great blended whisky, takes out the heavy peat and of a couple of Islay whisky and transforms it to a truly affordable and enjoyable dram
ardbeg 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Straw
- Nose
- Peat, mid salt
- Body
- Full, oily
- Palate
- The moderate peat blast gives way for the sweet grain/citrus to come through.
- Finish
- Peat subsides to a little bit of salt and carries into a long, pleasant taste of fresh seaweed.
Probably one of the best Islay values--and the best Ardbeg value--in my opinion. Very good scotch and it doesn't make a huge dent in your wallet.
ardbeg airigh nam beist
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden straw
- Nose
- Woody, peat, floral, mildy fruity, amazing.
- Body
- Medium to full, buttery
- Palate
- Peat, aged wood, sweet grain, citrus, vanilla, marshmallow (once again, amazing)
- Finish
- After the palate flavors settle down, there's a smooth transition to fresh seaweed
This stuff is unforgettable. I really like the 10 Year, the Corryvreckan's a beast (in a good way), but I was disappointed with the Uigeadail (as I don't care for sherry). Airigh Nam Beist is elegant, refined, yet doesn't forget it's roots. Absolutely spectacular.
jack daniel's old no7
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- A dark Amber color
- Nose
- Strong sour charred oak.
- Body
- Thin like stale water. I agree with another reviewer here.
- Palate
- Strong Sour charred oak. A really sour whiskey.
- Finish
- The finish is no different from the palate.
I will give it some points for consistency. It's resistant to oxidization. Too bad it's a horrible whiskey. Hard to believe that so many people actually likes this. Marketing sure does wonders.
bulleit burbon frontier whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- A light brown/orange color
- Nose
- A very light nose. Almost absent. Something slightly sweet (slight vanilla). Alcohol is a little pronounced. Very little oak. Hard to believe that this is a bourbon.
- Body
- Thin like cold water.
- Palate
- Not much on the palate. Very light. The tiniest hint of oak. Vodka like. It has a slight kick to it. Slightly hot, spicy, and bitter. Acidic and sour.
- Finish
- Weak, short and disappointing. Acidic.
This is "brown vodka". Definitely not worth the $23. A horrible whiskey. The acidic taste and finish makes you want to drink a good amount of water. STAY AWAY FROM THIS!
benriach curiositas peated 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- gold
- Nose
- unique nose sweet and smokey?
- Body
- oily but nice
- Palate
- a real kick in the buds
- Finish
- sweet spicy
wow well impressed with this
jack daniel's gentleman jack
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light brown
I found this basically a watered down version of JD
dalwhinnie 15 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold
- Nose
- Sweet, berrys, brown sugar
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Silky, berrys flavor is intensified,
- Finish
- Long finish, warm, but not so strong to the end
highland park 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Rich straw.
- Nose
- Flowers, honey, malt, smoke.
- Body
- Medium.
- Palate
- Sugared fruit, malt, grains, vanilla, honey, smoke, lemon tea.
- Finish
- Medium-long, honey and fruit, malty, barley (like a nice Belgian Palm beer)
Very balanced whisky for such a young age. Not too heavy and therefore good as an aperitif. Altogether very special.
glenmorangie 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale straw.
- Nose
- Flowers, vanilla, fruity (pear? melon? papaya?) banana.
- Body
- Medium.
- Palate
- Bourbon, vanilla, flowers, some smoke, sweet fruit, grape-fruit, soapy.
- Finish
- Medium-long. floral, banana, vanilla, fading with a whiff of smoke.
Light whisky, which is well-balanced and complex, but a bit dull. Reminds me of Jim Beam, because of the vanilla and floral notes, but it's subtler. Not my favourite, but a nice malt nonetheless.
glenfarclas 21 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Full amber
- Nose
- Sherry, apple, vanilla, toffee, herbal.
- Body
- Full.
- Palate
- Very complex. A little smoke, sherry, raisins, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, woody.
- Finish
- Long and fruity. Dry sherry, herbs (bay leaves?), smoky, white grapes (?)
Very complex malt, which keeps on revealing new notes, Took me a long time to see the power of this one. Only the third time I had some I started to appreciate it, The sherry is prominent, but not overly. Very ripe and subtle indeed.
the balvenie doublewood 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- gold
- Nose
- Sweet, fresh apple. Sugary, with citrus fruit.
- Body
- Full, syrupy.
- Palate
- Honey, raisins, sherry-sweetness, vanilla, apple.
- Finish
- Long. Again some apple, vanilla, honey.
Pleasant, fruity whisky. Certainly doesn't need any water. Great honeyish flavour development. Crowd pleaser because of its sweetness. I like this one for dessert.
bowmore 18 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- Smoky, with some peat, nougat and cookie-dough. Slightly briny.
- Body
- Full, chewy.
- Palate
- Nougat and caramel are followed by smoke, some salt, a whiff of sherry, chocolate, ripe banana. Definitely some wood as well.
- Finish
- Lang and dry. Salty, peaty and smoky, some nutty flavours (almonds?) and wood.
Lovely evening malt. The nougaty flavours are unique, for as far as I kow, and realy pleasant. The peat and smoke are less prominent here than in the 12 yrs old Enigma, but definitely present in a refined way. Best savoured neat or with a little water.
blanton's gold edition
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Ofrom amber color to gold-colour
- Nose
- finely wooded, marked by dried fruits, evokes spices (cinnamon) and heady flowers (honeysuckle)
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- The lively, elegant and thoroughbred mouth evolves on fruits (plum) and spices (clove).
- Finish
- Finale long develops on notes of vanilla, pecan nut and burned wood.
The Gold version of the Blanton is the most achieved.
springbank 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light gold
- Nose
- pricky before adding water, oaky, peat smoke and wet morning by the sea
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Palate
- briney, ginger spice, light smoked fish.
- Finish
- medium length finish, warm, complex, a little burny in the throat w/o water.
An very good 10yo single malt with surprising complexity. It's a very hot and sexy drink. Will remain my infatuation for a long time.
ballantine's 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- exquisite shiny gold.
- Nose
- sweet, oaky, smell of sea breeze.
- Body
- what a smooth operator!
- Palate
- oaky sweet, honey, ever-so-softly briney hint, complex yet so perfectly balanced.
- Finish
- long, smooth, and slightly velvety finish, with a gentle warmth - like being caressed in lover's bossom!
Quite simply the best and value-for-money 12yo blended scotch whisky you'll ever get in a duty-free shop. Beats the rest in the class hands down. Rules like Man Utd! I will not buy any other 12yo blended whiskies for life!
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- Heavy smoke, Peat, Earth, Hospital
- Body
- oily and pungent
- Palate
- peat, Iodine,
- Finish
- very long
Excellent - great with a cigar as it amplifies the smoke.
crown royal
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Rich Amber
- Nose
- Wet trees and grass, lemony cork.
- Body
- Light, nimble, solvent.
- Palate
- Peat, salt, rubber.
- Finish
- Warm finish, bitter to the end.
May be good as a mixer, not easy to enjoy neat.
ezra brooks kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Cola, Dark Amber
- Nose
- Sweet and Hot, Molasses
- Body
- Hot single dimensional,
- Palate
- Sweet, dried corn nut, some maple
- Finish
- Short and hot
A super deal and was initially very appealing when compared to Jim Beam or Jack D. Worth A try I add a few drops of water to open it up and cool it off.
bushmills malt 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- sweet and earthy with a hint of "fire"
- Body
- smotth body that lets you know its there.
- Palate
- Hints of caramel and white chocolate throughout the various rich eathy notes.
- Finish
- Its a bit hot a first but goes down very smooth. has a very nice mid to front pallette finish. stays with you for a little while.
A very satisfying single malt.
the macallan 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- deep, darrk, sort of burgundy-red.
- Nose
- Woody, nutty, hints of sherry.
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Strong, nutyy, woody flavor.
- Finish
- Long, stong, Warm finidh
Excellent finish, very strong and warm. Enjoyed well on its own.
crown royal
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Amber
- Nose
- Vanilla, nutty
- Body
- Light, mellow
- Palate
- Pretty light and sweet
- Finish
- Warm, Vanilla sweet taste. Lingering.
Tasty. Verry light and mellow, easy to drink.
talisker 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Peat, smoke, fruity, citrus, sweet
- Body
- Full
- Palate
- Rather unbalanced. I was not at all impressed with the combative contrast of the sweetness and the smokiness.
- Finish
- Long
I really wasn't very happy with this scotch. I don't plan on trying it again.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Peat, smoke, salt water, citrus
- Body
- Full, bold
- Palate
- Extremely salty, heavy peat
- Finish
- Long salty finish
I liked everything about this scotch except for the fact that, to my palate, it tasted like someone took half a sprinkler bottle of salt and poured it into my dram....way to salty for me. I'll stick with Laphroaig and Arbdeg.
glenmorangie 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light amber
- Nose
- wheat, moss, slight acidity and small smokey notes
- Body
- Light, refreshing and homey. Not too overbearing but enough weight
- Palate
- Old books, nectarines and light peat
- Finish
- Soft finish with nasal overtones. No heavy lingering.
This is a nice whiskey. Its mild but has enough base to tempt the palate. A great entry dram and with enough history and presence to be appreciated by all.
suntory yamazaki 18 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Coppery gold
- Nose
- Honey, Caramel, Floral?
- Body
- Full bodied and creamy
- Palate
- Cream, Honey, Buttery, Smoky, Smooth, Delicious
- Finish
- Long, full, rich, not too sweet.
Wonderful! Similar to Highland Park 18 in fullness richness and complexity. The most expensive bottle I've ever purchased (about US$125) but completely worth it.
bushmills black bush
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- who cares
- Nose
- This is a good back up for the Bunnahabhain, but not as interesting...malty and raisiny.
- Body
- It's OK.
- Palate
- Chocolate, sweetish, malty but slightly grainy.
- Finish
- fine.
Cheaper alternative to the Bunny 12
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- Horrid hospital iodine
- Body
- Bites and then I pucker and wish I never tried it.
- Palate
- Just as well drink gasoline
- Finish
- Long and strong, and with this scotch whiskey, long is a bad thing.
I tried it briefly and poured it down the drain.
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Lagavulin
- Nose
- Lagavulin
- Body
- Lagavulin
- Palate
- Lagavulin - with a bit more smoke and lacking a hint of richness
- Finish
- Lagavulin - slightly shorter and drier than the 16 year old.
I actually have two bottles of Finlaggan - one of them is the 40% "Old Reserve", which is unabashedly and unmistakably Lagavulin. The silliness about the "most secret distillery" is all utter rubbish. There is no mystery, other than its age. Compared to the standard 16-year bottling of Lagavulin, I'd guess this at ~12-14 years, since it doesn't quite have the same richness or length of finish. Now the other bottle I have truly _is_ a mystery. It's a cask strength (56%) bottling, which is both (a) unrecognisable, and (b) undrinkable. It is horrible, HORRIBLE stuff--not just poor or bland, but aggressively unpleasant, unbalanced, and just plain nasty. Everyone who has tried it agrees--we'd rather be drinking cheap rye than this cask bottling. If 50 is the lowest score, than that's what this would get. However, it galls me to assign a value of 50 to this stuff. AVOID!
rebel yell kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber - it's the caramel of course
- Nose
- Good old corn liquor
- Body
- More than adequate. Because of this, it can not only be savored straight or on the rocks, but mixes well for an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan
- Palate
- Pure good Bourbon flavor - no romance
- Finish
- Smooth feeling from entry along the palate and down the throat.
I have been drinking Bourbon since the age of fifteen, that is to say, for fifty-one years. I was introduced to Rebel Yell in 1985 when I was encouraged by business associates who noticed my penchant for Bourbon, to buy some in The South while on vacation. When I returned North, I found a distributor who would sell it to a local liquor store. It is now more commonly found. Rebel Yell is the drinking man's Bourbon for those who savor the flavor. If you want panache, buy something written up in The New Yorker Magazine and flatter yourself. If you enjoy your liquor, and I do not mean alcoholism, buy Rebel Yell. It mixes well for cocktails that are enhanced by additives, not overpowered. People who drink sissified drinks taste my 80 proof Rebel Yell and think that it is much stronger. This Bourbon is just plain old "GOOD."
bulleit burbon frontier whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark Amber honey
- Nose
- Slightly fruity with a bit of spice
- Body
- medium-full body
- Palate
- Vanilla, a bit of cherry and brown sugar in there too.
- Finish
- As another commentor stated it is almost "medicinal". Has a long warm finish that is slightly numbing, without affecting the palate for the next taste!
For this price point I don't know what else they could do better! 5 stars in my book!
celtic nations celtic blended malt whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
just opened a bottle, it's fantastic! peaty and spicy, rich and warming, off to refill my glass...
yamazaki 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- golden amber
- Nose
- Vanilla and peat.
- Body
- Medium body but great for the age.
- Palate
- Vanilla, peat, spice
- Finish
- Light finish. Warm and delightful.
Very good whiskey, Suntory has done a good job. Best scotch outside Scotland. Great buy for money!!!
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light Amber
- Nose
- Sea Salt, Smoky and Woody.
- Body
- Oily
- Palate
- Hint of honey, Charred wood and smoke, Dark Chocolate, Sweet and bitter.
- Finish
- Starts strong,long and smoky. Ends with a smooth chocolate coffee finish.
A great whisky for the price !
old ezra 7 year old kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark
- Nose
- spicy, sweet, rich
- Body
- full-bodied, but not thick. clean, but rich.
- Palate
- caramel, vanilla, toasted something, rich and strong.
- Finish
- very warm, but complex.
this stuff is very, very good. holds up on it's own or in a mixer. (but it's best neat, rocks, or with water). probably my favorite bourbon.
aberlour 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- lager beer color
- Nose
- vanilla, a bit of alcohol
- Body
- soft and sweet
- Palate
- caramel, sweetness, honey
- Finish
- warm rounded finish with creeps of alcohol in the mouth
Soft whisky, suitable for beginners or for those who like soft and sweet tastes, definitely drinkable.
jack daniel's old no7
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Molasses
- Nose
- A bit sharp, hollow, sugar
- Body
- Clean, gassy
- Palate
- direct alcohol. faint twizzler. wheat.
- Finish
- strong at first, stays alcoholic.
Not very complex, but a classic.
dewars 12 years old special reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light
- Nose
- Medicinal, very light smoke
- Body
- Thin
- Palate
- Wood wood woody wood.
- Finish
- dry
Ugh, this was awful. Its like drinking a tree. It has no character. Barely drinkable on its own.
jameson
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- translucent gold
- Nose
- sweet, fruity
- Body
- viscous
- Palate
- very sweet, molasses & caramel. peach.
- Finish
- smooth, medium. alcohol comes off your tongue.
Pretty pleasant, doesn't need water, but too sweet for my sipping tastes. Does well as a shot. I'll have to try the older ones.
bulleit burbon frontier whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- reddish
- Nose
- Alcoholic, sting
- Body
- Fluid
- Palate
- bitter, stinging, sharp. No mellow flavors.
- Finish
- Yuck.
This stuff is nasty. They didn't work anything subtle into this drink.
laphroaig 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Urine
- Nose
- Wow. Strong salt, smoke, ...seaweed.
- Body
- Oily, peat comes through immediately.
- Palate
- Plasticky smoke. Salt under your tongue. Add a drop of water to calm it - becomes much more pleasant.
- Finish
- Inlaws - not going anywhere any time soon. Stupid grin comes ten seconds after swallowing.
Though immensely strong, the flavors are just fantastic. Welcome to Islay. A man's drink.
johnnie walker black label 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- A bit of the orange side of honey
- Nose
- Light smoke, lighter earth, faint cotton candy
- Body
- Smooth but whole
- Palate
- Alcoholic, earthy and faint smoke. A bit of water brings balance. Sweeter on the next sip, and the next.
- Finish
- Short finish, smoke as you exhale, then clean.
This was surprisingly good. Not a knock-out punch like Islay malts, but very nicely balanced and smooth. Also affordable. Very good default sipping whiskey.
the macallan 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Darker than most
- Nose
- Sweet, a bit tannic, light smoke
- Body
- Oily, piercing
- Palate
- Unpleasant. Sherry overpowers everything. Not balanced.
- Finish
- Lingering sherry, a little sting.
I found this to be highly overrated. Most flavors are meek, and the strong sherry just ruins it for me. I don't like it when my whiskey tastes like wine.
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Honey
- Nose
- Pleasant, easy smell. Light smoke, hint of peat, but unlike Laphroaig, no salt.
- Body
- Fluid, light, smooth
- Palate
- Very slight sting of alcohol, molasses, soft smoke. Mild.
- Finish
- Again, smooth and light, but with very nice flavors. Graham cracker & fireplace.
A lot of nice flavors without being overpowering. A nice intro to Islay, that won't explode your face like a Laphroaig. Happily for me, does not have the nasty taste of sherry like Macallan.
ardbeg 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Clear light straw
- Nose
- Light smoke almost matched by alcohol.
- Body
- Thicker end of medium. Sliky.
- Palate
- Sipped this gives a wondrous mellow wave of smokey peat. This makes me think of proper oak smoked salmon. A larger slip opens the taste to the smoke of burning embers of wood. A cooling leaves a slight medicinal tint to the peaty taste. The larger the sip the more brutal the impact of the alcohol. Overall a balanced taste with a slight sweetness initially quickly before balancing out nicely.
- Finish
- Warming and the flavours of smokey peat linger. The mouth dries over time giving a drier taste. Transitions to an oily taste/texture towards the very end. The aroma lingers longer than the actual taste.
If I was to compare this as a red wine - between Cheval Blanc and supermarket plonk this would come in at about £25/bottle. A single dimensional taste rather than presenting a layered palette of taste however a good clarity of that taste delivered in silk if tasted by sipping.
the dalmore cigar malt
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- maple syrup
- Nose
- extremely rich, desserty, chocolate and bit of orange liqueur but w/ more caramel/toffee/butterscotch notes. Bourbon. A wildly delicious-smelling drink.
- Body
- thick and full.
- Palate
- See aromas. Tastes are similar but less startling.
- Finish
- long and sweet finish.
yummy but not for everyone, esp if you like it dry, or peaty, or any of the more usual single characteristics.
the macallan fine oak 18 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Medium Amber
- Nose
- Oak and fruit, floral notes in between
- Body
- Medium-heavy body, nicely coats the tongue and cheek.
- Palate
- A woodsy sherry taste with some nuttiness and honey notes, even a touch of maple. The flavors are complex andf not overpowewring at all, Invites you to savor it.
- Finish
- Medium finish, which is my only (slight) criticism, although so close to perfect thaat they'd better leave it alone. Incrredibly smotth!
My favorite of a all the highlands and for special guests. The fine oak finish now incorporates aging in three barrels: sherry-trreated European and American Oaks treated with sherry, an American Oak treated with bourbon. The "treated with" feels wierd, but the result is terrific!
highland park 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold
- Nose
- Ripe fruit, mild smoke, well-balanced and appealing.
- Body
- Medium
- Palate
- NIce sweetness, balanced with smoke and a little salt. Very smooth. Almost reminds me of peanut butter.
- Finish
- Long, smooth finish.
After my first glass, I wasn't sure how I felt about this whisky, but by the end of the bottle it became one of my favorites. Great value, great taste, I strongly recommend.
midleton very rare
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Perfect
- Nose
- A little smokey with hints of oranges
- Body
- Smoooooth!
- Palate
- Sweet and smooth with mild spiciness.
- Finish
- Moderately long and warmTastes like more
An Angelic Chior broke into song as the first taste touched my lips and mouth. Midleton's everything I ever wanted and more. It cured my herpres then I rubbed it on my dead irish grandfathers corpse, he proceeded rise and dance a jig. Truely truely the water of life.
johnnie walker red label
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- straw gold
- Nose
- faint vanilla honey, tender in it aroma yet strong and sharp in it own unique way
- Body
- moderate thick , warm and tender , more feminine than you first expected
- Palate
- bitter-sweet, honey and chocolate
- Finish
- moderate long , not so hot and faded away beautifully
a very sensitive taste that might be a bit harder to catch, great for it price ofcause would be my choice anytime of the day.
crown royal
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- rich amber
- Nose
- wiff of vanilla with a hint of citrus
- Palate
- very smooth and creamy
- Finish
- long lasting with a slight bite of rye
Crown Royal is CANADIAN whiskey and the best of the lot. It isn't supposed to taste like bourbon or scotch. It is simple, elegant, and comfortable.
ardbeg 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale straw
- Nose
- Very smoky, leather, ink, salt
- Body
- Full, oily
- Palate
- Overwhelming: a small splash of water releases full flavour: heavy peat, brany, even salt, dry smoke, some herbs
- Finish
- Lingering, salt and dry, complex
A real killer, this one. In my opinion water is a necessity. Remarkably dry and salt and therefore even more powerful than the Laphroaig 10jr or the Talisker 10jr.
talisker 18 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Deep gold
- Nose
- Vanilla, toffee, sweet flowers
- Body
- Full, ever so slightly oily
- Palate
- Initially warm fruit, then vanilla and toffee, pepper, subtly peaty; like burning wood
- Finish
- Long and pleasant, the finish releases some spice; autumn fruit and cinnamon
Very lovely, balanced whisky, which for me contains all the elements that make a good Single Malt: smokiness, fruit, vanilla and an overall warm sensation. It reminds me of a campfire by the seaside on a warm night in summer.
glen moray classic
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale amber
- Nose
- A very strong nose. Floral, butter.
- Body
- Smooth and easy
- Palate
- Slightly sweet, exceptionally easy to drink.
- Finish
- A little short on the finish
In my opinion an excellent whisky considering the reasonable price. This is my second choice of single malt after Glenmorangie.
caol ila 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Avslagen folköl
- Nose
- Aska!
- Body
- Varm aksha, bränner i halsen,
- Palate
- Skogsbrand!
- Finish
- Efterånga, det ångar liksom upp i gommen.
Now we're off to to play pool! Love M
the macallan fine oak 18 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark Amber
- Nose
- Citrus, Smoke, Hint of Wood
- Body
- Meduim Full Body
- Palate
- Slight Smoke, Hint of Sherry, Spice
- Finish
- Medium Length, Pepper, Slightly Sour
Very good dram. In my opinion not as good as the regular 12 year old, very good dram for the value.
laphroaig 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber gold
- Nose
- sweet woody smell,
- Body
- dfull in flavour, explodes in you mouth, goes down smooth
- Palate
- sugar
- Finish
- warm and fuzzy
best damn whiskey i have tasted
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- pale amber
- Nose
- Peat, cinnamon, something vaguely floral
- Body
- Light
- Palate
- Restrained peat and salt. Relatively mild but a bit rough, very light peat, slightly sweetish, no primary taste note.
- Finish
- light but lingering finish with a wee bit of iodine
Errors of omission rather than commission; nothing special here but nothing nasty either. An unremarkable, passable, islay-ish whisky. If it weren't inexpensive it would be useless, but it does hit a nice price/value mark.
ardbeg 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale straw
- Nose
- Nose is sweet and earthy. Smells like a peat bog on a cool but very humid summer night, with some trees on fire.
- Body
- Medium, a little oily. Not as thick as other ten year olds.
- Palate
- This whisky has a strong alcohol flavor that is truly numbing on the tongue and lips. Despite this, strong smoky peat flavor comes through. It also tastes like fire. This whisky burns with the fire of a thousand suns. The flavor is brutish and surprising - kind of a slap in the face. Tastes like medicine, too, as a result of these characteristics.
- Finish
- Intense and long. Breathe out through your nose and there is a distinct burn and tingle that raises the hair on the back of your neck. Kinda feels like your head is full of fire, but it's not burning you. After this, a sweetness that is exactly like the smell of old musty wood furniture can be enjoyed for several minutes.
If you want to get into Islay, don't start with this. I've had Laphroaig's 10, 15, and Quarter Cask (Laphroaig 10 is my favorite whisky so far). The character of Ardbeg 10 is not elegant, complex, and rich like Laphroaig 10, but is rather belligerent, reckless, and hyperactive. Comparing these two whiskies is kind of like comparing Athens and Sparta. This whisky, while very enjoyable, is not quite my cup of tea. However, if you want a whisky that spits in your face and insults your character while screaming obscenities in your ear, Ardbeg 10 is for you.
the balvenie doublewood 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Rich Gold
- Nose
- Toffee Apples,Burnt Sugar,Go Deep for Slight peat and Nuttiness
- Body
- Thick,Creamy and Coating.
- Palate
- Tangy and Slight Peat add water for Hints of Vanilla and Sherry,Very Sweet
- Finish
- Sherry Beings to fade with slight peat then smooth sweetness comes back.Long and Satisfying
An Extremely Fantastic Malt, Enjoy long summer nights in your garden with this one... A must have!
johnnie walker black label 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Deep Gold, Chestnut
- Nose
- Caramel, smoke
- Body
- Full bodied, oily
- Palate
- Oiliness gives way to smoky peat, vanilla, toffee
- Finish
- Long and warming, spicy flavors
Not quite Laphroaig but a very enjoyable blend.
bulleit burbon frontier whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light Copperish Orange.
- Nose
- 99.9% Ethyl Alcohol + Cherry Cola. Perhaps a bit of fruity sweetness.
- Body
- Sharp. Medium Texture and Body.
- Palate
- 99.9% Ethyl Alcohol + Cherry Cola mixed 5/1; sweet like brown sugar with a warming/burning sensation.
- Finish
- Warms the belly, numbs the mouth. General warm and soothing feelings.
First bourbon I have really ever enjoyed! Delicious whiskey if I may so myself. Most defiantly "distinctive and exceptional" far beyond my perception of bourbon whiskey.
oban 14 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light amber
- Nose
- fruity, pear, firm
- Body
- full, warming
- Palate
- fruity, light nutty
- Finish
- long lasting heavy flavoured finish
powerful, flavourful, well balanced
dewars 12 years old special reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden
- Nose
- Honey, faint peat, fresh grains, phenol/tannins, iodine, citrus. Lovely really.
- Body
- Quite a heavy, oily mouthfeel
- Palate
- Oaky tannins, iodine, malty grains, honey, some peat as well
- Finish
- Warm and smooth finish. Why blends were created afterall.
No surprises here save the faint peat in the nose and palate as i was expecting a more unaffected dram. A solid blend for beginners and/or those wanting to get back to center. Worth the experience and coin. I've been an avid Single Malt drinker for years and this is just fine.
mcclellands highland
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light gold
- Nose
- Sandal and cedar wood fuse with the sweetness of buttercream and fresh vanilla.
- Body
- soft, suttle, velvety smooth
- Palate
- combination of the sweetness of malt and the aridity of salt Traces of gooseberry and a hint of lime
- Finish
- A pleasantly smooth, lengthily, mouth filling aftertaste.
A very good single malt scotch whiskey for the price. Well balanced.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light honey
- Nose
- Hospital bandaging
- Palate
- Smoke, iodine and band-aids. Then more iodine.
- Finish
- Iodine, iodine and iodine
IODINE. A smooth but powerful whiskey that will be adored by anyone with a strong penchant for hospitals. Personally, I don't get the attraction, and could live long and quite happily without ever crossing paths with this distillate again.
bushmills malt 21 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Warm copper
- Nose
- Caramel and cream. Barely-there traces of smoke and grain.
- Body
- Creamier, maltier than its younger siblings- hints of fruit. Buttery smooth without being oily.
- Palate
- Sweet toffee with a hint of honeyed orange. (Whatever smoke the nose promised seems to have vanished- yet it's hardly missed.)
- Finish
- A satisfying finish, nutty and smooth.
A sweet, jubilant introduction to Irish Whisky. Perhaps the "friendliest" whisky I've ever tasted- though by no means does it lack in character or complexity.
caol ila 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- translucent white wine
- Nose
- grass, laundry basket. citrus peel, barn, malt
- Body
- oily and delicate.
- Palate
- malt, carrot cake, sugar,grain, peat.
- Finish
- nice rise & expanding plateau Roller coasters into a splash of peat.
A lot of taste. Light, overall a good dram.
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- orange gemstone
- Nose
- Alcohol, sweet, clean, sarsaparilla, caramel, carnival air.
- Body
- consistently dense body.
- Palate
- sugar which builds yet savory, salty, malt, alcohol, cocoa, caramel, vegetatation, some smoke.
- Finish
- lingers as it evolves; sweetens yet warms the pallet.
Very well constructed. A quality dram, rich, and flavorful. An experience.
jack daniel's old no7
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Caramel
- Nose
- Rich fruity, spice, and oak
- Body
- Very smooth and mellow
- Palate
- Wonderfully smooth fruit, spice, and oak
- Finish
- Warm long finsih that holds the flavor throughout
Magnificent stand alone drink and an exceptional mixer.
crown royal
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light Caramel
- Nose
- Slightly fruited and nutty, sweet and sharp
- Body
- Light and watery
- Palate
- Fruity with a hint of rye
- Finish
- Warm finish that loses the flavor to alcohol sensation
A very good mixer, but not a good stand alone drink.
johnnie walker green label 15 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light cooper
- Nose
- a hint of a tiny bit sweet, and bitter. hard to describe
the glenlivet nadurra 16 year old (06 2006)
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
The spices anise and ginger give this whiskey an exceptional not.
lagavulin 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark, golden
- Nose
- Heavy smoke, almost a beacon note
- Body
- full bodied
- Palate
- peat, smoke, nuts.
- Finish
- Finish is strong and unique.
I tried this for the first time a few weeks ago, now i have bought a bottle. It definately is not an everyday scotch. Interesting change, love the heavy smoke.
hazelburn 8 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- pale gold
- Nose
- Very fresh and fruity with some spice.
- Palate
- sweet fruity and clean. Pears lemon sherbet fruit tingles and more.
- Finish
- medium length finish and very cleansing.
An excellent apertif whisky. Unbelievable good at 8 years old. Cant wait to see it at 12 yo.
bulleit burbon frontier whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Honey
- Nose
- Burnt Smokey Fruit
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Burnt Sugar, Tangy BURN
- Finish
- HOT BURN
Red Neck Kentucky Sippin Whisky
rebel yell kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold
- Nose
- heaven
- Body
- 36-24-36
- Palate
- Reminds me of home
- Finish
- Smoothest there is. None Better
I do not know about the fruitiness or hint of raisin or any of that stuff. I have been a bourbon drinker for over 35 years. I have been drinking Rebel Yell for as long. It is as good as any bourbon there is and it is the brand I look for. I really feel the bad reviews are by people who are influenced by price. If you are paying more for Beam, Daniels ( I know not a true bourbon, but close enough, Kentucky Whiskey), or Makers Mark you may be paying too much. It used to be only available in the south, it was that exclusive in the 70's-80's. This is so smooth I turned a non-drinker into a bourbon drinker. Jack couldn't do that nor Beam...no way. . It is all a matter of taste said the farmer's wife when she kissed the cow. This is not as tasty as Wild Turkey or Knob Creek...but it is close and an excellent bourbon,whatever the price.
benriach curiositas peated 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale ambe
- Nose
- PeaT
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Heavy peat
- Finish
- A very long finish, and strong to the end. Warm and tingly. Hot.
a Kick that you will never forget
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- medium amber
- Nose
- smoke, coal, aok
- Body
- smooth and oily
- Palate
- mushroom, tar, peat, oak
- Finish
- smooth and disappearing
very impressive and works perfectly with a nice Romeo y Julieta No2
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark amber
- Nose
- peaty, earthy, farmlike; smells like the Irish countryside, smokey, verdant
- Body
- full, astringent, dense. I absolutely love the way this stuff smells; I regularly put my face into the glass and inhale.
- Palate
- peat, iodine, smoke, grassland
- Finish
- The finish is warm and long. It has an enjoyable aftertaste which subsides very gradually.
Admittedly, I'm not a scotch connossieur. I've come to this recently and have drunk some example of speyside, some blendeds, some Kentucky bourbons (some cheap, some expensive) but this is the most interesting and satisfying bottle I have in my bar. I've gone through 2 bottles and stocked up on a few more, The taste and smell are not to everyone's tastes, but if you like complexity and something which tastes organic/of the earth and soil, this is a good place to start.
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Smoke, Leather, Barn Hay
- Body
- Full
- Palate
- Smoke, salt, rubber.
- Finish
- long, building smoke.
Epic length, like drinking a delicious oak campfire.
bushmills malt 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- copper
- Nose
- somewhat astringent, coffee
- Body
- biting, strong
- Palate
- astringent, a hint of coffee
- Finish
- heartburn, a hint of coffee, but mostly that unpleasant burning sensation of stomach acid. That post vomit taste you get on the back of your tongue.
Being of Irish decent, I'm very disappionted we can't keep up with the Scotts. For an Irish whiskey, I'd have to go with Redbreast.
laphroaig 15 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light gold
- Nose
- peat, smoke
- Body
- full bodied, thick
- Palate
- Peat, Salty, Smokey, Iodine
- Finish
- Warm and spicy very different from any scotch I've had.
Very different from the usual scotch. Definitely worth giving it a shot. It seems to me that it as a "love it or hate it" kinda of taste. Give it a shot!
glenmorangie 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Light smoke.
- Body
- Able bodied, not overpowering
- Palate
- A bit nutty, with a whiff of peat.
- Finish
- Smooth, long finish.
A great Highland Scotch for the Islay fan.
ancnoc 12 year old highland single malt scotch whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber - yellow
- Nose
- Slightly citrus
- Body
- Smooth. Fairly light.
- Palate
- Peppery with a hint of licorice. Citrus. Not at all peaty.
- Finish
- Very long finish. Still peppery.
A very interesting whisky, rather different from those I usually drink. I like the very long finish, but I'm not sure I'd buy it again, given the less peaty flavor.
glenfiddich special reserve 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden Amber
- Nose
- Sweetly floral, caramel, lightly fruity, creamy.
- Body
- Smooth like clover honey
- Palate
- Neat; Very full bodied and warm with hints of caramel, sweet cream, and spices. Rocks; Lightly complex with hints of caramel, apples, apricots, green grapes, sweet cream and honey.
- Finish
- Neat; The finish is very warm with hints of pepper and cedar which mellos quickly to a gentle smooth taste of honey. Rocks; very smooth and mellow with hints of buttery caramel and sweet spices.
This is a very nice Whisky which I can enjoy any time of the day. I prefer it over rocks it seems to wake up the flavors a little more and give it very complex yet gentle flavor. It is very smooth and is an excellent choice for both new and experienced drinkers.
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden
- Nose
- Heavy smoke, earthy, grassy
- Body
- Smooth
- Palate
- sea salt, the moor
- Finish
- Warm to the end, dry after taste
I disagree with some of the other reviewers. This is pretty good islay and you can't beat the price at Trader Joe's. I may have an overwhelming bite at first, but when opened up with a tablespoon of room-temp water and left to breathe for a moment, it's quite delightful.
glenfiddich ancient reserve 18 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark
- Nose
- a little smoked,earth,sweat
- Body
- full bodied
- Palate
- full strong sweat espresso
- Finish
- don't want to finish
Drink it. I think is very underrated here,but much better than other more expensive blends.
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- medium amber
- Nose
- Salt, some smoke and sardine
- Body
- smooth
- Palate
- If some whiskies are well-balanced, this is dissonant, in a very good way. You detect distinct flavors of salt, iodine, citrus, and of course, peat.
- Finish
- Strong finish, a little spicey.
The word I think of is "deconstructionist." One of my favorites.
yamazaki 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber brassy gold
- Nose
- Estery and fragrant on the nose, the smell of egg nog ie nutmeg and all spice mabey mace too , very mouth watering,
- Body
- medium bodied and sensuous in the mouth
- Palate
- Nice aroma of chocolate and cherries, good whiff of thick cut orange marmalade. Nice dry taste in back of throat with wonderful dried fruits and plum.
- Finish
- very nice long finish not warm or hot but smooth
Seductive tast and feel, once youve had it you might never go back to any other sipping whisky. The Japanese got it all locked up with this one. Great price
bushmills original
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light yellow
- Nose
- apples, and woody, slight hint of banana, butterscotch
- Body
- oily, and thin.
- Palate
- Hazelnut beginnings, slightly sweet, nutty.
- Finish
- Spice and chili pepper, lingers a long time.
Pleasant, but finish is really harsh. But overall really nice, and great.
j & b rare blended scotch whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Gold
- Nose
- Oak, Lemon, Maple, Cherries, Light peat, caramel and Toffee.
- Body
- Light, watery, with a hint of oils.
- Palate
- Citrus, hint of apples, Buttery, very little malt, and slight smoke.
- Finish
- very smoky, and lots of chili spices
Pleasant, but I'm concerned with how little the taste of malt I'm picking up. I think its because its a blend of mostly grains.
johnnie walker red label
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark(ish) honey. wonderful pale golden.
- Nose
- Restrained: Fruit; earth: (hint of) peat. Toffee. Vanilla(ish).
- Body
- Thin(ish) but very nice with it.
- Palate
- Sweet-earthy-spring-automn-British-army-manouvres, Toffee. Faint vanilla.
- Finish
- Slow and mellow. Warming
Good. Sexy. Probably a good target for single malt snobs, but different animal so different rules. Very (too?) smooth. If it was more expensive would be better appreciated (but I won't complain!)
woodford reserve distiller's select
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- caramel copper
- Nose
- nectar honey tones, with a deep rich caramel nose.
- Body
- Thick and rich.
- Palate
- creamy full body, caramel nutmeg flavours with a hint of citrus. well balanced between alcohol and taste
- Finish
- Not overpowering, but nice warmth without the burn. Long lasting finish
True to the way a Kentucky bourbon is meant to taste. the small batch distilling reflects in the charactor of this bourbon. Great!
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- pale gold
- Nose
- intense peaty almost compost, iodine/antiseptic. sea-salt. Nose on this scotch is powerful.
- Body
- light-bodied for a single-malt. young age shows here.
- Palate
- peaty-compost, iodine/antiseptic, dry. Negligible fruit and smoke.
- Finish
- sea-salt, iodine, peaty finish. very very dry.
peaty, iodine/antiseptic, sea-salt dominates. very little sweetness, scant smokiness. Nose remiscent of Teachers. Worth a try for the adventurers. Ice mellows and enhances sweet and fruit a touch.
maker's mark kentucky straight bourbon whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Reddish amber.
- Nose
- Vanilla, apple, brown sugar.
- Body
- Medium-bodied, smooth and creamy. Doesn't burn.
- Palate
- Sour apple, vanilla, caramel notes coming through, with subtle undertones of molasses.
- Finish
- A warming, tingly finish that doesn't last too long but lingers enough to make me want another sip.
I prefer Maker's with just a touch of pure, room-temperature water. It's not an extremely complex whiskey, but it is pleasant, drinkable, and very smooth.
glengoyne 17 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- maraschino cherries, pear, cedar wood
- Body
- voluptuous
- Palate
- smoky vanilla, hint of banana and raisins.
- Finish
- long lasting leathery finish
cragganmore 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- A honey brown.
- Nose
- Immediate grape or fruit scent followed by a floral garden.
- Body
- A very smooth, almost too-light watery mouthfeel. Not too warming.
- Palate
- Lighter peat and a spice that I can't put my finger on, but overall, it's very light. Something seems to be lacking.
- Finish
- Not as warming as some of the greats, but that's probably because there isn't enough taste to linger.
I would recommend this one to someone who's just starting out and is still hesitant to try something more full-bodied. It's worth a taste, but I won't be buying it again, even at its lower price.
dewars 12 years old special reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- light smoke,
- Body
- Watery in body.
This was TERRIBLE! The worst I have had bar none. Avoid at all costs.
yamazaki 18 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden hue, varnished yellowood.
- Nose
- Spring flowers, ginger, caramel, honey, hint of vanilla.
- Body
- Light at first, then rises to the occasion and makes its presence known. Medium textured for a single malt.
- Palate
- A subtle sea breeze ? Balanced peat with some vanilla caramel sweetness. Almonds and a dash of ginger. Buttered toast with honey in the middle of the mouth.
- Finish
- Hint of alcohol coming through at the end. Warm on the tongue, smooth with a slight snap going down. Common with Japanese whisky's - perhaps not as smooth as a highland or Islay 18 y.o. but makes up for it with bountiful flavours and "drink me some more" nuances.
The Japanese are skilled craftsmen when it comes to single malts. I had to wait years before stumbling on a bottle - quite pricey but well worth the expense. A unique taste - something to spoil your friends with if they enjoy a special dram. You will remember this one for a long time to come - it makes itself known in very pleasant manner. A polite acquaintance.
finlaggan old reserve
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber, slightly pale
- Nose
- Smoky but a sharp petro distillate background, like creosote. Yes, I get the "rubber tires" too.
- Body
- med. full
- Palate
- Tastes better than it smells. Has a bite but not too much. Can't compare to Jamesons or Bushmill for smoothness. No more raw than Knob Creek.
- Finish
- A good long finish.
I drink Irish & US whiskies mostly. I don't prefer the smoky scotch but I can appreciate it done well. This isn't it. It has a lot of flavor but the aroma is off in a big way.
aberlour 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- As it should smell! Syrupy, a hint of vanilla and some oak. Very inviting.
- Body
- Very thin, almost like old water. It feels like it evaporates too quickly or that its some kind of mixed drink. The body seriously dissapoints.
- Palate
- Very good start, with some faint whiff of iodine, then some caramel and lastly the vinalla comes down. Eventually it all fades and really doenst satisfy.
- Finish
- Leaves a numb feeling in the mouth, almost like it has bad alcohol in it, or that it has been added later (not implying anything here). It stays for a long time, but its not a pleasant feeling. It lacks warmth.
A mediocre single malt, just bought this and when i opened the cardbord cover it was very promising, since it has a dark color and I have had only pleasant memories of the more amber looking whiskies. BUt eventually it dissapoints, it even left a bitter taste in my mouth. Not really what you would excpect from Aberlour. And certainly not from a 10 year old single malt.
compass box the peat monster
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- No caramel,non chill-filtered Hoorah!,clear straw
- Nose
- smoke,slight citrus
- Body
- Although I prefer oily malts generally, I find this light bodied and easy-drinking offering quite nice.
- Palate
- smoke,touch of salt,vanilla in background along with hint of citrus tang
- Finish
- Short finish with slightest sour note.
I find it laughable how Caol Ila rates so highly among testers yet this vatted,which is I believe mostly Caol Ila, gets dubious remarks..Perhaps the vatting with other malt(s) compromises the anticipated instead of marrying successfully? Not a bad intro for beginners to Islay characteristics. REVIEWER FROM CLAREMONT,ONTARIO,CANADA
jack daniel's gentleman jack
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- little smoke, little toffe
- Body
- medium to full
- Palate
- spicy, and some kind of vanilla.
- Finish
- the spice is persistent in that strong and warm finish.
Not a bad whisky, but nothing awsome either. For the price you'll pay, you can find better. Except maybe for the strong-burbon lovers...
johnnie walker red label
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Fuel
- Nose
- Fuel
- Body
- Watery
Probably the most overrated drink ever.
jack daniel's single barrel
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- dark
- Nose
- Heavy Smoke
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Sea salt + honey
- Finish
- strong
A very good bourbon,miles from the classic J.D.
bowmore 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- gold
- Nose
- smoky peat and fruit
- Body
- thick and oily
- Palate
- peaty & salty
- Finish
- long, complex, yet smooth
You will enjoy this one!
talisker 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- a peat monster!
- Palate
- sea salt, yet sweet.
- Finish
- a lingering peppery finish
Best scotch for the price. No matter what I try, it always gets compared to Talisker, a rich, distinctive, and complex whisky. A fantastic, bold drink!
midleton very rare
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale amber
- Nose
- slightly fruity
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- The definition of balance, complexity and smoothness
- Finish
- Lingers long and warm
My word, if you like your Whiskey, you have got to try this.... again and again.
highland park 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold hue
- Nose
- sweet sherry nose
- Body
- Medium Body
- Palate
- smooth and elegant
- Finish
- nice long finish with accents of honey
I started with the Glenlivet 15 year old which was good but then found my palate enjoyed the more complex 12 year Macallan. I am enjoying the Highland Park 12 year old just as much as the Macallan.
auchentoshan select
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light gold
- Nose
- some orange and lemon, floral, a bit hot
- Body
- light, a bit oily, smooth
- Palate
- vanilla, pear, lightly sweet
- Finish
- warm, sweet, fruity, Some Pears.
Great Sweet, and my favorite bargain Lowland Whisky. A great buy.
mcclellands highland
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Ligt to medium golden amber
- Nose
- Very light smoke, heather and faint fruit; we disagreed on what fruit. Peaches? Nectarines?
- Body
- Medium to light in body, a bit warm but not hot in feel. (We used a few drops of filtered water with it)
- Palate
- A wonderful, light whiskey with enough complexity to interest one. Roasted malt and light new wood flavor. Residual hard candy sweetness that went well with the fruity notes and faint smoke / tar.
- Finish
- Moderate lingering finish. Not particularly complex. Some herbal notes, maybe green hay or leaves?
Another surprisingly good offering for the price. At under $20 US you will absolutely not go wrong with this or the Speyside. Real regional character at blend price.
mcclellands speyside
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light golden amber
- Nose
- Honey in the comb, summer flowers, faint maltiness and a hint of citrus
- Body
- Medium in body, not a burly whiskey but quite satisfying, especially given the price point.
- Palate
- Fragrant and even a bit fruity, a summery feel of flowers and heather. Just a bit of caramel malt.
- Finish
- Moderate finish, certainly not up to the best of breed, but quite good for a five year old. Light on the wood but a definite touch of vanilla at the end.
You will be surprised how good this is at under $20 US a bottle, especially if you taste it blind against almost any ten year old. EXCELLENT value for everyday drinking, even if you save something exceptional on the shelf for guests.
the glenlivet nadurra 16 year old (06 2006)
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark Amber
I like the kick of this wiskey - nice & strong.
the six isles island blended malt scotch whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale honey
- Nose
- Musty sweet like damp sack cloth with a hint of iodine.
- Body
- Smooth and fine.
- Palate
- The hefty Orkney asserts itself with a powerful sweet malty smokey taste but still allowing the salt and iodine of the Islay whisky through.
- Finish
- This is a subtle blend which has an initial smooth satin taste on the tongue but is so light it doesn't linger on the palate as long as west coast single malts.
Deceptively light, and so easy to drink, this one creeps up on you unlike the big hitters.
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- wheat field
- Nose
- phenolic but lighter than standard laphroaig
- Body
- smooth and quite heavy in texture, the cask strength giving it considerable length of texture
- Palate
- Reminiscient of beached seaweed. Iodine precariously but perfectly balanced by the high strength alcohol.
- Finish
- a slight warmth in the finish but the phenol and iodine lingers. Very long finish.
A real classic at a good price point. This is one to keep, if you can resist the temptation. To me Laphroiag is the glorious epitome of character in malts and this is a more refined version of the essential parts of this distillary's output. Of course there are better but not at this price...
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- golden
- Nose
- a bit harsh, some peat, a little hay
- Body
- a bit rough
- Palate
- defined peat
- Finish
- hot on the throat
This is a single malt that is for the budget drinker. I can appreciate a nice Lagavulin every now and then (and even keep some at hand), some Laphroigh a little more often, and a good Talisker as well. However, those can all break the bank in a hurry. This is a good "house malt" if you will... and it also benefit greatly from just a bit of water.
the glenlivet 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Amber
- Nose
- Very floral and fruity. I absolutely love the nose on this expression. Pear, apricot, apple. No burn, very sweet, very pleasant to nose. Very light, to almost no peat smell.
- Body
- Medium body, not chewy or thick.
- Palate
- sweet, floral, fruity and grassy. It has very good balance. Not very much distinct "peat" flavor at all. This is a very light and sweet dram, very good for afternoons and dinner.
- Finish
- good long lasting finish. Sweet, sticky and delightful.
This is my favorite scotch hands down. I'm not a heavy smoky and peaty scotch lover. I like Speyside scotches and this and Glenfiddich happen to be my favorite. This is a great all around, enjoy anytime scotch.
j & b rare blended scotch whisky
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Straw
- Nose
- light Peat, fruity, grassy.
- Body
- medium body
- Palate
- a little hot and peppery. Light, peaty, lemony, very sweet.
- Finish
- has a good smoky smooth finish that is pretty long. Leaves a good numbness on the tongue and a good sweet stickiness on the finish as well, leaving you wanting to take another pull like any good whiskey should do.
There are many good scotches on the market. This is one of them. J & B is an old contender and maybe because of that it has lost some popularity, but in my opinion, it's a darn good blend. Especially for the price. It has a pretty good nose, it's pretty smooth and has a good taste about it. It finishes well and it's a good quality liquor. I like to drink my scotch with ice and J & B takes to ice very well, which means that it has some depth and character. It's my everyday scotch.
ballantine's finest
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Straw
- Nose
- Peaty with a light smoke and dull chocolate
- Body
- Full and mellow
- Palate
- Most excellent, well rounded, tongue caressing, a slow burn with a lingering smoky afterburner
- Finish
- warm and fuzzy
An excellent sipping scotch, in company of women its rated as an industrial strength panty-remover.
blanton's the original single barrel bourbon whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- grass, pepper
- Body
- thick
- Palate
- caramel, grains
- Finish
- pleasant peppery note
mcclellands lowland
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Amber
- Nose
- Butter, pear, apple
- Body
- Thin
- Palate
- Hot, thin peat , pleasant at first, goes to mediciny after a while.
- Finish
- Hot, long finish, tingly.
Decent regular drink, when you want to save the better stuff. Very good for the price.
bowmore 17 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Medium Amber
- Nose
- Peat, cocoa, toffee, very nice.
- Body
- Medium body, smooth like fine chocolate.
- Palate
- More toffee, but darker, medium peat, light apple, light smoke.
- Finish
- smoke gives way to light warmth, toffee and cocoa blend, then become more buttery.
Wow. Recommended by an Internet acquaintance, and I can't say enough about it. I love the darker tastes of Ardbeg and Talisker, but this whisky HAS to be around at all times.
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Amber
- Nose
- Overripe apple, musty peat.
- Body
- Thin, hot, almost peppery. Pungent.
- Palate
- Pepper, slight medicine taste.
- Finish
- Hot, fades quickly to peat, few overtones.
Not very pleasant. The nose and palate mix poorly, too much contrast. A cheap whisky that tastes like one.
johnnie walker blue label
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark amber
- Nose
- Powerful, yet extremely delightful burnt wood smell that sifts through your nose. Fiery, sweet, and very spicily enjoyable smell.
- Body
- Heavy texture, great spicy sweet feeling on and especially around the tongue, numbing the pallet, great to breathe in. Absolute pleasure.
- Palate
- Spicy burnt oak that lingers in your mouth creating an anesthetically pleasing feeling. It reminds me of euphoria, with a mix of nostalgia (finished my bottle in a year's time).
- Finish
- It has the greatest aftertaste of any whiskey I've ever had. Long lasting spicy feeling in mouth, throat-warming feeling, The best is the tongue + pallet-numbing feeling it gives you. Lasts so long...
Buy this if you have the money.
johnnie walker black label 12 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- burnt raisins, smoke, rich fruit
- Body
- chewy , smooth and silky.
- Palate
- raisins again, fruit, very chewy, medium smoke, perfect balance.
- Finish
- long with some bite of peat and fruit.
This is the best blend money can buy. Brilliant balance of so many layers.
the balvenie single barrel 15 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light honey
- Nose
- warm honey and vanilla, moss
- Body
- warm, full bodied
- Palate
- honey, toast, earth and vanilla
- Finish
- medium finish, warming to the end
excellent 15 year old scotch, this paticular one was aged 17 years according to the notes on the bottle. quite the difference when adding water as opposed to serving neat. water opens it up quite a bit, but i would suggest serving it neat to get a comparison. great addition to the range.
mcclellands highland
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- sweet, honey
- Body
- silky,light
- Palate
- mild peaty, honey, sweet
- Finish
- short, not lingering, slightly musty and tangy
Its a very pleasnt whisky which is very nice for a sip or two in front of the fire on a snowy Sunday afternoon.
midleton very rare
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light amber
- Nose
- Earthy with a smooth finish.
Overall, an outstanding beverage, smooth in approach, subtle in its flavors, a symphony of flavors dancing across the palate, each one begging attention. It will leave you smiling. Well worth sampling.
midleton very rare
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Light amber
- Nose
- Earthy with a smooth finish.
Overall, an outstanding beverage, smooth in approach, subtle in its flavors, will leave you smiling. Woell worth sampling.
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber gold
- Nose
- Peat, sea salt, bit of iodine, finish off with sweet.
- Body
- wet full strong
- Palate
- So many complex flavors, you need to sample a few times to enjoy them all.
- Finish
- long lasting taste that starts off powerful and slowly drifts into sweet. after about 10mins you can still taste the sea.
Man i love this Whisky. Laphroaig with so much flavor!
glenmorangie 15 years old sauternes wood finish
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Initially amber, then when mixed with ice and when the water mixes with the non-chill filtered concoction, it just becomes a light honey colour
- Nose
- It smells like maple syrup, very sweet aroma
- Body
- It is heavy, with a syrupy texture, well balanced whisky which doesn't bite.
- Palate
- A very slight hint of peat, with a large gush of honey explosion inter-twined with subtle hints of smoke.....and then a release of sweet cedar aromas in your mouth
- Finish
- Fantastic lasting finish, that leaves a smoky peaty finish at the back of the tongue. The sweetness lingers on the edges of the back edges of your tongue.
It has the aromas of the balvenie, the colour of the macallan, the subtlety of the bunnahabhain, the finish of the auchentoshan, the taste of the aberlour.....taking only the best bits, a well balanced whisky, a winner. One for companionship, and to share with your best mates.
laphroaig 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- golden amber
- Nose
- Heavy peat.
- Body
- Medium-bodied.
- Palate
- Peat. Peat. Peat.
- Finish
- A nice long, enjoyable phenolic phinish!
Search the archives of "The Atlantic Monthly" for a very nice article by Corby Kummer some years ago. He went through the distilleries of Islay, and described the Laphoaig 10-year very nicely.
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light amber
- Nose
- peat
- Body
- light and smoky
- Palate
- not overwhelming peat, but good
- Finish
- a nice,mild finish
I think this is a fine, every day single malt whiskey. I simply can't afford to drink Laphroaig or Lagavulin all the time, at $70+ a bottle. However, I can enjoy McClellands at $24 a bottle locally. You make some concessions, but you still have a nice, Bowmore-style Islay single-malt to drink.
red breast 12 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Gold
- Nose
- Full and fruity
- Body
- Warm and intense
- Finish
- Hot
Excellent
laphroaig quarter cask
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Smoke, peat, salt, iodine
- Body
- Strong, full
- Palate
- Strong peat, smoke, slight sweetness
- Finish
- Smokey burn sums it up
This is whisky that will fight you and WIN. Not for the casual whisk(e)y sampler, Laphroaig is definitely for the mature palate. Once you've lost a few rounds to it though, you begin to appreciate the complex flavous more.
tullamore dew the legendary irish whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- slightly sweet with a hint of grain
- Body
- medium
- Palate
- creme, vanilla, malt
- Finish
- warm, lingering
Also my favorite Irish Whiskey. Distinctive taste, very smooth, and a bargain at the store.
tullamore dew the legendary irish whiskey
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale amber
- Nose
- light sweet malt
- Body
- medium heavy, but smooth
- Palate
- nice mix of grain/malt with a touch of sweetness, no peat, smoke, or sea, very nice
- Finish
- medium finish, a touch of sweetness at the end
This is good stuff, clean and light with a nice malt/grain mix, my favorite under 20.00 Irish whiskey
the macallan cask strength
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Dark red amber
- Nose
- Sweet cherries, hints of pear.
- Body
- Thin and fiery.
- Palate
- Strong oak sherry, alcohol, hints of rubber.
- Finish
- Longish oak laden finish, very hot.
Red label version. A very fiesty and strong whisky with an excellent nose and thoroughly enjoyable finish but a lackluster palate.
mcclellands islay
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light gold
- Nose
- Heavy smoke, bit of vanilla
- Body
- thick, heavy,
- Palate
- iodine
- Finish
- Very aggressive at first, then hot, but fading quickly
Very immature whiskey. Though cheap, it's not worth the money.
knob creek
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- caramel
- Nose
- caramel, earthy
- Body
- thin
- Palate
- sweet, peppery
- Finish
- sweet and caramel gives way to a pepper / spice burn - short lived
I like it better than Jack. It almost reminds me of a grown up southern comfort - not sure that's what was intended.
isle of jura 10 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- leather, dark chocolate, ripe cherrys
- Body
- light and airy
- Palate
- luscious herby sea air with a hint of honey
- Finish
- short, sweet finish
A nice undemanding dram with subtle flavour and gentle warmth.
glenkinchie 10 years old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Pale Amber
- Nose
- Light smoke, wheat.
- Body
- Full, not thick though.
- Palate
- Malt syrup, roasted nuts. Subtle flavors revealed when rolling the whisky in your mouth.
- Finish
- Warm but not searing.
This is a wonderful whisky. I know that some drink this as an apertif and that is a good choice. It can finish dinner too, if nothing too aggressive was consumed first. A better idea is to drink it with dinner.
bushmills malt 16 year old
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- vanilla,sherry,summer
- Body
- very smooth
- Palate
- smooth blend of flavor
- Finish
- the finish is of medium length,but very satisfying
I would have this all the time if possible.Very good whiskey,very drinkable and satisfying.
compass box the peat monster
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- light amber
- Nose
- slightly earthy
- Body
- medium
- Palate
- mediocre taste
- Finish
- short finish,disappointing
For being advertised as a Peat Monster,this is certainly disappointing in that catagory.If you want strong peatiness,go with Lagavulin or Laphroaig.This pale in comparison
mcclellands highland
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Wheat like gold
- Nose
- Light smoke, earth, black pepper
- Body
- Thin and light
- Palate
- Pepper, woody, not much peat
- Finish
- short, warm but not overpowering
I bought this for $16 and it was a great buy for that price. It lacks depth and the heavy characteristics you might be used to in Scotch, but it is not bad.
bushmills black bush
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Tawny Gold
- Nose
- A bit of chocolate and butterscotch. Not a lot, just enough to get your interest.
- Body
- This is a smooth, even whisky, Has a little weight, enough to let you know you are dealing with significant quality.
- Palate
- A touch of sweet, a bit of butter, a mellow feel to the tongue.
- Finish
- Holds its own with a mellow warm afternote.
This is an excellent whisky for reading, contemplating, solving world problems, or just relaxing after having solved world problems. This is the one I serve important people.
bushmills black bush
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- Golden
- Nose
- A little oaky, and a hint of sweet sherry
- Body
- Medium body,Good whiskey feel
- Palate
- Oak, spice and a little buttery, nice balance
- Finish
- Long, spicy with some oak and and a touch of toffee
I've tasted a lot of Irish and this is one of my favorites
compass box the peat monster
- Reviewer
- Anonymous
- Color
- very light
- Nose
- peaty antiseptic
- Body
- thin and smooth, very sweet
- Palate
- face first dive in a peat bog
- Finish
- warm and long, very little bite
ill simply say that id buy this bottle again