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Reviews by: JoeE
Forty Creek Barrel Select Mar 9th 2011
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- JoeE
- Color
- Copper, caramel.
- Nose
- Subdued wood and vanilla. Alcohol.
- Body
- Light, thin. Smooth.
- Palate
- Raisins, sugar.
- Finish
- Short.
If this review seems terse, it's because this whisky didn't give me much to say. It's certainly better than Crown Royal, but not the Canadian revelation I was expecting. It's smooth, to be sure, but there's hardly any complexity built into it.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Mar 7th 2011
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- JoeE
- Color
- Amber, a bit of caramel.
- Nose
- Peat smoke. A bit of bourbon-esque vanilla. A few drops of water release a surprising amount of sweetness. A bit more alcohol than I would like.
- Body
- Full-bodied. Heavy, oily - quite enjoyable. A good reference dram for full-bodied whisky.
- Palate
- Again, surprisingly sweet with a few drops of water. Peat smoke, obviously. Tingly.
- Finish
- Medium length but quite flavorful. Smoky and fruity. I think once you build up your tastebuds you will find this quite smooth!
A classic Islay malt, one that should be savored over and over again. Smoke is the dominant taste here but there is still complexity. You lose some salt and earthiness with water but gain fruit and sweetness.
Red Breast 12 Year Old Mar 2nd 2011
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- JoeE
- Color
- Pure gold
- Nose
- Blissfully free of the acetone stench that I've come to associate with cheap Irish whiskey. Almost a Bourbon/Irish hybrid - charred oak, vanilla. Brown sugar, grass, just a bit of smoke.
- Body
- Medium to thick. Smooth, velvety, oily.
- Palate
- Pleasantly warm. Sweet malt, more oak. Earthy.
- Finish
- Long but not eternal. Subtle, floral. A touch of peppermint. Kind of hard to pin down.
I'd like a little more complexity but this is a fine Irish whiskey. Perfect for Bourbon drinkers or those who favor sweeter scotches. Incredibly smooth and drinkable.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Feb 23rd 2011
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- JoeE
- Color
- Golden, brass.
- Nose
- Orange. Raisins, candied almonds. Freshly-baked sourdough bread by the seaside.
- Body
- Medium-bodied. Slightly oily.
- Palate
- Sea salt, the orange is confirmed on the palate. Warm, but no burn.
- Finish
- Long - almost like chewing on an orange seed. Floral notes linger, and orange becomes even more apparent. Hints of malt and cider.
Delightful, surprising nose with some unexpected notes. Multifaceted finish. A good dram to give to novices, happy to add to the whiskey cabinet.