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    The Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve

    The Glenlivet 15 Yo French Oak Reserve Dec 26th 2011

    89
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    light golden,pale
    Nose
    Very subtle, light touch of citrus and vanilla
    Body
    Not really full bodied, but very smooth. A slight nip on the tongue.
    Palate
    Mild oak and smoke, some floral notes and caramel.
    Finish
    A very quick finish, very smooth to the end, with a wisp of wood smoke.

    Having tried, and enjoyed the 12 year old, I was anxious to try this one. I was not disappointed. I found this to be very smooth and enjoyable. I could best describe this to be soft and subtle. I would buy this again and not be afraid to serve this to friends.

    Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select

    Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Dec 20th 2011

    80
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    A dark caramel or a medium steeped black tea.
    Nose
    Strong vanilla and some butterscotch hints
    Body
    Very smooth, coats well
    Palate
    Heavy caramel overtones,a bit fiery, possibly from the higher alcohol content. Slightly earthy with wood after.
    Finish
    Very clean, long lasting with a hint of bitter at the very end.

    This was bought on a whim, I'd never tried it before and was ready for something different. This indeed provided a change. Very nice whisky. Quite smooth, despite the higher alcohol content. I'd buy it again.

    Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aug 26th 2011

    88
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    Golden amber
    Nose
    Slightly peppery, with hints of vanilla
    Body
    Very thick and syrupy, coats well
    Palate
    Very smooth, pleasant
    Finish
    Not too long lasting. but most enjoyable

    My first impression is that this whiskey is very smooth. The first taste rolls across the tongue and then vaporizes, releasing tastes of fresh peaches and berries in a heavy syrup. A slight smokey aftertaste ripe with honey. A most pleasurable experience.

    Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky

    Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Mar 31st 2011

    65
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    amber, slight gold
    Nose
    alcohol smell, not much else
    Body
    Thin and fades fast
    Palate
    Rather astringent, not much else
    Finish
    very quick

    slightly astringent and a bit of a burn

    Knob Creek

    Knob Creek Mar 31st 2011

    85
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    coppery
    Nose
    slight sweetness and a little burn
    Body
    smoooth, a nice coating and then some after simmering
    Palate
    Very nice
    Finish
    A long slow finish, very smooth

    Very pleasant whiskey, not as much burn as you would expect with a high alcohol whiskey, a nice lingering after taste and not much burn at all. Very smooth.

    Highland Park 12 Years Old

    Highland Park 12 Years Old Jan 21st 2011

    79
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    A light amber
    Nose
    Rather smoky. Wood smoke,like being around a campfire.
    Body
    Medium bodied. A slight burning on the edges of the tongue. Coats the inside of your mouth well before the burn comes.
    Palate
    Peat, lot's of peat and smoke.
    Finish
    Not a particularly long finish, The smokiness tends to remain for a while though.

    When taken neat it is quite heavy on the smokiness scale. But a small splash of water tends to mellow things out nicely, producing a very pleasant dram.

    Bulleit Burbon Frontier Whiskey

    Bulleit Burbon Frontier Whiskey Jan 10th 2011

    90
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    Warm Honey
    Nose
    A little spicy, hints of caramel, very pleasant.
    Body
    Slightly syrupy texture, coats well. Very smooth, with no burn
    Palate
    Starts with a small vanilla burst and then becomes more butterscotch/milk chocolate. Very consistent.
    Finish
    A very good finish, interesting aftertastes, lingering pear on the back of the tongue.

    This is my first try of this whiskey, I bought a bottle based on some of the reviews here. I am very pleasantly surprised and will not hesitate to buy more in the future. This has become my standard fare for regular consumption. I started out as a Jack Daniels fan, but this has encouraged me to expand my horizons. I'm finding that I lean more towards Bourbons than Scotch, and this whiskey is what seems to be pushing me in that direction. Very smooth.

    Jameson 12 Year Old

    Jameson 12 Year Old Jan 3rd 2011

    79
    Reviewer
    Leo
    Color
    Pale yellow
    Nose
    Slight peatiness, hints of citrus
    Body
    Very smooth,
    Palate
    slight peatiness, followed by a warm glow, first in the mouth and followed all over
    Finish
    A rapid warm sensation, followed by a gentle follow through

    Very smooth and enjoyable. A good reliable whisky, always sure to satisfy.