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Reviews by: Mandrake
Ardbeg Uigeadail Oct 21st 2009
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Pale gold
- Nose
- Orange, butter, burnt woody notes. Very strong and complex. Pine and sweetness.
- Body
- Remarkably oily and full.
- Palate
- Peaty as all get out, quite salty Wood and a bit of fruit.
- Finish
- Long and tingly. Very warming.
Utterly brilliant Islay. One for the ages.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old Apr 14th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Warm amber
- Nose
- Darkly fruity, raisins and currants. Caramel and a hint of smoke.
- Body
- Medium body, a bit watery.
- Palate
- Blackcurrant and wood, lighter notes too. Apple and a bit of heather.
- Finish
- Slightly abrupt and not particularly well integrated. Fruity notes, hint of smokiness.
Surprisingly good blend, a massive step up from the Red.
Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 Years Old Apr 9th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Light gold
- Nose
- Pear, granny smith apple, crisp biscuit, straw
- Body
- Medium-light body
- Palate
- Sharp and crisp, dry fruitiness. Pear and grasses
- Finish
- Light woodiness, medium length
Nothing special, it's a pass in the future.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Mar 25th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Light caramel
- Nose
- Fusel alcohol and chemical burn.
- Body
- Thin and sharp.
- Palate
- Bitter alcohol.
- Finish
- Short and hot.
God this is awful.
Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 Years Old Mar 16th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Light Honey
- Nose
- Grassy, floral, light toffee, apple.
- Body
- Medium-light body.
- Palate
- Dry fruit, hint of toffee.
- Finish
- Fades quickly but is noticeable for a while. Nothing too distinctive, bit of fruit.
Better options for the money. Nothing at all offensive, but not something I'd look for again.
The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Mar 10th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Caramel
- Nose
- Honeysuckle, vanilla, bit of oak. Lightly smoked.
- Body
- Medium bodied.
- Palate
- Sherry and light peat. Hint of smoke. Not all that complex, but pleasant.
- Finish
- Short finish, warm but fleeting.
Not bad at all. Doesn't overwhelm or strike with awe, but it's very pleasant and a worthwhile single malt.
The Macallan 12 Years Old Mar 8th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Burnt honey
- Nose
- Woody, caramel, butter. Roses and a medicinal note.
- Body
- Fairly full body.
- Palate
- Light smoke, oak, orange, nutty, heather.
- Finish
- A bit curt, heather and phenol.
Great depth for a 12 yr, nice fruit and cask elements. Nose is so fantastic that it disappoints a bit on the palate. Still top-drawer.
Glen Breton Rare 10 Years Old Mar 6th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Pale gold
- Nose
- Lightly peated, heather and honey.
- Body
- Medium bodied, easy to drink
- Palate
- Sweet honey and florals. Very light peat.
- Finish
- Good finish, warming with some fruitiness.
It's definitely got some character, though it remains very accessible. Quite nice.
Aberlour A'bunadh Mar 6th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Deep copper
- Nose
- Orange peel and butter. Cherry and roses.
- Body
- Full and weighty. Creamy.
- Palate
- Absolute sherry monster, lots of fruit. Woody as well, oak just piles on. Sweet orange.
- Finish
- Long and warming
Absolutely extraordinary cask strength, I love everything about it.
Talisker 10 Year Old Mar 6th 2008
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- Mandrake
- Color
- Gold with reddish-amber hints
- Nose
- Peaty and salty. Bit of smoke and heather. Slight sweetness.
- Body
- Medium bodied, slick and a bit oily.
- Palate
- Salty, fair bit of peat and grassiness. Oak, with some dryness as well.
- Finish
- Hot and sharp in the finish, pepper and salt.
Distinctive and enjoyable, a real bargain at the price.