Reviews by: eyelah
yamazaki 12 years old
- Reviewer
- eyelah
- Color
- golden amber
- Nose
- at first whiff I pick up a repulsive, overwhelming nail polish remover/egg nog scent. BUT, after about 5 minutes of aeration and a wee drop of water this scent disappears, leaving a lemony zest, apple juice, slight vanilla scent.
- Body
- medium, young
- Palate
- zesty lemons, slight fruit, slight vanilla, and distinct toasted coconut? surprising pleasurable.
- Finish
- not a long finish, but warm and easy
My initial reaction to the nail polish remover/egg nog scent was repulsion, but after a significant amount of aeration and a drop of water that scent completely disappeared leaving a unique and complex tasting whisky. The japanese have done well.
the balvenie founders reserve 10 year old
- Reviewer
- eyelah
- Color
- pale honey
- Nose
- caramel, floral, lavender
- Body
- light bodied
- Palate
- gentle, flowers and vanilla
- Finish
- not a long finish, warm, gentle
Great beginner whisky. I prefer peaty Islay single malts, but can definitely enjoy this Balvenie if I'm in the mood for a change.
glenfiddich solera reserve 15 years old
- Reviewer
- eyelah
- Color
- pale amber
- Nose
- dried fruit, floral
- Body
- medium bodied
- Palate
- slightly floral, slightly fruity, oak?
- Finish
- fairly quick finish, warm
nothing remarkable about this whiskey
ardbeg 10 years old
- Reviewer
- eyelah
- Color
- pale honey
- Nose
- peaty, grassy, smoky, alcohol, iodines
- Body
- oily, medium bodied
- Palate
- iodine, sea breeze, brine, peat smoke
- Finish
- long and smooth. tingly. a real pleasure.
First full size bottle I ever bought, and a damn fine purchase. Peat, iodine, smoke...and a long smooth finish. Not to mention the affordable price tag.