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Tullamore Dew The Legendary Irish Whiskey Aug 30th 2008
- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Pale yellow.
- Nose
- Oak, slight caramel and just a bit earthy.
- Body
- Very thin legs and watery.
- Palate
- Lighter wood, sweet flower malt, benzine, a bit of menthol.
- Finish
- Short and a bit sweetish. Not so warming.
Although not too unpleasant (except benzine notes in flavor) it is very watery and lack some stronger character. Not good as I read here.
Jack Daniel's Old No7 Aug 30th 2008
- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Light copper.
- Nose
- Peat, orange peel, some anise and similar spices.
- Body
- Thinner legs, medium bodied and very smooth.
- Palate
- Oak wood dominating with some caramel and more subtle spices. Some earth as well. Also a good harsh alcohol bite, hidden by smoothness of the body.
- Finish
- Medium long finish, specially wood is felt then. Moderately warming.
Very good bourbon, although quite harsh at moments it's easily drinkable and definitely enjoyable. Also it's quite cheap.
Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Years Old Aug 27th 2008
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- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Light copper.
- Nose
- Oak, some peaches and honey malt.
- Body
- Thicker legs falling down unevenly, full bodied but very smooth.
- Palate
- Oak, some honey and light smoke, but with some sourish spices. Strange.
- Finish
- Quite long and nice honey, very warming but alcohol is gently hidden.
OK, this is the fancy one. Very nice and pleasant for sure, but still not a big improvement from green, although completely different, looks like it misses some stronger character. Could be better for such a fancy thing.
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Years Old Aug 27th 2008
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- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Light copper.
- Nose
- Oak, a bit smoky. Interestingly simple.
- Body
- Medium-thick legs, relatively full bodied.
- Palate
- Nice oak wood, bit of nuts and cinnamon, a bit fruity (grapefruit and peach). Very warming.
- Finish
- Long and pleasant dominated by wood. Hot.
Great blend indeed. Not so old to be too complex yet, but exceptional and pleasant. Pretty fancy though.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old Aug 27th 2008
- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Deep golden.
- Nose
- Oak, sherry, some leather or plastic notes, but nothing unpleasant.
- Body
- Good medium thick legs, smooth, but watery.
- Palate
- Oak, leather, spicy (ginger mostly) and fruity (orange peel and plums). Warming.
- Finish
- Medium-long, spicy, a bit salty. Pretty warming
This is my most often choice. It's probably the best in its price category. Simple, but truly nice blend.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Aug 27th 2008
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- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Full golden.
- Nose
- Wood, earthy touch, lot of alcohol, a bit smoky.
- Body
- Thicker nice legs, medium body, smooth.
- Palate
- Lot of peat, spicey (pine, dirt and damp)
- Finish
- Pretty short with peat and quite hot.
Well, what can you expect for that price than cheapish flavor, not completely balanced. It's drinkable, but not particularly enjoyable and still not the worst I've tried.
Ballantine's Finest Aug 17th 2008
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- Reviewer
- heavy
- Color
- Pale yellow
- Nose
- Raisin, dried fruits, sherry like sweetness.
- Body
- Medium legs, thinner body and pretty watery.
- Palate
- Bad wood like peat, very simple and boring.
- Finish
- Not long, warm, bit dry.
About the worst whisky you can find around here. Cheap simple and not particularly pleasant, although OK. I always choose any other.