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    Tullamore Dew The Legendary Irish Whiskey

    Tullamore Dew The Legendary Irish Whiskey Aug 30th 2008

    65
    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

    Jack Daniel's Old No7 Aug 30th 2008

    75
    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

    Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Years Old Aug 27th 2008

    82
    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

    Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Years Old Aug 27th 2008

    80
    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

    Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old Aug 27th 2008

    75
    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

    Johnnie Walker Red Label Aug 27th 2008

    62
    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

    Ballantine's Finest Aug 17th 2008

    60
    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.