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Reviews by: mdavis
Isle Of Jura 16 Year Old Apr 2nd 2007
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- Reviewer
- mdavis
- Color
- Light straw
- Nose
- Earthy, some straw, maybe even a touch of ammonia? Then honey. Distinctive and pleasant.
- Body
- Medium body.
- Palate
- The honey comes through on the palate along with a bit of earthy character and salt.
- Finish
- Smooth finish with lingering honey.
I received this bottle as a gift. My initial opinion was not overly enthusiastic, but the whisky grows on you. Good price for the 16 yr. I plan to investigate the 10 yr. Nice bottle of a distillary that is coming back.
The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Apr 2nd 2007
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- Reviewer
- mdavis
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Some sherry and citrus - typical of Balvenie house style. Very slight hint of smoke.
- Body
- Good balance. Moderately full bodied.
- Palate
- Somewhat complex when allowed to stand in the glass for a while. Smoke disappears to sherry, citrus, a bit of peat.
- Finish
- Slight burn.
This is one of the better values in the Balvenie stable. Not my favorite of the bunch, but a repeat because of the price.
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old Mar 3rd 2007
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- mdavis
- Color
- light amber
- Nose
- honey, hint of citrus - maybe orange peel, very slight suggestion of smoke
- Body
- full
- Palate
- honey character carries over from the nose with slight citrus, a hint of peat and a bit peppery
- Finish
- nice finish, not overly long
This is a really nice dram, full bodied, full of honey and a bit of orange with a bit of peat. Not at fruity as the 10 yr. Not exactly cheap, but worth the price.
Ardbeg 10 Years Old Feb 10th 2007
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- mdavis
- Color
- Light straw
- Nose
- Smoke, peat, some citrus peeks through with a hint of sweetness behind the smoke, but dry overall.
- Body
- Peat and smoke, slightly oily.
- Palate
- Some sweetness shows through the smoke. Citrus?
- Finish
- The sweetness fades to a drier finish and full body. Long, dry finish as the smoke leaves.
This is a big Islay, non-chill filtered. Very fine value and one of Ardbeg's best.