@TheBalvenie Double Wood 12, a sophisticated and thoroughly enjoyable stalwart Speyside dram! Finding myself with a great feeling of being home, with this Balvenie as a comforting companion. APPEARANCE: golden, light amber; resembling light mahogany. NOSE: wow, this dram has one of the most intricate noses. Oak, nip of spice, and an enticing sweetness of rich milkContinue reading “The Balvenie | Double Wood | 12YO, 40% ABV”
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Glenfiddich | Solera Cask | 15 YO, 40%ABV
@GlenfiddichWhisky Solera, an auld acquaintance I’ve no’ forgot! APPEARANCE: warm, golden amber with a yellow hue. NOSE: popping the cork, there was a lot of phenols, therefor I decided to let this dram expose and release its true self. It was worth the wait! A salve for the sinuses; lovely malt characteristics, tobacco, honey, Demerara,Continue reading “Glenfiddich | Solera Cask | 15 YO, 40%ABV”
Glenlivet | French Oak Reserve | 15YO, 40% ABV
Today, I thought I’d share with you, my thoughts on @TheGlenlivet’s 15YO French Oak Reserve! Thanks for the lovely wee bottle, Uncle George! 🥰 APPEARANCE: warm golden amber, with yellow hues. NOSE: immediately this inviting bouquet has me intrigued. Rich aromas of buttery @Deans_Shortbread, demerara, salted caramel, Scottish fruit pudding, sultanas, vanilla, and Soreen Malt Loaf withContinue reading “Glenlivet | French Oak Reserve | 15YO, 40% ABV”
Monkey Shoulder | 40% ABV
Monkey Shoulder in Malibu! Not anticipating an acrimonious acromion, it would appear I’ve found a cheeky wee chimp. Monkey Shoulder, It has been a while, but this was a pleasant reintroduction! Cheers to this simian sample. APPEARANCE: diluted amber, resembling pine sap. NOSE: first impression; distinctively malty, citrus rind and pine. Allowed to open further,Continue reading “Monkey Shoulder | 40% ABV”
Tamdhu | 15YO, 46% ABV
@TamdhuWhisky is a distillery which I’ve been familiar with for many years, and was one of the first drams I was ever really exposed to. There are a few distilleries that I will always have a soft spot for, and Tamdhu is most definitely one of them! When I think of ‘Tamdhu’, I’m reminded of watchingContinue reading “Tamdhu | 15YO, 46% ABV”
Maid of the Malt 