I think this whisky is underrated. Yes, it's true that the nose isn't spectacular but it isn't as thin as many reviewers say in the mouth.I drank a glass from a new bottle, so it took about 25 minutes…
Okay, so I have a wee sample of the Claret left. This will allow me to compare it with the bottle of Fino I just cracked open for the first time.First, I shall review the Fino.Nose: Rich cream, honey,…
A delightful dram. I have a recent bottle of Claret on the brain, and this eases me pain at the loss. Yes, I do like this Springbanker.Eye: Rich grand sight that really catches the light. One of the best…
Portland Oregon has a snowstorm underway with about seven inches of snow where I live. That might not sound like much to some of you folks, but here it's a lot for one storm to dump in a few days. As a…
So, is the Tomatin Legacy a "rotten tomato?" No, not quite, but it's not a good scotch, either. I only paid $30 for the bottle, so it's not as if I feel cheated. When it comes to Scotch, you get what you…
Unlike most distiller's releases of HP, this one was matured in bourbon casks (as opposed to Sherry, which is what most HP is aged in, at least for some of the time). Bottling info: Cask 1480. 375ml. 25…
I was pretty hard on PC6 a few months ago, and it has improved noticeably in the bottle with time and air. Here is my new amended sentiments:Nose: Sea salt, musty books, autumn leaves, sugar in the raw…
First of all, Van Winkle is not a distiller from what I understand. Van Winkle obtains its stock from distilleries but does not make its own any longer. Correct me if I'm wrong. I could be wrong, since…
I was hard on a bottle of Amrut Fusion that I bought last month before Christmas. It's better now and I'm the first to admit that. Air has helped.Nose: a bit weak still, but not bad. rum raisins, brown…
Picked up a bottle for the holidays. So far, I have not been blown away by it. I paid $85 American. Not worth it. Wish I'd picked up the Glenfarclas 105 instead for the holidays. The two bottles were…