Deanston 10 PX Finish – 57.5% ABV – $79.95 (LCBO) Ok, I'll up be up front with this one... It's probably not going to be to everyone's taste, but it's definitely in the wheelhouse of my palate. It's a BIG sherry influence, and if you don't like that or you don't like sweeter whiskies, this … Continue reading Whisky Musings – Deanston 10 PX finish review
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Whisky Musings – Glengoyne 15 Review
Here we are, part FOUR of my three-part Glengoyne vertical distillery review! Sigh. What is it they say about the best laid plans of mice and men? I didn't think I would be able to get my hands on this bottle, so I moved ahead with my Glengoyne reviews, and no sooner did I finish … Continue reading Whisky Musings – Glengoyne 15 Review
Glengoyne 18 Year Old Review
Stupid summer schedule... It's taken far, far too long, but here at last is the third and final installment of my Glengoyne review trilogy! (I had a wee bit of technical difficulty with this one, so please forgive any sound/video hiccup) https://youtu.be/zk1rlN1uWU8 Glengoyne 18 Year Old (Highland) - 43% ABV - $169.40 CAD (LCBO) … Continue reading Glengoyne 18 Year Old Review
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Review
Here is part two of my Glengoyne review trilogy: The 12 Year Old! Did I enjoy it more than the 10? Well, yes.
Jura 16 Review (Diurach’s Own)
Jura 16 Year (Highlands - Island) - 43% ABV - $96.20 CAD (LCBO) https://youtu.be/TaUMA-n3VYk Nose: Very sweet, but somewhat subdued. Honey, sweet toffee, candied fruit (apple and citrus), malt, and chestnuts. Palate: Thick, rich mouthfeel. Sweet toffee again, right on the arrival. Fresh, sugared, tart red fruits (think red currants), caramelized brown sugar, honey, raisins, … Continue reading Jura 16 Review (Diurach’s Own)
Highland Park 12 Review
https://youtu.be/GxYzygzfxKI Highland Park 12 Year (Highlands - Orkney) - 43% ABV - $80.20 CAD (LCBO) Nose: Subtle in its complexity… Sweet toffee is evident, with a sense of subtle campfire smoke. Light heather and grassy notes blend into the floral. It finishes with a sense of minerality and sea salt. Palate: Sweet toffee. Immediate … Continue reading Highland Park 12 Review
Glenfiddich 12 and Glenfiddich 15 Distiller’s Edition Review
Ok, I think I'm going to give up on the numbering... It's already getting confusing to keep track of, and I'm barely approaching double digits. Anyway... New double comparison review! The ubiquitous Glenfiddich 12 versus it's big, burly brother the Glenfiddich 15 Distiller's Edition! How do they stack up? Well, let's say at least one … Continue reading Glenfiddich 12 and Glenfiddich 15 Distiller’s Edition Review
Whisky Musings #7 – Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition (12 Year Old)
No write up for this one, just a video review of the bottle of Cragganmore I picked up after my tour there last summer. Lovely spot, and definitely a wonderful tour experience, but I'm not sure that the Distiller's Edition itself is at the same level. https://youtu.be/-fuVwagWqOc
Whisky Musings #5 – Blair Athol 19 (Cadenhead Small Batch)
Milestone episode #5! Hurray! For this one I wanted to do something a little more unusual and obscure, and to that end let's look a bottle from Cadenhead's independent bottlers in Edinburgh, Scotland: https://youtu.be/aEgy_kwpT78 Blair Athol 19 Year (Cadenhead’s Small Batch)(Highlands) - 54.5% ABV Colour: Pinot Grigio Nose: Dry, grassy, hay. Subdued fruit notes … Continue reading Whisky Musings #5 – Blair Athol 19 (Cadenhead Small Batch)
Whisky Musings #4 – Aultmore 12
This installment takes us to the Speyside region, and the relatively under-appreciated distillery of Aultmore. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/aoosbBfbRx0 Colour: Pale Straw Nose: Like a Hawaiian vacation in a glass… Heavy tropical fruits. Citrus, pineapple and banana immediately. Light vanilla and oakiness follow underneath. Palate: Sweet, but not dessert-malt level. The tropical fruit is still predominant, … Continue reading Whisky Musings #4 – Aultmore 12
