A Canadian malt-head's musings on scotch whisky, beer, and anything else that catches his fancy.
Glenfarclas 12 (Speyside) – 43% ABV – $74.95 (LCBO) Nose: Full and fruity, and fresh in a way that reminds me of a glade or orchard after a rainfall. Red currants, raisins, slight strawberry, are joined by notes of grapes and pears. That freshness comes through as something vegetal, like damp grass or wild […]
Read More Whisky Musings – Glenfarclas 12 ReviewStupid 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) Glengoyne 18 Year Old (Highland) – 43% ABV – $169.40 CAD (LCBO) Nose: […]
Read More Glengoyne 18 Year Old ReviewHere is part two of my Glengoyne review trilogy: The 12 Year Old!
Did I enjoy it more than the 10? Well, yes.
Read More Glengoyne 12 Year Old ReviewJura 16 Year (Highlands – Island) – 43% ABV – $96.20 CAD (LCBO) 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, baking […]
Read More Jura 16 Review (Diurach’s Own)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 smokiness […]
Read More Highland Park 12 ReviewNo 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.
Read More Whisky Musings #7 – Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition (12 Year Old)In this review we discuss Benromach 10, a very reasonably priced entry level scotch from the Speyside region. Benromach 10 (Speyside) – 43% ABV – $59.15 (LCBO) Colour: Chestnut Nose: Earthy: Toasted almonds, tobacco, fresh leather. Hints of raisin, cinnamon spice and smoke. Palate: Earthy notes still pervade. Almonds and shoe leather on the approach, […]
Read More Whisky Musings #6 – Benromach 10This installment takes us to the Speyside region, and the relatively under-appreciated distillery of Aultmore. Enjoy! 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, but […]
Read More Whisky Musings #4 – Aultmore 12The third Green Malt whisky review takes us to the west coast of Scotland with the highland malt Oban 14. Enjoy!
Read More Whisky Musings #3 – Oban 14 Year OldA gift that requires me to drink Scotch? Well, there’s worse things in life… I attended a tasting class hosted by the Summerhill location of the LCBO here in Toronto, which was focused on on Highland single malts. They host a number of these events, scheduled by season, and focusing on topics related to wine, beer, […]
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