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Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 35 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Aberlour

“Wonderful whisky!. This Aberlour is really a no-brainer buying option if you like sherried whiskies. Batches vary between them but they are all rather good.”

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Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 35
If you want intense, spicy Oloroso sherry, masses of character, and at natural cask strength, all for under £40, it has to be a'Bunadh. Batch 35 is a stinker!

Aberlour A'bunadh is a cask strength Speyside single malt whisky that is released by the distillery in small batches each with a slightly different profile but all on the sherry monsters style.

Really a must have and a whisky that is almost near to the almighty Macallan 10 years old Cask Strength.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, nuts, citrus, floral, cocoa. Nice nose but it is slightly closed. A bit hard to nose it at 60% abv.

Palate (93): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, nuts, leather, citrus, spices, wood, raisins.

Finish (90): long. honey, nuts, citrus, spices, cinnamon.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 35 with 91 points over 100.

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Laphroaig Triple wood Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Laphroaig

“Nice Laphroaig whisky with one foot on the woody area. Interesting.”

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Laphroaig Triple wood
The complex, peaty flavour of Laphroaig Triple Wood is the result of maturation in three different types of barrel: ex-Bourbon barrels, European oak casks (‘butts’) and traditional Quarter Casks.

Laphroaig Triple Wood is then bottled – without being chill-filtered – at 48% ABV.

You can think about it as a extra-aged Laphroaig Quarter Cask single malt whisky were sweetness has been replaced by a moderate woody profile. Interesting scotch.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. peat, honey, citrus, iodine, sea, wood, spices. Very Laphroaig nose with a surprising notes of wood and spices.

Palate (90): powerful. peat, honey, wood, raisins, spices, iodine, coffee.

Finish (89): longer than average. peat, citrus, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Laphroaig Triple wood with 90 points over 100.

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The Macallan the 1824 Collection Whisky Maker's Edition Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , The Macallan

“It is hard to find an Oloroso cask aged whisky that let the character of Macallan shine in such a way. Absolutely delicious.”

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Macallan The 1824 Collection Whisky Maker's Edition
According to The Macallan, "Containing rare whisky distilled from barley grown on The Macallan's Estate which brings a velvety mouthfeel, Whisky Maker's Edition recognises the skill and dedication of The Macallan's Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno. Bottled at Bob's preferred strength of 42.8%, this has an intensity and robustness of flavor."

Less obviously sweet on the nose than Select Oak, this Edition offers a nose of toffee, raisins, figs and honey. The palate is rounded, full and spicy, with nutmeg, leather, hazelnuts and chocolate orange. Lengthy in the finish, with nutty, dark chocolate, a whiff of smoke and mild oak.

It is one of the nicest sherried Macallan that allow the true characteristics of the Macallan spirit to shine. Lovely one. Part of the 1824 Collection that was originally created as a travel retail exclusive.

If you like this whisky you should try some of the Sherry Oak Macallans.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. honey, toffee, floral, citrus, nuts, cocoa.

Palate (90): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, wood, nuts, leather, tobacco, nuts. Wonderful! Oloroso cask! Like I love it!

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, nuts, leather, oranges.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Macallan The 1824 Collection Whisky Maker's Edition with 89 points over 100.

Don’t miss the interview with Bob Dalgarno, whisky maker at the Macallan and responsible of the successful 1824 Collection.


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William Larue Weller 2011 Release Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Buffalo Trace

“Mindblowing bourbon! Your dram for the coldest winter nights.”

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William Larue Weller / Bot.2011
The 2011 release of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection edition of Weller whisky. It's the wheated entry in the collection and bottled at an eye-watering 66.75%.

One of the stars of an already impressive line-up for 2011.

If you like this Kentucky straight bourbon, you should check the other two bourbons of the Antique Collection: Thomas H Handy and George T Stagg. Mindblowing stuff if you ask my opinion.

This dram has a tawny-like color.

Nose (92): more than average. corn, old, wood, spices, honey, raisins, cinnamon, floral.

Palate (93): smooth, powerful, oily. corn, wood, spices, honey, pepper, cinnamon, wood. Very hoy whiskey. It burns.

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, corn, wood, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this William Larue Weller / Bot.2011 with 92 points over 100.

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Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 Release Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Buffalo Trace

“Incredible rye whiskey! Spicy hot liquid honey!”

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Thomas H Handy Sazerac / Bot.2011 Straight Rye Whiskey
The 2011 bottling of Thomas H Handy's Sazerac, the multi-award winning straight rye and one of the cornerstones of Buffalo Trace's yearly Antique Collection releases.

A vibrant and super-spicy rye that is worth the hype.

If you like this rye whiskey, you should check the other two bourbons of the Antique Collection: William Larue Weller and George T Stagg. Mindblowing stuff if you ask my opinion.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. floral, honey, spices, bread, wood.

Palate (92): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, corn, spices, pepper, gnger, wood.

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, corn, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Thomas H Handy Sazerac / Bot.2011 Straight Rye Whiskey with 90 points over 100.

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George T Stagg 2011 Release Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Buffalo Trace

“Awesome bourbon with a more cereal nose than its partners: William Larue and Thomas Handy.”

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George T Stagg 2011 Release
George T Stagg is an utterly superb high strength bourbon.

Weighing in at a potent 71.3%. Every year this is a critically acclaimed whiskey from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. Roughly 15 years old.

If you like this Kentucky straight bourbon, you should check the other two bourbons of the Antique Collection: Thomas H Handy and William Larue Weller. Mindblowing stuff if you ask my opinion.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. corn, biscuits, honey, wood, spices, cinnamon, herbs.

Palate (91): smooth, powerful, oily. corn, floral, honey, spices, cinnamon, wood, pepper, vanilla.

Finish (90): longer than average. corn, spices, honey, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this George T Stagg 2011 Release with 91 points over 100.

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Ardbeg 17 years old 1994 Mission by Murray McDavid Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Ardbeg

“Sublime nose! Greatly well aged Ardbeg whisky with all its peat muscle still there.”

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Ardbeg 17 Year Old 1994 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
A 1994 vintage from Ardbeg bottled as part of Murray McDavid's Mission series, collecting together some of the rarer and more interesting casks that they have hiding in their warehouse.

This Ardbeg single malt whisky was matured for 17 years in a bourbon cask before bottling in 2011 at Bruichladdich.

This dram has a white wine-like color.

Nose (93): more than average. peat, honey, earth, citrus, vanilla, iodine, coffee. Sublime! Most delicate peat punch with the sweetest honey.

Palate (92): smooth, powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, floral, earth, cocoa.

Finish (90): longer than average. peat, honey, spices, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Ardbeg 17 Year Old 1994 - Mission (Murray McDavid) with 92 points over 100.

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Four Roses Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Four Roses

“Good amount of wood and spices in this bourbon”

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Four Roses Bourbon
Four Roses is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon whisky.

A worldwide favourite, especially when creating mixed drinks with a sophisticated, contemporary flare. Smooth, mellow with a unique, long finish. 80 proof.

Not bad, but I recommend you to try Jim Beam White label instead.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (84): average. corn, honey, spices, pepper, citrus.

Palate (85): smooth, powerful. corn, honey, wood, spices, floral.

Finish (83): average. corn, honey, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Four Roses Bourbon with 84 points over 100.

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Tyrconnell 10 years old Port Finish Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Cooley , Tyrconnell

“Plum flavoured bolos de belem!”

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Tyrconnell 10 year Port Finish
Created by Cooley distillery, the last of the Irish independent distillers before Beam Global bought them.

This Tyrconnell whiskey was aged in American oak before being finished in Port wood, this Tyrconnell offers a great balance, with lots of jammy thickness.

There is a similar bottle finished in sherry cask

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (84): more than average. honey, fruits, plums, custard, vanilla, wood.

Palate (88): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, plums, liquorice, floral, spices, pepper.

Finish (85): average. honey, spices, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Tyrconnell 10 year Port Finish with 86 points over 100.

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Jim Beam White Label Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Jim Beam

“Nice bourbon. Nothing spectacular but does its job really well.”

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Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam bourbon has been aged to perfection in new, charred oak barrels and bottled at a full 86 proof.

This Kentucky straight bourbon is a producing a whiskey of truly distinctive character, one that is smoother and more flavorful than other premium whiskies.

Without being great, I have to agree that it does its job really well. If you like this whiskey, you should try Elijah Craig 12 years old whiskey

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (87): more than average. corn, honey, vanilla, wood, spices.

Palate (86): smooth, powerful. corn, honey, spices, pepper, wood, vanilla. Very powerful palate. Doesn't looks like 40% at all.

Finish (84): average. corn, spices, honey, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with 86 points over 100.

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