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Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Jon Mark and Robbo

“A very interesting proposal with a concealed sherry monster inside”

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Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One
The rich, spicy one is an award winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005 and the 2005 International Spirits Challenge. This vatting contains whiskies from Highland Park, Glenrothes, Bunnahabhain and Tamdhu. A very highly regard blended malt from Jon, Mark and Robbo.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. honey, toffee, spices, wood, chocolate.

Palate (90): smooth, oily. sweet, oloroso, nuts, leather, citrus.

Finish (89): longer than average. nuts, citrus, sweet.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One with 89 points over 100.

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Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Jon Mark and Robbo

“Not as sweet as you would imagine.”

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Jon, Mark and Robbos the smooth sweeter one
The smooth, sweeter one is a vatting of both Irish and Scotch whisky. The majority of this is Cooley's single malt and the remainder is from Bunnahabhain. This is a delightful, easy-drinking whisky from Jon, Mark and Robbo.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (85): average. sweet, fruits, green apples, spices.

Palate (86): light, smooth. sweet, peat, citrus, apples, wine, spices.

Finish (86): average. honey, wood, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Jon, Mark and Robbos the smooth sweeter one with 86 points over 100.

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Proprietary Barley Spirit Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Master of Malt

“Never disappointed by Doc Ampleforth beverages. Good whisky with a delicious PX topping that shines over the whisky. Works pretty well.”

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Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink
This latest product from Professor Cornelius Ampleforth is a mix of a 10 years old Speyside whisky matured in sherry casks with a reduced Pedro Ximenez sherry wine.

This drink takes the spicy, malty wholesomeness of malt whisky, and adds in the creamy thickness of Pedro Ximenez sherry.

And the result is simply amazing! Forget about categories, this liqueur is a great dram. You won't be disappointed.

This dram has a old oak-like color.

Nose (89): strong. sweet, raisins, honey, nuts, floral.

Palate (91): powerful, oily, creamy. sweet, raisins, wood, spices, honey, cocoa.

Finish (89): longer than average. honey, raisins, floral, cocoa.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink with 90 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich 18 years old 2nd Edition Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Seems like PX finished. It isn't bad but it is not my kind of whisky neither.”

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Bruichladdich 18 year 2nd Release
The rare first release of the bourbon matured expression from the Bruichladdich distillery, this 18 year old then enjoyed a further finish in Willi Opitz Pinot Noir casks and exhibits some crisp tropical fruit notes.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. peat, honey, wood, vanilla, pears, peaches.

Palate (86): smooth, powerful, oily. peat, honey, cocoa, wood, raisins, dark chocolate.

Finish (86): longer than average. peat, dark chocolate, wood, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich 18 year 2nd Release with 87 points over 100.

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Laphroaig Cairdeas Ileach Edition Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Laphroaig

“First class Laphroaig that just need a drop of water to open.”

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Laphroaig Cairdeas Ileach Edition
Cairdeas derives from the Gaelic for 'Friendship', this is a rare cask strength edition from the Laphroaig distillery.

This dram has a white wine-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. Peat, honey, iodine, citrus. Very closed nose.This whisky says very little about itself when you nose it.

Palate (92): smooth, powerful, oily. peat, iodine, citrus, wood, coffee, pepper.

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, citrus, hearbs, pepper, iodine.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Laphroaig Cairdeas Ileach Edition with 91 points over 100.

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The Glenlivet 1991 Nadurra Triumph Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenlivet

“Delicious the Glenlivet whisky. Lovely honey and a really beautiful nose with touches of pears.”

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Glenlivet 1991 Nadurra Triumph
A vintage edition of the hugely popular Glenlivet Nadurra. This special version has been made with a single barley variety, Triumph (hence the name), and has been composed exclusively using malt from the 1991 vintage, bottled at 48%. As with other Nadurras, this Glenlivet has been neither coloured nor chill-filtered.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. honey, floral, pears, toffee, disolvent, wood.

Palate (89): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, floral, peaches, wood, citrus, cocoa.

Finish (91): longer than average. honey, cocoa, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glenlivet 1991 Nadurra Triumph with 90 points over 100.

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Captain Morgan Rum Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Captain Morgan

“Avoid this. Unpleasant with cheap caramel taste.”

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Captain Morgan Rum
Captain Morgan Black Label rum offers a unique depth of taste recalling the navy rum rations which were the choice of swashbuckling adventurers and connoisseurs alike.

Its dark, full-bodied colour and distinctive rich, smooth taste are unmistakable.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (73): more than average. sugar cane, floral, plastic.

Palate (71): light. burnt sugar, a little sugar cane.

Finish (65): average. burnt sugar.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Captain Morgan Rum with 70 points over 100.

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Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Courvoisier
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Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
This cognac is made from wines from two regions in the Champagne region of France (grande champagne and petite champagne)- thus, the "fine champagne" on the bottle) and is aged eight to twelve years. It is gold-caramel colored, and when nosed has hints of oak, cinnamon, and an alcohol ester that can water the eyes. Drink it in and you will taste oak and then a nutty finish. It is a little hot going down, and if swished about the mouth will prick the tongue

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (90): strong. sweet, grapes, floral, citrus, wood.

Palate (87): smooth, powerful. grapes, wood, spices, apples biscuits.

Finish (85): longer than average. citrus, grapes, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Courvoisier VSOP Cognac with 87 points over 100.

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Pig's Nose Whisky Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Spencerfield Spirits Co

“I am more happy than a pig in the mud. Awesome whisky! Oink!”

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Pig's Nose 5 year
Great value soft and smooth Blended Malt whisky from the creators of the 'Sheep Dip' range.

Don't be deceived by the strange name, this vatted whisky is simply said a jewel, a stealth for that price.

Done by the nose itself, Mr. Richard Paterson and released on a moment when all the Whyte & Mackay PR department was asleep. Awesome whisky!

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (92): strong. honey, peaches, vanilla, citrus, cinnamon, candies.

Palate (93): light, smooth, oily, powerful. honey, pears, peaches, wood, honey, a little liquorice, coffee.

Finish (90): long. honey, citrus, wood, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Pig's Nose 5 year with 92 points over 100.

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Crown Royal Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Crown Royal

“Very bourbon-like canadian whiskey with a excellent nose and taste”

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Crown Royal
Created to celebrate a visit from King George VI & Queen Elizabeth in 1939, Crown Royal is full-bodied, yet delicately smooth and creamy, with hints of oak and vanilla.

This great Canadian whiskey is really a good investment with an awesome honey and vanilla aromas.

If you enjoy this, you should give a try to Greenore 8 years old also a great whiskey from Cooley, the last independent Irish distillery.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. corn, vanilla, honey, oranges, wood.

Palate (90): powerful, oily. corn, vanilla, honey, floral, wood.

Finish (87): longer than average. floral, honey, corn.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Crown Royal with 89 points over 100.

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