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Drambuie Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Drambuie

“I don't like the way it smells but it has a good solid taste althought it doesn't taste of whisky at all.”

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Drambuie
Drambuie Liqueur is a truly unique premium spirit.It blends a precious essence created for a Prince, with the finest aged malt whiskies.The result is a unique, multi-layered spirit that releases the taste sensations of malt whisky with the flavours and aromas of heather, honey, herbs and spices.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (75): strong. floral, mint, ginger, liquorice.

Palate (82): viscous. sweet, sugar, mint, floral, liquorice, malt.

Finish (82): long. sweet, mint, liquorice.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Drambuie with 80 points over 100.

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Port Ellen 6th Release 27 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Port Ellen

“Even after eight great whiskies this Port Ellen stands over them. Peat-astic!”

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Port Ellen 6th release 27 year
The six release of this awesome Islay single malt whisky, Port Ellen.

Bottled as a 27 year old and at cask strength, this Port Ellen is one of the last whiskies form this rare and defunct Islay distillery. Aged in American Oak and European Oak refill casks filled in 1978. Limited to 4560 bottles.

If you like peated whiskies this is something you must try, despite its price.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. peat, honey, spices, varnish, citrus, vanilla.

Palate (94): powerful, oily. peat, honey, spices, vanilla, wood, citrus, espresso. Fucking awesome even after eight great whiskies.

Finish (92): longer than average. peat, citrus, honey, espresso.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Port Ellen 6th release 27 year with 92 points over 100.

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DYC 10 years old Coleccion Barricas Single Malt Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , DYC

“Matured in bourbon casks this whisky is perhaps the best spanish whisky I have tried. Rather good but limited release.”

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DYC 10 year Coleccion Barricas Single Malt
The DYC Single Malt "Coleccion Barricas". It is the first of a set of limited editions whiskies. This first edition has been aged for 10 years in a bourbon cask.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (87): strong. peaches, honey, vanilla, wood, citrus.

Palate (90): smooth, oily, powerful. peaches, malt, honey, vanilla, wood, spices, molasses.

Finish (89): long. honey, floral, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this DYC 10 year Coleccion Barricas Single Malt with 89 points over 100.

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Irish Mist Liqueur Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Irish Mist
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Irish Mist Liqueur
An Irish whiskey liqueur, Irish Mist is made with whiskey, honey and herbs.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (77): strong. floral, cookies, cinnamon, wine, cocoa.

Palate (81): viscous. sweet, fruity, sugar, floral, cocoa, raisins.

Finish (80): average. sugar, cocoa, raisins.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Irish Mist Liqueur with 79 points over 100.

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Nikka Miyagikyo 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Miyagikyo

“Intense, with a good amount of salt and peat. Really maritime whisky.”

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Nikka Miyagikyo 12 year
Full-bodied, fruity and complex, with some sherry character, hints of toffee and some polished malt. Deservedly popular. Matured in Sherry butts for extra depth and body.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (91): strong. peaches, pineapple, spices, salt, wood, citrus.

Palate (91): oily, powerful. salt, peaches, peat, wood, citrus.

Finish (89): long. peat, honey, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Nikka Miyagikyo 12 year with 90 points over 100.

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Lagavulin 16 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Lagavulin

“This Lagavulin is a superb Islay whisky with its amazing peat complexity. Really one of the best bang for the buck single malts out there.”

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Lagavulin 16 year
Full amber in color with adominant sherry nose. Full-bodied yet smooth. The dryness is offset by the sweetness of the sherry character. Salty notes and a huge powerful peaty finish.

Lagavulin 16 years old is perhaps the best daily dram single malt whisky out there. You will not find anything so good for that price, as long as you like peat in your whisky.

A connoisseur's malt, and with consistently high marks from Michael Jackson.

If you have the chance, try the 12 years old expression that has been aged exclusively in bourbon barrels. Simply delicious.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. peat, honey, peaches, vanilla, citrus, pepper.

Palate (92): powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, vanilla, peaches, espresso.

Finish (92): longer than average. peat, honey, peaches, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Lagavulin 16 year with 92 points over 100.

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Oban 1995 Montilla Fino Finish Distiller's Edition Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Oban
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Oban 1995 Montilla Fino Finish Distillers Edition
From Diageo's Distillers Edition range of single malts aged in wine casks. Oban distillers editions are finished in Montilla Fino sherry casks - a clean, gentle dry sherry which often has olive notes and almond. This is the 1995 vintage.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (90): strong. peaches, citrus, spices, honey, wood, nuts.

Palate (89): light, smooth, oily. honey, citrus, grapes, wood, a little nuts, floral.

Finish (88): long. floral, citrus, honey, nuts.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Oban 1995 Montilla Fino Finish Distillers Edition with 89 points over 100.

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Glenlivet 1997 Coopers Choice Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenlivet
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Glenlivet 1997 Coopers Choice
Bottled from an individual cask from the famous Speyside distillery this is classic Glenlivet. Wonderfully complex, with its characteristic smoky, nutty and spicy flavours and aromas.

This dram has a white wine-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. malt, floral, spices, honey, some citrus.

Palate (88): light. spices, floral, citrus, honey, wood, cocoa.

Finish (89): long. citrus, honey, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glenlivet 1997 Coopers Choice with 88 points over 100.

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Mackmyra Special 02 10th anniversary Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Mackmyra
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Mackmyra Special 02 10th anniversary
A special 10th Anniversary edition of Mackmyra, released to celebrate a successful first 10 years of distilling at the Swedish distillery. This is matured in Swedish oak as well as bourbon casks.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (83): more than average. floral, citrus, raisins, rubber, cocoa.

Palate (87): smooth, oily, powerful. fruity, floral, citrus, honey, wood, spices, rubber.

Finish (86): long. floral, roasted chicken, honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Mackmyra Special 02 10th anniversary with 85 points over 100.

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Smokehead 18 years Extra Black Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Smokehead

“Looks definitively older than the other two expressions of Smokehead and older than 18 years old. A nice old Islay malt for a fair price.”

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Smokehead 18 year Extra Black
A longer-aged edition of Smokehead, the popular mystery Islay Single Malt bottled by Ian McLeod Distillers. This Extra Black expression is 18 years old.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (90): average. honey, floral, candies, peat, wood.

Palate (90): oily. peat, honey, citrus, wood, spices, cocoa.

Finish (89): average. peat, candies.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Smokehead 18 year Extra Black with 90 points over 100.

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