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Arran 10 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Arran
88
Arran 10 Year Old + Nosing Glasses
A medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery's youth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this youngster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, peaches, pears, raisins, honey, wood, wine, cherry, cocoa. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, hot, fruity, citrus, dry, wood, smoke. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. wood, floral, vanilla, smoke. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Arran 10 Year Old + Nosing Glasses with 88 points over 100.

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Highland Park 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Highland Park
89
Highland Park 12 year
The first proprietary bottling of Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky was as a 12 year old in 1979.

It remains the core expression of the Highland Park range and is a smooth, balanced single malt, with a rich full flavour and a gentle smokey finish.

In fact this is the smokier bottling of all the range. If you like this Highland Park 12 years old, you should try the 18 years old.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, peat, heather, honey, spices, a little tobacco. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, peat, wood, spices, honey, floral, grass. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. peat, wood, spices, tobacco. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Highland Park 12 year with 89 points over 100.

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Redbreast 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Jameson , Redbreast
89
Redbreast 12 year
Redbreast is a beautifully balanced pure pot still Irish Whiskey, with a warm, generous texture, rich, sweet flavours and a spicy kick. In the view of many connoisseurs, the finest Irish whiskey available.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, grain, corn, floral, vanilla, barley. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, corn, hot, honey, vanilla. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. sweet, vanilla, wood. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Redbreast 12 year with 89 points over 100.

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Balblair 1997 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Balblair
90
Balblair Vintage 1997
Long known to blenders as a category 'A' malt, Balblair is a terrific malt whisky worthy of far greater exposure than it has previously enjoyed. Newly relaunched as a series of vintage expressions, and repositioned as a premium product, hopefully this unsung hero will now finally get the attention and respect it deserves.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. sweet, honey, fruity, pineapple, wood, tobacco, spices, peaches.

Palate (90): smooth, powerful. sweet, fruity, wood, tobacco.

Finish (90): average. wood, tobacco, spices, pinepple.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Balblair Vintage 1997 with 90 points over 100.

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Linkwood 17 years 1990 Signatory Cask Strength Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Linkwood

“ A very interesting Linkwood that opens up with really interesting aromas with a drop of water. I don’t really understand why they don’t sell this as a single malt more.”

92
Linkwood 17 year Cask Strength Collection
Distilled at Linkwood on the 26th November 1990.

This delicious single malt whisky was matured for 17 years in hogshead number 9726 before bottling on the 15th October 2008.

A single cask release of just 262 bottles, bottled by Signatory for their Cask Strength Collection range of whiskies.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, tobacco, wood, spices, smoke, a little fruits. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, honey, wood, spices, red fruits, floral. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. honey, wood, spices. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Linkwood 17 year Cask Strength Collection with 92 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 02.2 Orpheus Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“ Bruichladdich isn’t lightly peated anymore. Very similar to the 02.1 release. This Orpheus has an extravagant pink color and the same peat punch than 02.1, slightly more fruity and delicious.”

93
Octomore 02.2 Orpheus
The third release of Bruichladdich's mega-peated whisky Octomore has been finished in casks from Chateau Petrus.

After the collectors sought Octomore 01.1 and the naked Octomore 02.1, Bruichladdich has launched its peat monster finished in casks of one of the world most expensive wines.

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, fruity, peat, marine, a little wood, a little coffee, floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, peat, fruity, red fruits, peat, marine, coffee, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. many peat. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore 02.2 Orpheus with 93 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 02.1 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“ Splash! Peat! Splash! More peat! Splash! Octomore! Peat, sea, Islay, awesome whisky from Bruichladdich at an incredible peat level of 140ppm.”

93
Octomore Edition 02.1
This is the second release of Bruichladdich's Octomore, the world's most heavily-peated whisky at 140ppm. This year's edition comes in at 62.5% and promises to be another treat for brave peat-freaks.

Launched after the collectors sought Octomore 01.1

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova
TODO: Check if strength is 62.5% or 62%

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, medicinal, marine, iodine, citrus, a little floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, hot, peat, peat, marine, a little red fruits, cocoa. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. peat, peat, iodine. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore Edition 02.1 with 93 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Waves Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich
89
Bruichladdich Waves
Only moderately peated (15ppm phenol), but a consistent influence. Quite fresh: reminds me of a walk around a traditional distillery, with notes of steeping barley, kiln smoke, and youthful spirit. A subtle, intriguing thread of gin botanicals (especially citrus peel) weaves its way through the palate. A bit too youthful. Otherwise, the smoke and fruit keep your attention.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, plums, strawberries, wood, peat, marine, honey, biscuits. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, peat, earth, wood, peat, floral, honey, iodine. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. peat and many iodine. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

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Bruichladdich Rocks Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“ A real classic from Bruichladdich. If you don’t like this you don’t like whisky.”

92
Bruichladdich Rocks
The Rock of Ages. Bruichladdich is built on the oldest rocks of any distillery in Scotland - 1800 million year old Gneiss. Master Distiller Jim McEwan, inspired by his native islands rugged yet beautiful scenery, has created Rocks from a range of contrasting cask types and ages to provide wave after wave of compelling citrus and subtle red berry fruit flavours.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, fruity, plums, strawberries, wood, salt, peat, honey, vanilla, biscuit. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, peat, hot, fruity, wood, biscuit, a little earthy. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. sweet, fruit, wood, honey, peat. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Rocks with 92 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Links St. Andrew 17th Hole Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich
91
Bruichladdich Links
Celebrating famous world golf courses. This is the very first release; The Old Course, St Andrews. One of 12,000 bottles.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, fruity, plums and strawberries, honey, vanilla, barley. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, fruity, honey, vanilla, wood, a little oranges, peat. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. peat, wood, fruity and honey. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Links with 91 points over 100.

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