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Compass Box The Spice Tree Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Compass Box

“ With that great fruity nose, the good vanilla and spices taste and the delicious wood finish this precious whisky must be recommended.”

92
Compass Box The Spice Tree
The very welcome return of Compass Box's 'Spice Tree', originally barred by order of the officious twerps at the SWA, but now reincarnated after a slight tweak in production technique - and there's nothing they can do about it. Huzzah!

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, some floral and fruity, pears, apples, melon, cinnamon. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (92): no finish. wood, vanilla, some wood, sweet. 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 Compass Box The Spice Tree with 92 points over 100.

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Compass Box Oak Cross Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Compass Box
84
Compass Box Oak Cross
A cracking house malt that Arthur really enjoyed it's balance of cereal, honey and spice with a little background fruitiness. Bottled unchillfiltered at 43% This was given 3/4 Bunnies when reviewed by Playboy!

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, vanilla, honey, fruity, melon, pears. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (84): . sweet, honey, vanilla, fruity, pears, a little wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (80): no finish. wood, fruity, pears, 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 Compass Box Oak Cross with 84 points over 100.

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Compass Box Asyla Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Compass Box
85
Compass Box Asyla
A lovely sweet easy drinking whisky of the highest standard. Matured in 100% American oak first-fill barrels and rejuvenated hogsheads and made with malt from the villages of Elgin, Longmorn and Ballindalloch, with single grain from Fife.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (80): inexistent. light, sweet, toffee, vanilla, flowers, grain, barley. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, vanilla, floral, peaches, apple. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. floral, honey, grain. 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 Compass Box Asyla with 85 points over 100.

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Compass Box Hedonism Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Compass Box
85
Compass Box Hedonism
A delightful blended grain whisky, Hedonism really is as enjoyable as the name suggests, a smooth and creamy offering from Compass Box.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (80): inexistent. light, subtle, barley, corn, vanilla. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (84): no finish. vanilla, honey, corn. 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 Compass Box Hedonism with 85 points over 100.

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Black Bottle Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Black Bottle
85
Black Bottle
A superlative blend of Islay malts with some choice single grain whiskies, Black Bottle is criminally little-known for a whisky of this quality. Outstanding value for money.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, honey, more honey, malt. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (80): no finish. peat and 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 Black Bottle with 85 points over 100.

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Bunnahabhain 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bunnahabhain
87
Bunnahabhain 12 year
A very lightly-peated malt that serves as perhaps the mildest introduction to the Islay style.

Bunnahabhain is a single malt where floral and fruity tones dominate with the peat influence in the background. The main base for the splendid 'Black Bottle' blend.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

Palate (88): . sweet, peat, earth, fruity, salt, tomato and iodine. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. fruity, 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 Bunnahabhain 12 year with 87 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Glenmorangie

“ One of the best flavours in the honey vanilla range that I remember. Think of Ballantine’s Finest, but with a more powerful nose and taste. Also the sherry, that reminded my of Fino, not pedro ximenez is simply delicious.”

93
Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX
Sonnalta PX is the newest addition to the Glenmorangie Private Collection, following on from the fantastic Astar.

This was named PX for its sherry finish in sweet Pedro Ximénez dessert sherry casks. The word Sonnalta is Gaelic for "Generous", a fitting title for this luxurious whisky.

One of the best Glenmorangie single malts that I have tried. Highly recommended.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. fruits, wine sherry, citrus, wood, honey, vanilla. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sherry, wood, vanilla, almonds, nuts, citrus. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. vanilla 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 Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX with 93 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie 18 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie
85
Glenmorangie 18 year
The 18 year-old has always been one of the best of Glenmorangie's core range and, in common with all Glenmo's offerings these days, it really looks the part. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. floral, many floral, sweet, oak, vanilla, honey. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, grain, oak, honey, vanilla, grass, oak. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. grain, wood, 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 Glenmorangie 18 year with 85 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie The Astar Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie
87
Glenmorangie The AStar
The Astar bottling from Glenmorangie is a second incarnation of the much-loved Artisan cask bottling from several years ago. A massive dram, with huge spices - a drop of water is the sensible option.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. floral, really closed, wood, spices. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, floral, fruits: grapes and dates, oloroso, pears. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. fruity, wood, hot, malt. 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 Glenmorangie The AStar with 87 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie Nectar D'or Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie
88
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or
The Bordeaux vineyards of south western France lend their grand heritage to Nectar D'or through Glenmorangie's use of Sauternes wine barriques to 'finish' The Original single malt whisky. Infused with the signature honey, citrus and spice aroma of the Sauternes dessert wine that lingers in the wooden casks, the result is a whisky of exquisite sophistication and complexity. The resultant elixir takes on the pale, lemony, gold transparency and honeyed taste that inspired it's name.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. delicate, floral, a little fruity, pears, citrus. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, floral, pears, sweet plums, honey, vanilla, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. wood, 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 Glenmorangie Nectar D'or with 88 points over 100.

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