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Glenmorangie Lasanta Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie

“A whisky spoiled by sulphur. Better than a previous batch that I tried but still... not my kind of whisky.”

81
Glenmorangie Lasanta
Lasanta is the replacement for the old Glenmorangie Sherry Finish although, to be fair, this new one is a bit stronger at 46%. It says here that 'Lasanta' means 'Warmth and Passion' in Gaelic, which is nice.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (79): more than average. honey, sulphur, wood, floral, almonds. Rather spoiled by a dominant bad sulphur aroma.

Palate (82): light, smooth, powerful. honey, sulphur, nuts, wood, oloroso, floral, citrus. Better that I remember, but still not a nice whisky. Just imagine a sherry monster whisky that does it best not to be a sherried whisky.

Finish (82): average. honey, sulphur, wood, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glenmorangie Lasanta with 81 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie
88
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
After much hoo-hah and being sworn to secrecy (and I think we were the only people who took that seriously, but you live and learn), Ladies & Gentlemen let us present to you...(drum roll)...The Whisky Formerly Known As Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. floral, some fruits, grapes. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (84): no finish. fruity and wood finish. 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 Quinta Ruban with 88 points over 100.

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Glenmorangie Original 10 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenmorangie
87
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old– Original Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Elegant swan necked stills, the tallest in Scotland, produce Glenmorangie whisky which is coaxed into perfect maturation through the use of oak bourbon casks, settled in traditional stone - built, earth - floored warehouses. After ten years of relaxation in the gentle Highland climate, the whisky reaches a perfect harmony of sweetness and complexity that is the signature of Glenmorangie Original: Velvet textured with delicate, honeyed overtones and a burst of citrus softening into vanilla and almonds.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

Palate (88): . floral, vanilla, honey and anise. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. honey and vanilla. 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 10 Year Old– Original Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky with 87 points over 100.

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Bell's 8 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bell's
76
Bell's 8 year
Up to 40 of the finest malt and grain whiskies are matured in oak casks before being skilfully blended to give Bell’s its rich nose, warm taste and lingering finish.

Established in 1825 by Arthur Bell. Bells Scotch Whisky is a finely balanced malty, fruity and rich whisky from Blair Atholl, Scotland.

Famed for its distinctively mellow character and uniquely complex taste, Bell's Scotch Whisky has earned its reputation as one of lifes truest indulgences.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. sweet, honey, vanilla, wood. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (76): . sweet, wood, honey, peaches and vanilla. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (76): no finish. 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 Bell's 8 year with 76 points over 100.

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DYC Fine Blended Whisky Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , DYC
80
DYC 5 year
The whisky is marketed to be low budget and is popular in Spain as it is much cheaper than Scottish, Irish or American whiskies. It is designed to be mixed with non alcoholic beverages and be easy drinking in the hot weather. This regular DYC release is a blend of malt and grain whiskies that have been matured in crianza red wine casks.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. sweet, honey, vanilla, alcohol, peaches, cherry. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (76): no finish. vanilla 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 DYC 5 year with 80 points over 100.

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J&B Rare Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Justerini & Brooks
83
J&B Rare
Europe's most popular Scotch whisky. This is a blend of 42 different whiskies, created by J&B, Justerini and Brooks.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

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

Finish (80): no finish. honey, wood and vanilla. 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 J&B Rare with 83 points over 100.

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Penderyn Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Penderyn
83
Penderyn Aur Cymru
Penderyn is Wales' only single malt whisky, produced at a rate of just one cask per day at one of the smallest distilleries in the world. Aur Cymru, translating to "Welsh Gold," is an apt name for this small-production spirit. After distillation, this whisky is first aged in American oak Bourbon barrels, and then finished in Madeira casks to impart a generous flavor and subtle complexity. Penderyn is smooth and luscious, with enticing flavors of cream toffee and fresh leather, finishing with notes of tropical fruit, raisin and vanilla.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, many fruity: mango, melon, oranges. it is like a macedonia. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (84): . wood, fruits: pineapple, peach, cocoa and oranges. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (76): no finish. oranges, vanilla and pineapple. 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 Penderyn Aur Cymru with 83 points over 100.

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Saint George English Whisky Chapter 4 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , St George

“ I took this one before an Ardbeg tasting to start with something soft and easy to warm up myself before the Ardbeg-rathon. And when I do the first sip I find this little jewel. It is worth each pound you pay for it and it is not expensive on the other hand.”

89
St George Chapter 4
A peated malt spirit from England's only distillery, the Norfolk-located St George's. As this is less than three years old, it can't be called whisky. This particular release has spent twenty-two months maturing in a first fill American bourbon cask.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, fruity, a little wood, peat and malt. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (92): no finish. many peat, 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 St George Chapter 4 with 89 points over 100.

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Ardbeg 1978 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Ardbeg
88
Ardbeg 1978
The second of the limited edition vintage releases of distillery-bottled Ardbeg 1978, this is from 1999.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

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

Finish (88): no finish. peat, wood, coffee, cocoa. 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 Ardbeg 1978 with 88 points over 100.

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Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Ardbeg
87
Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist
There is a dark place on Islay, high above the Ardbeg Distillery, called Airigh Nam Beist (pronounced `arry-nam-bayst`) which in Gaelic means `shelter of the beast`.

No more fitting name could have been bestowed on such an eerie place; this is where - legend has it - something other-worldly lurks, lying in wait. So what measures can be taken to protect local and visitor alike? If you find yourself straying this way, then pray equip yourself with that traditionally reliable antidote to sheer terror - the stiff drink.

A travelling man could ask for no better protection than a hip flask full of the strong stuff, namely Ardbeg`s Airigh Nam Beist. For it`s truly a wee beastie of a dram - waiting to be released!

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. fruits, pear, lemon, cocoa, malt, some peat, wood, sherry, vanilla and honey. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (84): 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 Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist with 87 points over 100.

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