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Johnnie Walker Red Label Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Johnnie Walker
81
Johnnie Walker's Red Label
One of the world's most popular blended whisky.

This Red Label from Johnnie Walker is a full bodied smooth whisky that stands over other brands. Or so they say.

The actual fact is that the brand that build itself over great quality whiskies is right now just selling booze. If you are still drinking this whisky I suggest you give a try to a better whiskies in the same price range as those in the Bang for the buck list of whiskies.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. sweet, peat, toffee, floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (84): no finish. wood, peat 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 Johnnie Walker's Red Label with 81 points over 100.

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Cardhu 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Cardhu
77
Cardhu 12 year
A well-balanced, gentle single malt from Speyside. Cardhu 12 is a very well put together malt.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

Palate (80): . sweet, vanilla, some wood, a little honey, fruity and anises. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (76): no finish. spicy, vanilla, a bit wood and fruity: orange and pears. 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 Cardhu 12 year with 77 points over 100.

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Cardhu Special Cask Reserve 07.04 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Cardhu

“Cardhu isn’t my favourity whisky but I have to agree that this one is really good. Really recommended.”

88
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve is a single malt whisky from choosen casks each with an unique batch number which makes each bottle of Cardhu unique. A poorman single cask whisky.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

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

Finish (88): no finish. wood and fruity, spicy, 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 Cardhu Special Cask Reserve with 88 points over 100.

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Cutty Sark Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Cutty Sark
80
Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark blend is made up of around twenty renowned single whiskies, predominantly from the Speyside region in Scotland, which are blended with high quality grain whiskies. These single malt and single grain whiskies are matured in carefully selected American oak casks.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. sweet, grain, fruits: pears, mango, berries and matured melon. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, honey, barley and fruits. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (76): no finish. honey, some 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 Cutty Sark with 80 points over 100.

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Dewar's White Label 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Dewar
81
Dewar's White Label 12 year
Dewar's 12 is a perfectly balanced marriage of carefully selected 12 year old malt and grain Scotch whiskies, created by Dewar's sixth Master Blender, Tom Aitken. This perfectly balanced taste is achieved through the marrying process, originally pioneered by the first Master Blender, A J Cameron. Only malt and grain whiskies of the highest quality are used to create this rich, fruity and delightfully mellow whisky.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. a little honey, spices, wood, and a little apple. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . honey, wood, sherry wine, dark red fruits, spices. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (80): no finish. honey, spices and a bit 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 Dewar's White Label 12 year with 81 points over 100.

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Luis Felipe Brandy Gran Reserva Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bodegas Rubio
81
Luis Felipe Brandy Gran reserva
An awesome de luxe brandy made using PX wines. Mindblowing.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (80): inexistent. sweet, raisins, grapes, leather.. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field. Remind me of a sweet pedro ximenez wine

Palate (84): . sweet, grapes, spicy, taste like a very old oloroso sherry wine. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (80): no finish. oloroso sherry wine for sure. 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 Luis Felipe Brandy Gran reserva with 81 points over 100.

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Dewar's White Label Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Dewar
71
Dewar's White Label
Up to 40 of the finest malt and grain Scotch whiskies are blended together in perfect harmony, to create this time honoured blend. Our Aberfeldy single Highland malt, with notes of Scottish heather and honey, is placed at its heart to ensure this whisky is smooth and perfectly balanced.

This dram has a white-like color.

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

Palate (68): . peat, honey, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field. Sharp flavor not smooth. something is not right

Finish (68): no finish. wood and 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 Dewar's White Label with 71 points over 100.

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Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Chivas

“A great whisky. Old but fruity, sweet and complex. Enough wood on it but it is not the dominant flavour. Great powerful aroma. I am being distracted by it while I am writing this note. This one will not end up in the sink! :) ”

91
Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 year Sapphire Flagon
This rich and complex scotch blended whisky from Chivas is aged for 21 years in oak casks before bottling in handcrafted porcelain flagons.

Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. The name of this exceptional Scotch Whisky comes from the 21 Gun Royal Salute, which is fired as a mark of respect for powerful dignitaries.

At her coronation, the crown of Queen Elizabeth II was set in rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These precious stones remain the inspiration for the colours of Royal Salute's handcrafted flagons, therefore bottle colour may vary.

One of the best Chivas whiskies I have ever tried. If you like this you should consider the overpriced Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, syrup, fruity pears and melon, a little oloroso sherry. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, wood, spicy, biscuits, melon, sherry, a bit smoke and vanilla. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. sweet, smoke, toffee, melon 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 Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 year Sapphire Flagon with 91 points over 100.

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Chivas Revolve Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Chivas
80
Chivas Revolve
No other whisky looks like it and no other whisky tastes like it - A smooth, soft revolution in whisky drinking. Aged in oak for no less than 17 years.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (76): inexistent. fruit, some wood, floral, citrus. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (76): no finish. honey 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 Chivas Revolve with 80 points over 100.

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Chivas Regal 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Chivas
71
Chivas Regal 12 year
Chivas Regal 12 year old is a very popular blend, particularly in America.

And all that is the positive things I can say about this blended scotch. If you are drinking Chivas Regal 12 years old, do yourself a favor and keep reading.

I really don't understand why people keep drinking this when you can get great whiskies like Balvenie 12 years old Doublewood or a Pig's Nose for that price. Really think about it.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (68): inexistent. alcohol, fruit, barley. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (72): . sweet, honey vanilla, a little wood. overall light. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (72): no finish. honey, vanilla and some 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 Chivas Regal 12 year with 71 points over 100.

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