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Arran 12 years old Single Cask Master of Malt Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Arran

“ A whisky to taste at least once in your life. A masterpiece from Arran choosen by the chaps at Master of Malt. Thanks a lot.”

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Arran 12 years old Single Cask Master of Malt
From Master of Malt's Single Cask Series, a single cask natural cask strength Array whisky.

A Briny, Citrussy Malt - absolutely delicious.
This is a truly enveloping whisky from the Isle of Arran.

Perhaps one of the best Arran whiskies I have ever tasted.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (96): inexistent. fruity, strawberries, honey, wood. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . hot on the mouth, fruits, barley, wood, vanilla, honey, sweet. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. some honey, vanilla and barley sweetness. 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 12 years old Single Cask Master of Malt with 95 points over 100.

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Kilbeggan Finest Irish Whiskey Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Cooley

“Nice light irish whiskey with lots of floral notes.”

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Kilbeggan
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey first appeared as a John Locke's brand over 100 years ago and was sold successfully until Locke's distillery ceased production in the 1950's.

Locke's distillery is the oldest continuously licensed whiskey distillery in the world dating back to 1757.

This whiskey is now distilled by Cooley who recently released a version of this whiskey distilled at the Kilbeggan distillery.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (79): average. honey, vanilla, floral, mint, toffee.

Palate (85): light, smooth. honey, malt, wood, pears, spices, floral.

Finish (83): average. peat, floral, honey, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kilbeggan with 82 points over 100.

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Power's Irish Whiskey Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Power
67
Power's Gold Label
This blend was introduced in 1791 by John Power & Sons, originally a pure pot still whiskey, now a triple distilled blend of malt and grain whiskeys.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (56): inexistent. alcohol, sweet, vanilla and barley.. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (72): . vanilla, a little sweetness, grain and barley.. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (72): no finish. hot, but short. woody. 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 Power's Gold Label with 67 points over 100.

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Paddy Old Irish Whiskey Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Cork
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Paddy
Paddy Old Irish Whiskey has been produced since 1779 by the Cork Distillers Company, Paddy owes its name to a well known company salesman, Paddy Flaherty, who spread the reputation of this remarkable whiskey well beyond the coasts of Ireland. The triple distillation process of this particularly smooth whiskey uses only the finest barley and the purest water from Ireland's lush countryside. Long years spent maturing in Oak Casks gives Paddy its final incomparable flavour. Enjoy it straight, on the rocks or with a mixer.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (60): inexistent. alcohol, vanilla, sweetness, a little grain. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, vanilla, grain like in bourbon.. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (80): no finish. vanilla, nuts 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 Paddy with 76 points over 100.

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Port Ellen 6th Release of Islay Collection Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Port Ellen
95
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 white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, fruits, peat. really hot. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . hot, salt, peat, wood, sweet malt, cake and berries. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (96): no finish. long, peat and cake, sweetness. 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 Port Ellen 6th release 27 year with 95 points over 100.

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Lagavulin 16 years old of Islay Collection Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Lagavulin

“ It is a great whisky. A whisky that make other whisky taste less like whisky: peat, sweet, aromatic, enigmatic. The Rolls Roice of whisky but just for under 50€. Just don’t add water to it or you will regret.”

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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 white-like color.

Nose (96): inexistent. sweet peat, floral, vanilla, cherries and berries, oak. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, oak, peat. hot, oily, complex. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. long, peat and 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 Lagavulin 16 year with 95 points over 100.

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Lagavulin 12 years old Special Release of Islay Collection Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Lagavulin
89
Lagavulin 12 year Special Reserve
This 12 year old natural cask-strength Lagavulin comes from a whitewashed jumble of buildings by the sea on Islay's rocky southern shore, just a mile away from Laphroaig

It's pungent smoky and maritime aromas and taste are best appreciated with two parts still water to one part whisky. Any cloudiness is normal in an unfiltered cask strength malt.

If you want to know how Lagavulin tastes without any sherry, this is your answer. Simple pure peat muscle. I love it!

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. fruity, sweet, malt, floral, peat. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . hot! sweet, oak, fruity, peat. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. looong, peat and wood and somesweet. 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 Lagavulin 12 year Special Reserve with 89 points over 100.

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Caol Ila 18 years old of Islay Collection Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Caol Ila
83
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Extra ageing has calmed the impact of the phenols, with the peat arriving on the palate late, and tempered by smooth oak. A very mellow, mature Islay malt.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. fruity, melon, a little peat, malt sweetness,a bit wood and salt. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (80): . sweet and fruity, pears. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. long, peaty and hot. 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 Caol Ila 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky with 83 points over 100.

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Caol Ila 12 years old of Islay Collection Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Caol Ila
88
Caol Ila 12 year
Caol Ila lacks as single malt of the exposure and praise it has as a tool for whisky blenders.

It is a medium weight, but still packing plenty of potent phenols, this is a refined, powerful dram with a compensating oiliness. A balanced, peaty beauty.

If you like Caol Ila you should try Ardbeg Uigeidail.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. sweet, honey, vanilla, peat, floral, citrus, salt, iodine, peat. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

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

Finish (84): no finish. peat , vanilla, 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 Caol Ila 12 year with 88 points over 100.

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Laphroaig

“Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a masterpiece of peaty whiskies. Sweet, peaty, salty and it costs around £30. What else can you ask for? ”

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
A vibrant young Laphroaig whose maturation has been speeded up by ageing in Quarter Casks. This shows soft sweetness and a velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness so unique to Laphroaig comes bursting through. A really terrific whisky and great value.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (96): inexistent. sweet, salt, some sweet, wood, peat. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . some sweet, smoke, peat. really hot. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. smoke, 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 Laphroaig Quarter Cask with 91 points over 100.

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