Lidl’s whisky, an 8-year-old blend, is produced by Whyte & Mackay under Richard Paterson. Lately, the blend has regularly brought back home medals in blind tasting competitions, standing its ground against similar whiskies in its class. Lidl offers a 3-year-old version as well. NOSE: Fruits, mostly banana and orange, and honey. PALATE: Fruits and honey,Continue reading “Queen Margot 8-year-old”
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Jameson Black Barrel
Jameson Black Barrel is an Irish whiskey with a high proportion of Irish pot still whiskey as well as small-batch grain, distinguishing it greatly from the more famous Jameson Irish whiskey, resulting in a much richer and more complex body. Additionally, it is aged in extra charred ex-bourbon barrels. Let’s enjoy it! NOSE: Butterscotch, toffeeContinue reading “Jameson Black Barrel”
Chivas Regal 25 years old
This is the original Chivas Regal blend. It was first released in 1909 and returned in 2007. In the 2010 whisky bible it was rated 95/100. NOSE Peach and Orange. A hint of nuts. PALATE Chocolate, fruits, oak FINISH Pleasantly long, chocolate and fruits Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3slROvm
Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old
Chivas Royal Salute 21 is, quite probably, the crescendo of smoothness for blends at this price range. Smoothness in whisky is hard to explain properly. I believe smoothness is two things; The lack of overpowering sensations in your nose and palate when drinking it and that “oh, now I feel it!” thought that pops inContinue reading “Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old”
Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 years old
Right in the middle of the Chivas Regal range you will find Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 Year Old. It is the most popular of the band and is known for its dark chocolate, sherry, caramel and smoky flavor notes. NOSE: Marmalade, malt, dried fruits and dark chocolate. PALATE: Dark chocolate, oak, hints of orangeContinue reading “Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 years old”
Chivas Regal 13 Sherry
“At Chivas we believe that blended is better – and nowhere is this more evident than with our new collection, which blends exceptional Scotch with a diverse, internationally-inspired palette of flavours.” Sandy Hyslop, Director of Blending at Chivas.No matter what you believe about blends, Chivas Regal is known for its great blends. This particular blendContinue reading “Chivas Regal 13 Sherry”
Chivas Regal 12 y Old
Chivas Regal! Gosh, I’ve been wanting to write about this speyside a long time now. For me, it’s a trip to the past. It was the first “premium” whisky, the “good one”. My father had it stored for special occasions; good friends visiting, a promotion, his favorite football team going in the finals. So IContinue reading “Chivas Regal 12 y Old”
JIM BEAM
Double Oak Twice Barreled A bourbon made with twice the craftmanship of most. A bold statement from Jim Beam. This whiskey is crafted in charred oak barrels and then aged a second time in separate, deeply charred oak barrels. The result is a bourbon intense in rich, woody flavor and quite smooth in taste. NOSE:Continue reading “JIM BEAM”
Talisker 10 years old
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself, one of the most remote, windswept yet elegantContinue reading “Talisker 10 years old”
Cardhu Gold Reserve
Cardhu is known, in general, for being an easy-drinking and sweeter style of Speyside whisky. Gold Reserve, in particular, has aged gracefully in toasted oak casks, that gives birth to notes of toffee apples. NOSE Sweet. Red apple, pear and orange. Tropical fruits. PALATE Dry sweetness and orange. Cedar, cocoa, spices. FINISH Peppery spices, cocoa,Continue reading “Cardhu Gold Reserve”
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