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Queen Margot 8-year-old

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”

Fettercairn 12 yrs old,Pedro Ximenez sherry cask edition

This edition is only available in airports, however, you can find Fettercairn 12 yrs old in most liquor stores and markets. Enjoy! NOSE: Spice, raisins, vanilla. PALATE: Vanilla, fruits like orange and pear and spices. FINISH: A bit oaky and dry with fruits, spices and hints of sugar ad syrup.

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”

The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse

The Famous Grouse smoky black or the Black Grouse was first released in 2007 for the Swedish Market and is the peaty version of The Famous Grouse. They used fully matured Islay whisky, my guess is Caol Ila, and blended with the Famous Grouse. A very enjoyable scotch at an affordable price. NOSE: Peat notes,Continue reading “The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse”

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”

Jim Beam Devil’s Cut

“When bourbon ages, a portion of the liquid evaporates through the barrel and up toward the heavens. Believed to be angels claiming their dues, this has been dubbed the “angel’s share.” Jim Beam Devil’s Cut is not that portion. Instead, it’s made from the liquid that gets trapped deep inside the wood of the barrel—theContinue reading “Jim Beam Devil’s Cut”