05-27-2019, 07:46 PM
05-28-2019, 09:37 PM
05-29-2019, 02:28 PM
I had promised Parkster a review of the bottle of Whisky. As Dave had stated, I'm a "novice" in the world of Scotch.
Some quick notes: I don't usually drink alone, I like to share a drink with friends, I felt that as a novice, I probably wouldn't be able to properly appreciate this fine Whisky.
Anyway, this past memorial day, I had the chance to have a herf with an old friend. Someone I haven't seen in over a year. Someone who would & could enjoy this fine drink. So I split the bottle with him as I knew that he would also enjoy it & the mystery of what it was.
I hope that was okay Dave.
So here's is my review, as a novice:
First off, the color when compared to a bottle of Auchentoshan (which I had on the table at the time), was noticeably more orange in color, in fact I'd say it had more of a peach color. It also had a sweet aroma, with a hint of smoke. I took a sip of it with nothing added & my first thoughts were of how smooth it was, along with a higher degree of sweetness, compared to other Whiskies I've tried. There was a very pronounced floral taste as well. Not much of a smoke taste, a little, but less than what I was expecting based on the aroma.
I added just a drop of water, to open up the flavors. The floral taste and the sweetness were still there, and then there was another flavor in the back. I couldn't describe it at first, but upon another sip, I would say it was like a dried apricot, and caramel, with a hint of vanilla. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
With the sweetness & floral notes, it did indeed pair well with a Por Larrañaga cigar.
It was thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Thank you for sharing it with me Dave & I hope it was okay with you that I shared it with someone else who would appreciate it as well.
Some quick notes: I don't usually drink alone, I like to share a drink with friends, I felt that as a novice, I probably wouldn't be able to properly appreciate this fine Whisky.
Anyway, this past memorial day, I had the chance to have a herf with an old friend. Someone I haven't seen in over a year. Someone who would & could enjoy this fine drink. So I split the bottle with him as I knew that he would also enjoy it & the mystery of what it was.
I hope that was okay Dave.
So here's is my review, as a novice:
First off, the color when compared to a bottle of Auchentoshan (which I had on the table at the time), was noticeably more orange in color, in fact I'd say it had more of a peach color. It also had a sweet aroma, with a hint of smoke. I took a sip of it with nothing added & my first thoughts were of how smooth it was, along with a higher degree of sweetness, compared to other Whiskies I've tried. There was a very pronounced floral taste as well. Not much of a smoke taste, a little, but less than what I was expecting based on the aroma.
I added just a drop of water, to open up the flavors. The floral taste and the sweetness were still there, and then there was another flavor in the back. I couldn't describe it at first, but upon another sip, I would say it was like a dried apricot, and caramel, with a hint of vanilla. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
With the sweetness & floral notes, it did indeed pair well with a Por Larrañaga cigar.
It was thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Thank you for sharing it with me Dave & I hope it was okay with you that I shared it with someone else who would appreciate it as well.
05-29-2019, 02:29 PM