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Glenlivet 18 Year Old

A Classy Teenager Almost of Age Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Not quite as refined as I would like, but the amazing nose and fruity/spicy palate stand up rather well. There is a lovely flavor starting to develop in this that I really liked in my bottle of Tomatin…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey11 years ago 0 086

Angel's Envy Port Barrel Finish

Awesome Experiment! Angel's Envy Port Barrel Finish

First off, I'm a sucker for Port, Rum, and Madeira finished whisk(e)ys. The Balvenie 21 PortWood, Balvenie 17 year Madeaie, Balvenie 14 year Caribbean, and Bushmills 21 year all made me curl up in my…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey11 years ago 0 090

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

A Very Decent Value Dram Glenlivet 12 Year Old

I love the nose on this...I could sniff it forever : ) Fresh apple, mild citrus (lemon?), honey, flowers, caramel, assorted candy.The palate is rich, sweet, and fruity. Honey is at the forefront, foll…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey12 years ago 0 087

Johnnie Walker Red Label

Surprisingly Good Johnnie Walker Red Label

I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by this. I can tell there is either an Island or Islay malt involved in this blend.The nose is smoky, sweet, and earthy. There is also a fair hint of honey inv…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey12 years ago 0 089

Glen Garioch 1984

Something Is Off... Glen Garioch 1984

The nose start off pretty promising, but doesn't seem to fully develop. Fresh apple is at the forefront, followed by subtle spice, dust, and brown sugar.On the palate, creme it detected first, followed…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey12 years ago 0 083

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

A Beautifully Elegant Islay Lagavulin 16 Year Old

My first experience with this wasn't so good. I tried it at a particular bar along with Talisker 10; rather disappointed with both. Not sure if my palate was on strike that day or what. That being said…

@rwbenjeyBy @rwbenjey12 years ago 0 092