BDeVries

My whisky reviews (5)

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  Ledaig 15 Year old - Ledaig 15 Year (Signatory Bottling)

  By BDeVries on 17th Feb 20102010-02-17T00:24:00

  Reviewed is a Signatory bottling of this Ledaig – fairly certain I’m dealing with the same Scotch in a different bottle than pictured. Nose: bare-knuckle strong, very dry, almost grappa-like. Grapefruit… read more

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  Rating:

  8.5 / 10
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  Lagavulin 16 Year old - Bliss

  By BDeVries on 4th Nov 20092009-11-04T05:09:00

  It consistently astounds me that this bottle only costs about $60 US dollars. I see there are more than a few reviewers before me that have accurately analyzed the taste. I seek here to put things in more… read more

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  Rating:

  9.0 / 10
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  Bruichladdich Waves - Peat's Appearance Properly Subtle

  By BDeVries on 25th Oct 20092009-10-25T16:24:00

  Honeysuckle and heather introduce this dram fairly, but the nose suffers the high proof somewhat; smell deeply enough and you’ll find a pleasant whiff of salt and seaweed, but also the unfortunate sting… read more

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  Rating:

  5.5 / 10
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  Aberlour 12 Year old Double Cask Matured - from the fruit stand to the bakery

  By BDeVries on 19th Oct 20092009-10-19T02:58:00

  Once I got past the maltiness and sweet sherry in the nose (and truly there isn’t an obstructive amount of either) I found some surprisingly light, citrusy notes, with grapefruit in the lead. The body’s… read more

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  Rating:

  5.0 / 10
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  Ardmore - Traditional Cask - Ardmore - Traditional Cask - 46% ABV - About $40.00 US (minus tax)

  By BDeVries on 11th Oct 20092009-10-11T21:58:00

  Vanilla and clover shine through the maltiness and overriding bourbon of the nose, but don't make their presence known on a first sniff. A light, soft body lets the flavors of this moderately peaty … read more

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  Rating:

  6.0 / 10