jboothe

My whisky reviews (5)

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  Isle of Jura 10 Year old - A Lively and Exciting Dram

  By jboothe on 28th Jul 20122012-07-28T22:04:00

  82

  Isle of Jura 10 year old caught me off guard the first time I tried it a couple years ago. The nose immediately struck me as containing notes similar to those often found in tequila. I do like a good… read more

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  Ridgemont Reserve 1792 8 Year old - Challenging Bourbon, Worth the Time

  By jboothe on 17th Jan 20122012-01-17T01:13:00

  83

  I received this bottle of 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Barrel Select as a holiday gift. The bottle is distinctively classy and one that I've seen many times before but had never gotten around to trying. This… read more

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  Compass Box The Spice Tree - A Superb Malt Scotch Whisky

  By jboothe on 3rd Dec 20112011-12-03T23:32:00

  88

  Non-chill filtered and naturally colored, the Spice Tree is a unique creation from Compass Box that I've enjoyed a great deal on several occasions. On the nose, I get a blast of caramel and toffee sw… read more

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  Elmer T Lee Single Barrel - Rich, Balanced, and Classy Bourbon

  By jboothe on 26th Nov 20112011-11-26T01:19:00

  86

  The nose provides a wonderful combination of citrus notes, sweet candied fruit, and a floral elegance. The flavor is full of character and class, balanced by both sweetness and spiciness but with neither… read more

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  Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask - Gorgeous Nose and Good All-Around

  By jboothe on 22nd Nov 20112011-11-22T04:15:00

  77

  On the nose, I find a lovely array of raisins, pears, apples, and the faintest hint of cinnamon. The nose is really quite pleasing and draws you back in repeatedly. On the palate, it seems to bring forth… read more

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