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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

Juicy Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

This is my favorite of the 12 year Glenmorangie wine finishes.The nose is not too complex but there are definite notes of fresh berries (the port wood influence no doubt), raisins, and an undertone of…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 092

Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nadurra

Lively Spirit! Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nadurra

Happy New Year! The Nadurra is effervesecent and fizzy like a glass a champagne.The oak really influences the nose which has a heavy dose of vanilla, banana, some citrus, all in a refreshing package.The…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 089

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Balanced Complexity Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Tasted as part of a flight of Glenlivet along with the 15 y/o French Oak and the 16 y/o Nadurra.There's a lot going on here. Considerably complex with a darker edge to some of the younger Glenvlivet…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 190

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

Smooth and Creamy Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

Tasted as part of a Glenlivet flight along with the Nadurra and the 18 y/o.Nose - Granny Smith Apples, Fruit Salad, Grapes and faint hints of Lavender and Peanut Brittle, some spearmint which is common…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 078

Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

Perfect Everyday Dram Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

Very well-balanced; all elements are in harmony yet none are overpowering.The initial aging in oak is what predominates on the nose with pleasant aromas of honey,vanilla and dried spices.The palate…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 088

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old

Great Value Glenmorangie 10 Year Old

Quintessential Glenmorangie flavor profile. Lots of fruit on the nose balanced with malted barley sugar, touches of honey and even some grassy undertones.The palate is very light and the sweetnes cont…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 089

Glenmorangie Lasanta

Not Your Typical Glenmo Glenmorangie Lasanta

Original Glenmorangie finished in oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 46% ABV.This one is on the rich side with the sherry coming through a lot more than say the simialrly aged Balvenie 12 Doublewood.…

hBy @hespeler11 years ago 0 076