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Black Bull Deluxe 12 Year Old

Good but Average Black Bull Deluxe 12 Year Old

Nose: A funny rounded start of aerosol, very balanced. Certainly nuts, some obvious flower notes-- and a touch of earth. Slight vanilla comes out too. Rich and enjoyable.Palate: Very oily with some salt…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 078

Glendronach Octarine

Buttery Delight Glendronach Octarine

Nose: Right after pouring it is distinctly leather; then I notice a slight haze of seawater spray, rounded out by faint coconut milk. After some time, this develops into vanilla or apricot.Palate: The…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 079

Arran Original

Surprise Savory Delight Arran Original

I'm not sure why this one is not listed on Connosr. I think I understood, at the whisky tasting I attended, that number of bottles was limited. However, from an internet search for "Arran Original", it…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 577

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

If Too Smooth Is Possible Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Nose: Homemade buttery banana caramel pudding. Sherry overtones, and one can imagine a dry Bartlett pear in the back.Palate: Opens with the smooth creaminess and tartness of a mouth-watering limoncello…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 186

Auchentoshan Select

Green Apple Refreshment Auchentoshan Select

Nose: Initial wood and banana soon give way to freshness, distinctly of green apple and orange peels. Later, more vanilla toffee comes out before the nose fades to light and sweet green apple pulp.Palate…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 175

Glengoyne 17 Year Old

WOOD Glengoyne 17 Year Old

Color: goldNose: Clear wood smell: lumber yard and tires, as if almost smoky; maybe some light brazil nut.Palate: Surprisingly sweet entry, and then WOOD, simply. Oily toffee mutes any bitterness, so it…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 074

Glengoyne 10 Year Old

Light and bitter Glengoyne 10 Year Old

Color: light goldNose: Light honey and floral. I may have a craving..., but the combined sweet/salty/oily reminded me of Chinese crab rangoons in the distance.Palate: More bitter than the nose indicates…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 060

Auchentoshan Three Wood

Lowland Highpoint Auchentoshan Three Wood

Nose: Wood and leather at first, with floral sherry overtones; hazelnut and vanilla linger. Toffee comes out one the second breath.Palate: Smooth and almost creamy entry, followed by a balanced wave of…

@vanPeltBy @vanPelt13 years ago 0 791