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Nose (23): Vanilla & barley tease you and invite you in for a closer inspection. The subtlest peat is there but seems to be masked by Lübeck Marzipan. A faint citrus zestiness is also evident.Taste (22…

This is another sample I received from the Master of Malt Drinks by the Dram program. (I really love DBTD!) I enjoyed the Cask Strength from Caola Ila, and I expect to enjoy this 18yr. ABV: 43%Nose:…

Nose: Initially grassy, chalky and mineral with rubbed orange peel, lemon rind and yellow apple; beautifully old style. With a little time it grows richer with hints of tropical fruit, mainly pineapple…

Nose: A very nice, clean sherry - Almond liqueur, cloves, oranges and a hint of ripe apples. The honey sweetness hides behind all the glorious clean sherry, but it's there, but rather subdued. Mouth:…

A little spicier than your normal bourbons with a nose of fruits and honey. Tastes of sweet honey along wheat induced spices and a hint of oak. Ends with a sweeter creme brulee taste that is very char…

A nose of honey and cocoa with a touch of vanilla. Very sweet tasty with the influence of rum and return to honeycomb. Big in character and ends with an explosive finish.

Decent start to the higher end bourbons but dominated by corn from start to finish. Slightly limited in scope but would be good to mix perhaps.

Nose is dry and somewhat grapey. Fruity at first taste but peaks out with spices and becomes bitter. Perhaps a blending problem that could be corrected in years to come. Still a very decent whiskey.

Nose is very grapey similar to the regular CR but with a unique addition of cognac. Struggles to find a true shape but perfect whisky of grace and refinement with little depth.

One of the best CR whiskys I have had to date. Nose and taste of toffee and vanilla with a wonderful rye finish fortified with spice.