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guest,
Nose: rich leather, smoke, and some melon
Extremely smooth, finish of oak without too much tingle.
Scott,
I’m not one who can express the nuances of it taste like this or has notes of that, The only barometer I use is whether or not it tastes good to me or not. This one was taster #5 in my Flaviar Scotch advent calendar. This one tastes great to me, I REALLY enjoy it!
Roman,
Love this. Has a bit of a sweet note and goes back very smooth. At the price it is at the top of my list.
Kenneth,
This is my first bottle of Scotch, definitely my favorite whisky so far.
John,
Above average for a scotch (I'm more of a bourbon fan) sweet tasting
guest,
Solid whiskey: good balance of honey/sweet and spice. Will enjoy with good friends.
Matt,
Delicious, deep, complex Scotch. The palate hits with peat and brine. A swish opens up dried fruits and honey, with a delicious, dark fruit finish that hangs around long after your last sip.
Take your time with this one and enjoy it slowly. A truly fantastic, unique spirit.
Earl,
JW Green Label is my usual go-to for blended scotch, so my expectations may be out of line for this $25 bottle. The best thing about this JW offering is, unfortunately, the bottle itself. The contents of said bottle taste like a sweet-and-sour blend of second-hand near-vinegar, reminiscent of metallic Red Label (that is, if my dog had pissed menstrual blood into it).
guest,
Don’t like the cognac finish. Unlikable taste I can’t place.
Susanna,
The best Laphroaig I have ever tasted. I would certainly buy another Bottle of this. It was really worth tasting. The taste was not as distinct as in the original one, it was better.
Ben,
Has a nice mellow flavor. Some definite sweetness, but that releases to a smokey finish.
Antti,
It is a very good, complex, Single Malt Scotch Whisky that has a complex birth with notes of fresh blossom, heather, hibiscus, cherry juice, warm toffee, honey, almond cookies & peat smoke; while a complex & creamy life adds notes of stewed fruits, espresso, citrus zest, toffee, cinnamon & allspice; that leads to a long & rich death with notes of herbs & a hint of peat.
Larry,
I'm a fan of smoky, peaty scotches, like Lagavulin and Laphroigh, but my immediate reaction to this scotch was that it was way too strong on the nose. It almost burned my nostrils when I took a good whiff and that was a real turnoff. When I added about 1/2 an ice cube it took on a whole new life and the flavors really came out. It does pair well with a strong cheese however. For a few dollars more I will probably stick with my favorite....Lagavulin 16 yr. You just can't beat it for the price!
Michael,
This is a super smooth scotch blend the flavor profile is somehow bold and smooth at the same time.
guest,
Amazing. Melon nose with smoke. A much lighter, fruitier Islay. Tingly mouth finish of mint.
Michael,
All Macallans are my favorite Scotch, but for the price, very smooth and great finish.
Alex,
What I like to see in a scotch and an excellent tribute to the drowned god. If you like smoky and peated scotches from the Islay region like I do this one’s for you!
Caitlin,
I like it okay when I take a first sip, but the lingering sweetness is too much for me. Too sweet and sticks around too long. Husband likes it better. Says he wouldn't mind having a bottle, although it isn't his first choice.
Caitlin,
Inoffensive and accessible for someone new to Scotch. Kind of boring?
guest,
Love the nose - chocolate sweetness.
Taste is really good, my favorite non-Islay widely.
Richard,
I am primarily a bourbon man. So I am new to the scotch tasting experience. I find this Scotch to be very enjoyable. It is smooth and has a nice balance between smoke and Peat. It mixes well and makes a very good godfather. I look forward to tasting in testing more of the Scotch like this. It has a very nice finish. I have also enjoyed Dalwhinnie And we be happy with either one of these.
Richard,
Thoroughly enjoyed the scotch. Very smooth. Nice touch of peat on the finish.
Matthew,
Color is a light straw. Nose starts with subtle peat, with a mildly sweet malty and fruity background. First sip is more peaty than the nose lets on, with a nice peat spice and a moderately malty backbone. Sweetness level is subdued by the spice. The fruit notes from the nose are harder to pick out over the spice, but are still present. Mouthfeel is not too thin or oily. Finish is a moderate linger of the peat spice with a touch of cocoa. Overall, nothing noteworthy, but also nothing bad or offensive. A good example of a lightly peated (from the barrel in this case) Scotch with a nice malty backbone.
Alex,
It's a good blend of scotch, but sometimes doesn't sit well with me depending on my mood.
Jeffrey,
The 14 yr old is not nearly as good as the 12. In my opinion they ruined the Quinta Ruban with its new recipe. Finish is not as good and it has more of an alcohol flavor.
Travis,
Lingers, mellower than the 7 year but still spicy and not at all mellow. Bite really overwhelms the caramel undertone.
Travis,
Pretty harsh and young, spicy, didn’t taste the sweetness, vanilla or caramel notes.
Chris,
Clean, light flavor with sweet subtle vanilla, floral nose and pleasant finish with no sharpness. Great value.
Robert,
Pretty good stuff. Not too smoky. No particular flavor really stands out but all blend together well for a smooth slightly smoky finish.
Matt,
Boozey. Strong. Medicinal in a way I don't like. Overpowering. Weirdly, intensely and confusingly vegetal. Good brine on the nose, though. Smokey and ashy. Way down, past the alcohol burn, there is butterscotch. Not the best from Islay. This is a young and hopelessly wild whiskey. Hard to find something and hold on to it in this. It's rough, rowdy, immature and punchy. Like a frat party in grandpa's liquor cabinet. I'll spend my money elsewhere.
Keith,
Honestly, I was blown away by this scotch! The aroma is rich and warm, almost like a Crème Brule. The flavors are balanced and complete. The finish is silky and smooth. Almost too easy to drink!
