Category: By Score

  • New Holland Pitchfork Wheat

    Overall Character: Marzipan and mulling spices | Nose : mild peach and rich marzipan. Some hints of mothballs and glazed donuts. | Palate : very unique. Young, but a lovely rich sweetness. Marzipan, vanilla, creme Brule. Some mild mulling spices… Continue reading "New Holland Pitchfork Wheat"

    • Score8.3/10.0
    • Recommended ForAny average whiskey drinker, especially those seeking something unique. This is much better than average, and very unique.

  • Laphroaig Lore

    Overall Character: Light, sweet, nutty, salty and smoky. | Nose : Chestnut, Band-Aid, caramel, peanut butter | Palate : Light and tasty sweet Macchiato, smoked marshmallow, salty pretzel | Finish : Medium – long finish of smoke and vanilla |… Continue reading "Laphroaig Lore"

    • Score8.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForPeople whom like complexity with some smoke, but not overwhelming peat. This is not for big peat fans nor heavy Islay drinkers. If you like Lagavulin 16, give this a try as it's as light and balanced, but more complex.

  • Highland Park Valkyrie

    Overall Character: Leather, cherries and dried fruits. | Nose: Leather. Sherry? Prunes and nutmeg. | Palatte : Nice rich prunes and leather. Definitely a sherry scotch, without reading the info. | Finish : Long and nutty, with more leather and… Continue reading "Highland Park Valkyrie"

    • Score8.7/10.0
    • Recommended ForSherry cask finish fans, and of course Highland Park fans, but if you're looking for peat, you may be disappointed. It's also good for cigar smokers.

  • Blanton’s Single Barrel Select – Winking Lizard Tavern 2017

    Overall Character: Sweet with baking spices. | Nose : butterscotch and vanilla, chestnut, and nutmeg, mild Cinnamon. | Palate: cocoa, ginger, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon. | Finish : medium finish of light sweet spices. | Overall : Perfect balance, and… Continue reading "Blanton’s Single Barrel Select – Winking Lizard Tavern 2017"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForBlantons drinkers, Bourbon Drinkers, and anyone looking for a unique single barrel offering. Especially since Blanton's is on of the biggest hit-or-miss bourbon single barrels, this is a solid offering.

  • Compass Box Flaming Heart

    Overall Character: Peat and caramel, with some other random flavors. | Notes : Salt, mild peat, toasted gains, butterscotch sweetness, and layer, along with some caramel. | Palate : Sweet peat. Sugar cane and caramel with some smoked salmon and… Continue reading "Compass Box Flaming Heart"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForAnyone whom likes peated scotches, but wants something other than the classic Islay brands, and especially for anyone whom wants a lot of sweetness.

  • Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky

    Overall Character: Well balanced mature fruits and leather | Nose : juniper, cherry cordial, prunes. Black olive and cocoa. Soap. | Palate : very nice balance of dark fruits, mild leather, dark cherry, black olive, and mild cedar. | Finish… Continue reading "Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky"

    • Score8.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForScotch drinkers, whisky lovers, and anyone wanting to try something totally unique and different. It's so interesting there are few people whom wouldn't like this, unless you're a budget drinker or a hardcore fan of styles like bourbon, peated scotch, rye, etc.

  • Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye 2015

    Overall Character: Simple, strong spicy and sweet, but mostly spicy. | Nose: Marzipan, butterscotch, fudge, nutmeg and some sweet berries with feint cocoa. | Palate: Spicy and surprisingly simple. Not as sweet as the nose at all, but a nice balance of… Continue reading "Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye 2015"

    • Score8.4/10.0
    • Recommended ForObviously mostly for collectors and fans of the standard Michter’s Rye, but if you like the mellowness and balance of the standard version, I would recommend saving money and avoiding this, especially since it’s 3-4 times the price of the regular expression. However, if you’re a cask strength fanatic, or a collector, you probably shouldn’t pass this up, especially since it’s under $100, which is rare for a rare American whiskey these days.

  • Talisker 35 Limited Edition (2012)

    Overall Character: Description | Nose: Smells like incense. Very unique. Like church or a fancy hotel room. Perhaps some type of furniture or textile or cleanser. Linseed oil and whatnot. Some smoke, but not all that peaty nor medicinal in… Continue reading "Talisker 35 Limited Edition (2012)"

    • Score9.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForI recommend this to everyone. It’s what I call a “life event whiskey”. It’s something you should try in your life, and preferably save it for a special life event (birth of a child, wedding, etc.). It’s even cheaper than the 30 year old of the same year, at most retailers. It’s pricy, but worth it in my opinion.