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TL:DR: simple yet not without character. Appropriately named for the cask influence it shows. Vote*: 5.5, Between Average and Good *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points If your search engine brought you here to learn more about Aberlour 12, why not…
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TL:DR: The nice aromas on the nose don’t redeem a watery dram. Triple distilled for smoothness, neutered once diluted to 40%. Vote*: 4.5 Shows some promise and almost gets to Average (in a good way). *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points…
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TL:DR: Integrity presentation delivers the goods. Like a punchy, intense pineapple & yellow fruit bowl, dressed with lime, dark sugar and spice. Vote*: 7, Very good indeed *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points For my second Bourbon cask-influenced dram, I am…
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Spend more than a few days looking at YouTube whisky videos and you inevitably run across the concept of integrity presented whisky. If you can’t exactly get your head around the concept, or rather why the concept is there, stick with me. I was there and it took me a…
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TL:DR: Proof that even at 40% a whisky doesn’t have to be boring, A sweet and citrusy dram – honey and green lemon notes run throughout this whisky experience. Vote*: 6, Good stuff.* Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points After the…
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Understanding cask influence on whisky is a key aspect of understanding whisky itself. It is also key to explore my own taste preferences. Starting my journey with the top-selling brands in the world might have made sense from an availability point of view. On the other hand, exploring the different…
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As I reach the end of this leg of my whisky journey, it is time to draw some conclusions. Which of the three entry level Glen whiskies did I find the best? Would I keep one of these bottles permanently in my collection? Since this is a journey of exploration,…
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TL:DR: A thin yet pleasant fruity dram, just leaves you wanting for more. Like listening to a summer pop song with the volume stuck down at 3. Vote: 5 Average. In a positive way.* Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points…
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TL:DR: Well-made and relatively complex for an entry level dram, but quality and personal taste clash on this one. Like a novel with parallel storylines which don’t quite come together. Vote*: 5 Average, in a good way* Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to…
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