TL:DR: A young mildly peated whisky for the sweet leaning drinkers Vote*: 5 Average (in a good way). *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points This review of the Talisker Storm was originally supposed to be for the Talisker 10 an iconic…
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TL:DR: Training wheels level of peat, but not a bad bottle nonetheless especially if you like sherried drams Vote*: 6, Good stuff *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points As the first beginner’s peated whisky, I am reviewing the Highland Park 12…
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This post is a part serious/part humorous post aimed at approaching peat as new whisky drinker for the first time. If you are an experienced whisky lover, feel free to skip this post. Or read on and let me know if you agree with me. This is not a post…
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TL:DR: A vanilla bomb, possibly cloying for some, yet an ideal introductory dram for new whisky drinkers Vote*: 6, Good stuff *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points I was not planning to review the Tomatin Legacy next. During the Christmas break,…
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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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