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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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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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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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TL:DR: A good entry-level dram. The apple orchard nose is impressive, while simpler on the palate. Fair quality for the price. Vote*: 5.5 Between Average and Good* Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points Not interested in my ramblings below? Skip to…
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