A bit disappointing this. I mean, I know Cadenheads have some really cracking drams in their stock, so getting something that’s just ok is not going to wow me…
Tasted blind, that is I wrote the notes before I was told what was in the glass.
Balmenach 22 years, dist. 1989, bot. June 2011, bourbon hogshead, 51.4%
Nose: With no water, mostly alchohol. With water added, meaty and orange.
Palate: Slate, spice, malt.
Comment: There is something distinct on nose and palate that I couldn’t put a name to before the glass was empty, so I wanted more simply to try to pin it down.
Score: 5 out of 10
Speyside 15 years, dist. 1994, bot. 2009, bourbon hogshead, 64.6%
Nose: Vegetation, pine, resin, suddenly sherry.
Palate: Resin.
Score: 7 out of 10 (well, I like resiny whiskies)
Hazelburn 12 years, Batch 3, all sherry, 46%
Nose: With water, fruit and smoke.
Palate: Clear peat on finish.
Score: 6 out of 10
(Note: No, I have no idea where the smoke/peat comes from, but it’s there.)
Ben Nevis 14 years, Rum cask, 58.1%
Nose: Rubber.
Palate: Rubber, salt, pepper, liquorice.
Score: 3 out of 10
Vatted malt for shop, 58.2%
Nose: Peat, dried fruits.
Palate: Peat, cold fireplace.
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