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Colorado 2012 Distillers Festival and tasting notes

Posted on November 19, 2012 by whiskyben

Colorado of yesteryear was rich with history laced in precious metals.  From the pioneering days of old people have flocked to the state looking to get rich and enjoy a life filled with “golden” opportunities.  Fast forward decades and the State is again … Continue reading →

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Laphroaig 10 year old

Posted on October 25, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky- Laphroaig Complexity- Hard Type- Islay Single Malt Whisky, 10 yo, 40% ABV Appearance- Strong Pale Straw to full Young Sauternes with medium thick slow moving tears. Aroma- not for the faint hearted.  There is a reason this is one of … Continue reading →

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Glenmorangie “Original”

Posted on October 18, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky- Glenmorangie “Original” Complexity-Hard Type- Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old, 40% ABV Appearance- a warm and inviting mix of Fino Sherry and Chardonnay.  The tears are medium slow-moving and are just as thick.  No visible impurities. Aroma- sweet sweet sweet.  A very inviting and … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey-Rye

Posted on October 4, 2012 by whiskyben

Whiskey- Wild Turkey Rye Complexity- Standard Type- Rye whiskey, 50.5% ABV, no age statement. Appearance- Full gold to old Sauternes, clean and clear with no impurities, long thick tears but not too think. Aroma- approach carefully as the high ABV can … Continue reading →

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Willett Bourbon

Posted on September 10, 2012 by whiskyben

Please bear with me for the first number of entries, they were my first explorations into trying to define whiskey experiences and do not fully represent my tasting because I didn’t have the vocabulary to describe it yet. Whiskey- Willett Family Reserve Complexity-Hard Type-Single … Continue reading →

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My first tasting-The Glenlivet

Posted on September 10, 2012 by whiskyben

Please bear with me for the first number of entries, they were my first explorations into trying to define whisky experiences and do not fully represent my tasting because I didn’t have the vocabulary to describe it yet. Whisky-The Glenlivet Complexity-Standard Type-Single Malt Scotch … Continue reading →

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