Tag Archives: Single malt whisky

Review of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Batch 29

Posted on April 27, 2013 by whiskyben

What can I say, I’m from Colorado and I have embraced Stanahan’s Colorado Whiskey as a little piece of home I can take with me.  The story of this whiskey is a great one and while I know it well, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Whiskey Gift Review

Posted on January 18, 2013 by whiskyben

This holiday season was very successful and a wonderful end to the year.  As I stated in my last post, my birthday celebration was a treasured event, but this entry is about the whiskey related items I received and a review of them. First off, … Continue reading →

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Review of The Glenlivet- Nadurra 16 yo

Posted on December 13, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky- The Glenlivet Nadurra Complexity- Demanding Type- 16 year old, cask strength at 53.0% ABV, batch No. 0911P, bottle code LD31360, Non-Chill Filtered Appearance- a dark Chardonnay bordering on Sunlight with slow medium think tears.  No visible Impurities. Aroma- A fun ride of aromas … Continue reading →

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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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Review of Penderyn- Aur Cymru

Posted on November 9, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky- Penderyn– Aur Cymru Complexity- Hard Type- Single Malt Welsh Whisky, Non Chill-Filtered, 46% ABV, no age statement, Madeira Barrel Finish, Bottle Code 11208 Appearance- the darker side of fino Sherry but leaning toward the light.  Very clean with thin tears. Aroma- … 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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The Glenrothes 1994

Posted on September 11, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky- The Glenrothes Vintage 1994 Complexity-Hard type-Scotch, single malt from Speyside, poured in 1994 and bottled in 2008, 43% ABV, sampled 10-20-2010 Appearance- a pleasant Fino Sherry but on the lighter side.  Thin slow legs and no impurities are noted. … Continue reading →

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