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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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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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Jack Daniel’s “Gentleman Jack”

Posted on September 15, 2012 by whiskyben

Whiskey- Jack Daniel’s “Gentleman Jack” sampling date not recorded Complexity-easy Type- Tennessee Whiskey, aged about 4 years, 40% ABV, undergoes and extra filtration step in the process making it different from other expressions in the line of products. Appearance-a very modest sunlight to pale straw, medium fast-moving tears almost … 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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