Tag Archives: Whisky

Review of Old Forester

Posted on December 5, 2012 by whiskyben

Whiskey- Old Forester Complexity- Easy Type- Bourbon, no age statement, 43% ABV Appearance- Young Sauternes with thin fast-moving tears.  No visible impurities. Aroma- wafts of bubble gum hit the nose followed by heavy caramel.  The nose dries up at this point and you are … 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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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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Canadian Club-2 versions, one distilled in 1956 and one distilled in 2004

Posted on September 27, 2012 by whiskyben

  Whiskey-Canadian Club-two versions, one distilled in 1956 and one distilled in 2004. This requires a bit of explaining.  One of my good friends, Dave Tollis, presented me with an experience I never thought I would have.  Dave told me … Continue reading →

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Black Bottle

Posted on September 22, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky-Black Bottle Complexity-Standard Type- blended Scotch Whisky from Islay Malts, no age statement, 40% ABV Appearance- a Chardonnay with hints of sunlight, medium fast-moving tears Aroma- a sweet honey plays with the nose as traces of salt run around almost out of … Continue reading →

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Jameson

Posted on September 18, 2012 by whiskyben

Whiskey-Jameson sampled 1/8/2011 Complexity-standard Type- Irish Whiskey, triple distilled, blended, no age given on the bottle, aged in both bourbon and Sherry casks Appearance-  A strong Sunlight with bits of Chardonnay dancing in the depths.  It is clear and free on impurities with … Continue reading →

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Glenmorangie “The Lasanta”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by whiskyben

Whisky: Glenmorangie “The Lasanta” sampled 9-6-2010 Complexity: Standard type: 12 yo (10 years in White American Oak and 2 years in Oloroso Sherry casks), 46% ABV, Non-Chill Filtered Appearance: Full Gold to Old Sauternes, thin medium slow-moving tears and no impurities … Continue reading →

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