Ben Ramsey
Peppermint and butterscotch
Ben Ramsey
Derick Rethans
Orange and pear, but with a nutty and medium long grassy finish.
#WhiskyOfTheMonth
Willem-Jan Zijderveld
Derick Rethans
Creamy, and red fruits. A little salty. Finish is long with nuts and apricots. A drop of water is preferred.
Derick Rethans
Smooth and dry sherry. Short and slightly woody finish. Easy to drink, but not a lot of depth.
Derick Rethans
Earned the Pirate's Tipple badge (Level 6)
Derick Rethans
Mellow and chewy, that builds up to a big spicy beast. A little creamy.
Something to enjoy as a single and not more.
Derick Rethans
Mouth coating. White chocolate and a little lemon. Coffee and maple syrup. Medium long finish. Maybe a hint of white pepper.
Derick Rethans
Smooth and a red wine twang. Finish is short to medium and a little sweet and woody.
Derick Rethans
Ash, a little honey and mezcal. Finish is ash and smoke. Needs a few drops of water, which makes the aftertaste a wee bit creamy.
James Titcumb
Derick Rethans
Spicy and herbal. A little sweet with a woody finish. Much closer to a whisky than most rums
Ben Ramsey
The official tasting notes on the website state "graham cracker, pound cake, plum, and thin mints await," and I agree with all of that, though the flavors are very subtle. Smooth and easy to sip.
Derick Rethans
Sherry and leather. A bit musky with a medium long and really woody finish.
Derick Rethans
Apple, fruity, and a little sweet. A bit of a bite with a medium to long finish.
Derick Rethans
Sweet like honey and oranges, with ginger spice. Herbal and liquorice after taste that lingers long. Quite harsh, but a few drops of water makes it a little better with the ginger being much stronger. #WhiskyOfTheMonth
Derick Rethans
Thin and simple. Slight hints of sherry only. Uncomplex and unimpressive.
Derick Rethans
Sweet and butterscotch. A little tangy oak. A hint of dark berries.
Derick Rethans
Woody, and sweetish. A little fruity which comes out a little better after a few drops if water. I wouldn't add water again though.
Derick Rethans
Sweet, smokey, with vanilla. Quite subtle, but a little harsh. That gets better with a few drops of water.
Derick Rethans
Summer in a bottle. Fruity orange and vanilla. Finish is medium with medicinal tones and banana. A drop of water improves on the harshness of the high ABV.
Derick Rethans
White pepper and banana. Medium long finish of herbs and garlic.
James Titcumb
Deep, complex, rich. Mmmmm.
Derick Rethans
Without water quite harsh due to high ABV. Caramel and spices. Butterscotch and the finish of white pepper and kiwi comes out better with a few drops of water. #whiskyofthemonth
Derick Rethans
It's very potent without a few drops of water. Sweet, vanilla, and smokey as hell. Long chewy smoke after taste.
Derick Rethans
Honey, earthy, banana perhaps. Warm spices. A little chewy finish.
Derick Rethans
Seemed like a fitting whisky for tonight...
Derick Rethans
Smooth and silky on the palette. Soft fruits and a little vanilla. Medium finish that's a little dry. Order Order!
Derick Rethans
Sweet and buttery. Oranges and bananas, with vanilla. Finish is verbally and a little earthy.
Derick Rethans
Butter smooth with hints of citrus. Medicinal in the medium long finish. Chewy.
James Titcumb
Derick Rethans
Thick and lovely with red wine and sweet syrupy raisins. Finish is long and chewy, with some almonds.
James Titcumb
Creamy and thick. A little sharp still. A bit of burnt toast.
Derick Rethans
Lovely smoky whisky with great red wine hints. #WhiskyOfTheMonth
Ben Ramsey
Oak, vanilla, cloves, musky. It’s good, but the complexity is muted, possibly due to the higher alcohol content.
Ben Ramsey
Wow. This is a cacophony of complex flavors. Black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, apple pie, brown sugar, lemon, slightly medicinal, …
Ben Ramsey
Brown sugar and maple notes. Hint of cinnamon and vanilla.
Derick Rethans
Sweet marmalade. Sugary. Orange lollipop. More like a Cointreau digestive than a gin.
Derick Rethans
Lovely deep flavours. Sweet with a hint if vanilla. But also fiery and full of peat.
Derick Rethans
Warm, smooth and hints of orange. A little smokey in the finish, but easy enough to drink.
Derick Rethans
Mellow rum. Hints of vanilla, and a little hint of raisins and a little woody.
Derick Rethans
Hints if sweet rum, but also still herbal and a little medicinal.
James Titcumb
Creamy, dark, and rich.
Derick Rethans
Smooth, warm caramel with a smokey and butterscotch medium long finish.
James Titcumb
Salted pork, ginger, lemongrass type flavours.
James Titcumb
Earned the Address to a Haggis 2019 badge
Derick Rethans
Sweet and a little smokey.
- Earned the Address to a Haggis 2019 badge
I still have one. Should have gotten that instead of the Bowmore.
Derick Rethans
Jan 25th, 2019 @ 22:48
Derick Rethans
Properly chewy and loads of peat. However. It doesn't overpower the sweet honey notes. Finish is long, warming, and a little woody with a nice burn from the higher ABV.
Ben Ramsey
Strong and warming, yet mildly sweet and surprisingly mellow. The first whiff seemed astringent, but after letting it sit in the glass a bit, it has mellowed out.
Ben Ramsey
Oak flavors with warm spiciness.
Derick Rethans
Buttery. Honey and a little vanilla in the long finish. It's a little harsh, but after a few drops of water a few green apples come out. #whiskyofthemonth
Derick Rethans
Almonds and kiwi on the palate.
Spicy finish, with some Ginger heat that lingers long.
Derick Rethans
Smooth and creamy with hints of vanilla, fruits, and dry sherry. Long woody finish with spices.
Earned the American Drinking Age badge (Level 8)
Mark Railton
Very smooth with vanilla and a little honey. Crisp, short finish
Derick Rethans
Woody and sherry. A bit thin, and a little spicy, on the finish.
Derick Rethans
Woody and sherry. A bit thin, and a little spicy, on the finish.
Derick Rethans
Bit sharp, but a little sweet with some aniseed hints.
Mark Railton
Toffee and vanilla on the nose, light in the mouth with hints of toasted vanilla and nutmeg. Lingering taste of ground pepper and slight hint of mint
Derick Rethans
Fruity on the palate. Spicy and tangy on the medium long finish. #BirthdayWhisky
Derick Rethans
Smooth and sweet. Sherry and some vanilla. Lots of fruits. Hints of spicyness on the medium long finish.
Derick Rethans
Lightly spicy and smokey. A little thin on the palate. A medium finish with a little earthy undertone.
Ben Ramsey
Very smooth. Almost too smooth for a rye. Not very complex. Good and drinkable, but not great.
Derick Rethans
Sweet, with honey and bananas. Buttery on the palate. Lots of spice, with some menthol and a little woodyness, in the long lingering finish.
Derick Rethans
Vanilla and woody. A little sweet and fruity. Hints of sherry and a medium finish. A crowd pleaser, but not overly exciting.
Derick Rethans
Peppery and a little dry. A little sweet at first before the spice kicks in.
Derick Rethans
Peaty, and woody. Very woody. Maybe a little apple. Short and dry finish, perhaps a little alcoholic.
Derick Rethans
Butterscotch, creamy and some nutmeg. Woody on the short finish. Disappointing.
Derick Rethans
Sweet with vanilla and very woody. It's quite strong, and a few drops makes it quite a bit more palatable.
Derick Rethans
Jo Henrik Endrerud
Easy drinkable, but forgotten quickly. Lots of honey flavour that makes it very light and easy. Would not buy a bottle myself, but it is free in the Whisky Club in the Swiss lounge at ZRH so I am happy :)
Derick Rethans
Butterscotch and rye on the palate. Finish is medium long, with toffee and dried fruits.
Derick Rethans
Creamy and buttery. Gentle smoke. Medium long finish is spicy with a little bit of lemon.
Ben Ramsey
Vanilla and caramel on the nose. Soft oak and sweet rum. Sweet yet dry.
Earned the Learner badge
Derick Rethans
A bit thin on the palate. Fruity with a slightly spicy finish.
James Titcumb
Full of sweetness on the nose. Thick creamy, a bit vanilla, a bit almond. Thanks #scotphp18 a lovely pleasant dram :)
I like the sound of vanilla and almond.
Ben Ramsey
Oct 22nd, 2018 @ 05:31
Derick Rethans
Light and fruity, pears and a hint of chili. Finish is white pepper and banana. #whiskyofthemonth
Derick Rethans
The notes of the demerara surgery hints of the Classic Rum come through.
Derick Rethans
Hints of liquorice, butterscotch and vanilla. Finish is medium long and sweet like fudge.
Mark Railton
Toffee and apple on the nose, palate has ginger, raisin and apple, very smooth finish that lingers
Mark Railton
Very mellow on the nose, immediate and intense spiced apple in mouth with a very short finish
Earned the Beginner badge
Mark Railton
Slight apple on the nose, warm vanilla in the mouth with a very short finish.
Derick Rethans
A little sweet, like a milk stout. A little hint of peat.
Sweet like a milk stout? That sounds interesting for a whiskey.
Ben Ramsey
Oct 22nd, 2018 @ 05:30
Indeed. It's not the best whisky ever, but it's partly aged in barrels that carried stout. There is an IPA version too, which is IMO not worth it.
Derick Rethans
Oct 22nd, 2018 @ 08:36
James Titcumb
Little peat on the nose. Toffee, banana but a little too peaty.
James Titcumb
Cherries on the nose. Peppercorns, a little salty, but sweet honey punches through, with a bit of toffee finish.
James Titcumb
Very peaty on the nose, but the sherry comes through strong and not so bad peat, and a little rich.
James Titcumb
Floral light but bursting with summer light fruits. Blueberries, raspberries.
Derick Rethans
Honey, vanilla and chocolate. Short finish which is a little spicy.
James Titcumb
Gentle peat and aniseed nose. Floral, a little TCP. Water brings out a bright wood flavour. Not much peat, but a little background.
James Titcumb
Sweet wood nose. Chewy toffee, a little honey and burnt banana. Short finish.
Derick Rethans
Sweet butterscotch and peppery on the palate. Finish is spicy with cinnamon.
James Titcumb
Creamy and thick, strong wood/oak
Derick Rethans
Sweet and vanilla. Very oaky and smokey. Plums.
James Titcumb
Very smooth, stormy molasses. A little coffee bitterness undertones but doesn't get too obtrusive (I hate coffee). Nice and thick, rich mouth feel
- Earned the Pirate's Tipple badge (Level 2)
Is it zapaca or zacapa?
Derick Rethans
Sep 22nd, 2018 @ 00:37
Ah dang it's Zacapa, sorry! I was drinking!
James Titcumb
Sep 22nd, 2018 @ 09:18
James Titcumb
- Earned the American Drinking Age badge (Level 5)
James Titcumb
Strong vanilla and molasses, sweet syrup punch, a little apple/citrus fruit comes thru.
James Titcumb
Vanilla, a bit of wood but a little strong with not much bang for buck
Ben Ramsey
The alcohol is strong on the nose but not on the tongue. Surprisingly rich and smooth for the alcohol content. Nice oak barrel flavor.
Derick Rethans
Fruity and fragrant, with a few peppery spices and herbals.
Ben Ramsey
Wow. The wood from the beer barrels in which this bourbon was finished really gives this a unique flavor. There is a slight funk from the sour Embrace the Funk ale, and the blackberry is nicely subtle.
Jo Henrik Endrerud
James Titcumb
Nose leather, faint molasses, vanilla. Rich fruit, sweet and dark treacle, a little marzipan. A little oaky finish.
Derick Rethans
Quite smooth, but not very characteristic.
James Titcumb
Derick Rethans
Peaty, but smooth and a little peppery. Short finish.
Derick Rethans
A little appley.
Derick Rethans
Sweet and smooth with little peaty hints.
Derick Rethans
Creamy, light and a little lemony. A little herbal and chili in the finish.
Derick Rethans
Oily and peppery on the palate. With hints of lemon. Finish is chewy and long with some tropical fruits. A little smoke too. #whiskyofthemonth
Derick Rethans
Creamy and soft. A little hints of citrus.
Derick Rethans
Fruity with yea. A little hint of sourness.
James Titcumb
Nose sweet, almost molasses like rum. Sweet and not strong at all, quite creamy.
Derick Rethans
Lovely sweet rum, with lots of spiciness. Dark warm sugar. For International Rum Day!
Ben Ramsey
Not much smoke or peat flavor, despite the label description.
Ben Ramsey
Full-bodied and rich.
Derick Rethans
Creamy and light. Lemon and vanilla. Finish is long and grassy and quite creamy again.
James Titcumb
Sweet fruit cake, icing, maple syrup
James Titcumb
Butter slightly oily
James Titcumb
Various apple pie flavours, wow
James Titcumb
Liquorice, but light and slightly sweeter
James Titcumb
Beautiful caramel and vanilla
Sandy Smith
Very smooth with a nice long burn
Earned the Youngling badge
James Titcumb
Sweet, spicy, typical of spiced rum.
James Titcumb
It's really not as bad as I remember. Quite smooth, strong molasses, nice coffee bitterness
James Titcumb
Slightly syrupy pears
James Titcumb
Nicely subtle peat here, not too intense which brings some nice pepper flavour through
Ben Ramsey
Right out of the gate, this bourbon is hot and spicy, due to its higher than typical alcohol content. The tip of the tongue is greeted with strong cinnamon notes. Subsequent sips reveal mellow oak flavors towards the back of the tongue. Definitely more complex than standard Bulleit Bourbon.
Derick Rethans
Hints of vanilla and apple, sweet and smooth. A little ginger too.
Derick Rethans
Sweet and lemony.
Derick Rethans
Little orange flavours.
Ben Ramsey
Warm. A little spicy. Has a nice bite from the alcohol.
Derick Rethans
Caramel.
- Earned the Pirate's Tipple badge (Level 5)
Derick Rethans
Liquorice root, mint, and vanilla. Hints of citrus and a little creamy. A little ginger spice on the medium long finish.
Derick Rethans
Light. Oily and a little buttery. Liquorice and pepper. Medium finish that's a little oaky, orange peel, and grapefruit. #empty
Derick Rethans
Derick Rethans
Lovely soft smooth whisky with hints of sherry.
Willem-Jan Zijderveld
- Earned the Youngling badge
Ben Ramsey
A little medicinal. Quite astringent on the nose.
I forgot to mention that my bottle is 145 out of 1864. Somehow, I managed to find this in my liquor store, and it was supposedly sold out in 2014. Maybe someone's been sitting on it for that long.
Ben Ramsey
Jun 17th, 2018 @ 05:34
Derick Rethans
Fruits! A little earthy and zesty. Finish syrup and long, with hints of pepper.
Derick Rethans
Fairly sweet, can sort of taste the peppercorn and a small hint of cloves.
James Titcumb
Ashy, biscuit, almonds
James Titcumb
Broad, very likable range of flavours here. Molasses, salty rope, but still touch of sweetness. Fruity finish. Better than my last Strathmill 24 :)
Dang, forgot to attach my photo
James Titcumb
Jun 2nd, 2018 @ 23:30
James Titcumb
A little rummy (bitter chocolate maybe?) Citrus and chocolate orange.
James Titcumb
Straw, sweet on nose. Quite salty, a little sweet, and a little thick & oily, makes it really smooth and an interesting mix of flavour!
Ben Ramsey
Great woody, barrel flavor.
I would have rated this higher, but I must have submitted before I rated it.
Ben Ramsey
Jun 2nd, 2018 @ 05:04
I really should allow the editing of check-ins... I'll add a feature request.
Derick Rethans
Jun 2nd, 2018 @ 05:09
Derick Rethans
Molasses sweet, woody, and a little spicy on the finish.
Derick Rethans
Smooth smd sweet. Little vanilla and molasses. Shortish finish.
James Titcumb
Sweet and bitter. Molasses, dark chocolate. Makes a change to all the sherry casks I've been having! :)
Derick Rethans
Sherry on the palate. Quite oaky on the finish.
Derick Rethans
Lovely smooth whiskey. Probably one of the better Irish ones. A little honey perhaps and slight hints of white pepper in the medium finish.
Derick Rethans
Fruit, honey, and quite creamy on the palate. Finish is oily and long with white pepper and syrupy sweet. #whiskyofthemonth
Earned the Drinking Age badge (Level 4)
Derick Rethans
Sweet, ginger, and a little vanilla. Definitive hints of apple.
Derick Rethans
Not too sweet, and a little spicy. Honey, and cloves.
This edition came with a book of poetry...
Ben Ramsey
Smooth. Subtle woody, toasted notes, like I’m sipping whiskey in the wood shop. The wood of the barrel this aged in is lovely. Maybe the best rye whiskey I’ve ever had. Lots of complex flavors.
I accidentally checked in to this without changing the rating, so it was a 2.5. Then, I couldn’t edit my check-in, so I deleted it and checked in again. Now, my check-in rating is 5.0, but the average is 3.8. 😕
Ben Ramsey
May 7th, 2018 @ 04:04
So you found a bug (deleting check in doesn't remove whisky rating stats) and have a feature request (edit check in). I'll add them to my issue tracker!
Derick Rethans
May 7th, 2018 @ 09:10
Derick Rethans
Herbal, pear. Silky and cloves on the finish.
Derick Rethans
Peachy and cereal. A little spicy.
Derick Rethans
Warm and caramel. Toasty. Medium long slightly sweetish finish.
Derick Rethans
Smells of a little citrus.
Derick Rethans
Smells woody. Red wine and little red dark fruits.
Derick Rethans
Smells a little bitter. Little sweet orange in flavour. Marmalade-y. Finish medium long.
Derick Rethans
Burned sugar. Little sherry sweet. Little burn on the palate. But smooth.
Derick Rethans
A little spicy.
Derick Rethans
A little sherry and sweet. Fresh and a little complex. Can't quite pin it down though.
Derick Rethans
Smooth, and definitive hints of red wine and sherry sweetness.
Derick Rethans
Smooth and definitive hints of
Derick Rethans
Nose of vanilla. Caramel and little toasted.
Derick Rethans
Smells musky. A little buttery.
Double charred Bourbon batter.
Derick Rethans
A little fruitier from the sherry. A little banana and hints of dark chocolate in the medium finish.
Derick Rethans
Watery. Thin, vanilla and sweet.
Derick Rethans
Orange and a little grassy. Honey and green apples. Finish is a little nutty and spicy. #empty
James Titcumb
Exquisite. Rich, balanced, bursting with flavour.
Ben Ramsey
Warm and smooth. I think the barrel wood imparted some beautiful flavor here, but it’s hard for me to describe.
James Titcumb
Little spiced rum on nose, palette: molasses, bitter & sweetness
James Titcumb
Derick Rethans
Sweet and a little woody. Hints of vanilla.
Ben Ramsey
A bit astringent. Might need a little water.
Sandy Smith
Sweet aroma, buttery, almost oily mouthfeel. Emerging spices and a slow burn. Like a super smooth rye.
Hmmm. I didn’t say it was from Barbados. It’s allegedly Japanese, distributed by a Hong Kong company. The distillery contact is in Japan, though.
Sandy Smith
Apr 17th, 2018 @ 05:38
Logs say you did say it was from Barbados :-) Will fix that for you.
Derick Rethans
Apr 18th, 2018 @ 06:49
Gracias! I must have missed something.
Sandy Smith
Apr 18th, 2018 @ 15:32
James Titcumb
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Derick Rethans
That's one big single. Easy, simple and a little sweet.
Derick Rethans
Simple, but nice enough and the hotel bar had it :-)
Jo Henrik Endrerud
Surprisingly good
- Earned the Beginner badge
What does it taste of? I tried a Mackmyra about 5 years ago and it wasn't great at all.
Derick Rethans
Apr 14th, 2018 @ 07:56
I might have been in a bit too good of a mood and were surprised that a Swedish whiskey did not taste like crap. Thinking about it today it is a bit unfair to give it 4 stars considering all the good Scotch and Japanese who end up at 3. Anyway it was not very memorable, but it was just not bad, and that is very good for a Swedish whiskey :)
Jo Henrik Endrerud
Apr 14th, 2018 @ 21:24
Derick Rethans
Light and a little sweet. Finish has a little medicinal hint.
Mark Railton
On the nose: very slight spice, warm apple and earthy
Taste: honey, cinnamon and slightly woody
Finish: Relatively short finish with a bit of spice
Derick Rethans
Vanilla, butterscotch, and loads of liquorice. A little oily. Finish is long with fudge and apple. #whiskyofthemonth
James Titcumb
Zesty, tangy, sweet and creamy.
Derick Rethans
Very strong and definitely needs a little water. Raisins and caramel. (It's better than the 25yo too)
James Titcumb
Pepper. Apple crumble.
James Titcumb
A little herby and sweet.
Derick Rethans
Honey, vanilla and berries on the palate. Medium long finish that's light and has hints of orange and caramel
Derick Rethans
Lovely smokey whisky with strong tones of red wine. Long warm finish with hints of forest berries
James Titcumb
Derick Rethans
Dark sweet berries. Hints of vanilla and a medium long finish that's a little herbal, smokey with cinnamon.
Derick Rethans
Dark sweet berries. Hints of vanilla and a medium long finish that's a little herbal, smokey with cinnamon.
James Titcumb
Easy drinking, peaty but not overpowering.
James Titcumb
It's all relative; coming back to this, it's fairly bland. Still get the peanut flavour a little, but there's not much substance to it.
Ben Ramsey
Extremely smooth. Butterscotch. Does not taste very alcoholic.
Derick Rethans
Warm and sweet. Buttery on the palate. Quite strong in its cask strength form. A few drops of water makes it a little better. A long slightly sweet and vanilla finish. Perhaps Olorosso sherry hints.
James Titcumb
Maple syrup, a little bitter like burnt sugar
Ben Ramsey
Vanilla. Light-bodied. A bit harsh and somewhat bitter. A few drops of water mellows it out.
James Titcumb
Baked apple crumble. Quite pleasant and bright.
- Earned the Drinking Age badge (Level 3)
It's lovely isn't it!
Derick Rethans
Mar 20th, 2018 @ 22:41
Really is! :)
James Titcumb
Mar 20th, 2018 @ 22:42
Eli White
Light. Hint of peat. Smooth finish.
Eli White
Spicier than the IPA edition. Smooth. Spicy finish.
Which edition is this then? I've had the stout one.
Derick Rethans
Mar 20th, 2018 @ 22:42
Eli White
Warm. Sweet finish. Just a hint of the hops on the back end. And on your breath after.
Derick Rethans
Liquorice and pepper. Finish medium long and spicy with earthiness.
Derick Rethans
Butterscotch or fudge. Warm sweet vanilla. A medium long finish that is a bit woody.
James Titcumb
Really thick and creamy. Love this!
Sandy Smith
White wine nose, spicy finish
James Titcumb
Faint caramel on nose. Smooth. A little citrus. Easy drinker.
Derick Rethans
Fruits, acidic and white grapes. A little pepper. Finish of orange peel and citrus. #whiskyofthemonth
James Titcumb
Nose a little salty and burnt sugar. Woody and liquorice. Flavour develops nicely.
A little molasses comes through
James Titcumb
Mar 2nd, 2018 @ 22:59
Derick Rethans
Vanilla and liquorice. Longish finish of white chocolate fudge and a little spice.
Derick Rethans
Molasses sweet. Lovely full of vanilla and a wee bit spicy. Definitely sweet!
James Titcumb
Strong, but sweet and marzipan. Bitter dark chocolate.
Derick Rethans
Lovely sweet dark fruits. A little spicy, but it's better with a few drops of water.
Derick Rethans
Slightly sweet with honey and then smoky and spicy. #empty
Jordi Boggiano
James Titcumb
Quite smooth, a little vanilla
James Titcumb
Bright, sweet and pineapple definitely present, as the name suggests..
- Earned the Pirate's Tipple badge (Level 1)
James Titcumb
Honey and cinnamon, a little fruity.
- Earned the American Drinking Age badge (Level 4)
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