posted 13 Sep. 2011

Willie JJ gave this whisky 82 points

Color

Deep gold

Nose

Much more going on here than there is in the Cigar Malt. The citrus is still there, but it's less fresh; more like stewed oranges. Loads of wood influence here too with bung cloth, camphor, and maybe just a drop of linseed oil which softens the wax. Some cocoa as well.

Taste

The delivery is lovely. Again with lots of citrus, but its intermingled with heaps of spices and juicy malt.

Finish

This is where the dram really takes off for me. Waves of sugar and spice drifting into the middle distance. Definitely getting some Love Hearts here.

Comments

I don't suppose that anyone will be surprised that I would have loved to try this at full strength, but even at 43% this is a good dram. It does just thin out a tiny bit, but its not seriously underpowered. Of course I've just opened the bottle so it may change a little as the air gets at it, but I'm not sorry I bought this stuff. It is very nice.

 

It's better to have drunk it all than never to have drunk at all.

posted 27 Jun. 2011

hsmithjr gave this whisky 90 points

Color

Russetmuscat

Nose

Fruity and very rich.  Caramelized peaches.  Nutella.  Fine antique furniture.

Taste

Fig preserves.  Overripe dates.  Christmas pudding.  Flawless on the tongue.

Finish

Long and strong.  Drying, but not too much.  

Comments

Brilliant.  Absolutely brilliant.

 

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Willie JJ

WWA

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wimhermans

€ 133.50