Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Laphroaig Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: 10 Years in Ex-Bourbon Casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks ABV: 48% Price: $90 Appearance: Dark Maple Syrup Nose: Light peat, smoke, caramel, vanilla notes, sweet and sugary Palate: Peat, smoke, char, crispy caramelized bacon, pepper, maple, lingering heat Is Laphroaig Sherry Oak Finish Approachable? Laphroaig 10-Year Sherry Read more…
Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Laphroaig Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: Exclusively matured in first-fill Maker’s Mark bourbon casks in Laphroaig’s landmark warehouse 1 ABV: 52.2% Price: $110 Appearance: Light Gold Hay Nose: Medium peat, smoke, salt, vanilla, graham cracker, smooth Palate: Strong heat with a significant amount of peat and smoke, but more subdued than the Laphroaig 10 year. Read more…
Distillery: Glenmorangie Region: Highland, Scotland Aging: 10 Years in Ex-Bourbon Casks ABV: 43% Price: ~ $40 Appearance: Light Gold Honey Nose: Light fruit, citrus, honey, with a toffee or caramel sweetness Palate: Citrus – I get oranges, peach, dried apricot at first then a hint of caramel or toffee and finishes out Read more…
Distillery New Riff Newport Kentucky Region: Newport, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement Bottling Single Barrel: Bourbon Barrel Proof ABV: 51.35% Proof: 102.7 Price: $50 Date Tasted December 17th, 2021 New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting Notes Appearance The color reminds me of a shiny copper penny. Light straw, honey. Clear Read more…