Balvenie 21 Portwood

Reviewed by Fred on Aug 17, 2011

The Balvenie Portwood gets its name from being first matured in traditional oak casks. It is then transferred to a port cask, which has previously held fine port wines..   Nose: Quite floral, hint of hazelnut and vanilla. Mouth: Full bodied, but delicate and smooth. Finish: Very long...

Aberlour A’bunadh (#21)

Reviewed by Fred on Jun 3, 2011

The Aberlour A’bunadh is a natural cask-strength malt produced without the modern chill filtering methods. This is a malt with no age specification, and tasting notes can vary significantly per batch.   Nose: Rather bold, rich caramel. Mouth: Quite powerful, warm sherry. Mouth...

Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban

Reviewed by Fred on May 13, 2011

The Quinta Ruban is a very particular malt that is first aged in bourbon casks followed by port pipes from the Quintas of Portugal.   Nose: Dark mint chocolate, oranges and walnut. Mouth: Mint chocolate and walnut. Finish: Long lasting smooth dark chocolate taste.   For me, this...

Glenlivet 18

Reviewed by Fred on May 12, 2011

The Glenlivet 18 is a consistent award winning malt.   Nose: Floral hints and sherry. Mouth: Smooth and velvety, followed by notes of spices and oranges. Finish: Very long, warm with slight smoke.   An above average malt with good balance of smoothness and complexity. One of the...