Tasted on 1st Jul, 2013

Score 85
Average Score 84
Highest Score 86
Lowest Score 81
# of Times Scored 7
This Rye is distilled by UNKNOWN in Canada.
Tasting notes:
Gentle sweet candied grasses and melons on the nose. Floral and herbal sweetness with vanilla bourbon notes on the palate. Good V4$
Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Lovely tangy corn, sweet spices and almonds on the nose. Smooth yet zesty mouthfeel. Caramel, oranges, luscious corn notes on the palate. Lovely sweet silky corn on a medium finish,
Tasted on 16th Feb, 2021 · Comments (0)
86Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Sweet rye, light corn, lovely spices with toffee aromas on the palate. Gentle tingling sweet rye mouthfeel. Soft rye notes, light caramel, almonds, sweet spices and corn notes on the palate. Delicious rye, caramel and soft fruit on a medium finish.
Tasted on 22nd Mar, 2020 · Comments (0)
84Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Soft, sweet rye spice aromas, honey and oaky cherries on the nose.Tangy sweet and sour cherries, lovely spices with rye notes in the background on the palate. Luscious fruity rye on a medium long finish.
Tasted on 7th Oct, 2019 · Comments (0)
81Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Soft cherries, light fruit on the nose. Luscious, mild grape jam, vanilla on the palate. Mellow gentle finish.
Tasted on 16th Aug, 2016 · Comments (0)
85Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Rye spiciness with mellow caramel on the nose. Soft yet robust, almost bold, with a sweet pronounced nuttiness. Lovely long balanced finish.
Tasted on 20th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
85Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Light, refined with savoury bourbon and vanilla aromas greeting the nose. Mellowing spices with very smooth mouthfeel. Gentle yet with presence. Quite complex.
Tasted on 8th Aug, 2012 · Comments (0)
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