Benrinnes 12 Years Old, 57.2% abv
Apples, honey, toasty oak, pears then dry grasses and hay on the nose. Tangy pears mouthfeel. Dry grasses and white fruit dominate the palate then zesty dry flowers, bittersweet notes, honey and tangy apples. Edgy. Dry grasses and mild honey on a medium long finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:29 AM · Tasted on 18th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
72Vallein Tercinier Fins Bois, Lot 96, Brût de fut, Bottled 2021, 48.7% abv
Fresh, light, rich, nutty, lovely fruit, vanilla bean, light brown sugar on the nose. Wholesome fruity mouthfeel. Gentle honey, spices, lively and young sensation on the palate. Mild nuttiness and fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:22 AM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
87Vallein Tercinier, Bons Bois, Lot 90, Bottled 2021, 42.9% abv
Sweet dried grapes, floral, chrysanthemum, mild soft sherry aromas on the nose. Sweet grape varnish on the nose. Fresh, lovely fruit, sweet grape must, well rounded, spices and sherry notes on the palate. Medium sweet floral finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:18 AM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
86La boutique 1969 Petite Champagne 53 Years Old, 45.2% abv
Lovely rich floral aromas, sweet vegetal notes, dry soft spices, fruity, quince, apricot and cassis on the nose. Gentle rich creamy mouthfeel. Soft spice notes, flowers, plums, herb garden, rich dark fruits on the palate. Well balanced. Elegant. hint of golden raisins on a medium long finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:11 AM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
89Grosperrin Petite Champagne Lot 84 Les Bons Vivants, 56.6% abv
Almonds, strawberries, nutty, rich fruit, brown sugar, Fino sherry, tropical fruit on the nose. Zesty fruiy mouthfeel. Spicy stewed fruit, oranges and apples, figs, luscious light coffee and prunes on the palate. Rich, fruity, gentle spices on a medium long finish. WOW!
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 11:05 AM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
92Vallein Tercinier 1960, La Brulé, Lot 60, 62 Years Old, 50.5% abv
Rich, dark fruit, toasted spices, dry caramel, brown sugar and prunes on the nose. Gentle yet intense mouthfeel. Silky, fruity, figs, plums, rich spices, almonds on the palate. Complex and velvety medium long finish.
Scored on 4th Sep 2023 @ 10:58 AM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
88La Flèche de Feu 1992, 43% abv
Floral, rich spices, cocoa powder, light plums, apples on the nose. Soft spicy mouthfeel. Gentle flower notes, spices, mild citrus and pears on the palate. Soft fruit and spices on a medium finish.
Scored on 10th Aug 2023 @ 5:33 PM · Tasted on 10th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
77Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 57.1% abv
Lovely fruity peat, smoked sausages, vanilla, smoked BBQ ribs on the nose. Smoked peaty fruit mouthfeel. Tobacco, coffee, dry peat then smoked sausages emerge on the palate. Gentle peat, smoked meat with a honey glaze on a medium long finish.
Scored on 10th Aug 2023 @ 5:23 PM · Tasted on 9th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
87Killowen 5 Years Old, Batch 3, Rum and Raisin, 55% abv
Almonds, spices, raisins, nutmeg, rich floral aromas and caramel on the nose. Intense yet soft spicy mouthfeel. Zesty young fruit notes, figs, sherry and dry spices on the palate. Dry sherry picante on a medium long finish.
Scored on 10th Aug 2023 @ 5:19 PM · Tasted on 9th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
79Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Special Reserve, 40% abv
Fruity floral varnish, dry honey and vanilla on the nose. Light, clean sweet mouthfeel. Caramel, light brown sugar with floral and fruity undertones. Gentle sweet fruit on a thin medium short finish.
Scored on 10th Aug 2023 @ 5:16 PM · Tasted on 9th Feb 2023 · Comments (0)
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