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[firewaterxo]

Hey guys! How's it going? 🙂. . Had a rough one again today, glad it's over! 😄. . Finally it's Friday and the weekend can start! Gonna be a short weekend for me because I'm traveling this Sunday, so I want to make the most of it with this Deanston 12yo 😉🥃. . Here is my review: . Nose: Light, sweet cinnamon, zesty orange marmalade. Barley, shortbread and ginger and raisins. . Palate: Soft, vanilla and caramel cream, shortbread and a bit nutty. Caramelized apples. . Finish: Soft, quite abrupt, fudge and marzipan and a hint of cinnamon. . Color: almond. . What do you guys think? Is this a weekend worthy dram? 😊 I say hell yeah! 😉. . Cheers guys and have a great weekend! 🥃✨🥃. . #scottishwhisky #whisky #deanston #deanstonwhisky #deanston12 #dailydram #highlandscotch #scotch #firewaterxo #scotchwhisky #whiskyporn #whiskygram #whiskybar # drinks #scotland #friday #fridayvibes #tgif #weekend #weekendvibes #spirits #january #dryjanuarymyass #whiskyparty #cheers #romania #cluj #scotchlover #scotchporn #scotchbar (at Cluj-Napoca) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_dGBrnvQI/?igshid=ebxswdcfw48u

[honestwhisky]

Had the chance to participate in a virtual Bunnahabhain tasting the other night hosted by the one and only Mike Brisbois, brand ambassador for Canada, and all I can say is 🤩🤩🤩

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Along with a group of over 30 #bunna enthusiasts, we had a chance to sample a variety of rare and unique whiskies, some which have never even been offered on this side of the Atlantic.

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The tastings included the American Craft Ale, 1988 30yo New Acquaintance, 2007 Port Pipe Finish, 2018 limited edition Burgundy Finish, Rubha A’Mhail (only offered at the 2015 Islay Festival), and the 2017 PX Cask Finish.

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Each whisky had its own unique characteristics along with the subtleties of the distillery to always remind you, that you’re drinking a #bunnahabhain. Can’t wait for the next one!

[honestwhisky]

W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon - This is definitely one of my favourite bourbons to date, and I ration my bottles because of how difficult it has become to score one.

Produced by Buffalo Trace (BT), Weller 12 is often referred to as the "poor man's Pappy"; for those new to the Bourbon/Whisky game, Pappy Van Winkle bourbons are some of the most sought-after bourbons on the planet, that cause amateurs, connaisseurs and drinkers alike to fight over them, camp out overnight at their local stores, and fetching ridiculous prices on the secondary market. The "W.L." stands for William Larue, who is supposedly credited with being the first to swap rye for wheat in the recipe for bourbon. Weller goes as far to say, on their labels, that they are the "Original Wheated Bourboun". Let it be noted, that there is a lot of information floating around that says the Weller family never made whiskey, they only sold it or re-distilled it; Believe what you will, it all makes for an interesting read.

As the recipe card goes, "wheated" bourbon contains wheat as the second largest componenet of the mash bill after corn, instead of rye. Wheated bourbon normally produces a sweeter flavour profile, but a lot of the flavour will stem from the barrels and aging process. Weller 12, as the name so clearly states, is aged for 12 years in new, charred American-oak barrels before it is bottled. Compared to a regular bourbon recipe, the wheat and the age most certainly contribute to the smoothness of this bottling, and it's very easy to want to pour a second or third glass in the same sitting.

If you fancy a try, your best bet is a collector or serious amateur of this one as it's almost impossible to get your hands on these days. When a store declares inventory it's usualy gone inside a hour or so. Don't overpay in the secondary market as bottle prices have jumped to over $150 a pop.

Cheers!

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Score: 9/10

Colour: Bronze

Nose: Vanilla, dark chocolate, bitter orange (think orange peel) and caramel

Palate: Maple sypup, pecans and/or almonds (think marzipan) and baking spices

Finish: Smooth, "syrupy", long finish, with hits from the charred oak, vanilla and caramel

(WB-, Distiller-93, BB-4/5)

Price: $50 CAD

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[honestwhisky]

Glenfiddich 1️⃣4️⃣yo Bourbon Barrel - Originally released for the 🇺🇸 market only (see image), Glenfiddich, the world’s best selling single malt, has decided to drop their 1️⃣4️⃣ year-old rich oak and replace it worldwide the 1️⃣4️⃣ year-old bourbon barrel reserve. There are some rumours that the bold blue colour of the tube and bottle label were purposefully selected to represent the state flag of Kentucky.

This offering, as its name so aptly illustrates, was designed to promote strong bourbon characteristics from nose to finish. It is aged for the full 1️⃣4️⃣ years in ex-bourbon casks, and briefly finished in heavily-charred, new American oak barrels, specifically sourced from Louisville, Kentucky.

There are a few reviewers/bloggers/aficionados out there who claim that Glenfiddich created this variation to try and woo traditional bourbon enthusiasts into the single malt market; I’m sure this worked for a small group of drinkers, but there’s still a far gap between both spirits. That being said, this is a great example of an attempt to bridge whiskey and whisky, and for a bourbon enthusiast looking to ease into the world of single malt, try this one on for size.

The bottle can be easily found across 🇺🇸 and is starting to appear on the west coast of 🇨🇦. Lookout for it on the east coast later this year and into early 2020.

Cheers!

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Score: 8.5/10

Colour: Caramel meets honey

Nose: Vanilla, toffee and caramel with hints of spice (cinnamon)

Palate: Sweet, rich toffee, molasses, and baking spices or banana bread

Finish: Smooth, medium dryness, oak, dark chocolate and caramel

(WJ-85, Distiller-90, WW-82)

Avg Price: $65 CAD

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[honestwhisky]

It’s been a long few weeks but my battle with the flu is finally over! Back to the business of drinking, reading and enjoying everything whisky! ... Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Angel’s Envy uniquely makes use of port wine barrels to finish its aging process. Very easy to drink, you constant want another sip to try and discover other layers of flavour. It’s creator Lincoln Henderson was given creative freedom to create this dram, which lead to the “port barrel finish” something usually reserved for single malt scotch instead of American bourbon. The port finish brings a fruity undertone and aftertaste of cherries to the bourbon, which replaces the standard caramel/vanilla/toffee taste profile you’d come to expect. This is definitely one of my top bourbon choices and I’d even recommend it as a daily-drinker if you can keep it on your shelf or get it across the border often enough. Cheers! ... Score: 8/10 Nose: Maple syrup and spices Palate: Orange peel (bitterness), and brown sugar with a subtle “warm” sensation Finish: Medium length, port influence is noticeable(sweet fruitiness) with a dark/black cherry aftertaste (WB-n/a, Distiller-84, WW-91) Price: Not available in Canada ... #honestwhisky #whiskyreview #angelsenvy #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #singlemaltscotchwhisky #scotch #bourbon #whisky #whiskey #liquidgold #brownwater #dailydram #whiskylife #bourbonporn #bourbongram #bourbontime #bourbonlove #bourbonwhiskey #whiskyporn #whiskylove #whiskypic #slainte #cheers

[honestwhisky]

Glenfiddich 12 - A staple in most homes, bars, and restaurants, when most people think of a single-malt Glenfiddich 12 is usually one of the first that comes to mind. As one of the best-selling single malts in the world, this dram is very easily drinkable, light and full of flavours, and great starting point for any whisky amateur or “newbie”. . Score: 7/10 Nose: predominantly sweet with a small amount of apple Palate: honey and citrus Finish: relatively short, fruity and creamy (WB-85.5, Distiller-86, WW-78) #honestwhisky #glenfiddich #whiskyreview #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #singlemaltscotchwhisky #bourbon #whisky #whiskey #brownwater #dailydram #whiskylife #whiskylove #cheers #slainte #whiskypic