whiskeys Flashcards
Lagavulin 16
Islay Scottish Whiskey
ex bourbon and sherry casks
PEATY and smokey
spicy, figs, dates, vanilla
Dalwhinnie 15
good introduction to a single malt whiskey.
scotch.
ex bourbon cask
(has a subtler effect on the spirit and allows the malt to shine)
Honeyed sweetness and caramel fruits on the nose.
palate is bright and fruity, but also rich, with notes of sponge cake, cinnamon, and nutmeg
Wolfburn Northland
Honey, sweet spices, chocolate croissants, subtle earthy pettiness
long fresh finish.
complex single malt.
Basil Hayden
Bourbon
popcorn, marshmallow, custard cream sweetness
finish toasty popcorn with lashings of butter
Bearface 7
Bourbon
Matured in American oak barrels
aged in French wine casks
Mapel sugar candy, Creme brute, hint of raspberry, silky mouthfeel
Booker’s
Intense pallet, sweet, orange, spicy, Blackberrys and burnt sugar, then dryness - tabacco and tannin
Charred American Oak Cask
Rabbit Hole - Daeringer
Bourbone
Raisins, currants, Cherries, Hint of almond and vanilla
light finish with a hint of dryness
sherry cask
Rabbit hole - cave hill
(black bottle)
Bourbon
creamy flavours of orange, honey, mint, hints of toasted grain… custard and vanilla finish
Nikka Days
Japanese
smooth and creamy, roasted nuts, toffee apple, juicy apples,
buttery lemon shortbread finish
Nikka coffee grain Whiskey
Japanese
sweet, fruity flavours of melon, grapefruit, and thick syrup balanced by fresh vanilla
finish sweet and vibrant
Blanton’s
Bourbon
nutmeg and spices, dry vanilla notes, Honey and strong caramel, medium finish with corn and nutmeg flavours
Cask: charred American Oak
Shinobu
Meyer lemon zest, a bit of apple, a dash of black pepper kick
finish is medium length and slick with a light spice
Red Breast Irish
silky smooth with a harmonious balance of spicey, fruity, sherry, and toasted notes
