I bought a bottle of this a day or so ago, and tried it tonight. It was in my tight-wad range in price (about $50.00 U.S.) and I was hoping that it would be good enough to warrant that price as I know of several single malts in that range that are very good - but I was also aware that for a 21 year old to be in that range that it had to be a bit sub-par. It is quite decent and I have just finished about three fingers of same and was not disappointed but at the same time I was not elated. This review that I have picked up off the internet sums it up succinctly, to wit:
"Expertise:Connoisseur
April 23, 2014
Very balanced and smooth, but not very interesting.
Sweetness,
honey and dried fruit on both the nose and palate, giving way to green
herbs and leather. Smooth and no surprises, a profile no doubt appealing
to many. The finish was disappointing, taking time to develop, never
distinguishing itself and dissipating quickly.
It's
a decent scotch and value, especially for regular rum or bourbon
drinkers trying scotch for the first time. I would not recommend or
present it to a friend that knows good scotch.
I'm
sure some would disagree but I find it lacking in any defining
character, too generic and seemingly engineered for the masses.
I like her, but I could never fall in love with her.
Comments (1)
June 20, 2014
Could
not agree more. I am surprised by all of the 5 star reviews. A friend
and I blind taste tested several scotches and this one came in dead last."
This seems true enough but taste is always a hard thing to pin down - my take is that I did not waste my money and will enjoy it many a cold evening BUT it is far from the top - I rate it generously at a 76.
NorvellHimself.
p.s. the quoted review was a two star of five - some how the copy and paste screwed up.
My rating of 76 would be a thee star +
p.s. the quoted review was a two star of five - some how the copy and paste screwed up.
My rating of 76 would be a thee star +
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