On the nose, a light citrus note with manuka honey arrives early; an intense malt is infused with ripe peach, apricot and vanilla. The mouthfeel is superb with rich creaminess. The oak delivers a soft, sweet, delectable butterscotch note. Warm spices suffuse the toasted oak, and the slightest of saltiness ensures the friendliest of finishes. A very complex whisky, the big malt and intricately well balanced dryness makes this whisky one of the softest Indian whiskies
Category Archives: Tasting Notes
Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, Tennessee, USA
Golden amber colour. Hints of vanilla with citrus and floral notes on the nose. Silky and soft on the palate with sweet vanilla, fruit and light spice notes. A delicate yet balanced Tennessee whiskey.
Glenmorangie The Original, Highland, Scotland
The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla. Vanilla is detected first on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness. A clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach lingers about a minute after tasting.
GlenGrant 18 YO, Speyside, Scotland
Bright gold colour. Rich and floral aromas with oaky overtones and hints of baking spices. Malty caramel, delicate dried raisins and vanilla on the palate. Long and sweet finish with hints of nuts and spice.
Ballantine’s 17 YO, Scotland
Clear golden amber colour. Deep, balanced, elegant and smooth nose with hints of sweet vanilla, oak and a sensation of smoke. Full and complex taste, vibrant honey sweetness and creamy vanilla flavours with hints of oak and spicy liquorice. Long, sweet and smooth finish with a hint of spice
Aberlour 16 YO, Highland, Scotland
A warm golden amber colour. Creamy nose with sweet raisin aromas with spicy nuttiness. A smooth blend of floral and spicy flavours paired with a sweet plum fruitiness and gentle oakiness on the palate. The finish is gloriously long with a warm honeyed spiciness.
Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz-Mataro 2016, Australia
Blend/Varietal: Shiraz, Mataro
Tasting note: Deep red colour. Mediterranean notes of savoury ratatouille, sundried tomato, olive tapenade, Moroccan spices and charcoal roasted game on the nose balanced by aromatic blueberries, exotic red fruits, perfumed cranberry and fresh pomegranate. A complex amalgam of savoury green olives, pepperoni with a hint of sweet/salty Dutch liquorice on the palate. Soft blue fruits to the fore with textured tannins providing grip.
Bodegas Roda Sela 2012, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Blend/Varietal: 96% Tempranillo, 1% Garnacha, 3% Graciano
Tasting note: A wine with a vivid cherry colour with scarlet edging. On the nose is a sensation of fresh, well-ripened cherries, some strawberry notes and a hint of liquorice and light floral notes with hints of sweet spices. Medium body, friendly, fresh, flavourful and exuberant. The tannin is highly polished, with a silky character.
E. Guigal Tavel Rosé 2016, Rhône Valley, France
Blend/Varietal: 60% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 15% Cinsaut, 10% Clairette, 5% Others
Tasting note: Deep salmon pink. Elegant floral and fruit notes on the nose. A fruity and well-structured wine with aromatic finesse on the palate. A pleasant acidity which is balanced by fleshy fruitiness and body.
Domaines Schlumberger ‘Les Princes Abbés’ Riesling 2014, Alsace, France
Blend/Varietal: 100% Riesling
Tasting note: Pale yellow with green reflection. The youthful wine shows aromas of citrus fruit, lime, spices, ginger, white pepper, white flowers and a delicate vegetal touch. Ample and dense in the mouth with a marked vivacity, the wine has a typical balance of a Riesling.