Fahrenheit 173 - Whisky Ratings

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Whisky  Age/  
Vintage
 Origin Richness   Peat/   
smoke
Sherry
influence
  Rating   Comments
Glen Grant (Sign) 59%
cask 7119
Pic1990Speyside60386Nice nose with tropical fruits; nice, fruity palate, also spicy and a little fiery
North British (Sign) 50.7%Pic1963
45
Grain/
Scotland
70086Huge, fragrant nose with vanilla, caramelized sugar and lemon candy - rum-like and very nice but there's also a note of solvent; fruity palate with mango and citrus but also dry and fairly oaky
Caperdonich (Sign) 43.5%
cask 3335
Pic1970
38
Speyside60182Unusual yet fairly nice nose with oak, linseed oil and note of vanilla (the oaky character is similar to a Spanish brandy); rich, dry, nutty palate, very oaky and rather dry but saved by a nice note of peppermint; dry, spicy, disappointing finish with mostly oak but also a note of gingerbread; verdict: it's spent too long in the wood
Inverleven (Sign) 48.7%Pic1977
34
Lowland50089Fragrant, fruity nose with notes of apple, pear and melon, also vanilla and oak shavings. Amazingly fresh for a 34 y.o. Fresh, sweet, fruity palate with notes of mint and citrus. Drying, develops oak. The finish is oaky (but not overly so) and spicy with a note of gingerbread. Very nice. All in all balanced and more-ish. Very fresh for its age.
Dallas Dhu (Sign) 48.5%Pic1975
32
Speyside51091Very nice fragrant nose with notes of apricot, clementine and vanilla; fruity palate with crème brûlée, vanilla and a note of peat, develops peppermint and a little oak; all in all mild and beautifully balanced
Glenlochy (Sign) 53.1% cask 3021Pic1980
31
W Highland30091The nose is quiet at first and takes a while to open up but turns out to be rather wonderful with vanilla and tropical fruits, also oak and malt. Light, sweet and smooth palate with vanilla and citrus. Develops oak and a note of mint. Balanced and very nice. Oaky finish with notes of malt and butter but it's mostly oaky and a bit dull (disappointing after the lovely nose and palate).
Ben Wyvis (Sign) 51% cask 685Pic1968
31
N Highland60082On the nose it has nice notes of green fruits, vanilla and oak but also a strange, disturbing metallic/acidic note; the palate is nicer: sweet and fairly rich with notes of citrus, vanilla and peppermint, develops oak; nice minty, oaky finish (thanks for the sample, Lukas!)
Glentauchers 56.0% (Sign)Pic1981
30
Speyside50487Nose: Honey, orange marmalade, peppermint and a little oak. Palate: Fresh, sweet and smooth with orange and oak. Develops spices. Finish: Oak and citrus. Overall: It's amazingly fresh for a 30 y.o. with surprisingly little oak. It doesn't have much of a sherry character either but it's balanced, very nice and very drinkable.
Bruichladdich (Sign) 52.7%Pic1970
30
Islay62092Very nice nose with vanilla and light fruity notes (melon/kiwi); wonderful palate that develops richer fruit notes (peach/apricot), also peat and oak; the finish disappoints, however
Glenlochy (Sign) 52.8%Pic1980
29
W Highland50087Fragrant, very fruity, very nice nose with orange, lemon, crème brûlée and vanilla, also oak; sweet, fruity palate with citrus and peppermint, develops oak; oaky, spicy finish
Mosstowie (Sign) 46.7%Pic1979
29
Speyside70083Nice fruity nose with orange and vanilla; the palate is rich and sweet, nice at first but unfortunately it grows very spicy and oaky; dry, oaky, disappointing finish
Glenlivet (Sign) 53.9%
cask 5720
Pic1975
29
Speyside 0889Wonderful nose with lots of (nice!) sherry; complex, oaky palate with a note of vanilla
St. Magdalene (Sign) 48.7%Pic1975
29
Lowland   87Light, grassy, slightly peaty nose; richer palate, fresh, fruity, spicy and even a little fiery, develops a very nice fruitiness
Glen Albyn (Sign) 53.1%Pic1981
28
N Highland61388Very nice nose with dried fruits, gingerbread, orange and a note of peat; rich, complex palate with a very nice balance between sweetness and spiciness
BenRiach (Sign) 56.3%
cask 7217
Pic1975
28
Speyside   88Nice, light fruitiness on the nose; very nice fruity palate (mango?), also spicy, balanced, complex with a hint of peat
Glenlivet (Sign) 55.1%
cask 5719
Pic1975
28
Speyside808?89Very nice nose with rich notes of sherry, oak and tropical fruit; complex, oaky, spicy palate with a dry sherry character and a minty note
St. Magdalene (Sign) 48.1%Pic1975
28
Lowland 41?88Peaty, musty and a little sweet nose; peaty, musty palate with contrasting light notes of apples and citrus fruit
Ardbeg (Sign) 53.7% cask 575Pic1967
28
Islay   92Rich, sherried, peaty and somehow "dark" nose; wonderful, balanced palate with rich sherry and an "old", mild peatiness
Imperial (Sign) 58.3%Pic1982
27
Speyside70386Orange marmalade, apricot and lemon on the nose but also a note of sulphur (but adding water tames it a little); sweet, balanced palate with orange, develops oak, gingerbread, white pepper and some heat; nice spicy, oaky finish with a note of basil
Inverleven (Sign) 52.2%Pic1977
27
Lowland   84Light, quiet yet nice nose with notes of fruit and herbs; the palate adds spices and a hint of peat; clean, mild and quite nice yet unremarkable
Kinclaith (Sign) 52.3%Pic1975
26
Lowland60787Very nice, sweet and fruity nose; rich, fruity palate with wonderful sherry notes but they fade into the disappointing finish
Dufftown (Sign) 58.1%Pic1984
25
Speyside70885Complex, rather nice nose - very sherried with prunes, figs, gingerbread and oak (reminiscent of a Spanish brandy); rich, sherried palate, at first sweet then drying; fairly oaky but very dry finish
Glenlochy (Sign) 55.3% cask 2827Pic1980
25
W Highland40088Malt, honey and orange on the nose. Rather oaky with oak shavings, also a bit sour. Not entirely balanced. The palate is at first sweet and zesty with citrus and honey, then malty and oaky with a note of mint. Light and rather nice. Lovely finish with oak and a refreshing citrus note. In the end spicy with notes of gingerbread and mint. All in all quite nice and more-ish but a little splintered.
Caol Ila (Sign) 58.2%Pic1979
25
Islay   87Very nice palate with a very nice peaty/fruity balance; the finish is spicy, almost fiery and a little disappointing
Bladnoch (Sign) 54.8%
cask 283
Pic1974
25
Lowland71590Sherried, very nice nose with dried fruits, orange marmalade, oak and a little peat; rich, big palate - fruity and zesty with orange, apricot, honey and oak; oaky finish with a note of citrus; all in all bouncy and entertaining, very nice and more-ish
Edradour (Sign) 51.2%Pic1976
24
Highland40240Liquid soap? Car wash liquid? At any rate, there's no chance of mistaking it for a whisky (hmm, maybe I can use it as an after shave?)
Brackla, Royal (Sign)Pic1975
24
Highland40?787Mild and balanced with a wonderful, light sherry taste
BenRiach (Sign) 49.0% cask 5501Pic1985
23
Speyside30090Fruity, very nice nose with citrus, apricot and melon, also custard and a little oak; very nice palate: sweet and fruity (fruity candy) with fresh oak shavings providing structure - it's light, restrained and beautifully balanced; the finish is oaky yet rather nice
Caol Ila (Sign) 58.5%Pic1981
20
Islay370?82Mild yet quite peaty, balanced with a very nice finish (but perhaps a bit bland)
Caol Ila (Sign) 62.5%Pic1981
20
Islay   86Peaty, fruity (apples) nose (possibly a hint of rubber); light, quite peaty palate with a very nice finish
Glendronach (Sign) 56%Pic1970
1990
E Highland  883Rich, fruity nose with a hint of peppermint; rich, fruity and spicy palate; somewhat one-dimensional and a bit too spicy for my taste
Allt-a-Bhainne 55.6% (Sign)Pic1991
19
Speyside60082Citrus and oak on the nose, unfortunately also a note of perfumed soap. Rich, sweet, quite fruity palate with citrus, oak and malt - much nicer than the nose. Oak and vanilla on the finish. The perfume returns, but only faintly this time. A note of mint at the end.
Glencadam (Sign) 57.6%Pic1989
19
E Highland60486Very nice nose with dried fruits and orange marmalade, also a note of gingerbread; nice, rich, sweet palate, also spicy; hot, spicy, slightly disappointing finish
Tormore 49.7% (Sign)Pic1992
18
Speyside50082Fruity nose with citrus and oak. Orange marmalade. Nice yet slightly earthy. Sweet palate with malt, honey and citrus. Unfortunately also a little musty. Develops a dull oaky note. Quite oaky finish but - again - dull. (A little overaged, I suspect.)
Brora 'Silent Stills' (Sign)Pic1983
18
N Highland67082Slightly strange nose; quite smoky palate; a bit rough and not very balanced
Braeval (Sign) 59%Pic1979
16
Speyside70782Rich and quite sherried, yet balanced with a nice, buttery finish
Laphroaig (Sign) 46%Pic1988
15
Islay78-96?86Fruity, cereally, rich, powerful, earthy and very peaty
Laphroaig (Sign) 61%Pic1992
13
Islay   88A rich, musty peatiness, also fruity and cereally; very peaty yet balanced with a very nice finish
Braeval 57.5% (Sign)Pic1998
12
Speyside50088Fragrant, fruity, slightly floral nose. Notes of citrus, oak shavings and vanilla. Very nice! Sweet, fresh palate with honey and a little oak. Zesty and nicely balanced. Fruity, oaky, very nice finish with a note of mint. All in all clean, fresh and very drinkable.
Caol Ila (Sign) 46%Pic1989
12
Islay68181At first musty and a little disappointing with notes of burnt rubber but develops a lighter, flowery and much nicer taste and a very nice finish
Caol Ila (Sign)Pic1989
11
Islay77080At first a bit strange with a burnt aroma, then sweet, quite peaty with a very nice, surprisingly light and a tad fruity finish
Glen Scotia (Sign)Pic1991
9
Campb.52069Interesting nose with sawdust and hints of wood smoke and smoked fish; sweet palate with a note of capers
Craigellachie 60.0% (Sign)Pic2002
8
Speyside60687Complex, unusual yet nice nose with honey, caramelized sugar and spices (spiced rum). Also citrus. Sweet palate with dried fruits, a bit like a Spanish brandy. Drying, develops notes of oak and honey. Very nice balance between sweet fruits and spicy oak. Nice oaky, fruity finish. All in all unusual but unusually good for an 8 y.o.
Lagavulin (Sign) 58.4%Pic5Islay79086Very peaty and quite sweet palate with fresh, vibrant flavours; wonderful, very peaty finish (holds its own against malts twice its age!) 
 

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