Showing posts with label whiskey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label whiskey. Show all posts

Monday, November 4, 2013

Gentleman jack

This whiskey is double mellowed, meaning it is filtered through maple charcoal before being poured into barrels for aging, and filtered through once more four years later before bottling. From what Ive read, this is the only whiskey in the world that does the double mellowing process. upon opening the bottle, I smelled that distincive jack daniels smell, It certainly has the reminiscence of that flavor upon entry, however, its a different breed, more refined. It's smoother, milder, and maybe a tad bit sweeter, the real pleasure comes with the aftertaste however, with very smooth (and not overwhelming at all) notes of wood and mild smokiness, the heat buildup is nice and slow. It's a whiskey that is smooth and refined, just like a gentleman.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Cutty Sark, Buffalo Trace, E&J

For my first post I have several liquors that easily rank among my favorites to enjoy. I would recommend any of these to individuals who enjoy scotch whisky, traditional bourbon, or fragrant brandy.

Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark is a blended scotch whisky. This is one of my go to drinks when I have difficulty thinking of what I want to purchase. While it's not as smooth as most traditional scotch whiskys it is incredibly drinkable and enjoyable on a hot summer day straight or with ice. The entrance has a very traditional taste followed by a incredibly subtle citrus that wows the senses. It finishes strong and leaves the drinker wanting to take just one more sip to try and distinguish what that flavor is that they can't quite put their finger on.-B


Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Trace is an incredibly fragrant, affordable, and drinkable mid shelf bourbon. A strong woody flavor is very prevalent throughout the drink (mahogany perhaps?) you may also pick up hints of chestnut. While this bourbon isn't very popular it is very much worth looking into.-B
E&J V.S.O.P. Brandy
E&J was my first brandy to try and remains one of my favorites. Like all good brandys the senses are almost overwhelmed with notes of vanilla, and caramel at the opening of the cork. This brandy is delicious and stays consistent during consumption. It's also meant to be shared, as such a masterpiece should not be appreciated by one's self.-B