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Month: March 2014

Whiskies of the World Expo – San Jose – 2014 Wrap-up

March 31, 2014June 17, 2019 The Scotch NoobArticles7 Comments 4870 views

A wrap-up of my experiences at Whiskies of the World Expo – San Jose – 2014

Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

March 24, 2014October 7, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews11 Comments 15538 views

A big bourbon with a lot to offer. High-rye mashbill, and the resulting “spice cabinet” really permeates the experience. If you like baking spices in your whisky, you will LOVE this.

Glenmorangie Lasanta (12 year) (46% ABV Presentation)

March 17, 2014March 16, 2020 The Scotch NoobReviews9 Comments 23388 views

This is a respectable sherry-tinged malt that is very definitely worth $45 of your money. It’s regularly available, consistent in quality, and can be absentmindedly enjoyed, or analyzed in turn.

Pricing Me Out Of the Market

March 10, 2014March 16, 2020 The Scotch NoobArticles23 Comments 10564 views

…He also notes “I’d rather pay a little more for better quality, wouldn’t you?” which ordinarily I’d agree with. A large percentage of the opinions I post here on this blog are related to the value of whisky – finding better quality for a reasonable price. I’d far rather pay $45 for…

Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky 2012 Release

March 3, 2014March 31, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews24 Comments 19569 views

This isn’t saying much, but this is the best Canadian whisky I’ve ever had. It’s also the best nose I’ve ever smelled on anything with rye in it. Hell, I’ll say it, it’s even better (on the nose) than anything from Van Winkle.

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