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Tag: Grain Whisky

Bern’s Steak House Blend

March 3, 2016March 1, 2016 The Scotch NoobUpdates2 Comments 4249 views

This is a a proprietary blended scotch, exclusive to Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL, which was blended for them by Compass Box. Similar to Compass Box’s Hedonism, this is a blend of old (very old) grain whiskies: 5 casks of 40 year-old Strathclyde and Girvan were used.

Greenore (8 year) Single-Grain Irish Whiskey

January 4, 2016January 1, 2016 The Scotch NoobReviewsLeave a comment 8882 views

Greenore made waves when it was first released and single-handedly made a name for single-grain whiskey in a market dominated by blends and single malts.

Compass Box – This is Not a Luxury Whisky

November 16, 2015November 7, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews4 Comments 9815 views

This is a blend of some seriously old scotch, (and I love me some old scotch), with a price tag to match ($250 or so. Eek!). The specs are spot-on. Compass Box was kind enough to tell us EXACTLY what’s in this whisky….

Compass Box – Flaming Heart (5th Edition)

November 9, 2015November 19, 2018 The Scotch NoobReviews5 Comments 8551 views

Flaming Heart Fifth Edition is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (meaning it consists of malt from different distilleries, but no grain whisky)…. The goal of Flaming Heart has always been to showcase Compass Box’s hybrid barrels with new French oak heads in balance with quality Islay peated malts. This 15th anniversary edition kicks up that formula with some older Caol Ila.

Exclusive Malts 2015 Releases

November 2, 2015November 1, 2015 The Scotch NoobArticlesLeave a comment 2304 views

I got a batch of samples from Exclusive Malts’ new 2015 releases… These bottlings tend to go quickly and aren’t widely distributed to begin with, so if you’re interested in any of these… well, it may already be too late. Oops.

Compass Box Hedonism Quindecimus

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews2 Comments 4247 views

This special release is a blend of grain from four distilleries of various ages, none of which are younger than 20, and all of which aged in ex-bourbon American oak casks. The result is bottled at 46% ABV with no added color and no chill filtration.

What is White Dog?

October 1, 2012October 1, 2012 The Scotch NoobArticles6 Comments 7079 views

Some discussion of white dog / new make / moonshine, comparison to aged whisky, and a tasting of Buffalo Trace White Dog (wheated mash), and Onyx Moonshine.

Compass Box Hedonism

July 12, 2012March 27, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews11 Comments 11351 views

I don’t know if I’d call it hedonistic, but this is a prime example of what can be done with skillful blending and excellent grain whiskies. The nose is light and sweet, the flavor is packed with bakery sweets and spices, and the finish is crisp, elegant, and flawless.

What does Grain Whisky taste like?

March 22, 2012May 26, 2015 The Scotch NoobArticles19 Comments 11867 views

I’ve complained (often) about the hated specter of GRAIN WHISKY and the ruinous effect that it has on our lovely, pure single malt when blended by greedy profit-seeking conglomerates in their quest to dull the palates and wash the brains of innocent bar-goers the world round. *cough* Turns out that’s only half-true.

Why Should I Care About Blends?

March 24, 2011March 22, 2011 The Scotch NoobArticles / Featured Articles23 Comments 20349 views

I keep hearing two phrases around the whisky and whiskey community these days. One is “Blends can be excellent!” (Of course, one can also say “Fast Food can be excellent!” but it rarely is. That aside…) The other is “90-95% of the whisky sold internationally is in blends.”…

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