Scotch Whiskys

"There are no bad whiskeys, some are just better than others." -K.A. MMWTS founding member.

Having only been established in 2009, our society doesn't yet have the extensive tasting notes you will find on other pages.  We take these notes because it's fun to do so; it helps us learn about and appreciate the whiskeys we taste, and to remember our thoughts the next morning when the 6 whiskeys we had the night before run together in our memories.  Our intention is for this section to grow and grow over time.  We hope you will enjoy these notes (they are by no means intended to be the last word on anything), and that they will inspire you to taste some of these fabulous spirits for yourself!

(If you are interested in more extensive tasting notes by more experienced tasters than ourselves, you may want to cruise on over to our recommended links.)

Scotch Whiskies Alphabetical by Distillery

 



Aberlour 16 year, double cask matured (oak then sherry), 43% alc/vol

• Color:     Jeweled amber (dark), very rich and thick
• Nose:      Heavy and lingering, gradually working its way up the nose.  A slight sharpness at the end.  It has a distinct floral scent, with honey in there as well.
  * With water: the scent gets sharper and more floral.
• Flavor:    Thin and creamy mouthfeel, slightly vaporous.  This whisky has a sweet beginning, getting salty as it moves over the tongue, with a slightly bitter finish that lingers and gradually fades out.
  * With water: water only makes this one smoother and creamier, with even more of a floral flavor.
• Finish:    Lingers delightfully!
• Notes:    “A lip and tongue-tingling sensation!”
       BA: This Speyside gets a solid B.
       AS: B+
       RS: B, I like the smell better than the taste.
       JB: B, I just want to keep smelling it!

Dalwhinnie 15 year, 43% alc/vol

• Color:     Light honey.
• Nose:      Light aroma, although sharp at the tail end. Scent of vanilla, sweet mown hay.
  * With water: scent is sharper, fragrance is even more vanilla-ey.
• Flavor:  Thin and vaporous mouthfeel; sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste. 
  *  With water: this gets a more vaporous mouthfeel and a richer fruit and cut-grass flavor.
• Finish:    Lingers only slightly.
• Notes:     Not a bad whisky, but not all that memorable. 
       JB: B-

Oban 14 year

• Color:     Dark honey amber
• Nose:      A light scent, which threatens heaviness without being overbearing. Woody and floral fragrance.
• Flavor:   Very creamy and buttery.  Sweet flavor.  Needs another tasting for more detail.
• Finish:    A refreshingly sharp finish with a softly lingering aftertaste. Fabulous!
• Notes:     This is a delightful whisky, appropriate for just about any occasion, which would do well in any collection.
       JB: A-
       BA: A-
       RS: B