Jagermeister cold brew coffee

Jagermeister cold brew coffee is on my TOP Shelf. 

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Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf

Jagermeister is a classic, I thoroughly enjoyed every sip of it. Being a coffee lover I loved the coffee flavor of this fantastic German liquor. 

Occasion- Dinner

SJ's Pro tip- Serve it as a dessert or digestive after dinner 😁

Alternates- Regular Jagermeister 56 if you are not in the mood for coffee

Feel- Soothing, natural 

Food Pairing- Steak

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Established in 1934, Jagermeister is a classic German herbal liquor.  Throw in a dose of caffeine and this heavenly expression of cold brew is born. 

Vital Stats-

Price- $18.99 for 750ml

Age- N/A

ABV- 33%

Region/Country-  Germany

Produced by- Mast Jagermeister,Wolfenbuttel,Germany

Awards won- Its the best does not need any :-)

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn whisky glass

Serving style- Ice cold

Appearance- Dark

Aroma- Coffee, herbs, spices, botanicals

Flavor- Spicy, floral, juniper

Body- Short

Finish- Warm, slightly lingering

If you would like a recommendation on any occasion you are planning feel free to reach out to me via my portal. Cheers 🥃🥃, Enjoy Responsibly! 

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La Playa Cabernet Sauvignon

 

La Playa Cabernet Sauvignon is on my Top Shelf

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SJ's Rating- TOP Shelf 

Because I simply enjoyed it with my meal and the body of this wine is very smooth. Even at such a low price, I cannot ask for any more. 

Occasion- Family dinner

SJ's Pro tip- Amazing budget wine with high quality

Alternates- Santiago Station similarly priced cabernet sauvignon from Chile 

Feel- Blessed 

Food Pairing- Fried Duck

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

This is quite a generic cabernet from Chile. Liked it because it went so well with the food. 

Vital Stats- La Playa Cabernet Sauvignon

Price- $4.99 for a 1.5L big bottle

Vintage- 2017

ABV- 13.5

Country- Chile

Produced/Bottled by- Vina La Playa S.A, Peralillo, Chile

Awards won- None found

Tasting info-

Appearance- Red

Aroma- Nothing standing out, regular wine aroma

Flavor- Semi-sweet,  fruity, leathery

Body- Full

Finish- Smooth, warm

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Dewar's 15 Blended Scotch

 Dewar's 15 Blended Scotch is on my Middle Shelf. 

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SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf 

Does not do justice for a 15-year-old. There is no oak element to this whisky and is more towards the sweet short fruity side. If you don't like oaky then it is for you. 

Occasion- Movie night

SJ's Pro tip- Attractive tin case packaging makes a nice gift

Alternates- Dewar's 12 is cheaper and better tasting 

Cocktail- Scotch sour

Feel- Slightly disappointed 😑

Food Pairing- Chicken tenders, momo

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

I have already covered Dewar's Distillery in my previous blog Dewar's 12 blended Scotch whisky

Since it is a blend, they source their whisky majorly from Aberfeldy distillery. This particular expression, a 15-year-old, is aged twice for extra smoothness according to the label in the bottle. 

Vital Stats- Dewar's 15 Blended Scotch Whisky Double Aged 

Price- $47 for 750ml

Age- 15 years

ABV- 40%

Region- Scotland

Company-John Dewar & Sons Perthshire, Scotland 

Awards won- Numerous. The latest is International High-Quality Trophy 2020

Tasting info-

Appearance- Medium gold

Aroma- Fruity just like Glenlivet, toffee, wow! citrus

Flavor- Creamy, spices, sweet, no oak flavor

Body- Medium

Finish- Warm, smooth but not the smoothest, medium lingering

Any occasion coming up that you would like my recommendation? Reach out to me via my portal. 

Cheers! to great occasions. "One World many Malts"🥃🥃🥃

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Nikka Single Malt Miyagikyo whisky

 

Nikka Single Malt Miyagikyo whisky is on my TOP Shelf. 

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SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 

Even at 45% ABV, it is very gentle on the palette and highly enjoyable! Just what I expected from a quality Japanese whisky, enjoyed it happily :-) 

Occasion- Friday night special

SJ's Pro tip- It would be enjoyable trying other expressions of Nikka whisky as a flight

Alternates- Shin Mizunara Japanese Malt Whisky

Cocktails- N/A

Feel- Delighted 😀

Food Pairing- Japanese(Yaki soba with Shrimp noodles, Fried Calamari)

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Nikka Whisky Single Malt Miyagikyo. What does this even mean? Miyagikyo is Nikka's second distillery built in 1969 hence the name. As with Scotch, it is single malt because the contents in this bottle all come from a single distillery. The location of this distillery according to the product label is in the mountains of Sendai. It contrasts with another distillery, Yoichi established in 1934, located in the coastal area. This is less peaty compared to Yoichi. 

Vital Stats-

Price- $83.99 for 750ml

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 45%

Region- Japan

Distillery- The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co Ltd, Japan

Awards won- Silver in Japanese Single Malt Category

Tasting info-

Appearance- Medium golden

Aroma- Fruity, peach, chocolate, brown sugar

Flavor- WOW! Sweet, fruity, dark chocolate

Body-  Medium

Finish- Long, slightly spicy, warm & lingering

If you would like my recommendation based on any occasion feel free to reach out to me via comments or my portal. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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