Aberlour 12

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 

 It is well-rounded and very smooth to drink. I like it because it has an amazing sherry flavor and is so smooth. It is a little overpriced though. 

Occasion- Rainy day momo party

SJ's Pro tip- Do a whisky flight with Aberlour 12, Balvenie 12 and Glendronach 12

Alternates- Balvenie 12

Cocktails- N/A

Food Pairing- Chicken/Pork Momo

Feel- Delighed 😊

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

The product label reads "Aberlour whisky was born in the speyside village of Aberlour, made with local spring water from the Ben Rinnes and barley. Now locally sourced from the fields near our distillery"

Aberlour 12 is matured in two different casks, American oak and Spanish sherry. Their rich flavors impart the whisky over time. After twelve years of maturation in different casks, the magic of blending the whiskies is done by the master blender. This time the tasting notes are so accurate in the bottle, I honored it and pasted it in my tasting notes. The only thing left is to enjoy! Cheers! 

Vital Stats- Aberlour 12 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Price- $57.99 for 750ml

Age- 12 years

ABV- 40%

Region- Speyside 

Distillery- Aberlour Distillery, Aberlour,Speyside, Scotland

Awards won- None found in its website 

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Whisky glass

Serving style- Neat

Tasting notes from product packaging

Appearance- Golden amber

Aroma- Soft and rounded with red apples

Flavor- Sherried, with chocolate, toffee, cinnamon, and ginger

Body- Medium

Finish- Lingering sweet and war with a little spice

I had an amazing time enjoying this with friends. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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Winter drinks

Hello Single Malters, Today I am recommending some drinks that are great for Winter. The weather and season have a lot to do with my drink choices. Below are my recommendations-

Cocktails

Hot toddy- This classic drink heats the body and gives nourishment along with making you a little tipsy. 
Check out my previous post Making hot toddy for enjoying one at home. 

Irish coffee- For coffee lovers like me, it is perfect for sipping while keeping warm & energized at the same time. I will be making Irish coffee soon and posting it on my blog. 

If you are not in the mood to make a cocktail, then here are some that you can enjoy with much less effort!

Single Malts

Benriach Peated Cask Strength

Strong and smokey, just what you need for a hazy winter night. 

Ardbeg 5

Another great smokey scotch to enjoy neat or on the rocks during winter. 

Whisky/Bourbon

WhistlePig 10

Sipping by the fireside on a cold snowy night watching a Western movie would be an occasion to enjoy this bad boy. 

Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof 

Is the winter cold challenging you? How about 65.85% ABV whisky that will take you for a ride. Enjoy this if you want a strong one. Pleasurable either on the rocks or neat. 

All right single malt lovers, it's time to stop reading and start enjoying a winter drink. If this helps in choosing the right drink for winter shoot a comment below. If you don't like my recommendations, leave a comment as well, I would like to listen and improve if necessary. Cheers 🥃🥃🥃. Enjoy Responsibly!

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Benriach 12 The smoky twelve

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf

It is the best smoky whisky I have ever had. The reason is the smokiness in the whisky does not overpower the sweet flavor and is very balanced and smooth. 

Occasion- Dashain celebration with family

SJ's Pro tip- If you prefer heavy smokey then look for other smokier whiskies

Alternates- Oban 14 (Similar price and taste profile)

Cocktails- N/A

Food Pairing- Goat bbq(The smokey whisky went perfectly well with smoked goat)

Feel- Delighted🤣

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

The product label reads "Three-cask maturation in bourbon, sherry, and Marsala for creamy smoothness layered with ripened fruit, aromatic smokey sweetness, and warming oak spice."

From the master blender, Racial Barrie "Longer maturation brings more aromatic layers to our distinctive smokey style "

I have already covered Benriach distillery in my previous blog.

Link-Benriach Batch 2

Vital Stats- Benriach 12 The smoky twelve  Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Price- $60.99

Age- 12 years

ABV- 46%

Region- Speyside

Distillery- The Benriach Distillery, Morayshire, Scotland

Awards won- 2021 Double gold medal San Fransico World Spirits Competition

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Whisky glass

Serving style- First neat then on the rocks

Appearance- Beautiful dark copper

Aroma- Sherry, oak, fruits, spices, and of course smokey peat

Flavor- Fruits, vanilla, smoked oak, dark chocolate

Body- Full bodied

Finish- Smooth, long warm, and velvety

Absolutely loved sampling this one and presenting it to you. Cheers! 🥃🥃🥃Enjoy Responsibly.

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High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf

Spicy, aromatic hits the mark to be on my top spot. 

Occasion- Casual drinking

SJ's Pro tip- Try other expressions of High West as a flight

Alternates- Jack Daniel's Rye Whisky Single Barrel(Similar ABV and flavor)

Cocktails- Rye Old Fashioned, Sazerac

Food Pairing- N/A

Feel(After Drinking)- Delighted😄

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

I have covered High West Distillery in my previous blogs

Links-

High West American Prairie

High West food and cocktails

Reads the product story for High West Rendezvous "Rendezvous is a flagship whiskey, It is named for the annual gathering of mountain traders in Utah's Cache Valley in the early 1800s, 'Rendezvous' was the first whiskey ever produced by High West Distillery. This purposeful blend of aged column-and pot-still whiskeys brings a high rye mash bill and is never chill-filtered. It has a unique botanical and spice character with notes of dried cherries, cinnamon, spiced caramels, toasted walnuts, and ginger on the finish"

It could not be a more perfect product description. Single Malt Lives attests to every word of it! Now it is time to shut up and drink! 😁. Enjoy my tasting notes. 

Vital Stats- High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey

Price- $79.99 for 750ml

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 46%

Region- Utah,USA

Distillery- High West Distillery, Park City, Utah

Awards won- None found

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Whisky glass

Serving style- On the rocks

Appearance- Dark copper

Aroma- Rye, botanicals, spices, honey

Flavor- Spicy, rye, lemon

Body- Full

Finish- Spicy, warm, long, and lingering

I enjoyed this expression of High west and recommend all single malt lovers to try it. Cheers!🥃🥃🥃 Enjoy responsibly. "If not sober, take an uber". 

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Dashain Festival Whiskies

Hello Single Malters, This week is Hindu's biggest festival, I wish everyone Happy Dashain! This festival is all about getting blessings from elders, eating goat meat, playing cards, and drinking liquor. In today's post, I am sharing my whisky recommendations to celebrate Dashain. 

My recommendations

Blended Scotch

1. Black Label Double black

For smokey whisky lovers, it is the perfect peg neat or on the rocks. 

2. Chivas Regal 

The classic ever popular whisky, especially loved in South Asian countries is perfect to drink and serve to a large party without breaking the bank. 

Single Malt Scotch

3. Macallan 12

If you are looking for a slightly smoother sipping whisky look no further!

4. Glenfiddich 12

Best value for money single malt whisky

Enjoy Responsibly! Cheers

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