Clynelish 14

 

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Occasions, Tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf

I like this maritime sweetness whisky, takes you to the ocean. Amazing.

Occasion- Welcoming spring 

SJ's Pro tip- Great gift for whisky lovers

Alternates- Glenlivet 14 Cognac cask. Robust taste but much more cheaper. 

Food Pairing- Chicken momo

Feel(After Drinking)- Delighted

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)

The Clynelish Distillery is located very close to the coast of north sea. This is where it gets is distinct maritime flavor from. Clynelish 14 reads the product description "This 14 year old is less heavyweight whisky that is deliciously drinkable and makes it and excellent aperitif". 

I agree it is delicious. However I liked it as a digestif as well. 

Vital Stats- Clynelish 14 Coastal Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Price- $44.99 for 750ml(Was on sale)

Age- 14

ABV- 46%

Region- Coastal Highland

Distillery- Clynelish Distillery,Brora,Sutherland,Scotland

Awards won- Silver , 2010 International Spirits Challenge

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Whisky glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Bright gold

Aroma- Fresh citrus, sea-salt,chocolate, fruits, spices similar profile to glenfiddich 12

Flavor- Maritime salt, hint of seaweed, chocolate , fruits

Body- Full bodied

Finish- Warm, bitttersweet, long and spicy

I absolutely enjoyed reviewing this delicius whisky. Hope you will give it a shot. Cheers! 🥃🥃. Enjoy Responsibly. 

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Hendrick's Gin

 

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SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf

Decent gin from Scotland, not the smoothest but enjoyable.

Occasion- While watching the movie "Charade"

SJ's Pro tip- Preferred drink for daytime drinking

Cocktail-Gin & Tonic

Alternates- Bombay Sapphire London Dry gin vapor infused

Food Pairing- Chicken momo

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search

A gin made in Scotland, pretty unusual but true. Hendrick's gin was first introduced in 1999. Not much of a legacy but quite a bold move from the land of Scotch. 

Reads the product label "Deliciously infused with cucumber and rose. Hendrick's is an unusual gin created from eleven fine botanicals. The curious, yet marvelous,infusions of rose & cucumber imbune our spirit with its uniquely balanced flavor resulting in an impeccably smooth distinct gin"

Vital Stats- Hendrick's Gin

Price- $22.99 for 750ml

Age- No Age Statement(NAS)

ABV- 44%

Region/Country- Scotland

Distillery/Company- William Grand and sons, New York,NY

Awards- None found in the website

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Clear, no color

Aroma- Juniper, citrus,grains,jasmine,orange zest

Flavor- Orange, juniper, some grains, hints of chocolate and burnt brown sugar

Body- Medium

Finish- Smooth but not the smoothest, warm & refereshing

Enjoyed sampling this one as well. Cheers! 🥃🥃 Enjoy Responsibly. Not in the mood to read? 

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Coors banquet beer

 

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SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf

A decent beer, not the most flavorful yet smooth and refreshing. 

Occasion- Casual drinking with a friend

SJ's Pro tip- It is a notch above light beer if that's what you like

Alternates- Twisted X, TX Austin lager

Feel(After Drinking)- Satisfied but not delighted 😐

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)

Reads the product label "Brewed with 100% rocky mountain water since 1873 ". There is something refreshing about this beer and the rocky mountain water be the magic behind it. Also , it has been around for quite a while. 

Vital Stats- Coors Banquet

Price- $11.98 for 12 pack (12 oz)

Age- NAS

ABV- 5%

Region/Country- Colorado,USA

Brewery- Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado

Awards won- None found

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Regular glass

Serving style- Chilled

Appearance- Medium amber

Aroma- Not much, hints of fruits

Flavor- Neutral taste

Body- Light 

Finish- Smooth, Non-Lingering

I enjoyed tasting this beer with a friend and hope you will enjoy it too. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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Jack Daniels Bonded whisky

 

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SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 

High-quality bonded, top-notch amazing

Occasion- Connoseur tasting

SJ's Pro tip- Go for bonded whisky for high quality at a lower price

Alternates- Evan Williams Bottled in Bond

Food Pairing- Chicken tacos

Feel(After drinking- Delighted

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)

So what is all this fuzz about bonded or bottled in bond whisky. 

Frequently asked questions

1. What is bottled in bond whisky? 

Bottled-in-Bond status is earned only by meeting strict government standards, originally passed in 1897 to ensure quality & consistency. In accordance with these standards, the liquor must but produced in one distillation season (Jan to June or July to Dec) by one distiller at one distillery. It must be aged in federally bonded warehouses under US government supervision for at least 4 years and bottled at 100  proof or 50% ABV. 

2. Is bottled-in bond whisky of higher quality?

Yes because it is required to be of specific quality set by the government so quality cannot be skimmed.

3. Is bottled in bond and bonded whisky the same? 

Yes

Reads the product story "Jack Daniels old classic no.7 recipe meets the bottled in bond act. The results are delicious. " I wholeheartedly agree with the story and no more words needed, just give it a shot. 

Vital Stats- Jack Daniels Bonded

Price- $35.99 for 750ml

Age- No Age Statement

ABV- 50%

Region- Tennesse , USA

Distillery- Jack Daniel's Distillery, Lynchburg, TN

Awards won-  Most exiting whisky 2022, Whisky Advocate

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairin whisky glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Rich dark gold

Aroma- Vanilla,  dark chocolate, oak , fruits

Flavor- Vanilla, toasted oak, spices, honey, caramel

Body- Full bodied

Finish- Smooth, warm, spicy, long and lingering

I felt like a king drinking this really high quality whisky and hope you will enjoy it too. 

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