Monday, May 15, 2023

Baluarte Anejo

 


The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf
Aretesanal, unique flavor that is very relaxing.
Occasion- SJ's new job celebration
SJ's Pro tip- Great for sipping
Alternates- 1.Aha Yeto Artesanal Tequila (Smooth and made the artisanal way )
                    2. Tierra Noble Anjeo Tequila(Reasonable price yet high quality)
Food Pairing- Spicy chinese chicken
Feel(After Drinking)- Content

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)
Reads the product label "Balurate anejo is made from 100% blue agave and is aged in American oak barrels for 15 months. Anejo means old in english. The older the tequila it is the smoother it becomes. 

Vital stats- Baluarte Anejo Tequila
Price- $85 for 750 ml(Bought in Cabo airport Duty Free )
Age- 15 months 
ABV- 40%
Region/Country-Mexico
Distillery- Destileria La Experencia S.A. de C.V. Tototlan, Jalisco, Mexico
Awards won- 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Packaging design award among others

Tasting info-
Serving glass- Whisky glass
Serving style- Neat
Appearance- Dark gold
Aroma- Floral, oak, blue agave
Flavor- Sweet, fruity, hints of dark chocolate
Body- Full 
Finish- Smooth, light, lingering

I absolutely enjoyed reviewing this delicious tequila. Hope you will give it a shot. Cheers! πŸ₯ƒπŸ₯ƒ. Enjoy Responsibly. 
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Monday, May 8, 2023

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve -Whisky tasting group Review



  

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 
Started a little harsh on the palate but mellowed and warms up to you. 
Group Rating- Unanimous decision Top Shelf
From left to right host Ranjan, Sway, SJ(Author), Prakash & Vishav


Occasion- Group whisky tasting #2 
SJ's Pro tip- Definitely try it with a cigar 
Alternates- N/A
Food Pairing-  Grilled chicken, momos



Feel(After Drinking)- DelightedπŸ˜‡

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)
Reads the product label "The perfect accompainment to the finest cigars, this single malt is matured in American white oak casks, matusalem Oloroso sherry casks & Cabernet sauvignon barreiques". 
The whisky itself does not have any cigar notes to it. So me and my friends decided to give it a shot and complement it with a cigar. 
Cigar pairing- Flores Y Rodriguez Tamboril from Dominion Republic 



The pictures speak for itself πŸ˜ƒ



Vital stats- The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Price- $179 for 750ml
Age-  NAS(No Age Statement)
ABV- 44%
Region- Highland
Distillery- Dalmore Distillery, Scotland
Awards won- Gold 2017 San Francisco World Spirts Competition

Tasting info-
Serving glass- Whisky glass
Serving style- Neat
Appearance- Dark amber
Aroma- Fruits, caramel, hints of roasted coffee beans
Flavor- Fruits, dark chocolate, spices
Body- Medium
Finish- Smooth, warm, medium linger

I absolutely enjoyed reviewing this delicious whisky. Hope you will give it a shot. Cheers! πŸ₯ƒπŸ₯ƒ. Enjoy Responsibly. 
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Speyburn 10


 The first segment(Mostly not available on Google search)

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

SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf
It is an enjoyable whisky that does not break the bank. 
Occasion- Friday night basketball 
SJ's Pro tip- It is a decent budget whisky
Alternates- Glenmorangie 10 has much more flavor and is about the same price
Food Pairing- Homemade Nepali dinner
Feel(After Drinking)- Satisfied

The Second Segment(Technical details that are mostly available on google search)
Reads the product story in the bottle "Speyburn 10 is matured in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks". It further talks about where it's water is sourced, Grant Burn a major tributary of the river Spey. 
I belive some of the words written are just for branding and shaping the image of a drink. The true value of a drink is when you actually taste it! 

Vital stats- Speyburn 10 Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Price- $28.99 for 750ml
Age- NAS
ABV- 40%
Region- Speyside
Distillery- Speyburn Distillery, Moray, Scotland
Awards won- 2022 Gold, International Spirits Challenge among host of others

Tasting info-
Serving glass- Whisky glass
Serving style- Neat
Appearance- Dark gold
Aroma- Smoky, vanilla, chocolate
Flavor- Slight peaty smoke, chocolate, citrus
Body- Full
Finish- Smooth, warm, short linger

I absolutely enjoyed reviewing this delicious whisky. Hope you will give it a shot. Cheers! πŸ₯ƒπŸ₯ƒ. Enjoy Responsibly. 
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