Single Malt Scotch

Ardbeg Corryveckran

Posted on May 5, 2014April 7, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

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Ardbeg Corryveckran (NAS)

COLOR: crisp gold

NOSE: wet leather, smoke, peat, sandwich meats

PALATE: more wet leather and rubber bands, spiced meat, spices, medicinal oil, salts, full bodied

FINISH: medium in length, heavy of spiced meat

Difficult to enjoy thanks to the odd flavors of the scotch. If you’re used to highland or even lowland scotches, this Islay has a character like no other scotch that I’ve had so far. The character is SO different it’s borderline unpleasant. The high alcohol content (surprisingly) isn’t distracting. At 57.1% it really should taste more like alcohol and have more of a burn but not so. If you’re looking to keep your palate fresh for any other scotches in your night, do NOT make this your first.
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#ardbeg #ardbegCorryveckran

Glenmorangie Companta

Posted on April 21, 2014April 7, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenmorangie Companta NAS

COLOR: Reddish Gold
NOSE: Chocolate covered cherries, subtle sweetness, mild sherry
PALATE: Cherries, light chocolate, spice, even chocolate covered cherries
FINISH: Long and covered in oranges, wheaty
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The Companta was a bit of a let down considering the price point.
(Normally $130 at Total Wine but on sale at a store in DC for a hundred bucks)
From Glenmorangie, the Nectar D’or seems to be much more enjoyable with many
more flavors and can be had for thirty dollars less than the Companta on sale… Hmmm…

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Yamazaki

Posted on April 14, 2014April 7, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Yamazaki 12 Year

COLOR: Old Gold
NOSE: Vanilla, peppery, musty with a slight sweet apple
PALATE: Medicinal, light oak with a nice barley and malt base
FINISH: Slight astringence, woodsy
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The Yamazaki 12 year is a well done interpretation of a Scotch Whisky from the Japanese company Suntory. A great perspective from across the world.

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An adventure to Jack Rose in DC

Posted on April 10, 2014August 15, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Just a few short days ago, Scotch and Sniff ventured off with some friends to Jack Rose Dining Saloon in DC.

Boasting over 2000 bottles of whisk(e)y and the largest selection on the North American continent, Jack Rose did not disappoint.

Located at 2007 18th Street in NW DC, we found Jack Rose to be an awesome location to venture off the beaten path of commonly available scotches.

The prices for a plate of food are right in the $14-25 range and there are no need for drinks beyond water, considering the surroundings.

After the waiter takes some notes on the palates of everyone at the table, he takes his notes to a whisky sommelier who then picks a handful of spirits to prepare a flight.

But selecting some samples that you might have read about before hand can be fun too!

This 23 year (no longer produced) Pappy Van Winkle did a great job of stealing our scotchy little hearts!

Of course this Blackadder Raw Cask Macallan 22 years cask strength beauty didn’t disappoint either…

Food, friends, and flights.
What more could you ask for?

Are there some other locations that house scotch worth checking out in DC?
If you happen to know of any, definitely suggest something in the comment section below, tweet us, or message us on IG!

Glenmorangie Lasanta

Posted on April 7, 2014April 7, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenmorangie Lasanta 12

COLOR: Caramelized Honey

NOSE: Rubberball, light scents of leather, cloaked in sherry, mild sweetness

PALATE: spice, full bodied

FINISH: fresh cracked pepper, little salt
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Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, it shares very little in common with say the Glenfiddich 12 we review last week that is also finished in Oloroso sherry casks. It goes to show that casks may be responsible for the majority of the flavors we taste but not all casks are created equal!
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#glenmorangie #glenmorangieLasanta

Glenfiddich

Posted on March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenfiddich 12

COLOR: honey

NOSE: soft in the alcohol department and

not overpowering at all, wow,

fruit, orange, vanilla, super complex

nose that opens like a kaleidoscope,

frosting appears with water

PALATE: a little light, spicy,

slightly drying, buttery

FINISH: floral, smooth, needs no water

to open the complexities,

pear, hint of spices, gorgeous finish

Of all the scotches that Scotch and Sniff have tasted so far, this one is by far the greatest candidate for a beginner to try. It’s surprisingly tasty and complex for a 12 year and contains enough flavors to keep your tongue interested for quite a while as you sip it. Fantastic.

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The Glenlivet

Posted on March 24, 2014March 17, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenlivet 18

COLOR: Russet, light orange and stained pine

NOSE: Golden raisins, orange peel. Red delicious apple. Sweet smelling with hints of spices like cinnamon and cardamom.

PALATE: Smooth, so smooth. Rich with a heavy almost chewy feeling coating the tongue. Fresh walnuts, mint and brewed coffee grounds. Water brings out the oak and increases the citrus.

FINISH: Woody and slightly licorice. The finish is long and reduces from spicy to sweet again.

#Scotchns #Whisky #scotchNsniff #CNPF #SlainteMhath #Glenlivet18

What IS single malt scotch?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Scotch.

Single Malt Scotch.

Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

What do all of those adjectives mean?

We’ve created a diagram explaining exactly what single malt scotch IS.

Single Malt Scotch Diagram — Simple but it gets the point across 🙂

Glenfiddich Solera Vat

Posted on March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenfiddich Solera Vat 15

COLOR: Bright tawny
NOSE: Marzipan, nutmeg with
hints of buttery crust. Slight herbal note
PALATE: Initially astringent w/light
polish remover. Powerful alcohol
that reduces with water and
releases caramel, toffee, and bready flavours
FINISH: Round and bold
in the mouth, but
the enjoyment falls off quickly
leaving you with a need for another sip.

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#scotchNsniff #CNPF #SlainteMhath

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

Posted on March 10, 2014March 17, 2014 by Scotch N Sniff

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12

COLOR: mahogany in the bottle,
burnished gold in a glass
NOSE: smells heavy of port,
light spices, toffee, sweet
PALATE: holy s**t SPICES,
PEPPER, doesn’t back down
FINISH: spice, lingering Not what I
expected at all from scotch
matured for two final years in a port cask!

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