Tasting Reviews

2018-06 – Randy D.


Round 1: Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old

Cost: $125 CDNRegion: Speyside

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NSC Comments:

  • A little sweet at the end, smooth, rum shines through
  • Nice finish, vanilla, sherry notes

Round 2: Springbank 15 Year Old

Cost: $??? CDNRegion: Campbeltown

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NSC Comments:

  • Carmel Note, peat at the end
  • Group equally divided as to if water helped or did nothing

Bonus Round: Slivovitz

Cost: $??? CDNRegion: Czech Republic

Fun Facts:

  • In the Czech Republic slivovice (as well as other fruit-based distilled alcoholic drinks) due to somewhat symbolic status of Moravian “national” drink is strongly presented in local traditions, culture and pop culture like in proverbs, songs, TV shows and movies.
  • Slivovice is primarily produced in the southern and eastern provinces of Moravia and in Vysočina, where the country retains its rural character.

NSC Comments:

  • Just what you want at the end of the night!