Tasting Reviews

2025-06 Bob D.

Bob D. has joined the group and of course we forced him to be the host. Unfortunately, we could not make him believe that he should be paying a friendship fee for the honor of our group blessed his casa, but we will continue to work on him.


Round 1: Glen Garioch

Cost: $68 CDNRegion: Highland

Fun Facts:

  • Recyclable Box!

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Mahogany to Copper to Amber
  • Nose: Chocolate, Fruity
  • Palate: Smooth, Creamy, Spicy, Fruity
  • Finish: Long
  • Drinkability: 7.0, 7.8, 7.5, 7.2, 7.5, 6.4
  • Notes: Delish, Water helps (as usual with a higher ABV)
    • Very nice, some power behind it.
    • Very creamy, excellent

Round 2: Dalmore Port Wood Reserve

Cost: $135 CDNRegion: Highland

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Mahogany to Copper
  • Nose: Subtle Fruit
  • Palate: Spicy, Sulphury, Fruit, some Cream
  • Finish: Short with sharp drop
  • Drinkability: 5.5, 6.0, 5.8, 6.0, 6.0, 6.0
  • Notes: Likable, but not a repeater
    • H2O helps
    • Not complex, tastes young
    • Unremarkable

Bonus Round: Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select

Cost: $165 CDNRegion: Highland

NSC Comments:

  • Colour: Mahogany to
  • Nose: Fruity, Nutty, Floral, Chocolate
  • Palate: Fruity, Spicy, Creamy
  • Finish: Long, Short, Medium – all the finishes!
  • Drinkability: 6.4, 7.0, 7.0, 6.7, 7.0, 6.3
  • Notes: A nice drop!
    • A touch of coffee on the tongue