Scotch things February

Merlin's Rest first Thursday of the Month and Eileen and I host the Scotch whisky tasting. On the menu is Macallan 12, The Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12, and Balvenie doublewood 12.
These are found in most bars, at least the first three. Old classics and some of the most popular single malts. Some people scoffed at the selection, however, they are classics for a reason. All of them are well made, tasty, wonderful nose, and well balanced.

Whisky Tasting @ Merlin's Rest - January

Eileen and I presented the classic Speyside scotches, Balvenie Doublewood 12, Glenfiddich 12, The Glenlivet 12, and Macallan 12. Bagpipes leading the opening. It is good to revisit the old war horses and see why is it that they are so popular.

Balvenie Doublewood 12 - Nose: fruit, rich, sweet. Taste: floral, dried fruit sweetness, full bodied. Finish: long sweet finish.
Glenfiddich 12 - Nose: dried fruit, figs, plum. Taste: vanilla, sweet. Finish: nice lingering finish.
The Glenlivet 12 - Nose: fresh fruit, apples, vanilla. Taste: Light, fresh apples, vanilla, toffe. Finish: medium finish, toffish.
Macallan 12 - Nose: Sweet, woody, apple, vanilla, fruity, winey, raisin. Taste: bite in the back, burnt toffee. Finish: Long, pleasant finish, taste of wood, wine.

Next month 4 Irish whiskeys and a Welsh one.