Glass 1 : On the nose I got fruit, honey, malt, some perfume ... this was very nice overall. The taste I got the floral along with honey and malt - some black pepper as well. The finish was peppery and honey. Overall this was very nice and I'd rate it a 3.75/5.0 tonight.
Glass 2 : On this one, the nose I got sulfur and strike anywhere matchstick, some orange furniture polish, creme brûlée. The taste tonight the matchstick just took over and it was a little bit bitter. I've not been drinking things like this lately, so maybe I wasn't prepared for it. The finish I found burnt molasses, pepper, and that matchstick note as well. If I was in the mood for this, it would have been the winner, but tonight it's getting a 3.50/5.0.
Glass 3 : I get malt and a touch of smoke along with some honey. The taste I get the honey and some fruit... I'm enjoying this one. The finish has a nice numbing quality to it, peppery. Very nice finish here. Tonight this is getting a 3.75/5.0.
Glass 4 : The nose was fairly tame, some pear and honeydew, a touch of perfume, but just not much there overall. The taste I got some pepper, honey and perfume. The finish is mild, perfume and some green pepper, a sour note that seems to linger. This one was just a bit dull overall, but still enjoyable and I'll give it a 3.5/5.0
Tasting Glass 2 and 4 against each other, Glass 2 is a bit better, it is certainly more unique. This was the Black Bull, which I rated 4.0 previously. On a different night I could see this one being my favorite. Glass 4 was the Deanston 12 Year, which I rated 3.5 both nights.
Tasting Glass 1 and 3 against each other, I have to give the win to Glass 3. Glass 1 was the anCnoc. I rated this 4.0 originally and 3.75 tonight. I know last time I really enjoyed it. Glass 3 was the Compass Box Glasgow Blend. Tonight it just hit the right notes for me, though I did rate it 3.75 both nights.
These were quite enjoyable ... until next time, cheers!
