This is really a Scotch that just happens to be made in Ireland, not so much an Irish whisky. Having said that, it’s a good version of a single malt scotch! Not great, but I think it would be a wonderful introduction to the style. Malty, fruity with just a hint of sweetness - it goes down easy. I drank this way too quickly. Would definitely recommend for a novice scotch drinker. — 2 years ago
Rich, dark purple in the glass. Shy, reticent nose of dark pie cherry, and tobacco. Smooth, (perhaps too smooth) and ripe (perhaps too ripe)… definitely “New world” in style. I think perhaps Barbera needs a bit of roughness, wildness, primitiveness to balance the fruit. Still a nice accompaniment to hot Hawaiian pizza and late-summer heirloom salad. — 4 years ago
Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥 — 4 months ago
Fruit forward and Jammy. Very delicious. — 3 years ago
Just read an article saying the “neck pour” issue is BS. Well I still believe in it. This got better in the glass but I’m betting even better next tasting. It’s light in color and in the finish. This is an easy drinker. Not sure the proof but it’s not over the top. I’m assuming 80ish or at least that’s how it comes across. — a year ago
Dave
Blanton's Gold tastes like Blanton's, but it's 103. Obviously over-hyped, but very good.
Listening to Patsy Cline. — 2 months ago