I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic. — 7 years ago
Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 8 years ago
Drinking one down for the Cubs. — 8 years ago
Honey followed by wisp of smoldering campfire. The perfect balance of everything? — 8 years ago
I was introduced to my first Rye tonight...ever. Not sure what I should taste for ( other than smoky burning) but it was just the right amount of smoke, bite, and happiness for happy hour. I dig it. — 9 years ago
Actually like the 10 more. Fruit forward. Christmas cake feeling. — 10 years ago
Toffee and brown sugar, almost candied fruits. Mid-palette to the finish is a bit one dimensional, but a great go-to bourbon. — 7 years ago
Creamy smooth with incredible nice finish. One of the best I have ever had. For the price however I would take Michters 20 — 7 years ago
Just got this. — 8 years ago
Smooth, nice drink — 8 years ago
Colgin Pappy day 2 with Julian Van Winkle and @Paul Roberts — 9 years ago
Sweet, spicy, and bottled at just the right age and proof. Spectacular offering from #Balvenie. — 9 years ago
Great single malt!! — 9 years ago
Light, sweet and honey aromas — 10 years ago
Truly special stuff — 10 years ago
Great bourbon whiskey. Gift by Nikita in NY in Dec 2012 — 11 years ago
SD 11/18/16 — 8 years ago
Very nice. Tastes like watered down 18 — 8 years ago
citrus & white peaches — 9 years ago
Yes, you can make a Manhattan with Irish.... — 9 years ago
Smokey camp fire. Smoke on the nose, smoke in your mouth. Smokey smoke everywhere. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Definitely an acquired taste, but once acquired, little else comes close... — 10 years ago
2 yr Small Batch Rye — 10 years ago
For the winter weather — 11 years ago
John Khawam
Smooooooth — 7 years ago