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Hi, this is a blog I put together quickly so that my girlfriend and I could post our thoughts on some of the things we drink. Right now, this is heavily centred around alcoholic beverages, but it might some day even encompass other beverages we enjoy, such as tea and coffee. Of course, the opinions expressed here are our own and may very significantly differ from yours (it's all a matter of taste, isn't it?), but, whether you agree or disagree with us, I hope it will be useful in some way, if only to introduce you to drinks or brands you didn't know existed. If you should have any comment on what you read here, please feel free to drop me a note at smassy at sdf dot lonestar dot org. For context's sake, know that we are currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we arrived from Montreal in August 2005; hence, when we refer to something as local, it more or less means NS or, at its broadest, the Atlantic provinces. It also means that all prices reported here are in Canadian currency, unless otherwise specified. Price are also non-inclusive of taxes (15% in Canada), once again, unless otherwise specified. But that's boring stuff… Click on any category or subcategory to read entries more relevant to your interests and tastes. Happy drinking! Friday, December 02 2005
Gibson's Finest; 12 year old Canadian Rye Whisky
I bought this one because I wanted to try out a more refined Rye, as I mostly tend to buy Rye when in quest for a decent cheap drink, unless I have a specific urge towards it. The bottle was somewhat puzzling, with its tinfoil seal concealing a fake wooden stopper (which is really a plastic screwcap), but the content clears up the mind nicely. The texture is very nice indeed with a sweet silkiness, and the smell is quite strong and fragrant, with oak, flowers, and a touch of wild honey mingling. The taste at the front of the mouth is quite nice, with less of that grain taste than other Ryes tend to sport, and quickly mellows out and gains a somewhat fruity character, while the nose is full of vanilla and a point of bananas. It all finishes out nice and smooth as the oak claims its place with a solid but pleasant aftertaste. This is good stuff, perhaps not amazing, but certainly honest; something to provide you with a reliably enjoyable drink, time after time. |
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