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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! Monday, January 16 2006
I don't know much about this Whisky, except that it seems to be quite widely available (except in Montreal, that is) and stand in the lower range of Irish Whiskies. The smell and taste are both quite strongly alcoholic, and I would be willing to wager much that it contains a rather higher percentage of grain spirits than its blended siblings. This manifests itself to such an extent, that the taste, most especially in the forward part of the mouth, is highly reminiscent of Rye, though relatively lighter and far less oaken. The resemblance is compounded by strong overtones of flowers more common in Ryes than other Whiskies; there is a trace of the Irish fruitiness, but it is little more than a hint. The finish is pleasant, rich with honey and a little bit of malt. Tullamore Dew is quite drinkable, but by no means subtle: not so good for sipping, but quite proper for when the punch is what matters. It comes in a somewhat flat, rectangular bottle that I quite like. By the by, this is the twelfth Whisky I have had the privilege of reviewing on this here little blog of ours. HURRAH! May your drink e'er be strong, and deep your draughts! [/Whisky/Irish] permanent link |
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