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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! Sunday, April 23 2006
Grants is one of the first blends I was exposed to and is one I still enjoy from time to time. Glen Fiddich is one of its main components and it takes so much after it that it would be worthwhile to read my review on that Whisky for reference. Grants smells strongly of malt and soft leather, perhaps with a hint of cherries to elevate and freshen it. In the mouth, it feels nice and rich, starting with malt and evolving into chocolate, which gradually thickens with some slight smoke, a hint of peat, and the grittiness of the oak, all conspiring to complement the aforementioned chocolate. This is a good, smooth blend with no harshness or jarring points whatsoever, and its rich thickness makes it a very pleasant drink indeed, for the money; however, it lacks strong defining characteristics, and, as such, is to me more of a good [/Whisky/Scotch] permanent link |
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