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You are currently viewing the Whisky category or one of its subcategories. If you aren't clear as to what Whisky actually is, perhaps you should read a definition (Though you may want to brush up on your Scots before you do, in which case Whisky will be very helpful anyway). If you would like to see more reviews, I suggest you start here. I tend to grow excited and wax lyrical when I talk about Whisky (as you might have concluded yourself from the reviews below), so I will limit myself to saying that I believe it to be one of the most special and wonderful drinks in the world, and that I'm quite sure that, if there is indeed a God, Whisky must be the last thing he made before resting. Tuesday, November 22 2005
Deluxe Black Velvet Canadian Whisky
This Rye, I picked up in the liquor store the other day, being in search of both Rye (I get urges for a specific type of Whisky sometimes) and mystery, and all of it on a budget. This one certainly fit the bill. Although I have come to think that mystery Ryes can often yield extreme surprises, sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always extreme, this one has proven me somewhat wrong in that it is highly drinkable without being altogether amazing. The texture is good, almost keeping up with the boastful name, but I found the taste at the front of the palate somewhat reminiscent of cheap rum (a problem I've noticed in some Ryes). Thankfully, however, the sweetness is not too overpowering and is swiftly counterbalanced by the bitterness of the oak. The taste appears simple at first, but can prove unexpectedly subtle at times, with overtones of vanilla and fruits. The nose is very pleasant, with sweet, floral hints, but the aftertaste is fairly straightforward, mostly resolving into oakenness. This is a good, highly drinkable Rye, but it did not leave a lasting impression upon my sensorial memory the way many Whiskies do, and so, I would rather recommend it for casual drinking than for a deep drinking experience. |
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