mardi 21 septembre 2010

Crown Royal Special Reserve

"The jewel in the crown, Crown Royal Special Reserve is a whisky of such exceptional quality that its rich smooth taste brings special moments to life.
" Le joyau de la couronne, Crown Royal Special Reserve est un zhisky de qualité exceptionnelle dont le goût riche et moelleux rehausse toute occasion spéciale."

A very fine Canadian whisky.

40% ABV. Read more on Crown Royal website.

Tequila Casco Viejo Joven

Casco Viejo is a descent gold Tequila.

38% ABV.

Cognac Florignac

"Un long vieillissement en fûts de chêne, le savoir faire du maître de chai, la sélection rigoureuse des eaux-de-vie, sont le garant de la qualité des Cognacs J. de FLORIGNAC."

40% ABV.

Charles Meunier et Successeurs' Crème de violette

This is a light flavoured, low proof violet liqueur. Alright, but not great.

17% ABV. Read more on Distillerie Meunier website.

dimanche 19 septembre 2010

Aberfeldy 12 years old

"The Aberfeldy Distillery was established over 100 years ago in 1898, on the south bank of the river Tay. Aberfeldy combines the fresh Sring water of the Pitilie burn with the skill of generations of craftmen to produce an outstanding single malt zhisky renowned for its heather honey softness and full body."

40% ABV. Read more on Dewars distillery website.

Vlahov Maraschino

Not to be compared with the excellent Luxardo Maraschino but much better than Bols' Maraschino.

25% ABV.

The Macallan Fine Oak 12 years old

"Distiled at The Macallan distillery, in Speyside, Scotland, this legendary Single Malt is Triple Cask Matured in a unique, complex combination of exceptional oak casks; European oak casks seasoned with sherry, American oak casks seasoned with sherry and American oak casks seasoned with bourbon. This Triple Cask combination delivers and extraordinarily smooth, delicate yet complex Single Malt, matured at The Macallan distillery for a minimum of Twelve years."

40% ABV. Read more on The Macallan distillery website.