Whiskey is a complex spirit with many different styles and flavors due to the different raw materials, craftsmanship and aging barrels. Such as floral, fruity, honey, vanilla cream, peat, smoke, nutty chocolate, sea salt and so on. So how do you quickly find your favorite category? Today, Yingying recommends ten beginner whiskies that can represent different flavors and are cost-effective. The rankings are in no particular order. You can refer to the tasting notes.
1.Monkey shoulder (three monkeys)
(reference price: 220 yuan)
The three monkeys are one of the whisky brands under the Grand Father and Sons. As a Scottish blended whisky, the original blends are produced in three well-known distilleries in the Speyside region (, Glenfiddich , Balvenie, Qifu). The entrance is very smooth, with a strong fruity aroma and vanilla honey as the main notes, which is in line with popular tastes. This is also the original intention of blending whiskey. The balance and softness make it a wonderful experience whether pure drinking, water or ice is added. If you want to feel balance and suppleness, then this blended whiskey must not be missed.
Alcohol: 40%vol
Tasting notes
Smell the fragrance (nose) : Rich vanilla, honey, fruity aroma, sweet malt, sparing 2 spice nutmeg Fragrant .
Palate: creamy smooth, rich malt , berries, clove ,Honey, butter toast .
Final rhyme (finish): medium aftertaste, spicy oak accompanied by a hint of mint .
2.Highland Park 12 (Highland Park 12 years)
(Reference price: 390 yuan)
The Highland Park winery was built in 1789 and is located in the northernmost of Scotland. Orkney Islands Kirkwall islet, near the Arctic Circle. The unique geographical environment and climatic conditions make it very suitable for the aging of whiskey. As one of the few wineries that still insist on manual malting, the quality of malt germination is guaranteed. The malt is roasted with peat coal produced on the island, and it has been baptized by sea breeze all year round. The aging in the Sydney barrel gives it a unique flavor. If you like smoky sensations and want to experience Viking culture through whiskey, then it is none other than highland park.
Alcohol: 40%vol
Tasting notes
Smell (nose): is fresh and refreshing, with a touch of vegetation and flowers, honey, citrus, balanced sweetness .
Palate: toast, heather, orange, light sweet and smoky .
Final rhyme (finish): Long pepper spice and toasted oak .
3.Glenfiddich 12 (Glenfiddich 12 years)
(Reference price: 240 yuan)
Glenfiddich winery is located in Duff Town, Speyside, Scotland.Under the inheritance of the Grant family, it is brewed with pure Robido spring water. It is one of the earliest and best-selling single malt whisky brands. Glenfiddich 12 years as the foundation of Glenfiddich, aged in American oak bourbon barrels and European oak sherry barrels, the mellow and silky classic Speyside flavor has won it many awards. If you are trying a single malt for the first time and yearning for floral and fruity aromas, Glenfiddich 12 years will definitely not disappoint you.
Alcohol: 40%vol
Tasting notes
Smell (nose): fresh fruit aroma, light pear aroma, beautifully balanced .
Palate: sweet and fruity, butterscotch, malt and light oak flavor .
Final rhyme (finish): Silky and mellow long after rhyme .
4.Jameson (Jummel)
(Reference price: 99 yuan)
Jummel was born in 1780 and is one of the world's best-selling Irish whiskey brands. The raw materials use natural barley and spring water from rich areas, lime instead of peat is used as fuel to bake malt, and the production process uses a single distiller for three distillations, using American oak bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry barrels. The aging creates an elegant style that is soft, smooth, fresh and refreshing. For those who are involved in Irish whiskey for the first time, Zunmeichun is really the best choice.
Alcohol: 40%vol
tasting notes
smell (nose): vanilla ,Oak, some fruit trees, nuts .
Palate: roasted oak, vanilla, nuts, a little pepper .
Final rhyme (finish): has a mellow aftertaste, smooth and soft .
5.Bulleit Rye (Bright bourbon rye)
(Reference price: 290 yuan)
Bright bourbon rye is an award-winning rye whiskey with unparalleled spices And complexity. Released in 2011, it still enjoys recognized as one of the highest quality rye. The wine is russet, originally 95% rye and 5% malt. If you want to try rye, choose it!
Alcohol: 45%vol
Tasting notes
Smell (nose): strong oak fragrance .
Palate: is very smooth, vanilla, nuts, spices .
Final rhyme (finish): has a crisp aftertaste and a long aftertaste .
The next article will continue to bring the remaining five essential whiskies for entry, and help you choose the most suitable one from the vast sea of "Wei".
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