Old Durbar Blended Reserve Whisky

Appearance: In this whiskey blend my friend brought back for me from his mission trip to Nepal, I look in my glass and notice a light honey color, with super thin and oily legs. Nose: As I bring the glass up to take a whiff, I get fresh notes of green apple, pear, salty brine and light peat, honey and flowers, and damp forest and hay. Taste: The palate has, as I take a sip, a creamy mouthfeel, and is pretty warm going down at first. Notes of ash, honey, red apple, cherry flavored candy, and sea brine traverse the tongue. Finish: The finish is medium long, dry and ashy. Thoughts: This whiskey was surprisingly good. It was a fun gift to receive, maybe not worth hunting down, but still good. I’m glad I got to try it! Thanks, Spencer and Old Durbar! Sláinte!

It is soft, much less sharp than many other spirits. It definetely has honeyed depths, as the bottle says. There is a smoothness to the finish, and a lovely after taste (In future I will describe more).

Carmel and ambiguous wood nose. Mild fruity, maybe cherry taste and finish. Very smooth across the tongue with a mild burn at the end.