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Usquaebach 15 Year
Usquaebach

Usquaebach 15 Year

Whiskey Blended Highlands 15 years 43% ABV
$$$ $50 to $100 Premium Above average whiskey
23 reviews
76 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Usquaebach means "water of life" - the origin of the word "whisky." This once popular brand of blended Scotch, dating back to the 1760s and originally owned by Twelve Stone Flagons is now owned by Cobalt Brands. This is a blend of Highland single malts and grain whiskies, the youngest of which are 15 years and no more than 20.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 80
Full Bodied 80
Salty 40
Sweet 30
Briny 25
Herbal 20
Oily 15
Smoky 15

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 9 parsed reviews.

fcopanas 5.0

The nose is musky earthy with dried fruit. As for taste, as a newer scotch drinker, I’m frequently overwhelmed by the initial bitterness. It took several sips to get to all the flavors but this one is complex. Initially the flavor is earthy, woody, maybe vegetal. Then some of that dried fruit and some salty chocolate and baking spices. Midway through there was a hint of that mustiness again. Not much mouth feel but it has nice finish: bittersweet with some nutty flavors. I would enjoy owning a bottle.

gman4405 3.8

So weird to see the difference from the reviewers ratings compared to AMANDA SCHUSTER the professional taster. She rates this one @ 76 while I and most reviewers are in the 87-91 region. I don't quite understand that but possibly due to many factors!

jmsmitty 4.0

Citrus and honey on the nose, Butterscotch with a slight smoke note on the tongue. Spice and cherry finish. Adding a drop of water brings out the spice and citrus more.

Brad Donahue 4.0

Usquaebach dazzles me with their bottles and has a mesmerizing finish. Thick and rich in flavor nonetheless.

proatc 4.3

Sherry and brine on the nose, smooth salty, dark fruit taste, Long finish. Beats the Dalmore 18 by a mile.

bcurtis01 2.5

Spicy! Dry. A little harsh in the finish for me

3 more reviews were collected for this bottle. The longest ones are shown first.

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