tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post240323146978637363..comments2024-02-28T07:23:12.706-04:00Comments on Jason's Scotch Whisky Reviews: Review: Grant's "Cask Editions" Sherry Cask FinishJason Deblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-51446012942696325632017-10-28T19:50:32.118-03:002017-10-28T19:50:32.118-03:00Welcome to the blog! I will try to be more descri...Welcome to the blog! I will try to be more descriptive!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-10462643939064946282017-10-28T14:53:29.868-03:002017-10-28T14:53:29.868-03:00Could you please share a review with more descript...Could you please share a review with more description? I believe you know allot about whisky and spirits and I may learn from you. I understand is difficult Not to judge the whisky, and just focus on description and to provide data about the process, but it is more helpfull (and fair) to guide without clouding other people judgment. I tried another standard whiskies, including JW red (top number 1 selling whisky in standard segment) and I find Grant's Family Reserve and its Cask editions more suitable for me. I do not use the phrase "better than JWR", because maybe other people search for a more agressive whisky to feel a strong alcohol and to burn their throats, so in thata case they probably will find Grant's Family Reserve too sweet or smooth. <br /><br />Of course if I compare and judge those two standards blended with a 12 year old single malt whisky (different category, process, etc), then I probably will say this judgement: I find the single malt superior"...but again it is like marketing talking instead of description. Maria Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192073599481824423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-65859357737381070242016-11-08T03:56:29.878-04:002016-11-08T03:56:29.878-04:00I quite like this blend.
I find it rather quiet an...I quite like this blend.<br />I find it rather quiet and delicate with a heated kick in the finish.<br />Not everyones cup of tea, lol whisky.<br />I find it pleasant if a little subdued, just for a change from my favourite single maltsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697569619541121456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-41205868569693057422014-01-16T17:38:56.767-04:002014-01-16T17:38:56.767-04:00Neil, if you can find some redeeming value to this...Neil, if you can find some redeeming value to this blend, you are ahead of the game.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-33313168449250173742014-01-16T09:07:17.678-04:002014-01-16T09:07:17.678-04:00I just opened a bottle of this, and in direct oppo...I just opened a bottle of this, and in direct opposition to the prevailing opinion on here, I found the nose almost non-existent, the palate bland... but the finish... surprisingly long and not unpleasant. Bizarre. Still a good deal more tastings to go with this one.Neil Cakehttp://www.dihuli.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-66541225435091419992013-08-01T07:57:39.511-03:002013-08-01T07:57:39.511-03:00Thanks for your positive view. The opinions expre...Thanks for your positive view. The opinions expressed, the more informed readers can become before pulling the trigger to buy.<br /><br />Cheers!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-20439343081704174122013-08-01T01:32:50.870-03:002013-08-01T01:32:50.870-03:00I just cracked this one open and was pleasantly su...I just cracked this one open and was pleasantly surprised by the smell and flavor. It was a lot more interesting to me than other blends I tend to buy. So I did a quick search for some other opinions and landed here. I've been reading your review as I sip this. I have to agree it doesn't finish as well as it starts. I think the key is not to put it down :) If you like Speyside's as I do, I think it's worth picking up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481467355091640400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-85546765892610671522013-05-26T14:45:29.433-03:002013-05-26T14:45:29.433-03:00Yes, Glenmorangie do a considerable number of fini...Yes, Glenmorangie do a considerable number of finishes and I think their challenge is to maintain quality assurance year after year, which is always more of a challenge for the single malt distiller than the blender.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-427832729087033832013-05-26T14:43:51.381-03:002013-05-26T14:43:51.381-03:00It's a pity that decreased demand for sherry m...It's a pity that decreased demand for sherry means such a negative impact upon Scotch whisky and well Irish (ie Black Bush)too.<br /><br />I am sure though that as one door closes, innovative and responsive corporations will react and deliver what the consumer wants.<br /><br />As usual, I always appreciate your insights. Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-28409384469132080742013-05-25T06:41:47.956-03:002013-05-25T06:41:47.956-03:00Great review especially as you took your time to d...Great review especially as you took your time to deliver this one. Too many whisky writers would have slated it after the first sip or single dram and not given it time. I see this more with 'cheaper' or less aged when these bottles can offer some interesting experiences<br /><br />So its a conundrum in a bottle. These special finishes are very hit and miss. Glenmorangie seem to have more than anyone and trying to keep up is difficult.Glen Mhor Whiskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332265190121712442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-63290364022243352612013-05-24T20:39:18.141-03:002013-05-24T20:39:18.141-03:00Jason, The trend I see is a decade-plus long world...Jason, The trend I see is a decade-plus long worldwide reduction in demand for sherry wines. Wine producers have been slow to react, but with gathering number they are now fermenting about 40% less tonnage of grapes than ten years back. Less wine produced, fewer barrels being made available to the second market. Pushes prices up for what barrels become generally available and makes distillers (and bottlers) more experimental about what they're willing to do. The ten year old (non-age statement) Black Bush essentially couldn't be produced any longer for its price slot. Bargain blend enjoyment may soon require us all to seek higher market products or to seek those without much decent (second fill) sherry cask influence at all. JKJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355557111713061160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-76010782642917977692013-05-15T08:07:11.474-03:002013-05-15T08:07:11.474-03:00Well that's wicked depressing. Blackbush was ...Well that's wicked depressing. Blackbush was a great "value-sherry." What else was as good at the particular flavor profile for $30? I'm kind of surprised this hasn't gotten as much play, what with the JW line alterations and even further back Macallan Fine Oak.<br /> <br />I'm inclined to think this is a major mistake. Better to make the expression more premium, raise the price $5-10, put on an age statement. It'd still be more affordable than sherried single malts. I know Diageo sells some Bushmills single malt, but the expressions seem kind of overworked. Sticking instead with Black Bush and also a hypothetical "Silver and Black Bush" at 16yo age would seem like a better move. There had been a proven winner, but I guess this is just one more reason to shake my fist at Diageo.The Bitter Fignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-91443765621504715242013-05-15T07:01:19.527-03:002013-05-15T07:01:19.527-03:00Its ok if you are looking for a super cheap blend ...Its ok if you are looking for a super cheap blend at a party or to drink with ice or mix, and of course pair with watermelon.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-69054951213617754802013-05-15T07:00:13.094-03:002013-05-15T07:00:13.094-03:00Yes and no. Yes in the sense that it is the only ...Yes and no. Yes in the sense that it is the only sherry influenced blended whisky that I can think of that is good. Another possibility is Whyte & Mackay, but I am not a fan. Find it too cheap in taste.<br /><br />The problem with Black Bush is that as of late they only age it for 7 years whereas in the past it was aged for 8-10yrs. This change was discussed by another whisky blogger, Pete, on The Casks: <br /><br />http://thecasks.com/2013/03/17/bushmills-black-bush-review-2013-redux/<br /><br />Sadly, Black Bush really has lost a lot of its greatness with the change in aging.<br /><br />If there are any other cheap blended scotch or Irish whiskies with plenty of sherry notes, readers, give us a shout!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-85829038061859219722013-05-14T22:46:26.845-03:002013-05-14T22:46:26.845-03:00So, stick to Black Bush for a cheap sherry-cask fi...So, stick to Black Bush for a cheap sherry-cask fix?The Bitter Fignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-23070964182435513962013-05-13T18:10:23.656-03:002013-05-13T18:10:23.656-03:00Enjoyed the review, although I probably won't ...Enjoyed the review, although I probably won't be rushing out to buy a bottle.<br /><br />Maybe their next advertising campaign will be: "Try Grant's Sherry Cask: The Blend That's Not Too Bad with Watermelon."<br /><br />- JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-21870691504821563712013-05-13T16:54:38.866-03:002013-05-13T16:54:38.866-03:00Yeah, the bag would be a fitting accessory to this...Yeah, the bag would be a fitting accessory to this bottle.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-50752002160385207142013-05-13T15:15:04.937-03:002013-05-13T15:15:04.937-03:00Where is the brown paper bag to go with this scotc...Where is the brown paper bag to go with this scotch on the park bench?Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297393116796129135noreply@blogger.com