[The reviewer and scores explained.]
Bottle: Haigs Dimple 15 YO Blend
Cost: $60
Score: 48
Scent: Uncharacterized by anything pleasant. Strong alcohol, burns the nostrils.
Palate: Slightly sweet medicinal with bitter after taste.
Effect: Good mood, but the taste limited my enjoyment. Extra energy.
Empty glass scent: Smoky peaty scent and the burn your nostrils vapour wasn’t present.
Day after: Slight hangover.
Bottom line: Avoid purchasing, but don't say no if it's offered.
The review: I made a departure from my usual choice of single malts and tried a blend for the
1st time in over a year. I had high expectations from the seductive bottle.
And I was sadly disappointed. The taste was just plain unpleasant all the way
through from initial contact to finish. The blend didn’t highlight any recognizable
style. I had a hard time finishing my 1st glass; it sure wasn’t one
of the glasses that leads to another and then you promise yourself its the last
glass before you talk yourself in to another. I gave it another go after a
chicken roast and it didn’t fare any better. I wasn’t able to finish the 2nd
glass and it ended up adding something to some chocolate ice cream. I found it
a little hard to sleep, and I woke up before the alarm. The next day I really
felt the 1.8 glasses, and need some aspirin. I’m not sure I really want to
drink the rest of the bottle. Your money is much better spent on a cheaper 12yo
single malt like Glenfiddich.
Dimple didn't even give us a decent cork top, it's a plastic twist cap!