Norman Gennaro

9.1

Balvenie Doublewood 12yr - the nose is light with a hint of wood. On the palate you get a bit more power and a full mouth warmth. Finish gives you more of that wood and heat. It’s a good, easy drinker. Won’t go out of my way to get but wouldn’t feel bad if given a dram. — 2 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.6

Wow. This this is everything you could want it a wine. It’s big and bold. The aroma pops right out of the glass and fills the room. My son who I usually go to for commentary on the nose said there was no need for me to pass the glass. He said it was liked you open up a huge bottle of fruit punch. The aromatics were amazing and the taste on the palate was just as big. Delicious and a long finish to bring it home. This was great. — 15 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.3

BlairAthol 27 (Octave Premium) it’s got a sweet, brown sugar, raisin nose. It’s hot on the palate. It fills the mouth but has some heat on it. Finish goes for a while mainly due to the heat. When that fades after the first taste it’s rich with that brown sugar, little bit of wood but good flavor. — 16 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

Beautiful. Had over two days and the air only helped. — 4 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

I thought the one we had prior was a little better. Some browning around the edge and a taste over extracted which I expect is due to the same factors. Great nose and the flavors were fine. It got more intense with air and that over extracted came out a bit more over time (decanted and the prior one was not). I would not decant and let it shine for a longer period. — 4 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

Cooper’s Choice MacDuff 16yr (2003) 51% ABV. Dark in color but light on the nose. Wood and alcohol. It’s thick on the palate with a pleasant but firm grip. It’s full mouth punch but not a lot of flavor showing. The finish lasts for a while but kinda one note. It’s good but not extraordinary. — 15 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.3

Norman had this 4 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.7

Nose was muted on opening but came out with air. Delightful wine that outshine the Hourglass from the start and until the end although it was no slouch. — 4 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

Better as it opened up. The nose faded fast though and I’m assuming this is whole cluster since it certainly has that bramble/green on the palate and finish — 15 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.0

Might have kept this a little too long as the flavors are a bit muddled. The aromas/nose on it fills the room so it’s very aromatic. The finish is long but all in the mid-palate and nothing in the cheeks so feels lacking. More acidic than I love. — 18 days ago