World Whisky Review #1: IB Cooley's Irish Whisky - Exclusive Malts 2003 Cask Strength Irish Whisky - Done Blind

Mystery

Color - Amber

Nose - Slightly sharp to start, honey, citrus, grapefruit, floral notes - geraniums, the grapefruit left and now it is lemon and key limes. There is something that I can't put my finger on and it is driving me nuts, maybe pine needles.

Taste - Oranges, some stewed oranges, my palate is overwhelmed by oranges. I get some floral notes but I can't pick them out.

Finish - Medium - More oranges, honey, tobacco

Overall - - This reminds me a lot of the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban that I just reviewed last week. It is very nice and enjoyable. Orange just dominates the taste and finish.

Characteristic Guess - Highland- 12 Years (NAS) - NCF - 46% ABV - Whisky guess - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

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Post Reveal

This was an IB Cooley's Irish Whisky - Exclusive Malts 2003 Cask Strength Irish Whisky.  Not even the right country, I stink.  

Overall rating - 7#spoiler

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner