Sunday, 22 February 2009

HIGH COMMISSIONER 40%


Nose:
Sharp grainy fruitiness mixed with cloves. Slightly spirity. After warming glass for a minute or so, a malty pocket of resistance appears.



Palate:
Initially caramel blunts out all opposition. Gradually a rather nice if somewhat metallic fruitiness takes command. The malt refuses to make an encore.




Finish:
Suprisingly long and expansive. Hard flinty grain merges with the oak.


Comment:
Hardly likely to sweep up the premium awards, this is all the same a decent everyday whisky. Upping the malt level just a little bit wouldn´t hurt, though.

Rating: 6,5/10


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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous8 December 2009 at 02:33

    This stuff is absolutely vile. I bought a bottle at the Eurotunnel Terminal at Coquelles. I tried it neat -ugh! Then with a drop of water - no improvement. Then with an ever increasing amount of Coca Cola until I got rid of the revolting brew. Strong diesel oil base flavour with overtones of Harpic and Domestos.

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    1. Anonymous2 December 2012 at 03:01

      Why didn't you just pour it away and get back to your blobs and cider?

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    2. Anonymous26 September 2013 at 02:47

      It must have been your mouth where the trouble began mate,you,d be better off sticking to shandy gaff.

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  2. nada15 August 2010 at 19:54

    your whisky duplicate (no2)selling asians owned shops in liverpool area need more information plz contact 07405429847

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  3. Anonymous5 November 2010 at 00:44

    I've just bought a 70cl bottle for £9.99 from Haldanes!

    Surprising smooth, not the best but unbeatable at that price.

    © JB - 4th Nov 2010

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  4. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 10:50

    Gets me wrecked!

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  5. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 11:58

    A tenner at supermarket and I'm surprised how smooth it is for the money. Much nicer than Bells and even neat is very palatable.

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    1. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 18:08

      Its ok when you're on a budget, but better than Bells sorry no way and as it happens bells is my least favorite of the branded whisky's

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  6. Roger Sharland6 May 2012 at 06:47

    Fantastic !

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  7. NEIL SALT16 September 2013 at 10:42

    Had High Commissioner for the first time tonight, and the caramel tang is evident.

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