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Usquaebach Old Rare Whisky Stone Flagon
Usquaebach

Usquaebach Old Rare Whisky Stone Flagon

3.59 Decent

11 reviews11 ratings

82 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Scotch Highlands No age statement 43% ABV

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About this bottle

The term Usquaebach translates to "water of life," which is the etymological source of the word "whisky." This formerly well-regarded blended Scotch, with origins tracing back to the 1760s and originally owned by Twelve Stone Flagons, is now under the ownership of Cobalt Brands. The blend consists of 85% single malts from the Highlands, with the oldest component being 20 years old, and the remaining 15% is grain whisky.

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Tyler Zheng 3.3

Aroma: Grainy, with a subtle sweetness, oak, raisins, heather, and sherry. Body: Light. Taste: Heather with faint wisps of smoke. Sweet, honeyed, and very smooth. Finish: Brief and sweet. Comment: The oak from the nose isn't detected on the palate. It's pleasant but not outstanding.

Glenn Tirado 3.8

This is a well-made blend that avoids excessive peat, which I appreciate as I'm not fond of it being overpowering. The clay jug is also an attractive addition to a collection.

Staci Crawley 1.0

Intense caramel and maple syrup flavors, followed by a surprising finish of peat smoke.

Braydon Mclaughlin 4.0

Subtle butterscotch aroma. Light fruit on the tongue.

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