Gurkha Ninja Churchill
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Fillers: Dominican
Size: 7 x 50
$6.99 Smoky’s of Northville
Off the Light: medium roast earthy coffee. As the smoke continues there is a woody tone
that develops that reminds me of hardwood with a touch of cedar. The medium roast coffee is still present with
a light sweet nut like note. Starting
off medium in body and smooth in texture.
Mid-Point: the earthy coffee profile continues with the
woody tones following. Lightly toasted
grains and a slight sweet note swirl around the main profile. It is still medium in body but the texture is
a bit leathery.
Down the Stretch: the coffee seems a little on the burnt
side, the grains a little more toasty, the earthy note is coming across like
dry soil. The mouthfeel is feeling a
little dry so, a drink along the way helps; the body is on the boarder of
medium-full, and the texture is leathery.
My Strength Rating: 5 – overall
To the Point: this is the first I have had in the Ninja
line. I enjoyed the smoke and for the
price I’ll be trying more of these.
The Scotch
Old Pulteney Aged 12 Years
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pulteney Distillery
Wick, Scotland
Highland Malt
43% abv
$39.99 – in Bad Axe, Michigan
What a great looking bottle
Appearance: golden honey, almost the same color as the gold
ring on my finger.
Little swirl in the glass shows some legs.
Nose: the alcohol is noticeable at first and then starts to
settle; aromas of stone fruit, hint of vanilla, touch of toffee, creamy feel on
the nose.
Flavors: underneath that almost creamy mouthfeel I notice a
touch of honey, the sherry is coming through and sweet grains, moderate ginger
spice warmth coats the palate, with sweet bourbon on the exhale and
finish.
Mouthfeel: long lingering warmth with a slight spice and
sweet malt character.
My Strength Rating: 5.5 – medium
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| Yes, you can fit a round bottle in a oval canister |
To the Point: This is
on my second glass of this Scotch. I am
looking forward to trying this again. It
seems to have an elegant style. I am
also looking forward to pairing this with a fine cigar.
On another day of tasting the Old Pulteney: Oh yes, I like
this baby. I shared it with my neighbor
in Grindstone City (summer place) and he really liked it and he is a Tennessee Bourbon
guy.
The Pairing
The earthy coffee profile of the cigar pairs well this
Single Malt Scotch. The profile of the
cigar really brings out the honey, sweet grains and tasty sherry. The cigar also seems to control the moderate
ginger spice during this pairing. But, I
like the spicy note.
On the final third of the cigar when the taste becomes a little fuller the Old Pulteney really helps to refresh the palate.
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