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Old Eight Special Reserve Review


Country: Brazil
Brand: Old Eight Special Reserve
Type: Blended Whisky
Age: NAS
Alcohol: 39%

Colour: Deep Copper (Caramel is added for colouring)

Nose:  A hint of Peat and Smoke followed by Sweet Grain, lots of young harsh Alcohol and some Oak. Not much happening really.

Taste: Unpleasant delivery resembling Lamp Oil followed by a slightly hot attack on the palate.

Finish: Short and bitter. Unpleasant

Rating: 51  

Nose: 17 – Taste: 12 – Finish: 10 – Overall: 12

General Remarks. This Blended Whisky is made in Brazil by Campari. It contains imported Malt and Grain Whisky from Scotland to which local distilled alcohol and water are added.

I added a few drops of water but it really doesn’t make any difference.

Drinking Experience Neat: Unpleasant

Conclusion:
Luckily I only bought a miniature bottle. It is the best selling  “Brazilian“ whisky and it’s been around since 1965. Well, it certainly is cheap but I really can't enjoy this spirit.

Jan van den Ende                                                              October 7, 2011