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Buchanan's - 18 Year Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky

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It is the malt which gives Buchanan's Special Reserve Scotch Whisky much of its unique, smooth and refined character. The blend consists of some of the finest individual whiskies. Complemented with Scotland's finest grain whisky this combination gives Buchanan's Special Reserve Scotch Whisky it's soft and mature taste.

Tasting notes

Rich flavors of preserved sweet orange, black cherry, nuts and honey plus a hint of wood smoke.

Brand
Buchanan's
Size
750ml
ABV
40.00
Country
Scotland

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Barrel Type

  • Oak

Years Aged

18

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What people across the internet are saying
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5 AI Rating

Reviewers on Drinkhacker, Whiskey Wash and Beverage Testing Institute praise Buchanan's 18 (95 pts BTI; Double Gold SF World Spirits 2009) for chocolate, cocoa, plum and honeyed oak. Critics note it's smooth and approachable rather than complex, but the consensus is a polished, sherry-influenced sipper.

*This is an AI-generated summary based on publicly available reviews and discussions.

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Overall rating: 4.1666665 / 5 from 18 reviews.

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Review topics: ["flavor","honey","chocolate","scotch","whiskey","service","finish","dram","barrel","palate","blends"].

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Reviews

Among the best mixtures I've ever tried.

"One of the top combinations I've ever tried! This one has a lot of flavors that remind me of really aged single malts. Very unexpected! Peaches, apples, and leather all smell good. Pecans, dark chocolate, honey, and a fantastic barrel stink make up the exquisite palate. Quick, peppery finish with a slightly longer ashey note. Definitely purchasing this again. While you wait for an older single malt to open up in its glass, enjoy this delightful dram."

Camilo G. (4/5)

Outstanding Under-The-Radar Scotch!

""Surprisingly, this blend has a lot of flavors that remind me of very old single malts, making it one of the nicest ones I've ever experienced. Peaches, apples, and leather all smell good. Pecans, dark chocolate, honey, and a fantastic barrel stink make up the exquisite palate. Quick, peppery finish with a slightly longer ashey note. Definitely a beautiful dram to enjoy while waiting for an older single malt to open up in its glass; I'll definitely buy this again. ""

Chandler (5/5)

Being Scottish, I had hoped for more.

"This whisky is awful. Not only was it nearly tough to open the bottle, but the flavor fell short as well. Scotch whisky is my favorite. But I won't ever purchase this again. You can reserve it. I'm curious why. A battery post cleaning? Because it is so horrible, I blamed a maintenance person at my apartment. Yuck! Never once more. It only needed one swig. Bitter. abides by you. In order to get rid of the really bitter aftertaste, I had to eat something. Avoid this at all costs!"

Leandro M. (1/5)

Wonderful blended scotch!

"Wonderful blended scotch! Delicious, oily, and smooth. a tiny bit of maple. Peppery, smooth, and apricot. The aftertaste is identical to the initial flavor blast. Peat and smoke are scarce. Yet tasty to a scotch enthusiast who like both. The Johnny Blue I attempted. My surprise is that this is superior."

Scott U. (5/5)

Unexpected pleasure and value

"This is delightful, addictive, and shockingly good. Although I wasn't sure what to anticipate, the combination is delightfully fudgey, velvety, and sweet. From the peated and strongly sherried malts and blends, this is a welcome break. Custard, chocolate, and burnt caramel flavors are prominent, yet they are never overpowering or excessively sweet. It gradually develops a respectable nose, but the flavor and its pleasingly thick coating of flavor on your tongue are the real highlights. Also a decent deal when compared to what other 18-year-old mixes usually cost. Very worth the money."

Rajol E. (4/5)

There are more affordable and superior blends available.

"I used to buy it rather frequently, but after the last price hike a day ago, the cost has gone up from $70 to $75 in Houston, Texas, where I live. Today, it was $97. Johnnie Walker Green Label is currently my preferred option. How they can justify a price increase in such a short amount of time baffles me."

Finnley (3/5)

I haven't heard any concerns as of yet.

"I read an article that praised it. I decided to give it a shot. It costs considerably less than the majority of 18-year-old scotches for the quality. The smoothness of it surprised me in a good way. I now consider it to be my favorite scotch. I'm very happy I discovered this early in life so I can use it for a long time. I constantly suggest it to everybody who appreciates scotch. I haven't heard any concerns as of yet."

Keithr T. (3/5)

Excellent Scotch, Terrible Bottle

"I was eager to enjoy the Scotch I had just purchased when I got it home, but when I opened the bottle to pour myself a drink, no Scotch would pour out. I had to view a video where a woman demonstrated how to shake the bottle ferociously in order to get the Scotch to pour. I immediately placed it in a decanter so that I wouldn't have to repeat that foolish game with a bottle that, I guess, is meant to be both child and adult proof. Although I consumed the Scotch in a month because I liked it, the bottle makes me think twice about buying it again."

Boston (3/5)

Taste of Band-Aid

"When I opened the bottle, I was eager to sample this blend, but it was spill proof. I had to break the cap off the spout out of frustration. The flavor wasn't as impressive; it smells like band-aids. Band-Aid, I'm not kidding."

Sincere (3/5)

Very Silky

"The negative reviews are completely inaccurate! NOT AT ALL bitter or challenging to pour. Extremely smooth indeed. I don't understand what the band-aid guy is saying either. Try it before you judge it."

Tadeo (5/5)

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