Powers Gold Label 1980s

Powers

I don't know what I'm grading this against. It's Irish whiskey, and it costs about $25.00 for a liter. I'd say it beats other comparable brands in its class hands down. To compare it to different whisk(e)ys in its price range, it beats out Teacher's Highland Cream, which is quite an achievement. It's more or less honey in a bottle, without the...

Score 85/100

Powers

When I first stick my nose into a glass of Powers Gold Label, I think of struck flint, that wisp of smoke from a cigarette lighter. The only other whisky to make me think of this was Hiram Walker Special Old, a rye-heavy Canadian. In fact in a blind taste I would probably guess this to be that. Given time, softer aromas present themselves,...

Score 66/100

Powers

This whisky is full of flavor, color, and tastes like bottled artwork. The nose ranges from sweet and tart to honey and spice. The first bits of flavor remind me of fruit and honey. The finish tends to gravitate toward reminders of maple. The drink is a bit spicy and has an amount of burn, however for the price, I would go with Powers any day.

Score 80/100

Powers

Powers Gold Label blended Irish whiskey is reported to be a blending of 70% pot still whiskey and 30% 'grain whiskey'. Powers Gold Label is reported to be the largest selling Irish whiskey within Ireland. Nose: moderate to strong intensity nose, honey, grass, barley, barley-malt, a little floral, a little citrus and peach Taste: honey, butter,...

Score 78/100