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Coffee Experience: Coconut Mocha I tried a Coconut Mocha recently, and here's my take on it: Aroma Coconut : The coconut scent is definitely noticeable and adds a tropical twist. Flavor Taste : Aside from the coconut aroma, it tastes like a regular mocha. The expected chocolate and coffee flavors are there, but nothing particularly stands out beyond that. Nutrition Calories : This drink has a whopping 300 calories ! That’s pretty high for a coffee beverage, which is one of the reasons I think I’ll stick to plain black coffee going forward. Conclusion While the coconut aroma was enjoyable, the flavor didn’t really elevate the drink for me, and the calorie count is just too high. Plain black coffee is a more satisfying choice!

Tasting Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky I decided to try Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year . It’ll take a few sittings for me to fully appreciate how this whisky holds up and whether it matches the positive reviews I've read online. Price Highland Park is about double the price of Speyside whiskies like Glenlivet or Glenfiddich and is on par with Macallan 12 Year . Taste Smoothness : Macallan is the smoothest 12-year-old single malt I've had, and Highland Park 12 ranks just below that. Flavor : There’s a hint of bite that nips at the periphery, with slight peatiness that gives it a more sophisticated flavor and aroma. Overall Impression : Well done! Highland Park 12 packs quite a bit into a mid-range single malt without sacrificing too much. I agree with online reviews that it’s a recommended choice for first-time single malt whisky drinkers, offering much more to experience compared to Macallan 12. Aroma Concerns One negative is the fragrance, w...

Establishing a Whisky Collection I’m in the process of moving and looking forward to building a more respectable whisky collection . Here are my planned choices for the initial lineup: Macallan 12 Glenlivet 12 Highland 12 Laphroaig 10 Glenfiddich 12 Budget I’m estimating the total cost for these whiskies to be around $300 - $350 . I plan to check my local liquor store to get a better sense of pricing and finalize my selection. Update on Prices I’ve found that Costco has the best prices around! While their selection is somewhat limited, they carry almost all the whiskies I want for my initial collection. Refining My Choices I’ve decided to narrow it down further, as I want to focus on a select few for personal enjoyment. My goal is to build my palate 'memory' before diving deeper into this exciting world. Future Plans After I’ve tried these five starter bottles, I’m considering trying higher-end options like Glenlivet 18 Year and Macallan 18 Year . Then I might circle back to ...