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Got some chocolates from iain burnett in today.
Thought I'd treat myself. Great with whiskies these.
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Those chocolates are a class act, a chocolatier .
I come from a long line of Chocollatiers , There used to be three of us ,ever hear of the three Chocolateirs?
Sorry but it struck me as funny. They do look amazing and made with pride. Serious presentation,enjoy!
Those chocolates are a class act, a chocolatier .
I come from a long line of Chocollatiers , There used to be three of us ,ever hear of the three Chocolateirs?
Sorry but it struck me as funny. They do look amazing and made with pride. Serious presentation,enjoy!
think there is a company of that name in Oz.. :D
but yes it does remind one of them musket chaps:eyebrows:
whisky time approaches... had a pain around my heart all day. wont go away, so if im going it will be with a dram in hand
Edradour 10.
Quality full bodied stuff this. Sherry, fruits, vanilla, rum, fruitcake, it's all there and more.
Complex from those super small stills.. They are as small as is legally allowed. When they made more, these stills were copied exactlyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/4fb69f050245c6976ce889f0e18acb79.jpg
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rmcin626
23-09-2020, 09:02
Grant, just wondered if you had tasted this whisky? They are are about 5 minutes from my house.
https://shop.ardgowandistillery.com/collections/frontpage/products/coppersmith?mc_cid=8eb6cb28f2&mc_eid=c33ac839bf
Grant, just wondered if you had tasted this whisky? They are are about 5 minutes from my house.
https://shop.ardgowandistillery.com/collections/frontpage/products/coppersmith?mc_cid=8eb6cb28f2&mc_eid=c33ac839bfNot tried it, no. Its a blend I believe that's sherry orientated.
Should be rather nice as Max the whisky man is good. No age so its fairly expensive, thus suggesting there are some nice whiskies in it.
might add the whiskies are not theirs.. their spirit isnt matured yet but think they are making it.. speyside and highland whiskies
Grant, just wondered if you had tasted this whisky? They are are about 5 minutes from my house.
https://shop.ardgowandistillery.com/collections/frontpage/products/coppersmith?mc_cid=8eb6cb28f2&mc_eid=c33ac839bf
Robin,
5 minuets from your house, Walk over say hi neighbor can I barrow a cup of Whiskey?
Just sample a little and then buy the bottle you like. A new distillery ,Id buy a few bottles and put them aside .
When they become big you will have some of their very first offerings to drink or sell at secondary prices.
rmcin626
23-09-2020, 13:39
Not tried it, no. Its a blend I believe that's sherry orientated.
Should be rather nice as Max the whisky man is good. No age so its fairly expensive, thus suggesting there are some nice whiskies in it.
might add the whiskies are not theirs.. their spirit isnt matured yet but think they are making it.. speyside and highland whiskies
It’s part of the Ardgowan estate , the home of the Shaw Stewarts, their plan was to open a distillery for whisky and gin, but that s not happened yet. AS you say Max is very well regarded in the whisky world, I know its a blend and a fairly expensive blend. I was at a Burns Supper in February when one of the auctions was for a Whisky tutorial with Max which raised several hundred pounds.
rmcin626
23-09-2020, 13:41
Robin,
5 minuets from your house, Walk over say hi neighbor can I barrow a cup of Whiskey?
Just sample a little and then buy the bottle you like. A new distillery ,Id buy a few bottles and put them aside .
When they become big you will have some of their very first offerings to drink or sell at secondary prices.
As yet they have still to build the distillery, the only way to have taste is in a bar that stocks or buy a bottle.
As yet they have still to build the distillery, the only way to have taste is in a bar that stocks or buy a bottle.Oh right, I thought they had finished it by now. Supposed to have started a few years ago when raising capital. Obviously not enough. Lol.
Sure it'll be nice.
Tonight it a bottle open night.
Glenmorangie quinta ruban.
Morangie were the pioneers of cask finishes. This is 14 now but used to be less
. Its improved on my recollection too.
Slow legs, and a fairly thick mouthfeel. Lots of fruits in this and obviously port too. Sure there is shortbread too.
Anyway a great slow, warm finish and as smooth as a babies bottom. A single mil of water to a large glass, maybe 60ml.
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And a choc I think... Which one eh[emoji3]
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enjoyed that.. was a rose one i think . was a bit like turkish delight
I love the look of those chocolates, very indulgent - time to start a chocolate thread?:)
I love the look of those chocolates, very indulgent - time to start a chocolate thread?:)
as dear as whisky.. yes it was a treat as i had some a few years ago at glengoyne distillery and always intended buying some.
now having a glenfarclas 25; aslo indulgent:eyebrows: bugger it i could be dead tomorrow
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rmcin626
23-09-2020, 16:22
as dear as whisky.. yes it was a treat as i had some a few years ago at glengoyne distillery and always intended buying some.
now having a glenfarclas 25; aslo indulgent:eyebrows: bugger it i could be dead tomorrow
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Malt whisky and good chocolate great pairing.
Malt whisky and good chocolate great pairing.
too true robin ... great pairing. as are raspberries for clearing palate
I don't think GlenMorangie answers there emails, at least they haven't yet.
I don't think GlenMorangie answers there emails, at least they haven't yet.
I bought a couple of bottles a few days ago (on offer in "Sainsburys" supermarket £26). Used to be my favourite malt, but not had a bottle for about ten years - will let you know what I make of it in a few days. I don't remember it having any peat in the past, always light/floral/citrus to my taste.
Sod's law - bought the whisky, and had an attack of gout the same evening (before I had a chance to try it), so I am laying off alcohol for a few days :doh:
I bought a couple of bottles a few days ago (on offer in "Sainsburys" supermarket £26). Used to be my favourite malt, but not had a bottle for about ten years - will let you know what I make of it in a few days. I don't remember it having any peat in the past, always light/floral/citrus to my taste.
Sod's law - bought the whisky, and had an attack of gout the same evening (before I had a chance to try it), so I am laying off alcohol for a few days :doh:
I know the pain of gout , I get it in my left foot ,takes weeks to go down stay of lentils as well they really inflame gout.
I know the pain of gout , I get it in my left foot ,takes weeks to go down stay of lentils as well they really inflame gout.
had something similar in one elbow once.. was tested and wasnt gout thankfully but it was sore
First time that I had a "gout episode" it took a few weeks to settle down - absolute agony, even the bed sheet caused it to throb (big toe, really swollen). Since then I have learned to recognise when it is starting up and can usually control it to an extent.
I find drinking lots of water and pure Montmorency cherry juice help. A doctor friend told me that cherry juice helping was a load of bollocks, but I pointed out that if it was working even as a placebo, then that was fine by me.
I think that I will be ready for a taste of the Glenmorangie tomorrow, foot has been tolerable for a couple of days.
Thanks for the lentil tip Goraman, funnily enough I did make a lentil and sweet pepper soup two days before this episode.
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rmcin626
24-09-2020, 18:28
I see McTears have a whisky auction soon, if you want to empty your wallet Grant.
I see McTears have a whisky auction soon, if you want to empty your wallet Grant.Yeah would be fun if I were loaded.
Tonight I have had a langskip (nearly finished).. Next will be a Glenfarclas 15.
The langskip is wonderfully wonderful with a little water, belaying its age(probably about 5)
Farclas is a sherry bomb of course as are pretty much all of their output. A great, still private distillery. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200925/ccd5711bf37474122a9711dcae8e5ec0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200925/9187c8a1f1f44c65ecfc6f0377b9c8cc.jpg
Glenmorangie 10:
Gout subsided enough to give it a go and really disappointed.
It has been a long time since I had one of these, so perhaps my memory is playing tricks or my tastes have changed, but: the orange/citrus notes have been lost along with what I remember as a floral lightness of touch, it seems far sweeter (caramel/crystaline sweetness) than I remember and rougher alcohol/burn. Tastes quite mundane/cheap (maybe I have just got used to my Arran founders reserve, but that is only a six year old and seems far better balanced than the Glenmorangie 10).
Can't say that I noticed peat which Goraman found, just a bit rough and sweet.
Breaks my heart, as this was one of the first malts which got me in to drinking malt whisky (along with a Sainsbury's "special" malt about 35 years ago) but this just doesn't match my memories, and I have bought two bottles of the stuff!
I really wish that I had a bottle of it from, say, 10 or 15 years ago just to check whether it is my memory playing tricks.
A bit of air and a drop of o2. See how it goes Guy. If your used to an expression, trying something different can take time for palate to adjust
I will give that a go Grant - certainly hope it gets better (like losing an old friend at the moment).
I have heard it is not what it used to be, but sadly that is the state of things.
The mash bills have gone GMO so flavor has been sacrificed, the quality and thickness of the casks has also changed the old growth slow grown oak is not being cut.
The casks are less dense ,the staves are cut thinner today. And we are short of old aged whiskey so quality is not what it was in the 80's and early 90's.
Buffalo Trace was once aged 10 years and had an age statement,now it has no age statement and the bourbon is much younger. I have heard the corn used for most bourbon's today is GMO but I don't know if that's true or just a rumor.
Not many wine posts on here by the looks...
If you don’t know, I am almost exclusively a red wine drinker, and mostly Rioja or at least Spanish. This is on offer in Tesco at the moment, £7 a bottle (normally £8.50) and even at full price is a very nice Reserva.
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Well I used the Glenmorangie contact page and sent them an email it has been at least a week and no response.
This makes me think they no longer care about customer relations,a growing trend in big business.
Shame on them - even just an acknowledgement of receipt of your message should be standard customer service.
A bit better today so opened this Nikka Red.
I'd say straight off I'm not really a big fan of Japan whisky. Nothing wrong with them, but just miss the point for me.
I might make an exception here tho.
This is very nice, especially with a bit of water. It's only 43% and is chill filtered(a blend)
This is smooth, a nice fresh nose and creamy smooth mouth both with orange in.
A lovely finish too with more oranges and cream.
Warming to this and wishing it had been a /0cl bottle instead of 50.
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California wines are going to be very hard to find .
The fires have returned to Napa Valley and we lost some vineyards and winery's. Also the grapes that have survived the fires have absorbed so much smoke they are ruined and not being picked. Word is the grapes taste like smoke!
Homes are being lost as well so Napa and Sonoma will probably not produce much if any wine this year.
My condolences to Marco and Del.
Hey mabey ship the grapes to Grant's side of the pond , they can be used to make something of a smokey Brandy. Scott's know what to do with smoke!
Having a whiskey and rye tonight and watching the 1st of the Presidential debates.
Glad to have Grant back, Marco drop in once in a while.
Yah, never did get an email from them ,I will still drink a 14 year G. M. quinta rubin but i'm not impressed with the 10 year to be honest.
Out of all the scotch I have Glenfarklas is my favorite. Tomatain 12 is good too.
And funny I like the screw top Famous Grouse and Naked Grouse with a large ice cube on a warm day.
The Naked Grouse is very young but the sherry gives it just the right note. Can't count out Monkey shoulder either.
Lots of good bottles in the same price as the G.M.10. So if they don't email me back it is their loss.
Kill or cure..[emoji23]
Today opened this 15yr old Glenfiddich solera.
Lovely rich sherry with oranges and warming spices from everywhere. Some oak some sherried.
A tinge of smoke too I'd say. creamy too in mouth
Not had this for a good while and I'd forgot how good it is.
Super drink, and not too complex. Likes a little water.
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Had a small Macallan earlier.
Lovely sipping dram out of a quality glass.
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I had a nice Redbreast 12 CS just a few drops of water and it was wonderful.
I also added a couple more bottles and got a nice decanter, I put the Carlyle that was bourbon and wine casked in it.
Had a small Macallan earlier.
Lovely sipping dram out of a quality glass.
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How much is this a bottle, Grant - and any reccos for a suitable seller?:)
Marco.
tyndrum have best price on it.. not used but they have a decent rep.
https://www.tyndrumwhisky.com/macallan-12yo-sherry-oak-cask.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhVFLAvRZa 1Px7bknF04EH2pq-6hLiNFSaHSLafFHbDmQRGNcCYmNEUaAuoEEALw_wcB
reviews.. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk
usually 65 to 68 so not a bad price
Ok, cheers. I need something nice/similar (or better) to replace my Balvenie 12 Doublewood, so that should do the trick!:thumbsup:
Marco.
its sherry of course and nice, but expensive.
not sherry but this is a lovely drop, and hard to find.. THey dont make a lot and sells like hotcakes. https://www.thewhiskyworld.com/hazelburn-10-year-old-p2825/s2869?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=hazelburn-10-year-old&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhUwB9zdE6dOS4QoLOfl UiOG2iOohpFB8V0JkORFm9eUWkrNaQUUSqgaAkABEALw_wcB
Hazelburn 10yr old,.. From the much lauded Springbank Distillery. This is triple distilled and unpeated.
I've an open bottle and a spare. Highly rated and disappears from shelves very fast. If you see it, buy it as Mitchell only make a certain amount, and it's made just after they do a full clean, and just before they make their peated versions. They also use a worm tub here which improves the spirit imo. Springbank are the only distillery to do everything on site. From malting to bottling.
46% non chill filtered and no colouring. Lovely oily mouthfeel. Sweet finish with honey, vanilla etc from the bourbon casks.
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rmcin626
03-10-2020, 15:43
Hazelburn 10yr old,.. From the much lauded Springbank Distillery. This is triple distilled and unpeated.
I've an open bottle and a spare. Highly rated and disappears from shelves very fast. If you see it, buy it as Mitchell only make a certain amount, and it's made just after they do a full clean, and just before they make their peated versions. They also use a worm tub here which improves the spirit imo. Springbank are the only distillery to do everything on site. From malting to bottling.
46% non chill filtered and no colouring. Lovely oily mouthfeel. Sweet finish with honey, vanilla etc from the bourbon casks.
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Think I need to try that one Grant
If u see some, buy it.. If u wait 24hrs it may well be gone. Springbank stuff just disappears.
They have been asked why they don't make more but company say they only make as much as they are sure to sell. They could easily sell twice but its a great way to keep interest I guess.
the Springbank version is lightly to medium peat and is fab too. They also do a long row with is heavily peated. Only hazelburn is triple distilled.
If u see some, buy it.. If u wait 24hrs it may well be gone. Springbank stuff just disappears.
It looks like a good 'un, and interesting, but unless it's just the picture, it's a bit pale looking for me, as I prefer whiskies that have a deeper and richer colour, and which usually translates into the taste.
Plus, 10 is a little young for me; I usually prefer a minimum of 12 years, just for the smoothness and complexity that extra maturity imparts on the flavour.
Not really into young whiskies, as for me drinking a good malt is all about something rich, smooth, warm and comforting hitting your lips, rather than fresh, 'zingy' or citrusy, if you get me? Just suits my palate more:)
Marco.
It looks like a good 'un, and interesting, but unless it's just the picture, it's a bit pale looking for me, as I prefer whiskies that have a deeper and richer colour, and which usually translates into the taste.
Plus, 10 is a little young for me; I usually prefer a minimum of 12 years, just for the smoothness and complexity that extra maturity imparts on the flavour.
Not really into young whiskies, as for me drinking a good malt is all about something rich, smooth, warm and comforting hitting your lips, rather than fresh, 'zingy' or citrusy, if you get me? Just suits my palate more:)
Marco.
Marco,
A 10 year old whiskey can be all those things you just listed.
I once had newmake /moon shine from Crostia ,never in wood. It was both Floral and fruity and went down surprisingly easy for being around 80 ABV !
This changed my understanding of distillation forever. It was made in a very small copper pot still direct fired ,3x distilled. The problems today is often mass produced stuff uses GMO grains,the water is crap and the barrel staves are cut very thin and the oak trees harvested are very young.
Edradour 10 is young looking and pale but is very darn flavorful because they use the best malt and they buy very good casks.
It is sweet,nutty,figs,cherries and coats the mouth very well. Not easy to find here glad I had a chance to try it in a bar.
A pale color can just mean the barrel had a level 1 or 2 char, color and mouth feel/flavor have little to no relationship.
Bourbon is dark because the barrels use a level 3 to 4 char .Level 4 is so deeply chard it nearly destroys the barrel.
I have had very smooth young scotches, Get a bottle of of Famouse Grouse port cask $25.00 cheap screw top bottle. Tell me it was not smooth. And it is a blend of very young scotches with caramel color added to make it look older but it is very good for a budget scotch. I see why The Grouse is the most consumed scotch in Scotland, It has a nice shortbread cookie note,it's not over peated, and it has a honey/vanilla thing going on.
The port cask is even better. Yes, older whiskeys tend to have more layers of complexity , but never count out a young well crafted malt.
Hi Jeff,
Yeah sure, I don't doubt that, it's just not been my experience so far, and so with my limited knowledge of whisky, I prefer sticking with what I know I'll like. 'Floral and fruity' ain't really my bag. Much like my favourite red wines, I like full-on 'big hitters'!:D
Anyway, hope the family and you are doing well over the pond, with all the crap that's going on now!:cool:
Marco.
Hi Jeff,
Yeah sure, I don't doubt that, it's just not been my experience so far, and so with my limited knowledge of whisky, I prefer sticking with what I know I'll like. 'Floral and fruity' ain't really my bag. Much like my favourite red wines, I like full-on 'big hitters'!:D
Anyway, hope the family and you are doing well over the pond, with all the crap that's going on now!:cool:
Marco.
What it is Marco ,is a not so silent coupt de tah , Covid was bad enough, everything is being turned upside down to create disorder in one big massive push for Marxism.
America is a massive melting pot of people of every stripe and every imaginable culture. And with little exception we all get along pretty well and if you are willing to work there is opportunity for everyone and anyone willing to get their ars out of bed and work. They have called California the golden state for 150 years because of the natural fields of wheat,straw and rye that is dry in the fall and summer so it looks golden.
Most of the fires in the west coast are being set by anarchists . Our news is suppressing what police and fire fighters are reporting. Our cities are being looted and burned by Antifa and black lives matter (BLM) if you look at the pictures of the leaders of BLM they are all white Mellennials.
Using reparations for slavery as an excuse to " Burn it all down". Then install what they believe to be a fair government where everyone gets exactly the same,with out having to better their education or work harder or smarter.
This is what happens when every kid is given a participation award and a giant trophy just for showing up!
We forgot to teach rugged individualisum,perseverance, intestinal fortitude and keeping a stiff upper lip when things don't go your way.
We had 6 cases nation wide in one year of black citizens being killed by white police officers of those 4 where ruled justified after an investigation and or criminal trial.
There is a huge push to defund/disarm and disband police, seize personal property for redistribution and the only man standing up for Law and order,free market economy and the bill of rights is now in hospitable with covid 19!
Other than that it's just peachy. I had to laugh when they asked Trump to denounce the Proud Boys as white supremacists ,they are mostly Hispanics from Cuba! A drinking fraternity! They left Communism to come here and they don't want again.
It is not Trump supporters beating people up burning businesses and looting!
We have gone and protected neighborhoods when police where ordered to stand down though. Sorry but I'm so upset at the state of our nation.
All is wild we opened our new business today in a new location , covid shut down killed the one we had for 9 years.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/proud-boys-leader-responds-to-debate-trump-didnt-promote-us/2300443/
I have been moving bottles around,I read we should keep whiskey out of the light, so the boxes are out and the clear bottles are inside the cabinet.
I got some really nice rocks glasses, for my serving tray and found a couple tulp whiskey tasting glasses and I like drinking out of them.
Tonight a Glenmorangie quinta rubin 14. I love this stuff heads up Marco its goood!
Next out of the decanter something a little younger Carlyle re-casked in both Bourbon and red wine barrel.
Very nice glasses. A nice big collection there Jeff.
Last of the Aurora bottle... Fortunately I have more [emoji3]
For 3yrs and a day this is fab. Use of small casks is the key.
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Another of my favs.
Edradour 10yr old.
Made with the smallest stills in UK, this is meaty with sherry and rum notes along with many others. A complex dram indeed.
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if memory serves its finished in sherry barrels for 40 months. which is why its so dark and rich
That's more up my street, Granty. How much and from where, please?:)
Marco.
That's more up my street, Granty. How much and from where, please?:)
Marco.
The Edradour 10 is $55.00 in the U.S. if you can find it here.
I think you would like it , I recommended it to you #3550, nuts,figs cherry and a good mouth coat at 10 years it's very darn good. Saw it in a bar and ordered a double.
Never count out a young whiskey just choose them carefully!
Indeed... Do you also say that about your women?:D;)
Marco.
Indeed... Do you also say that about your women?:D;)
Marco.
Nosheen is 15 years younger than me.
That's more up my street, Granty. How much and from where, please?:)
Marco.
Edradour do 2 non peated standards.. the 10 and the 12. the 12(Dougie Mclean) is slightly more of everything but is a fair bit more cost; also its not as nice a bottle lol.
I prefer the younger 10.. plenty of flavour in it; its also a fair bit different to normal whiskies as it uses those really small(almost illegal portable stills). they are the smallest legally allowed as far as i know. Signatory own it and also bottle under that name. they do a lot of decanter bottlings and are very good.
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Cheers, mate. I'll be 'avin some of that! Yes, I like it's 'quirky' nature and everything you've mentioned about it in that respect, which for me is all part of its charm:)
Marco.
Another sherried one.. I do like this solera 15 from glenfiddich.
Sweetish but not too much, sherry and a little orange. A nice controlled finish too. No water really needed here.
Just ordered another bottle from glenfiddich'own shop as they have a good price£42 and free delivery too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201005/96ba6d9da44106cab466bdea40a2a119.jpg
Marco,
look below! I promise you will find this easier than I did and most likely pay less for it.
I put my money where my mouth is, on the Edradour 10.
Grant,
What Wolfeburn would would you get?
I almost got the Arora.
I'll bet it's far cheaper in Scotland.
I got a nice Bourbon decanter that matches my Rocks glasses now too.
I've not yet tried northland but have a couple of miniatures to try. Not a bad price over there. It has a little smoke I'm told but not much.
The Aurora is good. I like it. Normal price here is £49 but can be had for £39. I've a couple of bottles in my stock coz I like it.
The 15 solera I had again tonight is very good. It's £42 upwards here. If you get it at anywhere near that then try it
I'll keep my eye on it, they may drop prices around Christmas.
The Edradour 10 is amazing better than I remember, I saw it above the bar and ordered a double.
I think the color is natural,some oak in this maybe deeper char and small casks, the cherry is maraschino,nutty ,figs and a little pumpkin and tanic flavor like tea in the back. slightly bitter sweet.
This drinks much older than even most 12 year olds.
A drop of water really brings out the best it has to offer.
Another sherried one.. I do like this solera 15 from glenfiddich.
Sweetish but not too much, sherry and a little orange. A nice controlled finish too. No water really needed here.
Just ordered another bottle from glenfiddich'own shop as they have a good price£42 and free delivery too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201005/96ba6d9da44106cab466bdea40a2a119.jpg
I can get this $60.00 here.
Next bottle Grant.
I can get this $60.00 here.
Next bottle Grant.
not overly complex but its extremely nice. balance and pleasure is 75% of a good whisky for me. Coming out of their solera vat, its usually very close to profile every time. The vat is never below half full. Its a single malt tho, just that they marry the casks in a vat for consistency. The 18 is done this way too I think. ive a bottle of it stashed, although its on offer at their shop at moment for £66.. I was tempted:lol: the 18 is superb
mightymonoped
06-10-2020, 10:59
Edradour do 2 non peated standards.. the 10 and the 12. the 12(Dougie Mclean) is slightly more of everything but is a fair bit more cost; also its not as nice a bottle lol.
I prefer the younger 10.. plenty of flavour in it; its also a fair bit different to normal whiskies as it uses those really small(almost illegal portable stills). they are the smallest legally allowed as far as i know. Signatory own it and also bottle under that name. they do a lot of decanter bottlings and are very good.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/edradour-10-year-old-whisky/?utm_content=edradour-10-year-old-whisky¤cyCode=GBP&utm_source=database&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=mom_base_1&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOv7BRBREiwAXHbv3BkQDtxcMNvCkrcJD7b3 WuiQoyQVpRC3B0I_Re7wg1d7jBBxXa-75BoCvLsQAvD_BwE#context-search
Thanks Grant,
Having just finished the last of Redbreast, John’s Lane and Tomatin CS with whiskey loving friends and family, the drinks trolley is empty [emoji24]
This will be a nice treat to replenish, I love to have a single dram while I’m cooking.
Cheers!
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Hi Grant,
I just looked up the Edradour site and they do a 10 year old straight from the cask (not filtered and 46%), have you compared this to the filtered 40% version (it costs about £10 per bottle more) - I wondered what you think of the two in comparison with each other.
Cheers.
Hi Grant,
I just looked up the Edradour site and they do a 10 year old straight from the cask (not filtered and 46%), have you compared this to the filtered 40% version (it costs about £10 per bottle more) - I wondered what you think of the two in comparison with each other.
Cheers.
40% or 43% have not seen the 40%.
Hi Grant,
I just looked up the Edradour site and they do a 10 year old straight from the cask (not filtered and 46%), have you compared this to the filtered 40% version (it costs about £10 per bottle more) - I wondered what you think of the two in comparison with each other.
Cheers.
40% or 43% have not seen the 40%.
Hi yes ive a bottle of the 2009 10yr old cask strength.. not opened it tho.. its a 50cl and fairly expensive.
The standard 10 is the one i usually buy.
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this will be very sherry as its all been done in sherry butt and a single one at that.. bottled in jan, and still a few left. i paid a fair bit less for mine..
Another sherry monster from the Glendronach distillery.
Founded by James Allardice(Allardes).
This is the cask strength batch 8.
Real sherry monster this matured in Ximinez and Oloroso casks and bottled at 61%.
Vanilla, cherries, lots of pepper on the end too, and of course oodles of sherry.
This stuff puts a glow in your body and a grin on the face.
Ps needs water.. Lol
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61% :eek:
lol, yes she's a big gal:eek:
Tried the Northland.
A light trail of smoke from nose to mouth to finish but not too much and non smoke lovers will I think not be upset.
Honeyed, lightly spiced and perhaps nutty.
I'm still not overly convinced with it but it's certainly very drinkable.
Not sure on age of this but I know it was seasoned in quarters from islay(probably Laphroaig by the flavour of smoke)
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although not a lot of smoke i feel its not one i'd buy. quite nice for its age tho.. its not old.. maybe 3 yrs or so
Edradour 12yr old.. Dougie MacLean.
Oodles of Edradour magichttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/db3d6a13d5516dc453dc01aea813247a.jpg
sherry, lots of... lol this has 48 months in sherry at end of a full 8yrs in bourbon barrels
Wolfburn Aurora Sherry Oak.
A fresh bottle.
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Aberlour in my copita.
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Just picked up a couple of bottles of 2001 Chateau Musar.
A Lebanese wine from the Bekaa valley, the 2001 was an exceptional year: https://chateaumusar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Chateau-Musar-Red-2001.pdf
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carigan grape 14% ABV
I drank a lot of Lebanese wine when I visited Syria in the late '00s, and found them to be much superior to the local grown wines.
I'm looking forward to trying the 2001 vintage, save for a couple of things: the wine must be decanted 24 hours before consumption, and Musar have always used corks which don't age well. This wine is now 19 years old, so the cork will have to be removed very, very carefully, otherwise it will most certainly disintegrate. There are reports that the wine is too old and well past it's best (due to failure of the cork) - but there are a vastly greater number of oenophiles who delight in the tertiary 'nose', taste and finish of this vintage. It would also appear that there are some who don't like the 'earthy' taste and nose of Musar, but I'm not one of them.
So a bit of a calculated gamble - we shall see .....
I had a generous pour of four Roses small batch tonight ,great bourbon!
A friend of mine hooked me up.
I got a very useful tool, if it works off ebay.
A 0-80% refract O meter it measures ABV.
I have to calibrate it first with distilled water to 0 at 68F.
So we will see if it works.
I just pored Larceny over a massive ice cube.
Larceny is a wheated Bourbon 8+ years in wood by Heaven hill.
Not had 4 roses for years. Refractor will be fine. Just needs lots of light and get the temp correct
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this is to all intensive purposes the same as the one i have. it works well the times ive used it with spirits
I had a generous pour of four Roses small batch tonight ,great bourbon!
A friend of mine hooked me up.
I got a very useful tool, if it works off ebay.
A 0-80% refract O meter it measures ABV.
I have to calibrate it first with distilled water to 0 at 68F.
So we will see if it works.
I just pored Larceny over a massive ice cube.
Larceny is a wheated Bourbon 8+ years in wood by Heaven hill.Meant to ask how was the wheated?
Meant to ask how was the wheated?
It was good, sometimes a wheated with ice is just the ticket.
Larceny is a big step upward from Makers Mark, Lots of chocolate ,vanilla ,caramel going on, sweeter on both the nose and taste than most Bourbons.
It holds up well with a really big ice cube. lots of mouth coat so it's hard to hurt it.
Another of my favs.
Edradour 10yr old.
Aw, Grant man, you’ve got me back into trying single malts again.
This is quite nice and different to the normal.
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this is to all intensive purposes the same as the one i have. it works well the times ive used it with spirits
Grant,
What do you know, I followed the calibration instructions to the letter of the law and it works perfectly.
Distilled water at 68F and lots and lots of light.
Took it to 0, I have tested it on a couple different ABV bottles and it's right on the money.
Well worth the $17.00 I paid for it.
Great. How did u get the pics? Need to try larceny myself. Used to be fond of weller wheated before it became popular
Aw, Grant man, you’ve got me back into trying single malts again.
This is quite nice and different to the normal.Yes it's rather nice ain't it. [emoji23]. Hope I'm on commission
Great. How did u get the pics? Need to try larceny myself. Used to be fond of weller wheated before it became popular
I just lined up the camera lens on my phone to the eye peice and did my best to get it centered and in focus.
Once it is zeroed I don't think it needs to be 20c to measure whiskey.
Tonight was a fun night ,went to a freind of mines house to hear his amazing new DAC and massively upgraded turntable.
I brought over 3 bottles to enjoy and listen to Tom Petty.
Started with 1792 Full Proof, then Edradour 10 ,Redbreast 12CS then a 12 to 21 year old XO Cognac. https://www.mashed.com/192497/who-actually-makes-kirkland-xo-cognac/
Then went grocery shopping with my wife and bought a bottle of Buffalo Trace as I was out of it.
Grocery shopping with a good buzz going is a lot more fun.
Glaaaad shhe wizz driviin [emoji23]
Put this here... Bourbon mixed fruit.
Used bufallo trace for record.
About 1 day in and they have plumped up nicely.. Will now stay in fridge for a while.
Will be used in some projects. Taste great already.
The juices will make a bourbon butter eventually we hope. Lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201011/9cb7f7ef86939470241b3ea3ec0629de.jpg
The Glenrothes, whisky makers cut. 48.8%
Lovely sherried malt this.
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mightymonoped
11-10-2020, 16:38
Aw, Grant man, you’ve got me back into trying single malts again.
This is quite nice and different to the normal.
Cheers!
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ive a few bottles close to their ends so ordered this as a drinking replacement.. was on offer
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About the end of the lovely pot still John's Lane..
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mightymonoped
12-10-2020, 19:19
About the end of the lovely pot still John's Lane..
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Much missed, in my case [emoji4]
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mightymonoped
12-10-2020, 19:20
Much missed, in my case [emoji4]
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Although I’m loving the Edradour 10 that’s replaces it. [emoji4]
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One for the few oenophiles who post here:
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Although I’m loving the Edradour 10 that’s replaces it. [emoji4]
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yeah the edradour is very nice; unique even. Had a sore throat and cold sweat all day yesterday so decided to blooter it in whisky :D have to say it worked well.
Edradour myself tonight.. The 12yr old Caledonia.
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Glenfarclas 25 at €120 seem like a good purchase?
Amazon have various whiskies on sale as part of their prime day.
Glenfarclas 25 at €120 seem like a good purchase?
Amazon have various whiskies on sale as part of their prime day.
The Glenfarclas 21 is amazing so the 25 at that price is a must have.
Ive a bottle of the 25; not tried the 21. 25 is very good and a veritable bargain. You wont find another sherried 25yr old anywhere near imo. Personally I prefer the 18 when i can get it but the 25 is more complex
This arrived today. Looks good on shelf so will have to open another bottle instead [emoji23]
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So, this is a Tomatin 18yr old sherried malt..
Deep, sherried nose and this continues in mouth.
Any sherry lover will love this.. It's marvellous stuff.
Oloroso casks so fairly sweet but nowt wrong with sweet sultanas and raisins. A bit of orange in this too as you'd expect.
Very smooth and a good long warming finish. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201014/938f6ba3ec52ca032e0cf53973c3759e.jpg
bravo to that one 5 stars from me:eyebrows:. no need for water unless you wish to add some pepper.
mightymonoped
15-10-2020, 01:17
So, this is a Tomatin 18yr old sherried malt..
Deep, sherried nose and this continues in mouth.
Any sherry lover will love this.. It's marvellous stuff.
Oloroso casks so fairly sweet but nowt wrong with sweet sultanas and raisins. A bit of orange in this too as you'd expect.
Very smooth and a good long warming finish. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201014/938f6ba3ec52ca032e0cf53973c3759e.jpg
Holy Sherry Butts! [emoji4]. Another one for the list. Thanks Grant.
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yeah not cheap as youd expect as its sherry and 18, but you can get it for 85 in the odd place..MoM i think were doing it at that price recently. they are also discounting redbreast 12 if interested;)
mightymonoped
15-10-2020, 11:57
yeah not cheap as youd expect as its sherry and 18, but you can get it for 85 in the odd place..MoM i think were doing it at that price recently. they are also discounting redbreast 12 if interested;)
I saw that [emoji4] the Tomatin 18 may have to go on the Chrimbo list [emoji23]
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yeah not cheap as youd expect as its sherry and 18, but you can get it for 85 in the odd place..MoM i think were doing it at that price recently. they are also discounting redbreast 12 if interested;)
Around $90.00 here add California sales tax and it is just over a Hundred. With a butt ton of new taxes on the ballot this year.
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/tomatin-single-malt-18-yr/p/109503750?s=1101&igrules=true
$90 is about £70.. not bad.
Well aged whisky is a pretty good value buy tbh.. took 18 whole years to make that bottle. its a long time.. what was i doing 18+ years ago... dunno but i was a damn sight younger/fitter/better looking:D
Redbreast 12 tonight.
Quality Irish Pot Still and hard to beat really. A lovely drop.
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This whisky is nearly done.. Was a litre of Glenfarclas 18.
It and I are close coz it's in my support bubble [emoji23]
No other bugger is so long live whisky.
Super sherried dram. Possibly my fav farclas. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201016/f647b7995fdaa0ee5212a1094e4c2d41.jpg
And the last of the bottle of Wolfburn Langskip.
Nice drop this... Think I've another bottle stashed. As I do with the 18yr old earlier.
Always buy when an offer is on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201016/f76751f29e7bd68716f37c844ec2bf52.jpg
Ever try the Dalmore 12?
I hear it drinks like an older scotch and has pleanty of Carmal color added for guys like Marco.
I've been thinking of giving it a go.
Ever try the Dalmore 12?
I hear it drinks like an older scotch and has pleanty of Carmal color added for guys like Marco.
I've been thinking of giving it a go.Only Dalmore I've tried is the 15. It's quite nice but not sure I would buy again
This is probably Bushmills stock originally I think.
Gelstons have been bottling and finishing whiskeys of late and this is Rum finished.
Quite nice if given some air. It improves every time you go back.
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Last of the Glenrothes(distillers cut) today. A biggish dram.
Was quite a nice bottle, and I might try another of theirs sometime.
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Fresh stock of Aberlour big A.
Batch 63 again.
Xmas cake dripping with sherry.
Powerhouse at 61%abv so tread carefully children [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201019/643daffb9fa908f5c99ca9a4ddbdfee3.jpg
Last of the Irish Mohicans too.. Lots of bottles at life's end. (I think I've another stashed)
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nice drop the redbreast... and yes i do have another bottle :eyebrows:
no sign of jeff recently.. what you up to man :eyebrows:
just going to polish off the last dram of glenfarclas 18 now.
no sign of jeff recently.. what you up to man :eyebrows:
just going to polish off the last dram of glenfarclas 18 now.
Crazy 10 day week, Work then every day working with Conner pitching ,hitting and fielding practice then Sat and Sun he has 4 to 6 games depending how his team dose.
We opened our new business on top of everything else.
I found a cool glass 49 cents in a charity shop.
While not a Jacobite it makes a nice shot glass!
Ah yes the new business. Good luck to you and the missus on that.
That's very similar stem. Hey you could drink from that without using hands. Certainly interesting
Today a nice cask strength. Glenfarclas 105, which is equ of 60%abv.
Marvellous sherried big hitter with lots of flavour.
Age is Nas but it's thought to be a mix of 8 to 10yr olds.
Crystal glass required lol
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Need to get another of these as it's excellent value
Today a nice cask strength. Glenfarclas 105, which is equ of 60%abv.
Marvellous sherried big hitter with lots of flavour.
Age is Nas but it's thought to be a mix of 8 to 10yr olds.
Crystal glass required lol
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Need to get another of these as it's excellent value
Do you feel it has added coloring Grant?
Do you feel it has added coloring Grant?No, no colouring imo. It can vary I think depending on casks tho. Been made for over 50yrs this one. Was the vey first cask strength whisky I believe Jeff
I had the Laphroaig 10 tonight, smoked ham, sea water and iodine, smells and tastes like Smokey hospital bandages.
It is odd that I liked it, not something I would drink regularly but it was a good experience.
I am going to save this bottle to have fun with people, pour a nice fruity scotch for 3 or 4 guests and give one the Mermaids bath water and not tell anyone then ask them what they are tasting and see the reactions from the Lapfroaig 10 guy.:D
I have heard it described as mermaids bathwater but in my opinion only if she is covered in iodine soaked bandages , smoking a cigar and using a Ham for a loofah!
I have had 2 taco's chips and salsa and still all I taste is the L10 an hour later.
No, no colouring imo. It can vary I think depending on casks tho. Been made for over 50yrs this one. Was the vey first cask strength whisky I believe Jeff
Would you get the Glenfarclas 105 or the Aberlour Abundah? if you had to choose one?
Both are CS and both are sherry cask.
Would you get the Glenfarclas 105 or the Aberlour Abundah? if you had to choose one?
Both are CS and both are sherry cask.The Aberlour is probably a bit overly priced but no doubt its the more sherried, and usually stronger(it varies depending on batch. Stronger is maybe younger?)
For money the 105 is very good value. It's a good question [emoji23]
Maybe 2 Glen's to every Aber.
I had the Laphroaig 10 tonight, smoked ham, sea water and iodine, smells and tastes like Smokey hospital bandages.
It is odd that I liked it, not something I would drink regularly but it was a good experience.
I am going to save this bottle to have fun with people, pour a nice fruity scotch for 3 or 4 guests and give one the Mermaids bath water and not tell anyone then ask them what they are tasting and see the reactions from the Lapfroaig 10 guy.:D
I have heard it described as mermaids bathwater but in my opinion only if she is covered in iodine soaked bandages , smoking a cigar and using a Ham for a loofah!
I have had 2 taco's chips and salsa and still all I taste is the L10 an hour later.Yes I used to drink Laphroaig. Its not as good as it used to be imo, although it's maybe me. It's better with ice. The smoke sticks in the back of nose and palate.
Yes I used to drink Laphroaig. Its not as good as it used to be imo, although it's maybe me. It's better with ice. The smoke sticks in the back of nose and palate.
The Laphroiag 10 belongs here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlCbFu5dpc8
I could never get on with Laphroig, never mind mermaids, just TCP :lol:
The Laphroiag 10 belongs here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlCbFu5dpc8Lol.. Monty P.. Class in the day and much of it still very funny and apt.
Back onto the Dalmore 15. This is close to empty although not quite there yet.
It's very nice and has improved as the bottle has emptied. Matured in 3 types of sherry casks, matusalem, apostles and amoroso... Gives it a unique flavour. Sometimes you have to reavalue your original feeling on a drink.
A nice hue toohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201022/df86d751cbcf8962fa8810bc695615ef.jpg
So many people say you really get a lot from the Dalmore 12, the cigar bottle is rubbish , the 15 has to be good if the 12 is .The King Alex III is said to hold some very carefully matured and finnished whiskeys but has a huge price for a nonage statement bottle. The tasting notes alone make me want a bottle. It is just a little to pricey for me right now. And sorry Richard Paterson but I would not be throwing any on the floor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ3J_7_bEek
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/dalmore-king-alex-iii/p/109515750?s=1101&igrules=true
Yeah it varies here the king price. I read the 15 was the sweet spot it cash to bang, so I got a bottle. Think 15 is about £65 a bottle. It isn't silly dear but you can get a litre of glenfarclas 18 for that at moment. Still it's a nice drop.
One of the members here has some king, he had a number of their bottles.
Tesco here are doing glenfiddich 15 at £40 here. That's a great buy and a nice drop.
That is a great deal , I am going to wait for Christmas sales and see what comes along at reduced prices.
Sometimes they even throw in a pair of tumblers.
Glendronach 15 revival.. Fabulous sherried whisky, from Ximenez and Oloroso casks.
This was best in show at the 2020 San Francisco spirits competition, and gold at the 2019 International wine and spirit competition in Highland single malts.
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Follow that with a Tullibardine 228 Burgandy cask finish.
It got its last 12 months in a 228 litre Burgandy wine cask, hence the name.
More red berries and vanilla with this Nas whisky from the Blackford distillery in Perthshire.
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feel like ive caught summat.. so going to hit it with quality, you know, it cant hurt.
Glenfiddich 18yr old small batch..
An extremely smooth dram as an 18yr old really should be. Even at 40%abv its got a long finish, and mouthfeel is nice too. Cinnamon, apples and plenty dried fruits and sherry on show. a little vanilla in the end as well.
Being a small batch whisky its not always going to be same even with the vatting procedure. No need for water with this either, but dont let first few sips put you off its qualities.
a damn fine whisky and at reasonable price t'boot.
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Lovely balance to the fiddich. Now to set as a straight side by side, the more expensive tomatin oloroso 18. Tomatin 18 is ithink the most sherried whisky ive ever tasted. It is balls out; KICK ASS :d .. makes the Abunadh seem lacking, but for price, and its a fair bit dearer i would maybe advise, try the tomatin, but as a daily, drink the 18, or even the 15 fiddich.
But the tomatin rules with sherry
Been finishing off this bottle of 15yr old Dalmore. Nice, slightly dry sherried whisky. This is a very nice drop but perhaps slightly expensive.
I would buy again if the offer was under its current price of £62/65.
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Another bottle on way out.
Arran Bodega, sherry cask.
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55.8% abv so needs a little water. nice dram at a reasonable price. nas alas so perhaps a little rough around edges.
Thats that one gone now too. Certainly starting to see daylight.
Glenfarclas 15. Farclas still use the old direct fire system, as it adds weight to the spirit apparently. They tried steam but found it had a detrimental effect on the product so ripped them out and returned to old fashioned system.
Good on them I say. It may be a bit more expensive but their produce is rated very highly by myself for one.
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A new one today and a very recent purchase.
Tomintoul 12 Oloroso cask finish.
This has a lovely hue.
Nose has sherry, nutty pecans and maybe a minute bit of putty.
Nice creamy Toffee along with fruit cake. Quite buttery.
Longish finish which is controlled but satisfying.
Rather good for a 12yr old.
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Another new opening today.
Tamdhu 12yr old sherry cask.
Tamdhu have been using sherry casks since their beginnings. Always AFAIK Oloroso casks.
Think this distillery is owned by same family that has glengoyne, the McLeods. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201030/1be69c184e2166bf9708e20934962d9d.jpg
Orange, cinnamon and sherried peels on nose to start, and in mouth, which is lovely and juicy, banana, orange again followed again by sherry, and spices. finish is medium and not too burning.. this is very, very moreish.. you could easily drink the bottle :eyebrows:
at under £40 a bottle; and the bottle is very nice too, its a veritable bargain.
rather good that... too easy to drink :eyebrows: leave that tho and finish the bottle of glendronach 15, which has 2 small ones in left. fairly tearing through the near empty bottles this week.:D
the bucket man is going to think im an alky....a rich alky:lol:
Glen Grant 15 tonight.
50 ABV!
I believe it is un chill filtered.
No sherry or Bourbon cask finish , just a glorious tasting old school scotch .
Most likely aged in European oak. So much fruit and toffee and a little pumpkin spice on the finish.
I could just sit and sniff it all night, this is by far the best 12 to 15 year old bottle you could ever hope for.
I thought the Glen Grant 12 was good but this is amazing.
I am sorry this bottle in the U.S. or any thing Glen Grant here is very,very hard to find,this one was a holiday special $55.00 and well worth $100.00 in my humble opinion.
Glad to have gotten one, and met a nice older couple from Scotland that moved here 20 years ago,they said they lived very near the Fettercarin Distillery. I was happy to know of some of the distilleries she talked about like Talisker another of her favorites.Grant has taught me well.
She said she is partial to Laphroaig quarter cask.
Marco would hate this, NO CARAMEL COLOR ADDED. No finish casking. No Bull Shit ,Honest 50 ABV. dram.
CORRECTION: It was aged in an ex Bourbon cask.
Glen Grant 15 tonight.
50 ABV!
I believe it is un chill filtered.
No sherry or Bourbon cask finish , just a glorious tasting old school scotch .
Most likely aged in European oak. So much fruit and toffee and a little pumpkin spice on the finish.
I could just sit and sniff it all night, this is by far the best 12 to 15 year old bottle you could ever hope for.
I thought the Glen Grant 12 was good but this is amazing.
I am sorry this bottle in the U.S. or any thing Glen Grant here is very,very hard to find,this one was a holiday special $55.00 and well worth $100.00 in my humble opinion.
Glad to have gotten one, and met a nice older couple from Scotland that moved here 20 years ago,they said they lived very near the Fettercarin Distillery. I was happy to know of some of the distilleries she talked about like Talisker another of her favorites.Grant has taught me well.
She said she is partial to Laphroaig quarter cask.
Marco would hate this, NO CARAMEL COLOR ADDED. No finish casking. No Bull Shit ,Honest 50 ABV. dram.
CORRECTION: It was aged in an ex Bourbon cask.
Don't often see it here as its a product for the usa market I think. A few bottles around at £75 or so. grant is one of my fav distilleries.. quality stuff
Im back on this.. Gelstons rum cask
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staying irish with some lustau.
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borrow a pic ;)
Went to a Halloween party tonight, I brought this .
A nice Dewar's blended 15 year old.
There is still more than half left so I brought it home.
Went to a Halloween party tonight, I brought this .
A nice Dewar's blended 15 year old.
There is still more than half left so I brought it home.The Monarch... Should hold some nicely sherried spices. Halloween was cancelled here AFAIK. Parties are banned too.
Nikka from the Barrel.
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The Monarch... Should hold some nicely sherried spices. Halloween was cancelled here AFAIK. Parties are banned too.
Our Governor has destroyed so many businesses Ca. has been the most restrictive state of all 50. School is zoom meetings and no youth sports have been allowed.
Yet his kids are going to school privatively, all wineries where closed yet his never shut down and people are very upset.
There was more parties and kids out than ever before. Pent up people just wanting to move on with their lives.
BTW The Dewar's was far better than I expected ,I always thought of them as a budget blend but the 15 is very good, there is defiantly some grains mixed in but not to it's undoing.
It was a little more peat forward then J.W. Green label but not a peat bomb by any standard.
Never had a Japanese whiskey, Grant what do you think of it?
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Yet his kids are going to school privatively, all wineries where closed yet his never shut down and people are very upset.
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Never taken any note of American politics, so I had a bit of a look on t'internet: that is so similar to here - that sort of behaviour always makes me think of the last bit of "Animal farm" - trying to get back on topic for this thread: no wonder you like a wee dram or two :glug:
Our Governor has destroyed so many businesses Ca. has been the most restrictive state of all 50. School is zoom meetings and no youth sports have been allowed.
Yet his kids are going to school privatively, all wineries where closed yet his never shut down and people are very upset.
There was more parties and kids out than ever before. Pent up people just wanting to move on with their lives.
BTW The Dewar's was far better than I expected ,I always thought of them as a budget blend but the 15 is very good, there is defiantly some grains mixed in but not to it's undoing.
It was a little more peat forward then J.W. Green label but not a peat bomb by any standard.
Never had a Japanese whiskey, Grant what do you think of it?I think it's a developed taste. Slightly floral, but has some areas your palate might like.
Seem to come in 50cl bottles mostly and overly priced. I prefer the Nikka red to the cask strength
Wolfburn Aurora
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Lovely young drop this. And it is young
Glenglassaugh Revival.
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The fabulous Redbreast 15 Yr old.
Fruity, creamy classic pot still Irish.
This is a very fine dram that, with some air, will improve in the bottle as well as the glass.
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The fabulous Redbreast 15 Yr old.
Fruity, creamy classic pot still Irish.
This is a very fine dram that, with some air, will improve in the bottle as well as the glass.
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That is my favorite whiskey.
That is my favorite whiskey.It is very nice and growing on me more each time I drink some.
Redbreast Lustau
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Opened a nice 18yr old tonight. This is from Glengoyne distillery.
A Highland distillery this, but only just. In fact it's technically aged in lowland as the the aging premises is on the lowland side of main Rd, and distillery on t'otherhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201104/a07818f44cbf6f7760f0c2266dd43069.jpg
creamy honeyed and quite soft. lots of sherry too of course. quite deep sherry in this actually. worth trying as are most of the goyne's ive had.
Tamdhu.
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Tamnavulin sherry cask. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201105/7d20319000f406595fdd117419aa4d2f.jpg
Aberlour big A...
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my second bottle of the 63 batch.. think they are now at 66. i liked this batch
Just a heads up, folks... Was in Aldi yesterday and they've got some fantastic drinkies in for Xmas - check out the range here: https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/wines/christmas-wines?q=%3Apopular&page=0&firstPlacementTotalCount=44&secondPlacementTotalCount=9
I picked up a bottle of their 40-year old Tawny port, which considering the quality is excellent value at £34.99, and among other stuff, a bottle of 2019 Grand Vallon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve white, for £14.99: https://www.aldi.co.uk/white-chateauneuf-du-pape/p/707569433605400
And also a bottle of Princes de France Gigondas 2018, for £9.99 and a lovely 2017 Médoc Cru Bourgeois, for £7.49, which really was a Billy Bargain! Also got a traditional Scottish Batch gin, from St Andrews, housed in a rather attractive stone bottle, for £17.99:
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Details here: https://www.aldi.co.uk/traditional-scottish-batch-gin/p/087727247690700
Not a massive gin drinker, but looking forward to trying that one:)
HURRY NOW, while stocks last to secure these wonderful Christmas slurps!:cheers:
Marco.
aldi do some decent booze at times. the ports ive had there have been excellent. cant comment on gin tho
Yup... They (and Lidl) are consistently good in that respect, throughout the year, but particularly at Christmas, as many of their 'Specials' are very much *exactly* that!:)
Like you, I'm not a massive gin fan, but we wanted something nice in, so we can offer guests a quality G&T, plus for making Del some 'princess cocktails' she likes with gin in. I also got some flavoured ones for when her pals come over during the Xmas hols.
They're trendy just now, especially as some of Del's female friends are still in their 20s. I'll no doubt be on 'bar duty' again, unless I'm TOLD to bugger off, like last time!:eek::D
Marco.
Marco,
It sounds like Aldi is like Costco , for Holiday bottles.
I have a friend who buys all his whiskey around Christmas for the whole year because the prices are so good.
If you see a deal on Glenfarclas 15,17,18,21,25 go for it very good stuff in those bottles.
Yup... They (and Lidl) are consistently good in that respect, throughout the year, but particularly at Christmas, as many of their 'Specials' are very much *exactly* that!:)
Like you, I'm not a massive gin fan, but we wanted something nice in, so we can offer guests a quality G@T, plus for making Del some 'princess cocktails' she likes with gin in. I also got some flavoured ones for when her pals come over during the Xmas hols.
They're trendy just now, especially as some of Del's female friends are still in their 20s. I'll no doubt be on 'bar duty' again, unless I'm TOLD to make myself scarce, like last time!:eek::D
Marco.
young folk drink shite;) fortunately for your scotch:eyebrows: wouldnt put much else down my gullet than "good" scotch/irish/bourbon.. good being the optimum word
The Rasteau doesn't look too shabby either. :)
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Yes, I've had it, Barry, and it's excellent. That Médoc looks rather good too, and a silly price for the quality on offer, so you may like to visit your local branch and 'purloin' a few!;)
Marco.
Marco,
It sounds like Aldi is like Costco , for Holiday bottles.
I have a friend who buys all his whiskey around Christmas for the whole year because the prices are so good.
If you see a deal on Glenfarclas 15,17,18,21,25 go for it very good stuff in those bottles.
Hi Jeff,
Yeah you're on the money there, dude. We've also got Costco here. I opened an account at our local branch years ago, used it twice and haven't been back since, simply because it's not somewhere I'd normally think of using, but they did have some decent stuff there last time:)
Marco.
young folk drink shite;)
Lol - you're not joking, certainly if that last party we had in our garden was anything to go by!:eek::doh:
You want to have seen the colours of some of it... Blue, green and pink shit - no idea what was in it, but it certainly sent them schoopit, after mixing it with wine and cider!:lol:
Mind you, the entertainment was top-notch afterwards, when they all started getting 'frisky' with each other and playing 'Truth or Dare'...:kiss::eyebrows:
I was a gentleman of course and turned a blind eye - wouldn't dream of perving...;)
Marco.
Lol - you're not joking, certainly if that last party we had in our garden was anything to go by!:eek::doh:
You want to have seen the colours of some of it... Blue, green and pink shit - no idea what was in it, but it certainly sent them schoopit, after mixing it with wine and cider!:lol:
Mind you, the entertainment was top-notch afterwards, when they all started getting 'frisky' with each other and playing 'Truth or Dare'...:kiss::eyebrows:
I was a gentleman of course and turned a blind eye - wouldn't dream of perving...;)
Marco.
aye, pull someone eles's plonker:D
Marco,
It sounds like Aldi is like Costco , for Holiday bottles.
I have a friend who buys all his whiskey around Christmas for the whole year because the prices are so good.
If you see a deal on Glenfarclas 15,17,18,21,25 go for it very good stuff in those bottles.
yeah the older farclas stuff is great value sherried malt.:)
aye, pull someone eles's plonker:D
Wot - moi? You don't expect me to watch a group of drunken 20/30-year-old girlies snogging each other, and erm, 'other stuff'...? Shurely not - would you?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Wot - moi? You don't expect me to watch a group of drunken 20/30-year-old girlies snogging each other, and erm, 'other stuff'...? Shurely not - would you?:eyebrows:
Marco.
i bloody would :eyebrows:
i bloody would :eyebrows:
Haha... I'll admit having to disappear a couple of times to, ahem, 'sort myself out':o;)
Anyway, do you think I'll be wanted on bar duty for the forthcoming girly soirees, or told to fuck off, in the nicest possible sense?:D
Marco.
Oh bar duties I guess... Who wants to make their own drinkies?
If I was there I'd sort those teasers out. [emoji39]
Oh bar duties I guess... Who wants to make their own drinkies?
If I was there I'd sort those teasers out. [emoji39]
Lol - in what way? I'm curious!:D
Don't think they were teasing, as such, just 'in their zone' enjoying themselves. I honestly don't think they even saw me! Some of the 'dares' though, were certainly rather daring:eek: And I ain't no prude... Never ceases to amaze me how much drink 'loosens' inhibitions... Mind you, some don't need much encouragement!
Yeah, you're probably right. Bar duty it'll be. I don't mind really - it's not such a bad job I guess in the circumstances;)
Marco.
You could always invite some of the Mods to help relieve you of such an onerous burden. ;)
You volunteering, Barry? They might dig you in the likes of a chauffeur's uniform:D
Marco.
I could wear my dinner jacket - would that suffice?
(Thinking about it, it should be a white jacket, so sorry - I don't have one.)
Yes, just a dinner jacket and a smile. lol... TBH, mate, I don't think you'd last 5 mins - when they get going, they're rabid!:eyebrows:
Marco.
Well I have survived the attentions of rapacious young fillies on New Year's Eve in Llanwyst, North Wales.
Dose anyone else do this?
I have a 1.75 liter bottle of Carlyle that was left to sit in a bourbon cask , I put the last third of a bottle of Monkey Shoulder and 1/4 bottle of Naked Grouse, now I added half a bottle of Dewar's 15 and some Classic Laddie just to bring up the alcohol content Because the Dewar's was only 40%. It is an ever changing self vatted blend I put in my decanter. It combines a lot of my less expensive bottles. I just want to be rid of, to make room for new bottles I want to try and it lets me keep a big mystery jug of scotch that continues to change.I don't do this with expensive single malts I really like.
I once mixed some whiskies. Like you it was leftovers. Was Laphroaig, JD, and a blended one I've forgot the name of. It tasted pretty horrid [emoji23].
I guess I've not got the knack. Think the smokey islay held it back.
I mostly just use blended scotch from different makers, most bleanded scotches are pretty well balanced so they play nicely togather .The exception was a little 50% unpeated classic laddie .
I thought it just needed a little of the sea brine and younger fruits you get from the laddie. Its funny how just adding 4 or 5 ounces of laddie to a 1.75 liter bottle can make a nice but subtle impact.
With whiskey even a small thing makes a noticeable change.
So as a rule I vat blends not wildly different from one another.
I am glad I added a little laddie as it gave it a nice note of salt air.
A nice balance to all the sherry blends added.
I have been thinking about it recently - just to get rid of some nearly empty bottles and such like. However, I think that the fear of making something awful puts me off :)
the dark side... Edradour 10.
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Glenfarclas 105.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201108/f4d21785cd7aac11396ee40650d1bb04.jpg
got another of these on order.. for money and abv/quality its a no brainer buy really. a lovely drop
If it comes out really,really foul tasting offer it to inlaws when they come over.
If it comes out really,really foul tasting offer it to inlaws when they come over.
:thumbsup:
A new arrival today. Dalmore Dominium. Finished in first fill Matusalem casks.
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Glenfarclas 105 again.
Nice dram this and good value
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I had a 1980's bottle of the Glenlevit 12, it was an amazing 12 year old , unlike the Glenlevit 12 you get today.
A friend of mine is not much of a drinker and lives next to a golf course, I helped him put up a 20ft. x 55 ft. safety net on a cable and it was cold, he pulled out a bottle Crown Royal and behind it was the Glenlevit, I asked how old is that bottle as the label was very different and he said the 80's. Would you like some? Yes, please. It was so much better than todays 12 year old offering by the same distillery.
Sad how much the quality has suffered in 40 years.
Older whiskies around that time used paxarette to season casks. Was due to the Spanish cask ban.
Older whiskies around that time used paxarette to season casks. Was due to the Spanish cask ban.
They need to recapture that intensity, what a ritch tasting 12 .
Never lacked for anything, closer to a 15 to 18 year.
Bring that back and I'm ordering 4 or 5 bottles.
well using paxarette was the way to produce sherry casks really in 19th century on through 20th. they brought over loads of american oak staves and built barrels then injected via compressed air, the pax. a cup or 2 ar a time. this gave you that rich sherry flavours of older whisky. As its an additive it is BANNED!!!! lol. You can still buy pax in Spain tho and do it yourself:eyebrows:
well using paxarette was the way to produce sherry casks really in 19th century on through 20th. they brought over loads of american oak staves and built barrels then injected via compressed air, the pax. a cup or 2 ar a time. this gave you that rich sherry flavours of older whisky. As its an additive it is BANNED!!!! lol. You can still buy pax in Spain tho and do it yourself:eyebrows:
Yet coloring additives are still used with out reservation. I'd rather a younger scotch taste good than look good my self.
Yet coloring additives are still used with out reservation. I'd rather a younger scotch taste good than look good my self.
It was great stuff, but like bourbon, to protect its "integrity", rules were set in stone. Your only new barrels is very handy for the Scotch industry for instance. I dont really like the added colour used by some distilleries. Many also agree re chill filtration too. It certainly has the effect of pushing up prices of pre 1990 whisky(think that was the year it stopped)
The last of the Gelstons Rum cask finish. N Irish Whiskey (probably from Bushmills me thinks)
Not a bad drop, and a nice bottle too. Very, very heavy. You got hit by this and it would kill you. [emoji23]
I have a bottle of their port finish somewhere too unopened. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201110/8c298acdb6c5bec7c09a840ec763efa5.jpg
Caramel leads to fruit, peaches I think. Some pepper and oaky heat at end, with more fruits appearing.
Very nice and has improved with air in bottle
End of the 105 bottle now.
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Ah well new supplies of 105 have arrived via my supply chain. [emoji23]
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One for my collection.. a keeper for now at least .. An Artful Dodger Tomatin Cask Strength.. 50cl
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This was a 3cl of the Wonderous Glenburgie 16yr old from Hunter Laing, for their old malt cask range.
A lovely whisky this,
I've a full bottle of 20yr old of this distillery. Under the old particular label.
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just about finished this bottle now. very nice this.. nice lemon, malts and honey
This is a really nice scotch the Tomatain 12 is so good I'll be looking for a 15,16 or 18.
I do think it has some artificial color, as the taste is more floral and citrus. The color would suggest an older scotch with darker fruits but it is far from disappointing.
Sticks pretty well to the glass.
Not sure it's got artificial colour
It wouldn't be like Tomatin to do that. It's had 6/9 months in sherry tho.
Glenfiddich 15yr old. New opening today as I've cleared a few bottles of late.
This Solera offering is a super buy with lots of sherried flavours.
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rmcin626
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£10 off currently in Tesco just now , would have been rude not to pick one up.
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Some Tamdhu to finish with.
2 great drinks to go out on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201113/e9ef638bd94652431e1aec4bb8ee2328.jpg
The 105 from Glenfarclas.
Lovely, sherried casker.
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put this one out on show too.. its a lovely 20yr old glenburgie.
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A few of my current collection. Mostly keepers tbh. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201114/ef38bc7ef95d936f54133c556f179c1a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201114/23afc7bd2149780dc388714b1837d171.jpg
Last of the wonderful Fasque.
Pity they don't make this now. I've been stretching this for close to a year.
I do have a 16yr old of theirs that should be better, and has a great bottle too.
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A few of my current collection. Mostly keepers tbh. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201114/ef38bc7ef95d936f54133c556f179c1a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201114/23afc7bd2149780dc388714b1837d171.jpg
Every one of those bottles would be a prize to find ,unobtainable in the U.S. market. The only bottle in that collection available here is the Deanston 18 . What you have there Grant is a colection of Unicorns, no pun intended on the Fettercairn 16.
Every one of those bottles would be a prize to find ,unobtainable in the U.S. market. The only bottle in that collection available here is the Deanston 18 . What you have there Grant is a colection of Unicorns, no pun intended on the Fettercairn 16.
cheers... the back rows are equally impressive imo; maybe better .. my daughter was here a couple of days ago doing my toes, maybe yesterday lol.. she was saying how many bottles there were.. i said they will bury me:eyebrows:
I could be wrong, but it seems.
Non age statment scotch is the direction most distillerys are moving in. Even some of there more expensive bottles are blended with older whiskeys barrels mixed in with more youthful
Barrels? Grant , you are closer to the source of the water of life than I, is my observation correct?
I could be wrong, but it seems.
Non age statment scotch is the direction most distillerys are moving in. Even some of there more expensive bottles are blended with older whiskeys barrels mixed in with more youthful
Barrels? Grant , you are closer to the source of the water of life than I, is my observation correct?
i think there are more quality ones about that there were, but alas there are quite a few nasties in there charging serious money too, and giving the idea of nas and the industry in general, a bad name.
if you look at glenfarclas 105, as an instance, there are quite a few older whiskies in there as well as young and vibrant stuff.
wolfburn whisky is all young but is very well made. age isnt everything,.. always..ive tasted plenty really shit old whiskies tbh. if you cant sample then best next is to do your homework; but always read between the lines too. reviews by so called experts are often paid for by some manner, plus there are some reviewes who just dont like some styles etc.
This is not your classic Crown Royal.
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/canadian-whiskey/2016-whisky-of-the-year-goes-to/
Mint ,vanilla more mint and lots of spices.
It goes down so easy for a Rye whiskey.
He picks some strange ones. He is not as highly thought of these days. He has a powerful ability to sell other whiskies tho.
Tonight I'm back on the Loch Lomond Inchmurrin Maderia finish. A little smoke in the middle of this. Fruity as you'd expect and a nice finish. Nice and warming on a cold dreichit night.
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Glenglassaugh Revival; a distillery im interested in i have to first say...
The Revival is the first expression released from Glenglassaugh distillery after being mothballed for more than 20 years. The Glenglassaugh Revival has been matured in a balanced mix of ex-red wine and fresh bourbon casks, vatted and re-racked for double maturation in rich sherry casks. Bottled at 46%, non chill filtered and of natural colour, Revival is a stunning Highland single malt with a coastal charm.
Nose: Sweet caramel and toffee with notes of nutty sherry, milk chocolate and honey. Ripe plums, red berries and oranges. Caramelised sugar and earthy, charred oak.
Palate: Sweet, rounded and creamy. Oranges, plums, cherry and walnuts, chocolate, honey-mead, sherry and soft, spiced oak.
Finish: Medium with warming mulled-wine spices, sherry and caramel
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Glenglassaugh Revival; a distillery im interested in i have to first say...
The Revival is the first expression released from Glenglassaugh distillery after being mothballed for more than 20 years. The Glenglassaugh Revival has been matured in a balanced mix of ex-red wine and fresh bourbon casks, vatted and re-racked for double maturation in rich sherry casks. Bottled at 46%, non chill filtered and of natural colour, Revival is a stunning Highland single malt with a coastal charm.
Nose: Sweet caramel and toffee with notes of nutty sherry, milk chocolate and honey. Ripe plums, red berries and oranges. Caramelised sugar and earthy, charred oak.
Palate: Sweet, rounded and creamy. Oranges, plums, cherry and walnuts, chocolate, honey-mead, sherry and soft, spiced oak.
Finish: Medium with warming mulled-wine spices, sherry and caramel
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That sounds amazing, I will look for that one here, something a little different. Hard name for an American to remember but the bottle is distinctive enough. I'll know it when I see it.
As for the CR northern rye, batch to batch is said to lack consistency. It is good for a 3 year old Rye but not even close to the best whiskey in or on my cabnet.
should be able to get it in usa... dunno about ca tho... most of their stuff is very good to great, and old spirit from there sells at high prices. ... ive a few bottles of their latest stuff, like the octaves
Some of My Fav Distilleries..
DEANSTON
EDRADOUR
FETTERCAIRN
GLENBURGIE
GLENDRONACH
GLENFARCLAS
GLENGLASSAUGH
GLEN GRANT
GLENGOYNE
GLENTAUCHERS
LINKWOOD
MORTLACH
SPRINGBANK
TOMATIN
WOLFBURN
I like your midfield and attack, but not sure about your defence... That Deanston in goal's an alchy:D;)
Marco.
New Bottle of Glen Keith tonight.
Matured in Bourbon casks, and can be had anywhere between £20/30.
A bargain at 20" notes this..
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Glenmorangie 14yr old port finish.. Called Quinta Ruban.
One of the better port jobshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201116/43b0bac7fd6b81d12cedc18db6071fe8.jpg
Anti covid measures time.
Glenfiddich 18...quality stuff.
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Anti covid measures time.
Glenfiddich 18...quality stuff.
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ah, hopefully that killed off any issues.. one or 2 to be safe tho eh?:eyebrows:
Last of the Nikka by the barrel.
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I was thinking about the Dalmore 12, I keep hearing,get anything else it is the Bose wave of scotch.
So, I listened and I think they jumped the shark with the cigar malt .
They are always marketing them selves as exclusive and upscale,like a 1980's Cadillac under all the chrome and plastic wood grain was a poorly designed, engineered,under powered and overpriced Chevy costing more than a Mercedes that actually was dependable, looked better and fit in one parking spot.
They are marketed like P.T.Barnum, Heavily Carmel colored, chill filtered and sold at 40%.
With an electro plated plastic deer head on the bottle.
Yet, I still think I'll get a bottle just to see for my self.
Even though I know the money could be better spent on a nice Deanston or Glensomething.
Has anyone else bought something they knew they would most likely be disappointed with?
I mean it's not like taking a trans gender on a date, but it is not likely to be something I like but I keep seeing bottles of it and it seems to haunt me.
Or maybe I can act like Richard Patterson pour it in a glass,swirl it around and throw it on the floor to clean the glass then fill it with Glenfarclas and drink it!
Any thoughts guys? Any disappointing bottles?
I was thinking about the Dalmore 12, I keep hearing,get anything else it is the Bose wave of scotch.
So, I listened and I think they jumped the shark with the cigar malt .
They are always marketing them selves as exclusive and upscale,like a 1980's Cadillac under all the chrome and plastic wood grain was a poorly designed, engineered,under powered and overpriced Chevy costing more than a Mercedes that actually was dependable, looked better and fit in one parking spot.
They are marketed like P.T.Barnum, Heavily Carmel colored, chill filtered and sold at 40%.
With an electro plated plastic deer head on the bottle.
Yet, I still think I'll get a bottle just to see for my self.
Even though I know the money could be better spent on a nice Deanston or Glensomething.Not tried either Jeff. I've a bottle of the Dominium and I've had a bottle of 15yr old, which was nice enough, tho maybe slightly expensive, it was a malt that grew on u. Hence the Dominium which I got on offer to try, as its nearing a hundred quid normally
Medicine time.
Deanston 18yr old. Stunning malt finished in first fill bourbon.
This is one of the great non sherried whiskies. Honey, vanilla and shortbread. Oily too.. A cracker.
One of the best bourbon cask whiskies there is for sensible money. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201118/95a806bb9bdbce26d39dc26cd1ddcb76.jpg
Finished in a combination puncheons and hogsheads that previously held Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry, this 15 yr old from Glenallachie is dark, rich and rather nice.. comes in at a nice 46% as well.
beautifully balanced with oddles of raisins, spices and more christmas cake than you can shake a big stick at. nice long finish too.
Possibly the darkest malt I've had, even darker than Edradour.
It's rather good too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201119/e26b60329f9fab678d91285c1b017541.jpg
better than rather nice actually.... i could be in love:eyebrows:
yeah i think i will explore glenallachie more thoroughly... Billy Walker, master distiller, ex of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh is doing excellent work... top man.
This is a Linkwood 10yr old bottled at 46% by James Eadie. Aged in recharred hogsheads gives big bourbon notes of Vanilla, Caramel and Berry fruits.
Lovely rich, strong and juicy dram this from one of the best distilleries around. Alas the blenders know this and most of it goes into blends.
Personally I think a small drop of water improves this.
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rather nice this one.. indeedy, very good with that half teaspoon of o2
A drop of 105 now. (reused photo)
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Earlier there was a Tamnavulin sherry cask too. Lol
borrowed pic as i forgot to take a pic.
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Inchmurrin madeira wood finish. 46%.. a slight bit of smoke mingles with caramel, fruits and some nice spices.
https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/edradour-10-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0 and just finished this one.. a very good 10 yr old, wth lots of sherry
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