The Wine & Whisky Thread

[rmcin626]

For a first release this is really pretty good, and 8 year old.

[Barry]

I had run out of my favourite whisky: Laphroaig, so I thought I would pick some whilst passing through "duty-fee".

Normally I would expect it to sold in a tubular case, with no reference to age. This time the Laphroaig on sale was packed in a more conventional box and advertised as "Aged 12 years".

Reading the 'blurb' on the case, it would seem to be Laphroig'S attempt to beak into a new market, stating a flavour profile: "smoky, salty, fruity", suggesting it be either served neat, with ice, or a splash of water to unlock notes of stewed apple, heather honey and seaweed, "Smoke and salty with a surprising sweetness".

It's all new to me but i wish them success.

I should add that it tastes no different to my usual Laphroaig, but at 43% ABV, I'm not complaining.

[rmcin626]

To continue the Laphroig theme, and absolute banging dram picked up today, Living Souls, 11 year old and 50% ABV.

[Barry]

L'Épiphanie de Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2020

"LEpiphanie wines are born of privileged relationships with some of the world's greatest winemaking properties. This cuvée comes from one of Paulillac's most prestigious chateau, a top Premier Grand Cru Classé known for its exceptional terroir and fine wines of great elegance. This expressive wine displays classic blackberry, black cherry and black plum characters, infused with subtle spice, cedar and cigar box notes. These classic aromas and flavours combine with firm, beautifully ripe tannins for a complex, well-balanced wine with a long harmonious finish."


13% ABV, About £32 a bottle. Drink up by end of 2034.