Just getting into my new bottle of Bowmore Tempest. This is my style of Islay whisky.
Just getting into my new bottle of Bowmore Tempest. This is my style of Islay whisky.
A little Talisker 10 to follow a very interesting glass of New Glarus Smoked Rye Ale (see the beer thread): I think it would have been better matched to an old-fashioned highlander like Ardmore or Springbank 10 but I have neither at the moment.
I've been there, and done that. You have my deepest sympathy.
Whoops. .. these guys like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnialczgV94
but then, here's a bartender guy recommending Southern Comfort with a straight face.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qAjU5Bi39U
Last edited by edo; 02-06-2011 at 02:27.
Peace, ... and Hippy Love.
First taste of Bruichladdich Port Charlotte An Turas Mor. Hasn't opened up quite yet but I'm too impatient to wait. Initial tasting notes are...
Nose is somewhat sweet with hints of ginger, vanilla, and seaweed.
It has a very smooth entry, almost non-existent with an immediate explosion on the back palate of dried peat and a honeyed spice sea breeze. The finish is medium length with peat giving way to some heat and lingering pepper.
Very nice so far!
Whisk(e)y - a bargain at any price !!!
Some 11 year old Tamdhu tonight. Looks nice and sherried.
First pour of the Ardbeg Uigeadail. Fantastic stuff! Heavy smoke (to be expected from an Ardbeg) but with a delicate touch of sherry sweetness. Nothing is overdone, and the contrasting notes are balanced perfectly. I can definitely see the appeal of this expression.
Braes of Glenlivet. 1979---bottle in '94. Pretty nice sherry bomb.