Max Power Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 K&L Chieftain's Mortlach 22 tonight - man this stuff is the cat's meow!It's the lady that you just can't keep your hands off. I've still got a little bit left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) After the news about the coming changes to Mortlach, I developed more than a passing interest in this distillery these past few weeks:> IB Ian Macleod Chieftain's Mortlach 16 / 1995-2011 - # 7282, 54.2%> IB Ian Macleod Chieftain's Mortlach 22 - Cask # 5159, 50%> IB Silver Seal Mortlach 21 / 1991 (bottled 2013) - Cask # 4246, 56.3%> IB Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Mortlach 18 / 1992-2011, 58.1%Research has never been so fun! (Also celebrating my Tigers win over the Kentucky Wildcats!!! GEAUX TIGERS!!!) Edited January 29, 2014 by ChainWhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Good win last night. Your boys were dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Laphroaig 18. Creamy and sweet, with mild smoke and a great medicinal iodine tang. I will probably put a bottle or two aside if I can find it in the $70 range again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auracom Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Finished up leftover A'bunadh from yesterday. I get a pinch of the sulphur as this oxidizes but it doesn't really detract from the overall presentation. I've noticed with ample time the sherry begins to blend with this delicious caramel note that is more reminiscent of a wheated bourbon. Since it's semi on-topic, I wanted to talk Mortlach. I've read a few tidbits much earlier in this thread regarding the official bottling of the 16 year. It's at least $120 delivered to the US for this one bottle, so definitely an investment. Should I just stick to the independent Mortlach's that are available in Chicago (and often under $100) or give my palate a good perspective with this official release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Finished up leftover A'bunadh from yesterday. I get a pinch of the sulphur as this oxidizes but it doesn't really detract from the overall presentation. I've noticed with ample time the sherry begins to blend with this delicious caramel note that is more reminiscent of a wheated bourbon. Since it's semi on-topic, I wanted to talk Mortlach. I've read a few tidbits much earlier in this thread regarding the official bottling of the 16 year. It's at least $120 delivered to the US for this one bottle, so definitely an investment. Should I just stick to the independent Mortlach's that are available in Chicago (and often under $100) or give my palate a good perspective with this official release?I can't speak highly enough about the Binnys 21 year Mortlach, if its still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auracom Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I can't speak highly enough about the Binnys 21 year Mortlach, if its still around. Looks like it is . Cheers Dolph! See you at South Loop perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Doing some sampling tonight while watching basketball and hockey. Off to see the in-laws in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Finished up leftover A'bunadh from yesterday. I get a pinch of the sulphur as this oxidizes but it doesn't really detract from the overall presentation. I've noticed with ample time the sherry begins to blend with this delicious caramel note that is more reminiscent of a wheated bourbon. Since it's semi on-topic, I wanted to talk Mortlach. I've read a few tidbits much earlier in this thread regarding the official bottling of the 16 year. It's at least $120 delivered to the US for this one bottle, so definitely an investment. Should I just stick to the independent Mortlach's that are available in Chicago (and often under $100) or give my palate a good perspective with this official release?There are quite a few excellent IB versions of Mortlach - that OB 16yr F&F is a dusty now so if you're curious, I'd pick up a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Doing some sampling tonight while watching basketball and hockey. Off to see the in-laws in the morning. [ATTACH=CONFIG]17660[/ATTACH] Does that drive you to drink that many bottles? Nice lineup BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Does that drive you to drink that many bottles? Nice lineup BTW I don't get to bring any bottles down there, so I'm relaxing tonight. Started with the Glenfarclas...and now trying to decide where to go from here... Probably the Aberlour 13 CS from K&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I don't get to bring any bottles down there, so I'm relaxing tonight. Started with the Glenfarclas...and now trying to decide where to go from here...Probably the Aberlour 13 CS from K&L.I stared at that Aberlour 13 for a few min during my last visit to K&L Hollywood but ended up going for the Kilkerran WIP #5 Bourbon. I think I made the right choice between the two but I was very interested in that Aberlour as I have enjoyed the rest of their lineup. I'd be curious to hear what you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I stared at that Aberlour 13 for a few min during my last visit to K&L Hollywood but ended up going for the Kilkerran WIP #5 Bourbon. I think I made the right choice between the two but I was very interested in that Aberlour as I have enjoyed the rest of their lineup. I'd be curious to hear what you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Going with one bottle straight down the line tonight...a newly opened Ardbeg 10. Now, the question begs, how many pours of said nectar will be missing by daybreak? :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtexaslonestar Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't drink much Irish Whiskey but when I do it has been Redbreast CS. Toasted marshmallows on the nose and that pot-still element on the tongue ensures its future in my cabinet. . Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't drink much Irish Whiskey but when I do it has been Redbreast CS. Toasted marshmallows on the nose and that pot-still element on the tongue ensures its future in my cabinet. . Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk Say... Aren't you the most interesting Texan in the world? I'll have to give Redbreast another shot in all seriousness though. My last bottle of RB12 didn't do much for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sipping from a sample of IB Archives Strathmill 1974 - 44.5%It's got a ton of fruit that smacks you in the nose and front of the palate and then follows it up with some salty funkiness - what a strange cat... I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sipping from a sample of IB Archives Strathmill 1974 - 44.5%It's got a ton of fruit that smacks you in the nose and front of the palate and then follows it up with some salty funkiness - what a strange cat... I love it!What are you celebrating with tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What are you celebrating with tonight?Probably not much else - I've already been imbibing... Last pour was ECBP1:EC12 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's not like any other Aberlour. It's got big barley flavor to go with sweetness that tastes like a honeyed Walker's shortbread cookie. It's got a great, long finish too. It's very unique and very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Probably not much else - I've already been imbibing... Last pour was ECBP1:EC12 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Since today was a cold, miserable February day sandwiched between 2 even more miserable days of 35 degree heavy rain...why not bring the Storm inside tonight Talisker style? This is my 3d visit with my 1st bottle of TS...hoping this one is more memorable than the previous two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Since today was a cold, miserable February day sandwiched between 2 even more miserable days of 35 degree heavy rain...why not bring the Storm inside tonight Talisker style? This is my 3d visit with my 1st bottle of TS...hoping this one is more memorable than the previous two.We reached -28 degrees this year. I'd kill for even approaching 35 degrees in the near future. I think we hit it once in the last 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Having a wee dram of Bruichladdich Rocks... I have gone back and forth with this bottle but I've firmly come down on the "love it" side of things. Some nights it hits alright, but others, like tonight, it's just perfect. I am going to have to grab another bottle or two before they disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Down to cover #4 (Christie Brinkley, 1980) on 50yrs of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition (NBC) - sipping on old red label Macallan Cask Strength (57.4%) and boy does it smell like leftover water used for rehydrating dried shiitake mushrooms...Tastes pretty good though - a little funkier and denser flavor wise vs the newer bottling.Thx to the generous SB'r for the samples. Edited February 4, 2014 by ChainWhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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