ChainWhip Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) It's Spring 2014 so what better time than now for a new thread!I'm just sitting back and enjoying a pour from one of my standards: Talisker 10. I'm always blown away by how good this 10yr old is after a long absence - there's a good reason why I always have one of these open in my bar. Slainte! Edited March 26, 2014 by ChainWhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Manthey Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 After coaxing it out of its wooden sarcophagus, I decided to crack open my GlenDronach 33 tonight. I really have to quell my urge to open my nice bottles with a dramatic flourish...the last two times I've ended up with broken, crumbling corks. The nose of this one is huge, though not terribly complex. Maybe the most sherried malt I've ever tasted. Pure, rich candy. Like drinking a Luxardo cherry. At 40% ABV it just sits in your mouth, almost cool to your tongue. Finish is nice and long...you can only tell it's whiskey after you swallow.I won't be holding back on enjoying this bottle whenever I am in the mood. It's delicious, and I will savor each glass, but I don't feel the need to squirrel it away...and that's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 After coaxing it out of its wooden sarcophagus, I decided to crack open my GlenDronach 33 tonight. I really have to quell my urge to open my nice bottles with a dramatic flourish...the last two times I've ended up with broken, crumbling corks. The nose of this one is huge, though not terribly complex. Maybe the most sherried malt I've ever tasted. Pure, rich candy. Like drinking a Luxardo cherry. At 40% ABV it just sits in your mouth, almost cool to your tongue. Finish is nice and long...you can only tell it's whiskey after you swallow.I won't be holding back on enjoying this bottle whenever I am in the mood. It's delicious, and I will savor each glass, but I don't feel the need to squirrel it away...and that's a good thing.That's a hell of a start to this thread. Nicely done. March has me more into Irish and Bourbon. My interest in scotch will emerge again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Last night I went to a Compass Box event with the GBS fellas. I hit the Delilah's, Spice Tree, and John Glaser pulled out a little of The General for us to try.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 That's a refreshing attitude Trey, drink the good stuff now and savor the memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 John Glaser pulled out a little of The General for us to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 So... It's not the dram I'm looking for? (In my best Asian Obi-Wan Kenobi accent) It was an exceptional pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 It was an exceptional pour. Exactly what I didn't need to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Exactly what I didn't need to hear I choose my friends based on their abilities to make me feel better about my miscreant behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I choose my friends based on their abilities to make me feel better about my miscreant behavior.We should get along just fine then! (Frantically searching online for a bottle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Enjoying a nice sherry aged malt and toasting Mr. Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm going to join you in that same pour. Sláinte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Enjoying a newly opened Springbank 12CS while watching the Sweet 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Enjoying a nice sherry aged malt and toasting Mr. Jackson. This is a seriously good pour. Competes with some of the better CS sherried pours I've had. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sipping from samples (thx mysterious good looking SB'r) of KL Faultline Miltonduff 30yr & KL AD Rattray Clynelish 16 (almost tequila-like on the nose) - both are stunningly good and have me thinking I need to get a few of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sipping on a Red Breast 12 while I wait for my flight at an Irish pub in the DFW airport. Sure, it's only 11:45 right now and it's 9:45 back home but whatever I'm thinking the fish and chips will go nicely with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 We should get along just fine then! (Frantically searching online for a bottle)Yes sir, I do believe you are correct.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nikka Straight from the Barrel. Wish i had more than just the MoM drinks by the dram on this one....may need to order a bottle. Long finish with just the right bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nikka Straight from the Barrel. Wish i had more than just the MoM drinks by the dram on this one....may need to order a bottle. Long finish with just the right bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If you find it in the US let me know! It seems to only be available from overseas. On the top of my list for my next trip. Well, near the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Because it's illegal to sell liquor in 500ml bottles you won't find any in the US. But it can be found right across the border in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Just returned home from the whiskey monger with a bottle of Green Spot. My first pour and I am stunned by the similarities between this and Woodford Reserve, particularly on the nose. If I had nosed this in a blind tasting, I would have called it a WR of some sort. Unfortunately, I know that this observation kills the chance that some of you will ever try Green Spot, now... Must be the pot still influence, but even that can't fully explain it, as there are other Irish that are pot still, that don't have what I'm picking up in this. Really wonderful, as I enjoy regular WR, and this is better. Maybe, WR should attempt an Irish style for their next Master's Collection... Edited March 28, 2014 by smokinjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Because it's illegal to sell liquor in 500ml bottles you won't find any in the US. But it can be found right across the border in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nice pour some some Highland Park 12. TGIF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Maybe, WR should attempt an Irish style for their next Master's Collection... That would be a natural and they could age it in reuse barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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