What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Spring/Summer 2014

[BigRich]

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...

Damn Joe. First the ECBP #3 fiasco and now this. Green Spot and Woodford. What the hell is in that cigar?

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[smokinjoe]

Damn Joe. First the ECBP #3 fiasco and now this. Green Spot and Woodford. What the hell is in that cigar?

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That ECBP thing was a math problem....

[Trey Manthey]

After putting away a pretty amazing roast beef poboy, I felt something equally meaty was in order. (Waits for the dick jokes to subside). Let's go with a big pour of Ardbeg Oooooogie. This one's an L11.

[ChainWhip]

After putting away a pretty amazing roast beef poboy, I felt something equally meaty was in order. (Waits for the dick jokes to subside). Let's go with a big pour of Ardbeg Oooooogie. This one's an L11.

It ain't crass if you can rock the pink pants

[Yeti]

For what Woodford charges they could just buy Green Spot off the shelf and rebottle it for profit. Skip the whole R&D phase.

[theglobalguy]

Glenfarclas 105, just a butterscotch bomb so far. Finishes with oak and cherries. Lovely stuff. Now to find a bottle in the US. I thought TPS used to carry, but online stock says no.

[WAINWRIGHT]

RB CS,PJL and some Lag 12yr CS '11 starting out to be a great afternoon.

[garbanzobean]

Glenfarclas 105, just a butterscotch bomb so far. Finishes with oak and cherries. Lovely stuff. Now to find a bottle in the US. I thought TPS used to carry, but online stock says no.

[michaelturtle1]

Scotch night for some odd reason so I am trying a few samples I have been sent

21 yr OB Rosebank

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[MtnDew]

Scotch night for some odd reason so I am trying a few samples I have been sent

21 yr OB Rosebank

Arran devils punch bowl 2

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[Jorgemu1]

Decided to open up a couple of bottles I had in the bunker - Laphroaig 10, Laph Triple Wood, Talisker 10, Lagavulin 16, and Lagavulin 12 CS '13. Of those, I'm really feeling the Talisker 10 and the Lagavulin 16.

[garbanzobean]

Finished off my A'bunadh 45, opened up a Glendronach 15 to replace it. Really just a wonderful dram. While the A'bunadh was full of nutty dried fruits, the 'dronach is a powerhouse of sweet balsamic and fresh reds. And since mother nature has decided Maryland would have snow again today, I am finishing off my 3 scotch flight Sunday with smidgen of Caol Ila 12.

[ChainWhip]

Savored the last bit of a sample of Cadenhead's Highland Park 25 - I really really really need to score a bottle of this stuff... Thx again to the generous SB'r for the sample - this one was treasured.

[theglobalguy]

Busy night on the palette. Compass Box tasting event in Louisville.

Tried and thought, decent;

- Asyla, Great King Street Blend, Oak Cross

Tried and really enjoyed;

- Spice Tree (bought one) and Hedonism (really reminded me of an older Rye)

Did not care for;

- Peat Monster....just didn't agree with me at all. I tasted band aids.

- Orangerie...screamed cough medicine. One tiny sip then poured out.

Parting thoughts, Robin Robinson (brand ambassador) did a great job explaining blends, malts, specific contents of their different offerings. He even had a bottle of E-150 colorant for us to smell (stuff in raw form has some serious kick).

Also coming in the fall, a sister product to Great King Street with a sherry finished component.

[Max Power]

Busy night on the palette. Compass Box tasting event in Louisville.

Tried and thought, decent;

- Asyla, Great King Street Blend, Oak Cross

Tried and really enjoyed;

- Spice Tree (bought one) and Hedonism (really reminded me of an older Rye)

Did not care for;

- Peat Monster....just didn't agree with me at all. I tasted band aids.

- Orangerie...screamed cough medicine. One tiny sip then poured out.

Parting thoughts, Robin Robinson (brand ambassador) did a great job explaining blends, malts, specific contents of their different offerings. He even had a bottle of E-150 colorant for us to smell (stuff in raw form has some serious kick).

Also coming in the fall, a sister product to Great King Street with a sherry finished component.

[ChainWhip]

I excavated the Signatory Port Ellen 1982 26yr (57.1%, Cask # 2546) from the bunker and sadly, I realize I never bunkered up enough on this stuff.

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[zillah]

Watching the yanks play with a two finger pour of Tomatin 12. I think I will have a splash of Johnnie Walker Green by the time this game is over.

[AaronWF]

Compass Box GKS NY Blend followed by a Hart Bros Macallan 15/92. That NY Blend has a fat, bandy grain streak across the middle with a nice dirty spice on the finish. I could eat a bottle of that for dinner (fortunately I had chicken).

The Mac is waxy with a flowery licorice going on. Some chemicals on the finish turn me off, but if that goes away while the bottle opens up I might have to pick up another one if these. Don't see a 15yo Macallan for $60 everyday.

[GreggJ]

With the weather starting to thaw up here. I am having some Balvenie Caribbean Cask. I really enjoy the additional vanilla the rum cask presents. Excellent dram!!!

[garbanzobean]

Capping off an extremely productive day at the range with a glass of Glendronach 15. A little air in the bottle has really improved the mouthfeel of this one.

[Max Power]

I'd be happy with the last two. Balvenie 14 and GD15. I'm going to do that tomorrow.

[theglobalguy]

Laddie 22, just a creamy apple pie finish. First older Scotch i've ever tried, glad i waited till i had some sense of taste profile.

[Memphis]

My stroll tonite is Balvenie 12, Scapa 16, and Springbank 12 CS.

[MtnDew]

The wife and I hit a newish Seattle bar last night and had some great drams. She started with the monthly flight which was Longrow peated, Kilchomen 100% Islay, and Bunnahabhain Toiteach while I went with a '94 Signatory Caperonich. Once those were done the very nice waitress brought us a "sample" (it was the size of my normal pours at home!) of Edradour Ballechin Bordeaux cask, then another giant sample of Compass Box Great King Street, then a third giant sample of Compass Box Delilahs. I ended up having her pour me a little more Delilahs and charge me for that because I felt bad about the huge samples. Guess it pays off to chat them up about whisky!

[tanstaafl2]

First round of storms on Friday was a no show and the second round isn't due until later tonight but last night it was definitely "graining" where I was!

A flight of three grain whiskies were enjoyed with several friends last night for dessert following a little grilled sirloin and veggies.

The Compass Box Hedonism is the lightest of the three both in color and in taste. This was a 86 proof whisky with older grain whisky sourced from a mix of Cameron Bridge, Carsebridge, Cambus, Port Dundas or Dumbarton according to the website. I don't know if it is predominantly corn (which our newest GBS member John Glaser noted he tries to find when he can) or if it is barley or some other grain. Perhaps I will reach out to John to see if I can get a bit of inside info! Very pleasant and easy to drink but relatively light and not overly complex. Didn't seem like water would likely help much given the lower proof but you never know so I add ed just a drop or two. Didn't seem to change it very much.

Next up was the much lauded NAS (as far as I know) Nikka Coffey Grain whisky. This one was 90 proof but I still don't know if it is corn, barley, a combination or something else altogether. To me it seemed like there was a fair amount of corn present. In any case this had a bit more vanilla and mouth feel with a bit of spice in the finish. I liked it a bit better than the Hedonism but it is not regularly available in my area so that doesn't help me much. A touch of water seemed to bring out a bit of light fruit flavor which I rather liked. K&L notes it is a good whisky to drink with ice and soda and that may well be but I think I like it just fine as is. Not earth shattering but certainly very pleasant.

Last up was a Cambus 21yo single grain cask selected by K&L wines and bottled at a cask strength of 104.6 proof (note that Cambus is one of the potential grains in Hedonism and according to K&L is rumored to be a part of the delightfully over hyped Johnny Walker Blue). Once again no idea if it is predominantly corn but perhaps K&L can tell me. Seemed like it to me. This was in a different class with much more vanilla on the palate and a mouthfeel befitting its age much like any well aged single malt. Also lots of sweeter fruit notes in the mid palate and a bit of apple pie spice in the moderately long pleasant finish. This is one I will really look forward to having again. A touch of water toned down a bit of the heat without seeming to hurt the flavor for me.

Definitely a very pleasant "grainy night in Georgia" last night!