kevinbrink Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Things were feeling off tonight so I decided to make it a scotch night, running through a Compass Box sampler and really enjoying a pour of Hedonism, there is a coconut note to it that reminds me of a bottle of Foursquare Port Finish Rum, which is odd since they have so little in common otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 After dinner pour of Old Particular Glenturret 28 yr. Juicy golden delicious apple and ripe pear notes dominate for two thirds of the experience, making it very drinkable and downright chuggable. But, slow down big boy, the 28 years aging and the oakiness that has resulted along with the 99.4 cask strength ABV sizzle out at the end to bring order to the juice fest. A very enjoyable ride. Clean, juicy, thick, and with a big pop at the end. A nice whiskey out on the patio to finish off the day, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 7 hours ago, smokinjoe said: After dinner pour of Old Particular Glenturret 28 yr. Juicy golden delicious apple and ripe pear notes dominate for two thirds of the experience, making it very drinkable and downright chuggable. But, slow down big boy, the 28 years aging and the oakiness that has resulted along with the 99.4 cask strength ABV sizzle out at the end to bring order to the juice fest. A very enjoyable ride. Clean, juicy, thick, and with a big pop at the end. A nice whiskey out on the patio to finish off the day, for sure. Sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just polished off this bottle. I think it is outstanding for a NAS Scotch under $100. I need to go buy a few more bottles before it is replaced by the Edition #3 this fall. Worth it more than two bottles of the 12 year?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, BigPapa said: Worth it more than two bottles of the 12 year? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Personally, I am not a huge fan of either of the 12 year Macallans (the sherry cask or the double cask). Its definitely worth less than 50% the price of the Mac 18 (in my opinion). Edited June 16, 2017 by NDN98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Aberlour A'Bunadh, Batch #50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry42 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 It's Saturday so a few more than usual. A couple pours of HP12 and Clynelish 14 before a dinner of Taco Salad [emoji108]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry42 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Craigellachie 21 Old Particular from K&LSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm0369 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Winding down the weekend with a couple of generous pours from an older bottle of Glenfarclas 12yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Today I picked up a bottle of Cambus 25yo that was selected by K&L and bottled by Old Particular. I don't have much experience with grain whisky so I was very curious about this one and decided to open it up tonight. It's bottled at 124 proof and has some serious heat on the nose. Several minutes of air time and a little water does this one good. I'm hesitant to even post notes on this because each sip seemed a little different, but I'll give it a shot:My nose picks up notes of pineapple cake and vanilla. The taste has some light tropical fruitiness, vanilla, almond shortbread, custard, and it ends on a sweet creamy note that reminds me of a really nice glass of milk or fresh (unroasted and unsalted) sweet almonds. This last note fades slowly and still remains, albeit lightly, even after a couple minutes.Again, I don't have much experience with grain whisky, but this one is a winner in my book. If someone slipped this into a blind tasting, I would almost certainly guess that it was a teenage, cask-strength, column-distilled Caribbean rum...or perhaps an MGP light whiskey. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 6/17/2017 at 7:24 PM, Journeyman said: Aberlour A'Bunadh, Batch #50 I have yet to meet an A'Bunadh batch that I didn't like. In fact, I like almost everything I have had from Aberlour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm0369 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've been working through some Campbeltown samples and tonight it's Springbank 12yr green. It definitely fits the Springbank profile which I love....not picking up anything special though. The standard 15yr is more complex for similar price. On the other hand, I had the burgundy 12yr over the weekend and it was exceptional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm0369 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Sitting here with 2oz pour of Bunnahabhain 18yr....man this is good stuff! Rich dark chocolate, red fruits and mild spice. It's so dark compared to the 12yr Bunny. I'll definitely be getting a bottle of this when the budget allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Friends were over for dinner last night. We started on the patio with a distillery bottle of Glendronach that I bottle last year and a dusty version of Big Peat on the patio with cigars. When we retired inside we switch to a trio of grain. Hedonism 15th, Hedonism Maximus, and a K&L 24 yr Girvan. Everything was great.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Relaxing on the front porch swing after the Mother of All Grilled Bone-in Pork Chops with a Glenmorangie Bacalta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry42 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sipping on a lovely dram of Craigellachie 13 on this hot summer day.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 8:57 PM, smokinjoe said: Relaxing on the front porch swing after the Mother of All Grilled Bone-in Pork Chops with a Glenmorangie Bacalta. I generally like most Glenmorangie products, but I still haven't tried this one yet. I might have to pick up a bottle soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 6 hours ago, NDN98 said: I generally like most Glenmorangie products, but I still haven't tried this one yet. I might have to pick up a bottle soon. I am a big fan of the Bacalta. This is one to try IMO, and likely one to pick up a couple of bottles. Some nice fruit, chocolate and nutty notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, jeffrey r said: I am a big fan of the Bacalta. This is one to try IMO, and likely one to pick up a couple of bottles. Some nice fruit, chocolate and nutty notes. You get the chocolate, too? Very nice dark chocolate note for sure. One of the really nice things I like about drinking with friends who have really good palates, is that they are so good in helping me discover flavor notes. Last Friday BigRich pointed out the dark chocolate note while we were drinking during Friday afternoon Happy Hour" which prompted the "AHA!" moment for me. Made me enjoy the whiskey even more. This bottle will be a repeat purchase when I run across it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Had a few goodies the last couple of days while the Mrs. and I are vacationing in Scotland: Edradour 15yr Cask Strength, outstanding! lots of apples and pears Tomatin 18yr, Very good, light flavors but thick and chewy Talisker Port Ruighe, some smoke/peat with the port barrel finishing rounding things out nicely Springbank 15yr, OK but nothing special Lagavulin 1998 Distillers Edition, surprisingly "meh". Maybe I just had an off night for this one Favorite so far? Toss up between the Edradour, Tomatin and Talisker. Each in their own profiles were excellent! Off to Talisker tomorrow for fun and games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 You get the chocolate, too? Very nice dark chocolate note for sure. One of the really nice things I like about drinking with friends who have really good palates, is that they are so good in helping me discover flavor notes. Last Friday BigRich pointed out the dark chocolate note while we were drinking during Friday afternoon Happy Hour" which prompted the "AHA!" moment for me. Made me enjoy the whiskey even more. This bottle will be a repeat purchase when I run across it again.Saw this on the shelf today for $99, and passed on it, but you guys have me salivating about it now. Maybe I'll have to try a bottle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 With the heat we have been having I want lots of cold beverages so I stuck a bottle of Nectar D'Or in the refrigerator. It's a great after dinner drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 A dram of GKS single cask followed by some Bowmore Darkest tonight.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Tobermory 15. Someone once told me to open this and then ignore it for a year. Well I didn't ignore it, but it's been open since October, about 2/3 gone and hot damn it is tasting so good. I normally add a splash of water to my whisky but this does not need a single drop. It is both very mellow but packed full of complex flavours and notes I wouldn't know where to start picking it apart. Or it might just be tasting good today, who knows. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 My wife ordered in sushi last night, so I busted out the Hibiki 12. For whatever reason, I usually pair Japanese whisky with Japanese food. Fortunately, I stocked up on a few bottles each of Hibiki 12 and Yamazaki 12 before they disappeared or shot up in price. I do genuinely like those two (along with Taketsuru 12), and don't plan to dive too deeply into the NAS Japanese whiskys. I've also been on a heavy Compass Box kick lately, pouring Oak Cross, Hedonism, Spice Tree and Great King Street. All nice summertime blends on the rocks. And Ancnoc 12, another easy-going summertime malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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