GaryT Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Been working on tasting through a lineup of GlenDronach; last night was the discontinued 15 yr Revival, 18yr Allardice, and 21 yr Parliament. Not a bad pour in the bunch, and surprised that I liked the 15 yr best (not sure why - my palate seems to gravitate towards what it can't get anymore in some sick twist on Murphy's law!) All are big on sherry as you'd expect, but the 15 yr seemed better balanced with some brighter notes. I get this interesting balsamic vinegar note on the nose that I really dig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Cotswolds single malt from England. Very nice for the age (3 years). Similar in profile to Westland I think in terms of young but tasty and certainly much better than the age warrants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks again for the tip @Marekv8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 10 hours ago, kevinbrink said: Thanks again for the tip @Marekv8 Excellent-- how was your dram? Have you popped the Shackleton yet? That picture reminds me that I've got one hanging around somewhere that I need to try-- such a cool pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Marekv8 said: Excellent-- how was your dram? Have you popped the Shackleton yet? That picture reminds me that I've got one hanging around somewhere that I need to try-- such a cool pack. Fantastically assertive, I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to making my way through the bottle. I haven't popped the Shackleton bottle yet but I did browse through some of the stuff in the package, it really is nicely put together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 A bit of Tobermory 10 at the airport this morning, to counter the effects of the 5 Hour Energy consumed on the 3:00am hour plus drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 After 32 years in oak, this beauty still retains its balance and complexity. To think it was collecting dust in a half pint Jack Daniel's package store. I'm just glad it made it home in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 The Benrinnes, even at 46%-- is so oily and dense in distillery character. Incredible mouthfeel-- what a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 [emoji180] Love Benrinnes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Explored some of the Glenfarclas line-up last night, including the 10yr, 12 yr, and 105 Cask Strength. Wasn't impressed with the 10 yr, but was amazed how much of a step up the 12 yr was! I'd had the 105 CS before and always enjoy that - especially how much that sucker clouds up in my glass with just a bit of water (gives me goosebumps to watch a dram do that!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Highland Park Einar, from their warrior series of whiskies. Our cruise ship has a pretty limited selection of whisk(e)y, but this one has kept me happy the last couple of nights. No age statement and only 80 proof, but it's an enjoyable dram with just enough smoke to keep me happy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Continuing on my exploration of Glenfarclas tonight, starting with the 12 yr (which I really like) before moving to the 15yr and 17yr. The jump from 12 to 15 is pretty modest (compared to the leap from 10 to 12); fairly similar to the 12 - a tad less sweet and a bit more of a spice edge. The 17 strikes me odd - it almost seems like a step backwards to me. It looks lighter than the 15 (closer to the 12) in color, and is much brighter. I was convinced this used different wood from the rest, which isn't the case. Hmm . . . just means further study is required 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) The 'ole smeller's been suffering lately on account of allergies and being sick... Finally getting over it and had a killer ride today w/ a great crew. 20180628: Raging River / 27 Laps (Lost AF) by ChainWhip Deserves a pour to celebrate & wind down... 20180628: OB Talisker 20 2003 @ 58.8% by ChainWhip Edited June 29, 2018 by ChainWhip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 9 hours ago, ChainWhip said: The 'ole smeller's been suffering lately on account of allergies and being sick... Finally getting over it and had a killer ride today w/ a great crew. 20180628: Raging River / 27 Laps (Lost AF) by ChainWhip Deserves a pour to celebrate & wind down... 20180628: OB Talisker 20 2003 @ 58.8% by ChainWhip Nice view up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm really enjoying this Inchgower-- so delicate and unusual, with a nifty spicy twist. Too bad the cost to bring it into the States negates the incredible value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I was not expecting the color on this one-- nor anything else. It's like the vintage Good & Plenty licorice candies soaked in an unsweetened Fernet Branca. The Tobermory 10 is very docile and this is anything but. You want to immediately hate it and simultaneously pour another dram of it (which I did). Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I've never seen a Balblair anywhere near my market and it's a damn shame-- this is such a well-balanced and beautiful malt. After several challenging pours tonight-- it's even somewhat soothing, but at 51.3% also somewhat deceiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Nice view up there. Yeah, that Talisker is stunning Edited June 30, 2018 by ChainWhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Interesting that the younger Balblair put this baby in the corner tonight… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Second run at this SMWS Glen Grant 26 yo and it's still very one-sided and the weakest dram of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Starting the evening with "The Gentle Spirit,"-- it's been a while… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 And on to the G&M Mortlach, which seems awfully suppressed… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What a nice dram… even at 26 years, the cask influence doesn't dominate the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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