Just opened a new to me ....Single Malt....tasting good so far !!http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psg7unm62g.jpg
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Just opened a new to me ....Single Malt....tasting good so far !!http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psg7unm62g.jpg
Tried the Glengoyne 15 last night. A delectable dram.
An unpeated Highland whisky all the way with rich notes of a very ripe red delicious apple, caramel, malt, cake batter, vanilla. Uncolored whisky. I want to try more Glengoyne offerings now. I liked this better than the Balvenie Double Wood which is saying a lot.
Other end of the spectrum for me tonight : Laphroaig 10. People either love it or hate it. I think it's great.
Interesting fact I did not know about Laphroaig : they get their barrels from Makers Mark.
Chrisl
After finally getting my hands on a Nikka Taketsuru pure malt 21 year... JW Blue got kicked to the curb. :p
This 21 has great balance with a nose rich in ripe fruit and the complex changes in character that appear as the finish approaches and long after. It's a big step up from the 17 year, bigger and bolder with longer finish. It was very hard for wife and I to leave any for another day but with managed barely. ;)
I'll spend the money and get the 21 over the 17 for sure. Now to find another bottle...
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You don't know what a long finish is ,until you step up to a "21".... Now I know
I was lucky enough to sample the 18 yo not too long ago. Absolute magic I didn't make notes, but I remember lots of rich fruit. I guess it's pretty similar to the 15. A good friend was given a bottle by his sister when his son was born. Sadly it's a shade too expensive for me to buy my own, although I'm thinking I might pick up a bottle in the summer when my summer money comes through. Let me know if you find any others to try, I'm quite intrigued by Glengoyne.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisL
I have about a third of a bottle of the 17 left. It's lovely.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmercer
First time trying.
Auchentoshan Triple Wood
No age statement. Aged in bourbon barrels, then oloroso sherry and finally PX sherry casks.
43% ABV.
Great nose. A swirling alternating blend of bourbon notes with the sherries pleasantly evident as well, all supported by a foundation of oak.
Palate is a bit weak, I'm afraid. Triple distillation is a double edged sword. Nearly devoid of malt on the palate. Oak. Black pepper, a metallic hint with just a hint of sweetness. A drier whisky.
Finish of oak lingered a bit but not much else.
I certainly would not turn this whisky down if offered. Good but not great.
Chrisl
What was it?
Verify Your AgeLooks yummy. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Whisky [
Just been given a bottle of 16 yo balvenie triple wood. Reviews look good but I haven't opened it yet. It's in the queue. Anyone familiar with it?
