Tag Archives: 2011
Ben Nevis 9, 2011-2020, Bourbon Barrels, 46% – Signatory Vintage
When a new Ben Nevis pops up, I am automatically enthusiastic, since most of them are very good nowadays. When that one is young I get a little bit less thrilled, but when it’s only about € 40, that kind … Continue reading
Posted in Ben Nevis
Tagged 2011, Ben Nevis, Bourbon Cask, Fort William, Highlands, Signatory Vintage
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Cadenhead’s bottle-share
Towards the end of last October I did yet another ‘last’ bottle share of the year. The last one because I had been stressing my wallet, and everyone else’s in my sharing group. Of course, that wasn’t true and I … Continue reading
Posted in Glen Grant, Glenlossie, Inchgower, Paul John
Tagged 1992, 1993, 2009, 2011, Bourbon Cask, Cadenhead, Glen Grant, Glenlossie, Inchgower, India, Indian whisky, Paul John, Sherry Cask, Single Cask, Small Batch, Speyside
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BTC 2016, sample 3: Kilchoman 5, Sauternes Cask, 50%
Diminishing returns, already. But at least I’ve got another couple of points. 13, just for the ABV this time. I expected this whisky to be a Longrow because of its minerality, but it turned out to be a wine cask … Continue reading
Posted in Kilchoman
Tagged 2011, Blind Tasting Competition, Islay, Kilchoman, Usquebaugh Society, Wine cask
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A whisky tasting with Jock Shaw – part 2
The second bit of the tasting review. A tasting organized by Drinks & Gifts for the customers of the shop, hosted by Jock Shaw. I described the tasting itself yesterday, and don’t have much to add to it. Jock was … Continue reading
Posted in Ardmore, Kilchoman, Undisclosed
Tagged 2011, Ardmore, Bourbon Cask, Bresser & Timmer, Cooper's Choice, Highlands, Islay, Kilchoman, Laggan Mill, NAS, Sherry Cask, Undisclosed Distillery
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Malt Fascination 