Tag Archives: Speyside
BTC sample 13 – Glenlossie 19, 51.2%
Well, my ranking took another Stuka worthy nose dive down, but it’s all about the fun, right? Sniff: A whiff of smoke at first, but after that’s gone it doesn’t come back. Grass, lightly perfumed with lemon and daffodil, dandelion, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arran, Blind Tasting Competition, Duncan Taylor, Glenlossie, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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BTC sample 11 – Dailuaine 11, 58.6% (Managers’ Choice)
Let’s just dive in! Sniff: Strong, full and rich. A little bit chalky with dry wood. Light tones of yellow fruit at first with banana and pineapple, then also some vanilla and caramel. The fruity tones get a bit more … Continue reading
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Tagged BenRiach, Blind Tasting Competition, Dailuaine, Diageo, Diageo Premium, Manager's Choice, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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BTC sample 7 – Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Samples
Well, no introduction today… I’ve run out of introductory crap to write. Sniff: Again, one of those thickly bourbon-cask-coated whisky that kind of hide the distillery character. Vanilla, simple syrup, pineapple. Thick creamy custard, lemon curd. Could be the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Blind Tasting Competition, Glen Keith, Glenfiddich, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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Maltstock – Something Special with Master of Malt
Ben Ellefsen, aka the guy who runs Master of Malt, aka Professor Cornelius Ampleforth came over with Cat Spencer (also from Master of Malt) and Joel Harrison (from CaskStrength.net) to host this tasting of supposedly eight whiskies. Unfortunately, something went … Continue reading
Longmorn 1968-2003 – Scott’s Selection (USA)
A very well aged version of a Longmorn bottled for the USA market. Apparently there have been a couple good ones for the USA since this is the 3rd one I’ve tasted that trickled back to Europe. Nose: Full frontal … Continue reading
Longmorn 21 – SMWS (7.65)
A Balm for the Soul, this one is called. Let’s hope it lives up to that expectation, since that sure is promising! A second fill sherry butt is something different from all the Longmorns I’ve been tasting over the last … Continue reading
Longmorn-Glenlivet 1967-2004 – Scott’s Selection
Not the kick-ass Longmorn I tasted at the Hielander Whisky Festival last week, but an ancient dram nonetheless. I got a sample from this from Dick de Jong a while ago and hadn’t gotten around to tasting it yet. Nose: … Continue reading
Longmorn 1972 – Gordon & MacPhail
The baby of the bunch. I heard from different people that this was the best one, but I think it will be hard to top the Clynelish-like 1968. Thus far it has been a nice ride with some very good … Continue reading
Longmorn 1964 – Gordon & MacPhail
This week I’ll finish reviewing the Longmorns from Gordon & MacPhail. After that, there will be some random tasting notes before I pick up another series. Today, the oldest of the bunch will be reviewed. Nose: You can smell it’s … Continue reading
Longmorn 1969 – Gordon & MacPhail
The third Longmorn of the 5 Gordon & MacPhail Reserve bottlings for Van Wees in 2011. The youngest of the bunch so far, but still a pretty old dram. I like the ‘series’ idea by Van Wees, to select more … Continue reading
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