Tag Archives: Wine cask
De Whiskykoning’s Summer Whisky Tasting, 2020 edition
Rob Stevens, proprietor of Whiskyslijterij De Koning hosts four seasonally themed tastings each year. As in, there are four themes, but there are way more tastings. He can only fit 11 people in his tasting room, so there’s three tastings … Continue reading
Posted in Craigellachie, Glen Moray, Glenallachie, Glenburgie, Inchgower, Mortlach
Tagged 1997, 2010, Bourbon Cask, Carn Mor, Craigellachie, Glen Moray, Glenallachie, Glenburgie, Gordon & MacPhail, Inchgower, Mortlach, Port Cask, Sherry Cask, Signatory, Whiskykoning, Wine cask
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Green Spot, Château Léoville Barton, 46%
I just had this sample last week and I think I’ve been sitting on it for little over two years when I got it from MvtZ at 2017’s Whiskybase Gathering. When I had it, I didn’t bother to look it … Continue reading
Posted in - Irish Whiskey, Green Spot, Midleton
Tagged Bordeaux cask, Green Spot, Ireland, Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Single Pot Still, Wine cask
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Springbank 12, Burgundy Cask, 53.5%
We’re venturing into dangerous territory. Y’all know I absolutely worship Springbank for more or less everything they do. However, every now and the a wine cask release pops up and it’s getting sketchy. Mostly, because in general wine cask usage … Continue reading
Bruichladdich 2003-2018, Syrah Cask, 63.3% – Valinch 33
Last year on April 5th I would have sworn I’d never buy a Bruichladdich wine cask ever again. I’ve had some in the past and they were pretty shit. Then, in the week after I went to Islay and we … Continue reading
Posted in - Distillery, Bruichladdich
Tagged 2003, Bruichladdich, Distillery Only, Handfilled, Islay, Syrah cask, Valinch, Wine cask
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Jura One and All, 21yo, 51%
Let’s get this out: I generally think of Jura as my second least favorite distillery in Scotland. The number one spot is taken by Abhainn Dearg. Somehow, I decided to give them another chance two years ago when this one … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourbon Cask, Islands, Isle of Jura, Jura, Sherry Cask, Wine cask
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Bowmore Warehousemen’s Selection, 17yo, 1999, 51.3%
When I was on Islay, of course I didn’t just buy a shared bottle of Bunnahabhain Marsala Cask, we also went to Bowmore. We obviously went to Bowmore since we could see the distillery from our cottage, and it’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1999, Bourbon Cask, Bowmore, Distillery Only, Islay, Sherry Cask, Travel, Wine cask
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Octomore 08.2/167ppm, 2008-2017, 8yo, 58.4%
Slowly but surely slightly older Octomore are being released. In the case of Octomore it’s a bit weird since the age on the label will not entirely reflect a decent price point. Mostly because producing the whisky is ridiculously expensive. … Continue reading
Posted in Bruichladdich, Octomore
Tagged 2008, Bruichladdich, Cask Strength, Islay, Octomore, Wine cask
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BTC #8: Deanston 8, Handfilled, 57.8%
Another day, another dram. This one sat darkly in its bottle, so I went in with a slight prejudice towards its flavors and cask type. It didn’t really cost me in the end, since I’m spreading my guesses without actually … Continue reading
Posted in Deanston
Tagged Blind Tasting Competition, Deanston, Distillery Only, Highlands, Usquebaugh Society, Wine cask
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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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