Reply With QuoteThe black version is for blind tastings when you don't want to be influenced by the colour of the whisky.Originally Posted by Broussard
I really like the look of them especially the black ones but I just prefer using the glencairn myself.
What am I missing about that Norlan glass? Is it for people who find the colour and texture of whisky too distracting?
The black version is for blind tastings when you don't want to be influenced by the colour of the whisky.
I really like the look of them especially the black ones but I just prefer using the glencairn myself.
I got them as a gift. To me; they’re just a cool looking glass. If I offer someone a whisky, it’ll be in these. The light reflections inside the glass are really cool.
For tasting, yeah I use a glencairn. Although the internal shape of the Norlan is fine for tasting too; for me as they were a gift from my in-laws I have to be careful using them. Smashing / chipping wouldn’t be good!
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Just bought a bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask. 43%. Interesting and complex at first tasting, but even at 43% it improves with a splash of water.
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
New arrival today all the way from the Netherlands.
I’ve just bought a bottle of this and find it very nice
Thank you! And thanks to previous poster about the blind tasting idea. I have never thought to conduct a blind tasting blind. I must admit, I tend to do more wine tasting blind, but it just seems odd *not* to want to look at the colour and oils, texture, legs, etc...
I saw they were still being used in the 25th century (Altered Carbon series 1) so that’s good....
Last edited by Broussard; 26th July 2020 at 10:26.
Not tried that, but the Doublewood was one of my first introductions to whisky and I still rate it.
That'll be interesting; 5 years. Sold out pretty quick too! I like peaty whisky, but probably not a smoke or peat head. I found the Ardbeg 10 would destroy my tastebuds for a couple of days afterwards!
Yeah I missed the boat on the launch so had to go further afield to get one. Got for rrp + postage so wasn't too bad.
I expect it will be a bit of a beast. Might even pop it open tonight for a dram.
I haven’t tried this yet, but sure it’s nice!
It's from the Miyagikyo distillery, apparently.
Hope you enjoy it.
Last edited by Broussard; 27th July 2020 at 14:41.
Cheers!
Opened the wee beastie last night and 1 dram quickly turned in to 3. Rather delicious stuff and perfectly drinkable neat. A drop of water opens it up a tad, but I don't think it needs it.
BTW If anyone is looking to buy a bottle of wee beastie just seen amazon has them coming into stock this Saturday for a super cheap £36.55 Inc free delivery.
Well worth it imo.
Thanks for the tip off! My bottle is ordered, delivery due on Saturday.
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Ordered! 👍
Thought I might as well give this one a try. Thanks for the tip-off.
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
Opened the wee beastie last night and 1 dram quickly turned in to 3. Rather delicious stuff and perfectly drinkable neat. A drop of water opens it up a tad, but I don't think it needs it.
We got a bottle and itsQuite nice, but not quite what i was expecting for 5 year old, found it quite sweet, and mellower than I expected.
In comparison have a fair few young Laphroigs (4-5 y/o), and they'll wake you up (very heavy peat & smoke comes through).
currently enjoying the .
I'm quite enjoying Traigh Bhan atm.
Yeah I'd describe it as the Ardbeg 10 'lite'. Same flavour profile but just a little less intense.
Very very easy drinking.
Picked
Up that pre lockdown
Very nice
Becoming a bit of a convert to some younger stuff
Not sure I’ve tasted a bunnahabhain I didn’t like though.
It's been interesting to drink the young Bunnas. I have another one of those on the go - five year heavily peated from three ex-bourbon casks, at 58.9% (1/720 bottles). I also have the 5YO 58.3% Japan release.
The Oban Distillers Edition is probably the smoothest and best tasting whisky I have ever had, delicious.
The 12 year old Glengoyne was quite rough I thought and will not be bought again.
I was really looking forward to the Port Charlotte Heavily Peated as I love Laphroaig 10 and Ardbeg 10, however I was disappointed and will probably not buy again.
Slainte.
21
Really like BenRiach. The 16 was my sweet spot in terms of value, but been discontinued. When I see the 12 on offer at about £35 or less I grab a bottle.
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Picked this couple of opened bottles up from a serious collector
Made some inroads into them last week on holiday in Campbeltown.
Both very nice
My favorites still remain the Japanese whiskeys
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Had some ‘nikka from the barrel’ on a visit to a favourite pub and liked it so much I am buying some. As above, the Japanese can make a lovely tipple.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...-whisky/?srh=1
It’s a belter!
As blended whiskies go, it's certainly one of the most consistent (it's blend of an unnamed grain whisky and Miyagikyo and Yoichi single malts). Nikka Days (another blended whisky) is a lot cheaper and probably ideal for the summer (makes a decent Highball). The Coffey Grain is pretty decent too (although getting increasingly expensive). Interesting to compare prices of Japanese grains to Scottish grain whisky; you can often find some very good, quite old, Scottish grain whiskies for 55-65 pounds.
Having a sip of this Bunnahabhain tonight.
Unspeakably delicious.
I went to Sainsbury’s last week to get a blended Scotch for cocktails/long drinks. They had some good price promotions on malts so I ended up buying an Auchentoshan American Oak for just over £20. Warm, spicy vanilla notes and a decent enough dram to drink with only ice or water.
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Ice?!
Woohoo I just found 2 bottles I had stored away in the back of a cupboard which I forgot I had. Both rising in value as well. A bottle of Balvenie New Wood and a 25 year old Wm Grants ( blue box version). Need to dust them off a bit but so glad to have found them..lol
Rough day.... tonight I shall drink an entire bottle myself.
Pictured: The bottle in question
Compared to the 12yr old?Having a sip of this Bunnahabhain tonight.
Unspeakably delicious.
Similar in colour, and the same alcohol content.
I'd say slightly smoother than the 12, with a bit less smoke and perhaps a little sweeter / creamier.
I haven't had the 12 in a while, mind, and memory fades - best get some in for a proper comparison
I've been enjoying the Arran 10 over the last couple of weeks, makes the prospect of its older brother even more exticing.
Fingers crossed for a visit the distillery the week after next too. We took the kids to Arran in the 90s in the year it opened. Great to see its potential delivered, and to have enjoyed many bottles and a couple of visits since.
I would rate the 12 yr old 9/10 and it's in my top five.
I haven't had the 12 in a while, mind, and memory fades - best get some in for a proper comparison
and it's so close to Springbank...
Try the Arran 18. It's sublime.I've been enjoying the Arran 10 over the last couple of weeks, makes the prospect of its older brother even more exticing.
Fingers crossed for a visit the distillery the week after next too. We took the kids to Arran in the 90s in the year it opened. Great to see its potential delivered, and to have enjoyed many bottles and a couple of visits since.
I know, unfortunately their tastings are still suspended.
I have and it is.
The 14 has been my regular buy in recent years, I found it to be excellent and the best balance between price and value. Well it was until i tasted the 10 again, it is a delight too and under £35 a bottle.
I'm booked on the Limited editions tasting, credit card at the ready.
PS:Seems that the 10 is now endorsed by the font of all knowledge. Best to stock up at current prices.
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Trying the Arran10, should be here for the GTG
I visited a number of distilleries last year and Springbank was my favourite tour, had an extremely enthusiastic ex-naval chap as the tour guide and there was only 3 of us being shown around which made it feel quite personal. If it does open for tours then don't miss it!
SB
Heads Up - Tamnavulin Speyside Double Cask £17.00 on Amazon
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Thanks, Zelig, that's quite the bargain and too good to pass up.
I know. I ordered 2... purely for the free delivery
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I know. I ordered 2... purely for the free delivery
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Bargain - this is sweet not peaty?
Should be as it’s a Speyside & finished in sherry casks.
Nose: Meaty, nutty, and malty. Deep, oily notes of beeswax and coconut butter. The oily toasted nut aroma almost reminds me of ghee. The sherry notes are very faint – mostly adding the nuttiness and a faint suggestion of dates or prunes.
Palate: Thin body. The tongue burn is almost nonexistent. There is a hint of smoke, like smoked salt, but mostly it’s all about toasted nuts, dates, and chewy buttery toffee.
Finish: Medium-long. Those same aroma notes are back with a vengeance – deep and robust buttery flavors continue through the finish, along with toasted nuts and a bit of port wine. This evolves slightly, adding black licorice before fading.
With Water: A few drops of water add a little sweetness – which wasn’t lacking – but amps up the tongue burn. It also adds a bit of menthol to the finish. Maybe try it without water first, and then add a little to see what it does for you.
https://scotchnoob.com/2020/04/27/ta...n-double-cask/
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Last edited by zelig; 25th August 2020 at 19:14.
Thanks for the heads up Zelig, I had a bottle of this waiting to be sampled from a previous offer, so just tried a little and popped in an order for another
The TZ VGTG has a lot to answer for
Malt wings lol, purchased four bottles in the last six weeks # I blame Kirk
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