Archives for April 16, 2019

Tobermory / 24 Year Old Chorlton Whisky.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Isle of Mull.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tobermory.

BOTTLER: Chorlton Whisky.

DISTILLED:

BOTTLED: 2019

AGE: 24 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry Butt.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 152

ABV: 55.1% Vol.

Some lovely and darkly complex Island whisky for you here, matured for nearly a quarter-century in a fresh sherry cask. On the nose you find walnut cake, dark berries, and a distinctly coastal feel with just a touch of peat. The palate is big and mouth filling, with orange liqueur, cherry, brown sugar and a tingle of salt. The finish is rich and long with dark chocolate and candied ginger.

Blantons / Gold Bourbon.

Summary: 

Country/Region: America/Kentucky.

Unit: 70cl

Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional smoothness and clean finish in their bourbon whiskey. The rich taste of dark fudge, citrus, oak and cream combined with the spiciness of white pepper and rye lead to a long finish that challenges the world’s finest single malts and rarest cognacs in complexity and character. Best served neat or with a splash of water.

Type: Bourbon Whiskey

Recipe: Corn – Rye – Malted Barley

Mash Type: Sour

Still Proof: 70% Alcohol by Volume – 140 proof

Entry Proof: 62.5% Alcohol by Volume – 125 proof

Warehouse: H

Barrel Type: White Oak

Maker: Independent Stave

Staves: 6-month air dry

Treatment: #4 Char

Filtration: Chill Filtered

Bottle Proof: 51.5% Alcohol by Volume – 103 proof

Colour: Dark Amber

Nose: Powerful and Dry, marked by Honey, Heavy Rye, Dried fruits, Vanilla, and Chocolate.

Palate Entry: Sharp, Full and Rich, Marked by Apricot, Butter, Pepper, Light Honey, and Oak

Finish: Long, with Toffee and Apple, Developing on Pecan and Caramel

Best Served: Straight

Awards: 2016 Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Glen Scotia / Victoriana.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Campbeltown.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glen Scotia.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Cask Strength.

BOTTLED: 2018

CASK TYPE: Finished in Deep Charred Oak Casks.

CASK NUMBER: Batch 001.

ABV: 54.8% Vol.

Each cask is chosen for its rare character and exceptional maturity. Finished in deep charred oak, the result is an exceptionally smooth single malt whisky whose aroma and flavour work in harmony. Bottled in the traditional way straight from the cask and without filtration, its subtle wood and vanilla flavour is enhanced by a full bodied spicy fruit aroma and mildly smokey aftertaste.

NOSE: Dark again. An elegant nose with hints of oak driving the bouquet. Interesting creme brulee notes leading to generous caramelised fruits and finally polished oak.

PALATE: Sweet and concentrated start with some jammy blackcurrant fruitiness. A big mid palate. Typical tightening towards the back palate. Becomes more austere with water.

FINISH: Clean and initially sweet.The green bean, with cocoa characteristic.

Highland Park / Viking Tribe.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Orkneys.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Highland Park.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2018

ABV: 46% Vol.

Introducing Highland Park Viking Tribe, an exceptional and unique single malt bottling at marrying strength of 46% ABV. Bottling at 46% ABV (compared to 40% or 43% as is normal) allows the whisky to be filtered at a higher ambient temperature. The result is intensified flavours of citrus fruits, sweet vanilla and peppery spices, balanced with Highland Park's characteristic aromatic smokiness.

The term 'marrying strength' refers to the marrying process, which gives this whisky valuable time to harmonise in the cask before being bottled. A deliberately slow and unhurried stage, long since abandoned by many distilleries, cask harmonisation remains one of the five keystones of Highland Park production. The selected casks are combined together with natural spring water to reduce the strength of this whisky to 46% ABV, before leaving the newly married spirit to rest in casks for at least a month. During that resting period, flavours from the different casks harmonise, gathering depth and consistency.