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Note : The
“book” referred to in the reviews below is “Michael Jackson’s, Malt whisky
Companion” 6th edition 2010
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Week 4 Ending Sat 25 April 2020
4.1
Glengoyne
What it
says on the bottle
Front:
Glen of the Wild Geese
Established 1834; Glengoyne Unhurried since 1833; Highland
Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Fresh Green Apples, Toffee and a
Hint of Nuttiness. This the taste of distilling Slower than
anyone else in Scotland,
of barley
weary by air - never peat- and of hand selected sherry casks
crafted from European and American Oak. Natural Colour from
Time and Oak Casks Alone. Robbie Hughes Distillery Manager.
Distilled, Matured and Bottled by Lang Brothers, Dumgoyne,
Scotland. Product of Scotland.
Rear: The
Glengoyne Distillery. Glengoyne Single Malt Whisky.
Carton Rear: Up to six years from Oak Forrest to Highland
Distillery. That’s how long it takes before sherry casks are
finally ready to receive our spirit. However the journey has
just begun.
Time and
wood work together over the next ten years - within the cool
darkness of our Traditional earth-floored warehouses. Here
away from sight, the Clean Golden Colour Develops along with
a Sweet, malty finish, making Glengoyne 10 year old the
Perfect Balance of Traditional Skills and barely dried by
air, never peat. All in Good Time.
Lid :
Taking Time and Care
What it says in
the book :
Tasted
date 16/04/2020
My
opinion; Very nice smooth taste, As it's probably the
closest Distillery to where I used to live in Milton of
Campsie, it's a distillery I have visited a number of times
and so has a special place in my heart!
My score
8.5 out of 10
4.2
Tomatin
What it
says on the bottle:
The softer
side of the Highlands since 1897
Product of
Scotland;
Estd.
1897. Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ”Legacy”
Time in
Bourbon barrels and virgin oak casks brings a light
sweetness to our single malt, which boasts aromas of
vanilla, marshmallow, pineapple and lemon. Bourbon & virgin
oak casks. Distilled and bottled in Scotland by the Tomatin
Distillery Co. Ltd. IV13 7YT
Rear of
bottle:
www.tomatin.com
Box : Back
in 1897 the isolated and idyllic setting of Tomatin was
almost perfect but there was no workforce. The local
inhabitants were scattered shepherds and cattle drovers so
we began a project of construction to accommodate our
workforce. Ever since the distillery has been at the heart
of the community and the community at the heart of out
distillery. This legacy continues today as we remain one of
the few distilleries to provide a home for our dedicated
craftsmen.
Since
1897 there has been a quite revolution unfolding in the
heart of the Scottish highlands. High up amongst the smooth
rounded peaks of the Monadhliath mountains there is no room
for the rugged and robust. Here patience, a gentle hand and
a passion for purity rule the day
In this
idyllic spot the naturally soft water of the Alt-na-Frith
burn is introduced to tender Scottish barely. Later from the
tall slim copper stills of the Tomatin Distillery a mellow,
fruity spirit is born.
Gentle
maturation in the cool, stable environment found high above
sea level let’s the subtle character of this distinctive
Highland single malt Scotch Whisky emerge. The use of
carefully selected casks ensures that the softer characters
of the precious spirit are never overpowered.
You have
heard the myths of this often wild and beautiful place. Ngow
hear the truth : there is a softer side to the Highlands,
there is Tomatin.
Time in
bourbon barrels and virgin oak brings a light sweetness to
the Tomatin legacy which boasts aromas of vanilla,
marshmallow, pineapple, and lemon. On the palate gentle
flavors of candy, pine, lemon sherbet apples and sponge cake
emerge ahead of a light clean spirit.
Graham
Eunson Tomatin Distillery Manager.
What it says in
the book:
Tasted
date :20/04/2020
My opinion
: great whisky up among the best. Sometimes the biggest is
the best !- (at one time and possibly still is the largest
malt whisky distillery in Scotland)
My Score:
9 out of 10
4.3
Balvenie
Single
malt scotch whisky. Distilled at the Balvenie distillery
Banffshire Scotland Double-wood matured into distinct Casks
Aged 12 years. The Balvenie Doublewood acquires it’s complex
yet rich and smooth taste from its maturation in two
different types of up Cask. David C Stewart. The Balvenie
Malt Master. The Balvenie Distillery Company Balvenie
Maltings Dufftown, Banffshire Scotland.AB55 4BB
First cask
Many years of maturation exclusively in traditional whisky
oak Cask Mellows the maturing spirit and imparts gentle,
warming layers of vanilla spiciness
Second
Cask further maturation in European oak Sherry casks
increases complexity, bringing fruity, honeyed depths to the
resulting single malt
Box: The
Balvenie Doublewood acquires its complex yet rich and smooth
taste from it’s maturation in different types of oak cask.
Doublewood
The traditional crafts of malt whisky making still flourish
at the Balvenie distillery.
The
Balvenie Distillery has been owned and managed by the same
independent family company for five generations. Nowhere
else will you find a distillery that still grows it’s own
barley still malts its own traditional floor markings and
still employs a team of Coopers to tend all the casks and a
Coppersmith to maintain the stilts.
The fifth
rare craft is that of Malt Master, David Stewart.
Over 50
years of experience enables him to skilfully use different
types of Cask and different ages of spirits to craft the
Balvenie range of single malts. Each expression has a
distinctive taste, but all share a rich honeyed character.
Warehouse
24 is The Balvenie’s community for whiskey enthusiasts who
want to delve a little deeper into the world of the
handcrafted single malt.
www.theBalvenie.com/warehouse24
Handcrafted to be enjoyed responsibly.
what it
said in the book.
Tasted
date 22/04/2020
my
opinion: A very clean and tasty smooth whisky
my score
9.0.out of 10
4.4
Tamnavulin
“The Mill
on the Hill”
Speyside
single malt Scotch whisky Double Cask. Matured in American
oak barrels with a sherry cask finish. Product of Scotland.
Distilled Matured and Bottled in Scotland. Set on the banks
of the Corrie stream and the river Livet, we draw our water
from underground springs in the Easterton hills. Formed by
snow melt from the surrounding mountains, this water is
naturally filtered through ancient limestone rock.
Back:
Double cask matured for a classic Speyside taste; rich
smooth and mellow. The distillery Tamnavulin was opened in
1966 on the banks of the river Livet, deep in the heart of
Speyside the most celebrated whisky producing region of in
Scotland. Amber gold in colour, this rich and elegant
Speyside single malt whisky has hints of sweet toffee, honey
and marzipan on the nose with refreshing pineapple, pear and
subtle citrus notes on the palate.
Distilled,
Matured and bottled in Scotland.
Tamnavulin
Distillery Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9JA, Scotland
Tamnavulin
distillery on the Southern edge of Speyside in the foothills
of the Cairngorm mountains, lies Tamnavulin Distillery
Tucked away on the banks of the river Livet, the small
group of skilled, time-served craftsmen at Tamnavulin create
a classic speyside whisky.
Tasting
Notes
Matured in
American oak barrels for a sweet mellow taste with a rich.
smooth sherry finish.
Colour:
Amber gold
Nose: Rich warm aromas of apple, toffee and honey with
sweet marzipan and subtle tangy and marmalade notes.
Palate: Fresh mellow notes of pear creamy peaches,
pineapple and a hint of Demerara sugar.
Finish: Rich smooth and refreshing -A signature Speyside
malt.
What the
book says:
My
opinion: Typical Speyside malt and another good one!
Score: 8.5
out of 10
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Week 3 ending Sat 18th April 2020
3.0 Do you
add water or ice? -
I went to a
malt whisky tasting evening in Edinburgh a couple of years
ago, and on the table was a small pipette and water, what
the expert said was you should add a very small amount of
water to help "release the malt".
I've continued
with this policy and I think it works! It also just takes
the edge of the strength of the whisky. I don't always add
water, I think its great that you can easily drink it
straight and not faff about with mixers or the like!
The trouble
with ice is that it dilutes the whisky too much, it often
happens on flights when you get too much ice and as it melts
all you are drinking is melted water! Another alternative
are granite whisky stones you put them in the freezer then
into the drink and that chills it without diluting it! I do
have these but in fact I don't actually think I need my
whisky chilled!
3.1 I've
ordered 4 more malts from "MasterofMalt.com" and one from
Asda so there will now be a week 4 and perhaps even a week 5 !
3.2
Dalwhinnie
What it
says on the bottle:
Front. The
Gentle Spirit; Product of Scotland; Dalwhinnie Distillery
Est. 1898; From the highest distillery in Scotland set in
the windswept Grampian mountains with their unlimited supply
of fresh spring water comes this delightfully gentle
delicately smoky malt; Highland Single Malt Whisky; Fifteen
years old; bottled in Scotland.
Rear:
Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, PH10
1AB;
www.malts.com; The Classic Malts Dalwhinnie and the
Quaich device are trade marks.
What
it said in the book:
Tasted
date 13/04/2020
My
opinion: Very nice smooth whisky
My
score 8.5 out of 10
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3.3 The
Glenlivet "Founders Reserve"
(the
Glenlivet was previously reviewed in 1.3 but this is a
different “special edition”
What it
says on the bottle: Front - The Glenlivet Single Malt
Whisky Founders Reserve; In 1824 George Smith established
his distillery
in the
remote and wild location of Glenlivet Here, he found the
perfect conditions to craft the definitive single malt
whisky; Through this timeless primeval valley run the icy
waters of the river Livet it’s name “smooth flowing one” in
Gaelic, reflects the Glenlivet’s beautifully
rich and
elegant flavours; George Smith founder of the original
Glenlivet Distillery; Matured and bottled in Scotland.
Rear:-The
Glenlivet single make Scotch whisky;
www.glenlivet.com Distilled, matured and bottled
in Scotland
What it
said in the book; The Founders Reserve is not covered in
the book
Tasted
date14/04/2020
My
opinion very smooth whisky, even better than the
original
My
score 9 out of 10
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3.4 ”Aien
Apizteyein” (This is Kelvinside Academy school motto "Always
do Your best")
Special
bottling by Douglas Laing and Co to celebrate the 50 year
anniversary of the class of 1968 of Kelvinside Academy,
Glasgow.
Fred Laing, Chairman of Douglas
Laing and Co, was like me, was a
member of that class, and he generously created a special bottling for
the 50 year anniversary dinner held on April 27th 2018
What it says on the bottle:
A single cask bottling of a sugary /salty/fudgey 10-year-old
Bunnahabhain single malt scotch whisky; The
commemorative bottling for the
Kelvinside Academy class of 1968 ; It’s been 50 long years
; April 27, 2018 featuring a list of the 26
named classmates at the reunion
including me!; One of only 26 bottles filled; Product of
Scotland ; Distilled matured and bottled in Scotland ;
Douglas Laing and Co Ltd
Glasgow, G3 6EQ: Selected by Fred Laing
What
it says in the. Book:
Tasted date originally
27/04/18 and again 16/04/2020. What happened after the
dinner at the Glasgow Golf Club - Quite a few of the
participants that night returned to the Pond Hotel where
many of us were staying - the whisky flowed. The hotel bar was
closed, but this whisky was enjoyed by about 10 of us despite the hotel
saying we couldn’t consume it! (What happened at the Pond
Hotel must stay at the Pond Hotel!!)
My Opinion This is a very
smooth whisky, most enjoyable
My Score: 9 out of 10
3.5 "Branded" glasses. At one
time I thought it would be a good idea to have a branded
glass to match each whisky in my collection! These are
sometimes available on a particular Whisky Company website,
but actually more usually not! They generally do exist but
are probably mainly
used as promotional items and
not for sale. So my collection was mainly built up bidding
for glasses on Ebay. I built us quite a lot but, but
then ran out of steam, I may restart some bidding, most end
up costing about £10 a glass
End of week 3
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Week 2 (ending Sat 11th April 2020)
2.1 A little information about
the history of whisky.
To be labelled Scotch Whisky
it must be distilled in Scotland and matured a minimum of 3 years in oak barrels. Most
whisky produced is actually grain whisky produced in bulk and is
"blended" with malt whisky and sold under major names
such as "Bells, Johnnie Walker and Famous Grouse". In fact 90%
of single malt whisky is used in the blending of Scotch
Whisky enhancing the taste. However there is an ever
growing market for single malt
whisky which is produced from a single distillery and where
the location, water source, method off drying the barley (e.g. using peat to fire the kilns) all have a influence on the taste.
Malt
Whisky single malts
are influenced by
their location which includes the water source, and the
method of distillation. The process is similar to
producing beer in that barley is allowed to start to germinate but
then is kiln dried to produce malted barley that the distilling process that
allows yeast to turn the malted barley into alcohol. The
whisky is twice or sometimes three times distilled in
copper pot stills.
2.2 Penderyn
(The logo is a flash of gold
in rock) This is a Welsh Whisky!
What it says on the bottle:
Front - Aur Gyumri ; Like Welsh Gold This golden whisky
(notice they us the Scottish spelling) is rare and precious;
and is hand crafted by our master Distiller at Penderyn in
the heart or Wales: Non chill-filtered 46% abc ; Penderyn,
Wales, UK, CF44 0SX
www.penderyn-distillery.co.uk
What it says in the book
Tasted date 05/04/2020
My opinion ; Slightly Peaty,
quite light, a good attempt but not as good as a Scottish
malt. I have actually been a tour of the Penderyn Distillery
as we have friends in Wales. it is a purpose made distillery
constructed approx 15 years ago to completely mirror a
Scottish Distillery using equipment imported from Scotland
including a Scottish master distiller. They don’t do aged
versions but link editions to successful Welsh Rugby events
My Score 7.5 out of 10
As well as my
collection of malts I have a number of matching whisky
glasses and Penderyn is one of the ones I have. I have
others ! (to be revealed in week 3)
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You may have noticed that
almost all of the malt bottles and boxes seem to gush with
stories of the process, casks and maturation. It seems that
each Distillery seems to have a huge story to tell! And
Laphroaig is one of them.
2.3 Laphroaig
What it says on the
bottle: Front: Established 1815; By appointment to HRH The
Prince of Wales. Distiller of single malt whisky. D Johnston
+Co (Laphroaig) Isle of Islay; Laphroaig, Islay
single malt; Scotch Whisky, Select; Hand selected oak casks
for perfect balance and flavour . Distilled and bottled in
Scotland by D Johnston & Co, Laphroaig Distillery , Isle of
Islay
Back of Bottle: Laphroaig .
This special Laphroaig is created from carefully selected
casks of each of our key styles, stretching back in time with
one notable addition. The heart of the spirit is drawn from
a final maturation in new American oak casks, rarely used
for Scotch Whisky maturation. Bottled at natural colour, the
result is an exquisite Laphroaig with our trademark ‘peat
real’ matched by an additional layer of complexity and depth
brought about by the fusion of the maturation system and
different oaks. To find out more visit
www.laphroaig.com
What it says in the book:
Tasted date 06/04/2020
My opinion; While not a fan
of peaty whiskeys this one is smooth and tasty, almost
convincing me to cross to the Peat side!
My Score 9 out of 10
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2.3 The Famous Grouse
Not in
fact a malt, but my
favourite blended Whisky is The Famous Grouse. These are
created using a grain whisky mixed with elements of single
malts. They are much cheaper than a single malt , each that
has a definitive taste, however the grain / malt mix create
a consistent and very acceptable taste!
What it says on the
bottle: Front of bottle: By
appointment to her Majesty the Queen Scotch Whisky blenders
Mathew Gloag and Son;
The Famous Grouse; Blended
Scotch Whisky; The finest Scotch Whiskeys expertly blended
and matured in seasoned oak casks for a rich rounded
sweetness. Product of Scotland
Rear of bottle; Blending
premium whisky isn’t just something we do. It has been the
foundation of our craft since 1800. We bring together the
finest ingredients to create a natural spirit before the
passing of time imparts the wonderful flavour from our
handcrafted casks. Add to this the fusion of skilled
craftsmen and a tenacious obsession with quality and you
arrive at our Famous , rich , sweet, well rounded whisky.
www.thefamousgrouse.com
Mathew Gloag and Sons, 2500
Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6RW, Scotland
What it says in the book:
As it's not a malt its not in the book however one of the
components of Grouse is "The Glenturret" and at this
distillery at Crieff hosts a visitor centre named "The
Famous Grouse Experience"
Tasted date; 07/04/2020
My opinion; This is my
favourite blended whisky, it’s smooth, tastes great, and is
a consistent and very enjoyable and value for money blend.
My Score 8.5 out of 10
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2.4 Distillery
Map
 #
Download the map as a pdf
here (best
printed at A3)
2.5 Cardu
What it says on the bottle:
Front The Cummings of Cardhu,
Distillers of Distinction, H Cummings
Distilled and Bottled in
Scotland
Rear : Distilled and Bottled
in Scotland, The Cardu Distillery, Morayshire,A38 7RY,
Scotland.
What it says in the book:
Tasted date 08/04/2020
My opinion : This is is
really nice malt whisky, part of the make up of Johnnie
Walker brand.
My score 9 out of 10
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2.6
Ten Supposed Health Benefits
of Whisky! (from an Internet blog but not sure how genuine
this is , maybe some of is actually true)!
“
-
Avoids weight gain- Whiskey is a low calorie alcohol due
to low sugar content.
-
Boosts Heart Health - whisky will reduce the risk of
blood clots and lower your stroke and heart attack risk.
The anti-toxicants in whisky stop cholesterol from
clogging your arteries.
-
Fights Cancer - Whisky is rich in anti-toxicants
particularly ellagic acid which stops your bodies DNA
from coming into contact with cancer causing compounds.
-
Improve Brain Health - Reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
and Dementia.
-
Reduces Stroke Risk - Whisky helps to prevent cholesterol
from building up in your arteries, and can get rid of
cholesterol present in your blood vessels. it will also
help ‘relax’ the walls of your arteries to allow better
blood flow
-
Fights Stress - Whisky helps to reduce anxiety and stress
, calming nerves and increasing circulation.
-
Boosts Memory - The anti-toxicants in whisky can improve
the health of your brain and the circulation-boosting
effects will boost your memory
-
Aids in Digestion - As a digestive aid after a meal
helping to relax the body after eating
-
Lengthens Lifespan- loaded with Anti-toxicants , these
nutrients can help increase lifespan by preventing the
slow breakdown of important cells in your body.
-
Great for Diabetics whisky is a zero- carb alcohol so it
doesn’t affect your blood sugar levels
-
(an extra one) Whisky is also the least likely to give
you a hangover!”
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2.7
This
an article on the Scotsman Newspaper Website -
"Ten best Scotch Malt Whiskies" (as chosen by
whisky experts) - article written by Sean Murphy -
January 18, 2017 July 2017
Glen
Alba 22 Year Old (Region: N/A, Style: Blended
whisky/sherry bomb, Price: £30) As chosen by leading whisky
expert Charles MacLean: “I wasn’t surprised when Lidl’s
range won all of their awards, they really
are excellent drams that are incredibly reasonably
priced. “The Glen Alba has a rich aroma, dry
overall, with a trace of white pepper: fruitcake
moistened with rum and decorated with glacé
angelica, with white coffee on the side. It really
is remarkably good.”
Laphroaig
Quarter Cask (Region: Islay, Style: Smokey big
hitter, Price: approx. £40) As chosen by whisky
blogger Scotch Trooper (@scotch_trooper): “A smokey
and sweet dram that will surely beg for your
attention. “Exactly what you would expect from a
Laphroaig.”
Benromach
10 Year Old (Region: Speyside, Style: all-rounder,
Price: approx: £35) Chosen by Blair Bowman, whisky
writer and founder of World Whisky Day: “Well if I
had to choose only one single malt to drink until
the day-I-die I think I’d go for Benromach 10 year
old. “It tastes exactly how you think a whisky
should taste, totally balanced sweet and fruit
flavours. At 43% Abv it gives it that extra bit of
oomph and a juicy and chewy mouth feel. Delicious!”
Tomatin
12 Year Old (Region: Highland, Style: light and
sweet, Price: approx £35) Chosen by Jason Thomson,
blogger at the Edinburgh Whisky Blog: “Even though
Tomatin used to be one of the largest distilleries
in Scotland, it still flies under the radar of many
a whisky dinner. “That looks to be changing though
as their upgraded packaging and fresh, light spirit
begin to win fans around the world.”
Highland Park 18 (Region: Highland, Style:
rich and fruity with hints of smoke, Price: £99)
Chosen by Anne-Sophie Bigot,
international whisky blogger at thewhiskylady.net: “My
‘best whisky’ would be Highland Park 18, its
quality/price ratio is unbeatable, it is widely
available and easy to find, and I can enjoy it
whatever the occasion. Mostly though, I’ve chosen it
because it is the dram that made me realise I wanted
to be part of this industry years ago. “The
mouthfeel is pure velvet, the smokiness is subtle,
the fruity notes aren’t overwhelming – this is
simply a fantastic whisky.”
Ardbeg Uigeadail (Region: Islay, Style: sweet
and smoky, Price: approx. £55)
Chosen by Becky Paskin, editor at
Scotchwhisky.com: “People have been scared away from
whiskies without age statements lately, but this
lightly smoky expression from Islay’s Ardbeg
distillery, which is bursting with rich fruitcake
and spices, is one of the best value single malts
you can buy.”
Old Pulteney 17 year old (Region: Highland,
Style: coastal and sweet, Price: £65) Chosen by Mark
Connelly, co-founder of Glasgow’s Whisky Festival:
“Old Pulteney is rich without being too off-putting
for some, like the Islay whiskies, and it is
consistent and affordable. “It has a lovely
sweetness delightfully balanced by salty, coastal
notes – it should be a staple of every home whisky
bar.”
Glendronach 12 year old (Region: Highland,
Style: Rich and fruity, Price: approx. £35) Chosen
by Geraldine Murphy, manager at The Pot Still whisky
bar in Glasgow: “You can’t beat this wonderful
little dram, one of my favourites, it’s a big
delicious sherry monster. “Although proving a little
harder to get just now due to stock issues”
Glenkinchie
Distillers Edition (Region: Lowland, Style:
light and sweet, Price: approx. £65) Chosen by Craig Johnstone
(@whiskycraig), distiller at Lark Distillery,
Tasmania: “Lowland malts are often overlooked, yet
this Amontillado Sherry Cask finished Glenkinchie
has a great mouthfeel, with notes of rich dark
fruits, biscuit sweetness and an unmistakable
Lowland subtlety and complexity. It’ll make you
rethink this region.”
Springbank
10 (Region: Campbeltown, Style: rich, fruity and
briny, Price: approx: £37) Chosen by Sean Murphy of
the Scotsman Food and Drink: “A malt from the only
distillery doing everything themselves, hiring local
people and promoting a community first attitude in
an industry often criticised for its corporate
approach.
Read the
whole article in photos at:
http://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/drink/10-of-the-best-scotch-whiskies/
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2.8 Another vessel for
drinking whisky "The Quaich"
What
is the Quaich used for?
Scotland’s "cup of friendship" has been used throughout
the centuries to offer a welcoming drink in the form of
whisky or brandy at clan gatherings and family occasions
as well as to greet friends and visitors. The two
handles make the Quaich an ideal cup for sharing and
incorporates trust between the giver and the receiver
who could be friends, family, lovers or even strangers.
A Quaich should always be offered so that the receiver
can hold both lugs, making it impossible for the drinker
to use any weapons.
What
is the Quaich used for today?
The
Quaich has found its place in many ceremonial events and
is still being used to offer welcoming toasts to guests
in some Scottish homes. At weddings the Quaich is seen
as a symbol of the shared love between the wedding
couple and in christenings it is used to drink to the
health of the new-born. This friendly cup is also often
present at traditional events such as Burns Suppers. A
“Cup of Friendship” is a common wedding,
christening and anniversary gift nowadays. And what
better gift is there than this beautiful symbol of love,
sharing, friendship and respect?
Sláinte! (“Health” in Gaelic)
2.10 Staggering cost of some malts (Article from Daily Mail
April 2020)
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End of
week 2
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Blog
week 1 (Week ending 4th April 2020)
1.1 Jura
What it
says on the bottle:
Front :-
Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Journey; A refined balance
of rich fruit and gentle smokey notes from Maturation in
American white oak ex-bourbon barrels; Est. 1810
Rear :-
Product of Scotland; The Isle of Jura Distillery Co.,
Craighouse, Isle of Jura, PA60 7XT, Scotland;
www.jurawhisky.com
What it
says in the book :
Tasted
; 30/3/2020
My opinion
a little “peaty” for me but a fine mellow drink,
most enyoyable.
My Score
8.5/10
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1.2.
Auchentoshan :-
What it
says on the bottle:
Front
:- Auchentoshan American Oak; Triple Distilled Single Malt
Whisky; Vanilla and Coconut with clean citrus zest from
first fill bourbon casks; Every single drop Triple
Distilled;
Rear:-
Born in 1823 we are Scotland’s only remaining distillery to
insist on triple distilling every drop; Auchentoshan
American Oak is a smooth and complex single malt Scotch
Whisky, with noses of white peach and smooth vanilla cream;
www.auchentoshan.com; Product of Scotland; Auchentoshan
Distillery, Glasgow, G81 4SJ
What it
says in the book:
Tasted
date 30/3/2020
My
opinion. A very smooth whisky, not flamboyant but a good
malt at a fair price. This is a good value and underrated
malt. I've actually seen this "lowland" distillery in Clydebank
as it's near the Clydebank Dalnotar Crematorium
My Score ; 9 out of 10
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1.3. The
Glenlivet
What it
says on the bottle
Front :
-The Glenlivet Est. 1824; Single Malt Scotch Whisky; In 1824
George Smith established his distillery in the remote and
wild location of Glenlivet. Here he found the perfect
conditions to craft the definitive malt whisky. Through
this primeval valley run the icy waters of the river Linet .
It’s name ‘smooth flowing one’ in Gaelic , reflects the
Glenlivet’s beautifully rich and pleasant flavours; smooth
and flowing one; Distilled at The Glenlivet Distillery
Banffshire, Product of Scotland; Est. George and J G Smith
Ltd 1824; The single malt that started it all.
Rear: -
Distributed by Pernot Richard UK; Distilled, Matured and
Bottled in Scotland; The Glenlivet Distillery, Banffshire,
AB37 9DB; The Glenlivet and Glenlivet are registered
Trademarks.
12 years
of age
What it
says in the book
Tasted
date 01/04/2020
My
opinion. really smooth and tasty malt, very enjoyable! I
have to think that the Speyside malts are the best!
My Score 9
out of 10
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1.4.
Glenmorangie
Lots of
extra info on the box, - They have the
tallest stills in Scotland; The 10 men of Tain who hold the
distilling secret that has been passed down 170 years!
What it
says on the bottle: Front- Glenmorangie The Original ;
created in Scotland since 1843; Perfected by the 10 men of
Tain; Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Glenmorangie
Distillery Co, Tain, Ross-shire; Aged 10 Years; Unequalled
for Purity, Delicacy and Aroma
Rear-
“Glenmorangie Original balances honeyed sweetness with noses
of citrus almonds and creamy vanilla, for a rounded
complexity and enticing smoothness”
What it
says in the book:-
Tasted
date 02/04/2020
My opinion
:- Very smooth, a really great taste! Its not surprising
that this is the best selling Malt whisky.
My Score
:-9.5 out of 10
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1.5. Glen
Marnoch
What it
says on the bottle:
Front : Glen
Marnoch ,Limited Release, Speyside; Speyside Reserve;
Product of Scotland,
Speyside Single
Malt Whisky; An exceptional Speyside Whisky featuring rich
oak, with a butterscotch nose, a spiced bread, citrus palate
with a lingering toast and marmalade finish; Distilled,
matured and bottled in Scotland
Rear: Suitable for Vegetarians; Specially produced for Aldi
Stores, CV9 2SH
What it
says in the book : this one is not in the book!
Tasted
date 03/04/2020
My
opinion; A very nice smooth little known whisky, most
enjoyable!
My Score
8.5 out of 10
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1.6 Highland
Park
What it
says on the bottle: Front- Highland Park 12 year Old; Viking
Honour; Single Malt Whisky
Rear: Natural
Colour, heather honey sweetness; rich fruit cake; aromatic
smokey peat; Distilled and bottled by Highland Park
Distillery, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
What it
says in the book;
Tasted
date 04/04/2020
My opinion
Peaty, heathery, quite light. Probably not my first
choice.
With Annie's
son Greg and family living on Orkney, I have actually been
on the beach next to the Highland Park Distillery, I will
try and look out the photos!
My Score 7
out of 10
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1.6 -
A question
- What glass is the best for whisky?
- My favourite
is the Glencairn Glass
The Glencairn
Glass
This my favourite whisky glass above
-The Glencairn Glass - it's name is etched on the base
A
traditional whisky tumbler glass above
The Norlan
glass - it a modern take on the whisky glass , its double
sided like a Glencairn on the inside but a tumbler on
the outside, I'm afraid I'm not convinced! - it's quite expensive
and I still like the Glencairn better!
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says on the bottle:?
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says in the book: ?
Tasted
date;?
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