Whisky Intelligence will publish their own tasting notes for Gordon & MacPhail “Private Collection Glenlivet Decades” (Glenlivet 1954 50.6%; Glenlivet 1963 40.6%; Glenlivet 1974 50.1%; Glenlivet 1980 48.5%; and Glenlivet 1991 54.4%.) and Glenlivet Generations 70 year old tomorrow (Sunday April 3rd, 2011).
Hazelburn OB Sauternes Wood 8yo 55.9%alc.
We’re in two camps about this, not sure if we approve of such a corrupted single malts, I suspect it will be a good seller after shop tasters because of its over-the-top character and lack of subtlety. A good mate whose also embarrassing.
We’re in two camps about this, not sure if we approve of such a corrupted single malts, I suspect it will be a good seller after shop tasters because of its over-the-top character and lack of subtlety. A good mate whose also embarrassing.
There are big, sorry – BIG emphatic esters at first, solvent and cooked fruit, fragile in the face of water. In the mouth it’s loud, foul-mouthed and very entertaining because of the complete absence of any subtlety; sulphury, tannic, chocolate, both sweet and bitter. A linctus, Sauternes – yes but the brown sauce style of Sauternes (brown bag Sauternes?).
Long finish, but with a mate like that there’s bound to be some clearing up.
If you’re a big, cask strength, heavy sherry, fan you will enjoy this immensely.
Very rich, no smoke and no delicacy, square J5 on the Flavour Map; Rich
Hazelburn Sauternes Wood 8 year old
Price excluding VAT: £41.83
£50.20 Including VAT at 20%
A Big “Oink-Out” To My Fellow Scotch Lovers –
This weeks search for an amazing whisky takes us to the Green Mountains of Shoreham Vermont, home of Whistle Pig farm distillery, where they hand-bottle WhistlePig “100/100” Straight Rye Whiskey.
I’ll admit that, prior to tasting WhistlePig, the best rye I’d ever had was north and south of about a quarter pound of pastrami, with russian dressing oozing out of the side. I’ve never been a big rye drinker, but after a few swigs of The Pig, I am quickly becoming a convert.
WhistlePig “100/100” is a 100 proof, 100 percent rye whiskey, aged for at least ten years in new American oak barrels. It was released in the summer of 2010 to great critical acclaim, and has received numerous distinctions such as the “highest ever” designation from Wine Enthusiast and “highest recommendation” from Paul Pacult’s Spirits Journal.
I urge you to give WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey a try. It will challenge everything you’ve ever thought about rye whiskey, and leave you squealing with happiness (sorry…just couldn’t resist).
And one last reminder for those of you in the New York City or who are looking for a great reason to visit, I urge you to attend this years Whisky Live New York 2011 on April 6th at Pier 60/ Chelsea Piers. ForScotchLovers will be there again this year, and we offer you great discounts on tickets (see below).
If you’ll attend Whisky Live New York, please stop by our booth and say hello.
Doug Stone
Founder
Visit www.ForScotchLovers.com to buy Whistle Pig Canadian Whisky
WHISTLE PIG “100/100” STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
WHISTLEPIG REVIEW – by JOHN HANSEL of THE MALT ADVOCATE
Imported from Canada (which suggests that maybe this whiskey was originally intended to be the “flavoring” component of a Canadian whiskey?) and bottled in Vermont. This is 100% rye whiskey (much higher than other traditional straight rye whiskeys). Indeed, this whiskey bleeds spices (especially brisk mint, vibrant clove, and teasing nutmeg), but there’s a rich, sweet foundation to balance it all (honeyed vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and nutty toffee), along with candied citrus and charcoal. Bold, spicy, nutty toffee, butterscotch finish. Very distinctive.
Malt Advocate magazine rating: 89
THE WHISTLEPIG STORY
WhistlePig Whiskey is located on one of the oldest farms in Vermont. Cultivation began (t)here in the early 19th century in what was then known as the hamlet Shaksboro. The farm remained in operation until 2006 when it was purchased and renamed by WhistlePig’s founder Raj Peter Bhakta. WhistlePig Farm is being loving restored, a slow and painstaking process, to undertake the noble task of producing the finest whiskies in the world.
WhistlePig’s Master Distiller, Dave Pickerell, a luminary in the world of whiskey, is one of the nation’s preeminent master distillers. Before joining WhistlePig, Dave spent 14 years in crafting Maker’s Mark in Loretto, Kentucky.
Dave spent over a year on an exhaustive search of North America for the best rye whiskey in the world. Dave feels that “100/100” embodies the perfect combination of proof, purity, and age — hitting what he calls “the sweet spot” in all three categories.
GREETINGS Spiritual Enthusiasts,
Lincoln Henderson has created the biggest buzz in Bourbon in nearly 200 years and today you’ll have the chance to be one of the first people to lay your hands on this coveted and highly anticipated Bourbon. What’s so unique about Angels Envy? This Bourbon has been finished in Port Casks, which Malt Advocate and the Bourbon Review identify as one of the top spirits release of the year.
We are proudly offering this latest release from Bourbon legend, Lincoln Henderson. Angels Envy will be available Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:00 am.
The Party Source is proud to carry a limited selection of this special bottling. Due to the intense demand, there is a strict limit of one (1) bottle per customers with availability on a first come, first served basis. No reservations will be accepted.
WHAT: Initial Release of Angels Envy
WHERE: The Party Source
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:00 am
PRICE: $42.99
Your Spiritual Advisors @ The Party Source
Help yourself to our top shelf
Everything but…the Guests!
Visit The Party Source at www.thepartysource.com
Hints of rose: Four Roses to release new limited edition bourbon Master Distiller Selects 12-year-old bourbon for latest limited-edition single barrel
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (April 1, 2011) – Bourbon enthusiasts will truly “smell the roses” when Four Roses’ 2011 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon hits the shelves this spring.
Master Distiller Jim Rutledge specially selected a 12-year-old bourbon that uses Four Roses’ recipe coded OBSQ, one of ten uniquely handcrafted bourbon recipes produced by the Lawrenceburg, Ky.-based distillery. Among the flavor characteristics, the new bourbon exhibits aromas of fresh rose petals and it will be the first to embrace the OBSQ formula as a stand-alone bourbon.
“This bourbon is a perfect example of our Q yeast,” said Rutledge. “During the selection process when I smelled the samples, the first characteristic that jumped out at me was the fragrance of red roses.”
Along with the aroma of fresh rose petals, the special offering also emits notes of apple, ripe pear, caramel and gentle nutmeg. Each well-balanced sip offers delicate hints of cinnamon, light rye, pear and raspberry finished off with a rich, creamy maple syrup mellowness.
“The limited edition selection process is truly rewarding in that each year our team discovers truly sophisticated, well-balanced offerings just as gratifying, if not more, as the previous year,” added Rutledge. “I believe this year’s limited edition single barrel fulfills our goal in selecting the best of the best for bourbon aficionados everywhere.”
Four Roses’ 2011 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon is uncut and non-chill filtered with approximately 3,600 bottles to be distributed in May to markets where the brand is currently available.
Visit Four Roses at http://www.fourroses.us/home
I am delighted to inform you that a bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old has sold for £15,000 at auction. The successful bidder has asked that the decanter be gifted to the people of Japan.
The special, single item, charity auction was held at Bonhams, Edinburgh on 29 March 2011. The proceeds from the sale of the bottle, gifted by Gordon & MacPhail, will be donated to the British Red Cross Japan Appeal. Bonhams hosted and managed the sale for free.
Decanter number 1 of 100 was presented for this special event.
Gordon & MacPhail has had trading relationships with Japan for over thirty years and members of our family-owned business felt it was important to show our support and raise funds to aid the relief. I think we all feel helpless in the face of a tragedy like this so it is good to be able to do something practical. People have responded very generously and I am delighted that we have been able to support the people of Japan in this way.
Thank you for helping to raise awareness of the auction and supporting Gordon & MacPhail in this worthwhile cause.
Kind Regards
Yours sincerely,
Michael
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
Michael Urquhart | Joint Managing Director
GORDON & MACPHAIL, GEORGE HOUSE, BOROUGHBRIGGS ROAD, ELGIN, MORAY, SCOTLAND, IV30 1JY
OWNER OF BENROMACH DISTILLERY | www.benromach.com
Special commemorative bottling of a truly unique blended whisky liquid.
Faithful reproduction of the actual Mackinlay’s whisky taken on the ill-fated Shackleton Antarctic expedition to the South pole in 1907. Presented in a replica bottle and wooden case – just as Shackleton left it.
“The most exciting find of scotch whisky since days began”
Tasting notes:
Colour –
Light honey, straw gold with shimmering highlights.
Nose –
Soft, elegant & refined. Delicate aromas of crushed apple, pear and fresh pineapple arouse the senses. The spirit is exciting and vibrant with attractive notes of oak shavings that release hints of buttery vanilla, creamy caramel and nutmeg. A whisper of marmalade, cinnamon and even a tease of smoke, ginger and muscovado sugar completes this spectrum of delight.
Taste –
With a generous strength of 47.3% this gives the spirit plenty of impact on the palate but in a mild warming manner. Harmonious and exhilarating. Whispers of gentle bonfire smoke slowly give way to spicy rich toffee, treacle and pecan nuts. These enticing flavours linger lovingly on the palate but are soon combined by a sensual, complex array of creme brulee, orange rind and freshly baked bread. It is a remarkable tapestry of tantalising taste sensations which truly rewards the palate
£100.00 inc VAT at http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/shackleton-mackinlay-s-rare-old-highland-malt.html
As the Inverness Whisky Festival draws nearer, the Festival organisers have today released information on the whisky tasting taking place on Saturday 9th April. BBC Radio Scotland’s Tom Morton and Whisky Magazine’s Editor, Rob Allanson, will be doing a Malt & Barley Revue with three delicious drams – Springbank 12 year old cask strength, Tomatin 18 year old and Abhainn Dearg’s Spirit of Lewis. The Malt & Barley Revue is available to all ticket holders on a first come, first serve basis.
Tickets are selling quickly – there is a ceilidh on the Friday night, with the exhibition all day Saturday and closing with a superb double header concert on the Saturday evening. Lunch and dinner is included in the Saturday events. For more information, visit www.invernesswhiskyfestival.co.uk
Miner's Delight Inn
Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six
2nd Saturday each month 6 – 9 p.m. no reservation required
Enjoy 5 half-ounce samples of single malt Scotch whisky: $20
♦ We feature 3 single malts, including a Malt of the Month *
♦ You roll a die then pick a whisky from one of the six Scotch regions
♦ You pick your Connoisseur’s Choice from our menu of 73 single malts
Peruse our whisky library. Learn about our single malts in our menu book: distillery info, tasting notes, & more. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Non-whisky drinkers welcome.
Featured malts:
* 10% off bottles of the Malt of the Month
April 9, 2011
Tullibardine 1993 *
Isle of Jura 10 yo
Bunnahabhain 12 yo
May 14, 2011
Tamdhu 10 yo *
BenRiach 12 yo
Benromach Organic
June 11 , 2011
Laphroaig 10 yo *
Aberlour 12 yo
Edradour 10 yo
Visit the Miner’s Delight Inn at http://www.minersdelightinn.com/
Bob at work...
