United States – Bourbon and Rye
K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA
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The “Friends” are a bunch of whisky lovers from Vancouver Island, who just enjoy their drams. They have been on a whisky tour to Scotland and a whiskey tour of Ireland with us, great fun.
We also met a selection of them in Victoria a coupla years back at the whisky fest there.
Our host: Inez Maibach.
Thanks to all who contributed to the great food. A wonderful evening was had by all.
Our first dram: Glenfiddich 15 year old Distillery Edition. 51% ABV.
Nose: Caramel Apples, Fresh cut hay and licorice.
Palate: Very little Bite for a 51%, more licorice, creamy oatmeal porridge, cinnamon and allspice.
Finish: Long with sweet spices.
Next up: Compass Box Great King Street Artists Blend 43% ABV.
Nose: Sweet and creamy, with lots of cereal notes, some vanilla, dried fruits, citrus and apple crumble.
Palate: A gentle, creamy whisky, which develops a great deal of richness, spices, lemon, buttery apple crumble and raisins.
Finish: Rich and sweet, with a long finish which tails off with hints of rich shortbread and spices.
Lastly: Glen Scotia Campbeltown. 12 year old New Bottling 46% ABV.
Nose: Spiced, slightly smoky nose with hints of dry herbs. Sea air, smoked barley and honey.
Palate: Sweet, full palate with soft peat and dried peels. Quite woody.
Finish: Long finish, floral and faintly herbal.
You can catch up on more of their whisky appreciations HERE
They also have a rather superb blend
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