Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 494: Lindores Abbey Friar John Cor Chapter I

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, enjoys a special release by Lindores. It was inevitable that Lindores would release a whisky under the label of Friar John Cor, of course – the monk of Lindores Abbey who is said to have distilled the first whisky (or whatever it was then) in 1494. It was this Cask Strength Congregation Chapter I – at a wholesome 60.2% – of which the vatting was composed with young single malt from the three classic cask types at Lindores (bourbon, sherry, STR wine barrels) and Monbazillac. The latter is a sweet French wine from Bergerac (southern France) made from the Semillon grape.

https://youtu.be/VVGNwpAvzQU

ralfy review 987 – Indri Trini Indian malt whisky @46%vol:

https://youtu.be/RqcseLmvY7I

Linkwood as a product is always at the forefront of independently bottled Scottish whisky, for all the right reasons too!

But, when you want to wrap your palate around the house style, and keep it affordable, there is only one option, and it’s this.

Linkwood 12YO is, or was, part of the Flora and Fauna series of whiskies from Diageo’s lesser known distilleries, typically distilleries that were prioritised for blending across the board.

Thing bottle is surprising to me as I didn’t expect it to be as peach driven as it is. Far more exotic than I remember it being. Although that last sip was many moons ago.

Cheers!

ralfy review 986 Extras – Caution with high-strength bottlings.

The Good Dram Show – Episode 517 ‘Stauning’

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show which features the Danish distillery Stauning. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 516 – More Scandi Noir in Denmark…! Filmed in The Study Nottingham. Featuring Stauning Floor Malted Rye 48%, Stauning Triple Malt Kaos 46%, Stauning Distillery Edition Barley – Virgin Quarter Single Cask No3412 60.5%, Stauning Smoke 47% and  Stauning Distillery Edition Smoke – Virgin Quarter ‘Heather’ Single Cask No3411 61.1%

https://stauningwhisky.com

https://youtu.be/ume3UlSyXPs

Auctions are something I just look through these days, rather than take part in. However, due to the new and rather volatile way the secondary market is going, there are bargains to be had!

Here, we have two miniatures that I picked up for £20 each. Given that they’re 50cl each, and from closed distilleries, I honestly think that’s quite good value overall. But, are they worth it at that point, even?

This is a long video, apologies, but it gets a little ranty in parts, but I do still feel that it’s full of details that are to be talked about.

ralfy review 986 – Dingle Samhain whiskey @50.5%vol: (triple distilled)

ralfy review 985 Extras – World Whisky Season 2023

ralfy review 985 – Filey Bay Double Oak 

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 493: Virginia Highland Malt Whisky Port Cask Finished

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries something… special. Recently his American friend John came by again. And once again he had a bottle with him that Mark hadn’t seen before, let alone tasted. From Virginia, yes. The Virginia Distillery is located at the foot of the famous Blue Ridge Mountains. But when Mark read the label, he looked up, because it says very clearly: ‘A marriage of Scotch malt whisky and American whisky finished in port wine casks’. This is actually a blended malt because the American whisky is also 100% single malt. Mark calls it a hybrid. And you should know that the American in the mix matured for 5 years and that the whole thing was finished on port casks for another 12 months after marriage. The whisky has won the title of Best American Blended Malt 5 years and running at the World Whisky Awards in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021! Mark does wonder how many entries there were for that category. But enough of that, pop that bottle!

https://youtu.be/g1GjHX8rdnc