Show us your whisky! Vol 2
Discussion
krallicious said:
Podie. More information please. Looks interesting (and I cannot be bothered trying to use the internet on my phone in the middle of nowhere 
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I was alerted by Lefty, and then a post by Aberdeen whisky shop. )£57.99 per bottle, and I assume they're general release.
It's unclear if these are from octaves put down by Glenglassaugh (at the time they were selling them to the likes of us lot) or from people that allowed the distillery to buy back casks. It could be a combination of both, but I suspect the former.
Due for delivery at chez-Pod this week. Despite not liking ashtray, I bought the pleated one too - purely based on our own PPX cask.
Podie said:
krallicious said:
Podie. More information please. Looks interesting (and I cannot be bothered trying to use the internet on my phone in the middle of nowhere )
I was alerted by Lefty, and then a post by Aberdeen whisky shop. )£57.99 per bottle, and I assume they're general release.
It's unclear if these are from octaves put down by Glenglassaugh (at the time they were selling them to the likes of us lot) or from people that allowed the distillery to buy back casks. It could be a combination of both, but I suspect the former.
Due for delivery at chez-Pod this week. Despite not liking ashtray, I bought the pleated one too - purely based on our own PPX cask.
Glenglassaugh said:
Glenglassaugh releases two new “Octaves” expressions
Glenglassaugh has launched its new Octaves Classic and Octaves Peated single malts.
For these two new expressions from the Portsoy distillery, small is indeed beautiful.
Both have been matured in octave casks, which are made from staves of a used cask and are approximately 1/8th the size of a butt.
Like The BenRiach’s new “Quarter” casks, also released today, a smaller cask allows for more interaction between the wood and the spirit, giving the whisky greater depth and aroma in a shorter period of time.
Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic (44% vol)
The Octaves Classic – non chill filtered, with natural colour and at 44% abv – has an abundance of candy characteristics.
Colour: Rich golden amber.
Nose: Sherbet and candy apples with a gentle warmth of white pepper and cinnamon.
Palate: A vibrant green apple skin note balances with stewed yellow plums and hints of black vanilla pod. Clean, freshly sawn oak softens to crisp, sweet barley in the long finish.
Finish: A delicious combination of citrus and sweet notes complement the unique oak characteristics from the octave cask maturation.
Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated (44% vol)
The Octaves Peated – also matured in octave casks, non chill filtered, with natural colour and at 44% abv – offers a delightful alternative to the Classic. It was produced using richly peated malted barley as the cereal varietal.
Colour: Bright autumn gold.
Nose: Apricot jam and greengage plums contrast with the warmth of freshly cracked black pepper. A subtle and delicate smouldering peat ember smokiness flows through the palate.
Palate: A fresh crisp lime zest flows over green apples and pears. Hints of tantalising ripe tropical fruits emerge in the mid palate and combine with delicate cigar box spices and a gentle oiliness, bringing great depth to the long exclusive vintage.
Finish: The delicate, sweet nature of Highland peat marries harmoniously with the distinctive spirit and cask interaction found in octave maturation.
Source: http://www.glenglassaugh.com/new-octaves-expressio...Glenglassaugh has launched its new Octaves Classic and Octaves Peated single malts.
For these two new expressions from the Portsoy distillery, small is indeed beautiful.
Both have been matured in octave casks, which are made from staves of a used cask and are approximately 1/8th the size of a butt.
Like The BenRiach’s new “Quarter” casks, also released today, a smaller cask allows for more interaction between the wood and the spirit, giving the whisky greater depth and aroma in a shorter period of time.
Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic (44% vol)
The Octaves Classic – non chill filtered, with natural colour and at 44% abv – has an abundance of candy characteristics.
Colour: Rich golden amber.
Nose: Sherbet and candy apples with a gentle warmth of white pepper and cinnamon.
Palate: A vibrant green apple skin note balances with stewed yellow plums and hints of black vanilla pod. Clean, freshly sawn oak softens to crisp, sweet barley in the long finish.
Finish: A delicious combination of citrus and sweet notes complement the unique oak characteristics from the octave cask maturation.
Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated (44% vol)
The Octaves Peated – also matured in octave casks, non chill filtered, with natural colour and at 44% abv – offers a delightful alternative to the Classic. It was produced using richly peated malted barley as the cereal varietal.
Colour: Bright autumn gold.
Nose: Apricot jam and greengage plums contrast with the warmth of freshly cracked black pepper. A subtle and delicate smouldering peat ember smokiness flows through the palate.
Palate: A fresh crisp lime zest flows over green apples and pears. Hints of tantalising ripe tropical fruits emerge in the mid palate and combine with delicate cigar box spices and a gentle oiliness, bringing great depth to the long exclusive vintage.
Finish: The delicate, sweet nature of Highland peat marries harmoniously with the distinctive spirit and cask interaction found in octave maturation.
Had an unexpected tasting from a new distillery, albeit new make spirit.
Eden Mill have a limited run of three different new makes, done with different combinations of malt and cask - ended up picking up a 20cl bottle of the Golden Promise and Chocolate Malt, which is unbelievable smooth considering it's age and show signs of being a very nice whisky when it's older..
Eden Mill have a limited run of three different new makes, done with different combinations of malt and cask - ended up picking up a 20cl bottle of the Golden Promise and Chocolate Malt, which is unbelievable smooth considering it's age and show signs of being a very nice whisky when it's older..
NRS said:
"Nikka is replacing this entire line-up with two new NAS versions of Yoichi and Miyagikyo, which will differ slightly in profile (read: contain younger components) than the NAS versions hitherto available."
Hopefully when the current bubble bursts on whisky (as it will), this sort of rubbish (NAS, and the pretence that it's not about punting young stock will disappear).The sooner the better.
I quite enjoyed the Bunnahabhain 18. Let us know about the other one too!
The sooner the better.I think they're talking about 5-8 years for Japanese whisky for production to catch up with demand, so could be a few years to wait there. Not to easy to say with the Scottish industry. Seems to be quite a few new distilleries opening now, which could be interesting but they might have issues when the industry goes through a cycle.
whoami said:
NRS said:
"Nikka is replacing this entire line-up with two new NAS versions of Yoichi and Miyagikyo, which will differ slightly in profile (read: contain younger components) than the NAS versions hitherto available."
Hopefully when the current bubble bursts on whisky (as it will), this sort of rubbish (NAS, and the pretence that it's not about punting young stock will disappear).The sooner the better.
I'm not quite so sure there is so much of a bubble with whisky either. Possibly with Japanese whisky as it seems to have a rep as "the whisky to have", but in general I think a lot of people have been switched on to whisky in the last 2-3 years, the rest is a supply/demand problem. I'm not so sure thousands of people are suddenly going to stop buying whisky to make any bubble burst. Maybe America will switch things up with a rise in popularity in bourbon, but that's the only thing I could see diverting attention away from bourbon.
hoegaardenruls said:
Had an unexpected tasting from a new distillery, albeit new make spirit.
Eden Mill have a limited run of three different new makes, done with different combinations of malt and cask - ended up picking up a 20cl bottle of the Golden Promise and Chocolate Malt, which is unbelievable smooth considering it's age and show signs of being a very nice whisky when it's older..
Didn't realise Eden Mill made whiskey. They make a St Andrews Blonde IPA which is a particular favourite of mine.Eden Mill have a limited run of three different new makes, done with different combinations of malt and cask - ended up picking up a 20cl bottle of the Golden Promise and Chocolate Malt, which is unbelievable smooth considering it's age and show signs of being a very nice whisky when it's older..
whoami said:
Mr Trophy said:
Blown2CV said:
What whisky to buy for a baby?
My godson, for when he's 18 (or older)!
Budget ?My godson, for when he's 18 (or older)!
I agree, it sounded like he was thinking of something special, not a cheap budget blend... 
Hard to say really - probably not some big peat bomb, since they tend to be love/hate. However something single cask related to the year he was born in? Have you any links to places in Scotland that could help for distilleries that might have more meaning?
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