corryvreckan or supernova?
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What do you prefer? Why? I enjoyed the uigeadail and these two seem highly regarded - worth getting both or are they very different?
Slightly away from the topic title - have you tried Bruichladdich octomore - at 140ppm it's got to be interesting!
Slightly away from the topic title - have you tried Bruichladdich octomore - at 140ppm it's got to be interesting!
Edited by Flying machine on Thursday 17th June 21:59
So I deduce from www.bruichladdich.com/octomore_distillate.htm that '140ppm' means 140 parts per million of peat?
I'm thinking 'Growbag'...
I'm thinking 'Growbag'...
Simpo Two said:
So I deduce from www.bruichladdich.com/octomore_distillate.htm that '140ppm' means 140 parts per million of peat?
I'm thinking 'Growbag'...
I'm thinking 'Growbag'...
Peat (phenol measured from what I understand) the ardbegs are apparently 50-80ppm so I'm trying to imagine what this is like!Lefty is the man to answer this as he has tried far more than I, but in my limited experience:
Corryvreckan: A true complex whisky, depth of flavour without setting your mouth alight. Strong, subtle and superb!
Supernova: (Ive tried a sample of the previous and have just tried the 2010 release). Its a big hit from the start. The peat is obviously bold, but so is the strength in the spirit. With over 100 PPM (peat) its my sort of whisky and is nothing short of a monster of a dram - BUT, its not as 'drinkable' as the Corry (which I reckon you could plough through in very short time!). The 2010 supernova is peppery hot and really requires you to have a strong palate to cope with the intensity - But it is without doubt a stonking whisky.
The Octomore: (Again I only have 1 of these) is an experience in a glass. Very heavy, thick with vegetal flavour and again I would say its an 'occasional drinker'. Its one to have for special occasions and yet again a spectacular whisky.
So, in summary - Daily drinker Corryvreckan all the way, its easy to live with but in a very sophisticated and satisfying way. The other two are big hitters and fantastic as a treat - But not going to be everyones cup-o-tea.
Buy all three and decide for yourself - thats the answer you really wanted, no?
Corryvreckan: A true complex whisky, depth of flavour without setting your mouth alight. Strong, subtle and superb!
Supernova: (Ive tried a sample of the previous and have just tried the 2010 release). Its a big hit from the start. The peat is obviously bold, but so is the strength in the spirit. With over 100 PPM (peat) its my sort of whisky and is nothing short of a monster of a dram - BUT, its not as 'drinkable' as the Corry (which I reckon you could plough through in very short time!). The 2010 supernova is peppery hot and really requires you to have a strong palate to cope with the intensity - But it is without doubt a stonking whisky.
The Octomore: (Again I only have 1 of these) is an experience in a glass. Very heavy, thick with vegetal flavour and again I would say its an 'occasional drinker'. Its one to have for special occasions and yet again a spectacular whisky.
So, in summary - Daily drinker Corryvreckan all the way, its easy to live with but in a very sophisticated and satisfying way. The other two are big hitters and fantastic as a treat - But not going to be everyones cup-o-tea.
Buy all three and decide for yourself - thats the answer you really wanted, no?
Nice post Dom, I have nothing really to add
Completely agree that they are totally different beasts - Corryvreckan is my favourite Ardbeg by a fair stretch (but I love em all, well most of them).
You may want to try looking for some of the sold-out expressions, I'd particularly recommend the young range. Very Young is probably my favourite but they're all good.
Completely agree that they are totally different beasts - Corryvreckan is my favourite Ardbeg by a fair stretch (but I love em all, well most of them).
You may want to try looking for some of the sold-out expressions, I'd particularly recommend the young range. Very Young is probably my favourite but they're all good.
Superb, nicely described there dom! I didn't realise that the supernova was such a heavily peated whisky. Yes, I think I'll go ahead and order at least 2 of the 3. I was just curious as to how different the 2 ardbegs may be - very by the sounds of it.
Lefty, the expressions sound like they're worth investigating from what you're saying - so I shall
I've noticed that 'master of malts' do a fair few of their whisky's as tasters and I may go for a few of those along with the couple of full size bottles that I know I'll like.
Lefty, the expressions sound like they're worth investigating from what you're saying - so I shall
I've noticed that 'master of malts' do a fair few of their whisky's as tasters and I may go for a few of those along with the couple of full size bottles that I know I'll like.
The young range comprises:
Very Young
Still Young
Almost There
Renaissance
It's makes a fascinating whisky evening drinking all 4 side-by-side...
Corrvyreckan is the epitome of Islay whisky in my humble opinion. Yes, it's got the peat reek but also tastes of the sea - ever been on a fishing boat or had a driftwood barbie on the beach? That's what this whisky is to me - sea air, salt, oil, phenolic smoke but still with the trademark Ardbeg oak vanilla and citrus fruit. I've got a case of the stuff tucked away
Very Young
Still Young
Almost There
Renaissance
It's makes a fascinating whisky evening drinking all 4 side-by-side...
Corrvyreckan is the epitome of Islay whisky in my humble opinion. Yes, it's got the peat reek but also tastes of the sea - ever been on a fishing boat or had a driftwood barbie on the beach? That's what this whisky is to me - sea air, salt, oil, phenolic smoke but still with the trademark Ardbeg oak vanilla and citrus fruit. I've got a case of the stuff tucked away
Flying machine said:
Peat (phenol measured from what I understand) the ardbegs are apparently 50-80ppm so I'm trying to imagine what this is like!Apologies for being boring but everything is just a load of assorted chemicals, even whisky
Simpo Two said:
Flying machine said:
Peat (phenol measured from what I understand) the ardbegs are apparently 50-80ppm so I'm trying to imagine what this is like!Apologies for being boring but everything is just a load of assorted chemicals, even whisky
DangerousMike said:
jesus, phenol?! it's pretty nasty stuff and quite toxic also.
phenols from the peat used in the malting process ... if you want a whisky with few phenols Glen Ord is the way to go - just a shame that Diageo divert a lot of the not going into blends product to the SE Asia Market Singleton ( the EU Singleton is Dufftown iirc) however one can purchase Singleton of Glen Ord at the distillery
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