Show us your whisky! Vol 2

[chilistrucker]

Thanks.

I used to take a bottle or 2 into Norway when doing shows there, the local crew at the gigs were always happy to buy

[majordad]

jammy-git said:

Joat said:

Middleton Very Rare 2007

How was it?

I think I posted about this a good few years ago, as I too have a 2007 Bottle. It's a divine Whiskey, very smooth , wonderful nose and a great taste. You are unlikely to get 2007s now, but the 2015s and 2016s are there. Not tried them though.

A cheaper alternative but an excellent Whiskey is Jameson Redbreast, Pure Pot Still 12 yr old, cask strength or standard.

[jammy-git]

There were a few £100+ whiskys I wanted, King Alexander III was one and Midleton Very Rare was another. I went for the KA III last time I was buying an expensive whisky and wasn't that enamoured with it. Wish I had gone for the Very Rare!

[captainzep]

Has anyone bought a bottle of Svensk Ek?

My wife bought me one of those tasting club memberships for Christmas last year and a taster of this Swedish stuff arrived amongst others. I was really impressed. Seemed subtle, honey and caramel, citrus, bit of spice. I'm seriosly considering a bottle but am worried that this could have beeen one of those moments where a comfy chair, stove lit, and warm glow from my previous couple of beers 'amplified' this into something it isn't.

[NRS]

captainzep said:

Has anyone bought a bottle of Svensk Ek?

My wife bought me one of those tasting club memberships for Christmas last year and a taster of this Swedish stuff arrived amongst others. I was really impressed. Seemed subtle, honey and caramel, citrus, bit of spice. I'm seriosly considering a bottle but am worried that this could have beeen one of those moments where a comfy chair, stove lit, and warm glow from my previous couple of beers 'amplified' this into something it isn't.

I've not tried the Swedish Oak, but generally Mackmyra stuff I enjoy for the age. There is overall a similar taste to a lot of them, with some differences related to all the different "fun" casks they use (cherry wine etc). I suspect the similarities is that you can taste the distillery effect on the distillate taste before it is overwhelmed by the cask influence that you get with older whiskies. They released their first 12 year old recently, which I'd be interested in tasting.

Not that it matters for drinking, but I think there was a bit of a debate/some complaints about the Svensk Ek and how much Swedish Oak was actually used in it.

[Joat]

jammy-git said:

There were a few £100+ whiskys I wanted, King Alexander III was one and Midleton Very Rare was another. I went for the KA III last time I was buying an expensive whisky and wasn't that enamoured with it. Wish I had gone for the Very Rare!

The KA III has been on my list for quite a while now, but the Midleton was down at my local wine shop and I'd been lusting after it for some time. I took the plunge last week as it's my birthday this week (any excuse eh).

It truly is wonderful, as soon as I opened the bottle I knew I was going to enjoy it.

Great nose with lots of fruits, on the palate nothing at first and then all of a sudden it just bursts with tingling flavour, but so subtle with it and a long lasting finish.

I picked this up for £180 and I've just had a look round and Selfridges have a 2016 in at £160.

Edited by Joat on Tuesday 19th September 13:21

[jammy-git]

Was it more expensive because it is the 2007? It seems the latest Very Rare bottlings go for about £120-130?

[majordad]

I was given a present of my Very Rare circa 2007/8. It seems the years only stay on the shelves for a year or so, , I think currently you'll find 2016s.

[Joat]

jammy-git said:

Was it more expensive because it is the 2007? It seems the latest Very Rare bottlings go for about £120-130?

Yes, more expensive because of the vintage. Selfridges is always priced a tad higher than anywhere else, but if you are interested 'Master of Malt' have the 2016 at £135.

[NRS]

Drinking this tonight - very enjoyable!

https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/92450/s...

Joat said:

jammy-git said:

Was it more expensive because it is the 2007? It seems the latest Very Rare bottlings go for about £120-130?

Yes, more expensive because of the vintage. Selfridges is always priced a tad higher than anywhere else, but if you are interested 'Master of Malt' have the 2016 at £135.

I guess they have become more collectable too, so more people are buying to hold, so less are drunk and more are available of the newer vintages.

[captainzep]

NRS said:

I've not tried the Swedish Oak, but generally Mackmyra stuff I enjoy for the age. There is overall a similar taste to a lot of them, with some differences related to all the different "fun" casks they use (cherry wine etc). I suspect the similarities is that you can taste the distillery effect on the distillate taste before it is overwhelmed by the cask influence that you get with older whiskies. They released their first 12 year old recently, which I'd be interested in tasting.

Not that it matters for drinking, but I think there was a bit of a debate/some complaints about the Svensk Ek and how much Swedish Oak was actually used in it.

Thanks for that, interesting. I may have to buy a bottle and give it a proper 'appraisal'.

[Joat]

Tomatin 1988 Tawny Port

[NRS]

Decided to open this tonight, without knowing much about it. Almost all of it is still undrunk and back in the bottle. It's clearly sherry on the nose, which should have been good. But it's got some soap on the nose, and then when drinking it then it's just soap and more soap. First time I have come across the soapy whisky issue, and can understand it now!

I had to have some Ardbeg Kelpie to remove the taste, although I have a suspicion one member here will wonder how that was supposed to help things,

[Joat]

NRS said:

Decided to open this tonight, without knowing much about it. Almost all of it is still undrunk and back in the bottle. It's clearly sherry on the nose, which should have been good. But it's got some soap on the nose, and then when drinking it then it's just soap and more soap. First time I have come across the soapy whisky issue, and can understand it now!

I had to have some Ardbeg Kelpie to remove the taste, although I have a suspicion one member here will wonder how that was supposed to help things,

It could have been worse, it could have been a full bottle.



My tipple tonight..............cheers!

[jammy-git]

Is Glenrothes some of the most unimaginative and boring packaging of a whisky?

[Mr Trophy]

Pick up some pretty exciting bottles the other week for a friend. I was under strict instructions not to drink - gutted.

[NRS]

Mr Trophy said:

Pick up some pretty exciting bottles the other week for a friend. I was under strict instructions not to drink - gutted.

Just how good a friendship is it? Is it really worth keeping it?

[Mr Trophy]

NRS said:

Mr Trophy said:

Pick up some pretty exciting bottles the other week for a friend. I was under strict instructions not to drink - gutted.

Just how good a friendship is it? Is it really worth keeping it?

You're a bad man. However, we think alike

[Podie]

Mr Trophy said:

NRS said:

Mr Trophy said:

Pick up some pretty exciting bottles the other week for a friend. I was under strict instructions not to drink - gutted.

Just how good a friendship is it? Is it really worth keeping it?

You're a bad man. However, we think alike

I did suggest replacing the contents...

[Podie]

Was up in Edinburgh for a wedding... but found time to pop into Glenkinchie for a tour.



Glad we picked up 2, as the first one didn't make it out of Scotland

We did the experience tour, which officially included...
- Glenkinchie 12 year old
- Glenkinchie Distillers Edition (double matured)
- Glenkinchie Distillery Only Bottling (double matured)
- A smoky whisky (will be decided on the day)
- Single Cask 2001 (cask strength) - drawn on the day
- Single Cask 1988 (cask strength) - drawn on the day

The 2001 is actually from an inactive cask, so that was a new one on me. Quite a few other drams appeared as well! Nice little place, really friendly, and thoroughly smashed by 14:00