Bought some new whiskies today

Stan_Lite · 15-04-2011, 21:10

I ordered and received some new whiskies so I thought I'd post a few tasting notes as most of them, I haven't tried before.

Burble · 15-04-2011, 21:13

That Bladnoch looks more pale than I'd expect, I'm sure the bottle I had was a bit deeper in colour.

We must do a whisky tasting at some point, Stan

Belmit · 15-04-2011, 21:18

Awesome! I've recently been enjoying Penderyn - the only single malt distillery in Wales. You can get the madeira variety in Tesco for a little over £30 and it's delicious.

Would love to give some of those a go...

Burble · 15-04-2011, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Belmit

Awesome! I've recently been enjoying Penderyn - the only single malt distillery in Wales. You can get the madeira variety in Tesco for a little over £30 and it's delicious.

Would love to give some of those a go...

There's a medeira version? I may treat myself. I know Stan wasn't keen on Pendryn at a Swansea meet but I thought it was OK.

I'm working my way through a bottle of Auchentoshan three wood at present, very nice.

Stan_Lite · 15-04-2011, 21:24

Doing some tasting notes. They're in the style of the whisky thread on OcUK so I can copy and paste.

First up, Aberlour 10yo. I placed an online groceries order with Tesco the other day and ordered a bottle of Talisker. they didn't have any and some genius decided this was a suitable replacement

I accepted it as I've had it before and it's a passable whisky.

Aberlour 10yo Highland malt. 40%
Nose: Slight spice, citrus, sweet toffee. 18
Taste: As above with a bit of oaky vanilla. 16
Finish: Longish - fairly smooth and slightly sweet. 20
Balance: Decent enough whisky if a little plain and unremarkable. 18
Overall 72.

Stan_Lite · 15-04-2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Burble

That Bladnoch looks more pale than I'd expect, I'm sure the bottle I had was a bit deeper in colour.

We must do a whisky tasting at some point, Stan

Never had Bladnoch before - I'm looking forward to it. it's actually cloudy in the bottle (unchillfiltered). And yes, we should get together with a few tasty whiskies sometime.

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Originally Posted by Belmit

Awesome! I've recently been enjoying Penderyn - the only single malt distillery in Wales. You can get the madeira variety in Tesco for a little over £30 and it's delicious.

Would love to give some of those a go...

Not a fan of Penderyn as Paul says. I tried it again recently but still didn't enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by Burble

There's a medeira version? I may treat myself. I know Stan wasn't keen on Pendryn at a Swansea meet but I thought it was OK.

I'm working my way through a bottle of Auchentoshan three wood at present, very nice.

Lovely whisky the three wood - a regular purchase of mine.

Burble · 15-04-2011, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Stan_Lite

And yes, we should get together with a few tasty whiskies sometime.

We'll have to get something arranged. It'd be good to catch up with you and your former house mate.

volospian · 15-04-2011, 21:18

Aberlour 15 yo is my favourite whiskey ever... although it's getting rare and expensive now. The 16 yo that I can get now is still damn fine though, but not quite the same. The 10 is nice, but not as good as the 16.... or indeed the 15 yo...

Mark · 15-04-2011, 21:38

Madeira version sounds intriguing - I'm slowly developing a taste for Madeira wine though quite what Wales is having to do with that I'm not sure.

volospian · 15-04-2011, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Mark

Madeira version sounds intriguing - I'm slowly developing a taste for Madeira wine though quite what Wales is having to do with that I'm not sure.

Very few small distilleries can afford to commission brand new oak casks nowadays. Instead they buy them off wineries that have already used them, hence the relatively new concept of "wine finish" whiskys... at least that's what I was told in SA last year...

15-04-2011, 21:10	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Bought some new whiskies today I ordered and received some new whiskies so I thought I'd post a few tasting notes as most of them, I haven't tried before. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

15-04-2011, 21:18	#3
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Awesome! I've recently been enjoying Penderyn - the only single malt distillery in Wales. You can get the madeira variety in Tesco for a little over £30 and it's delicious. Would love to give some of those a go... __________________

15-04-2011, 21:24	#5
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Doing some tasting notes. They're in the style of the whisky thread on OcUK so I can copy and paste. First up, Aberlour 10yo. I placed an online groceries order with Tesco the other day and ordered a bottle of Talisker. they didn't have any and some genius decided this was a suitable replacement I accepted it as I've had it before and it's a passable whisky. Aberlour 10yo Highland malt. 40% Nose: Slight spice, citrus, sweet toffee. 18 Taste: As above with a bit of oaky vanilla. 16 Finish: Longish - fairly smooth and slightly sweet. 20 Balance: Decent enough whisky if a little plain and unremarkable. 18 Overall 72. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I... Last edited by Stan_Lite; 15-04-2011 at 22:38.

15-04-2011, 21:13	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	That Bladnoch looks more pale than I'd expect, I'm sure the bottle I had was a bit deeper in colour. We must do a whisky tasting at some point, Stan

15-04-2011, 21:18	#8
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Aberlour 15 yo is my favourite whiskey ever... although it's getting rare and expensive now. The 16 yo that I can get now is still damn fine though, but not quite the same. The 10 is nice, but not as good as the 16.... or indeed the 15 yo...

15-04-2011, 21:38	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Madeira version sounds intriguing - I'm slowly developing a taste for Madeira wine though quite what Wales is having to do with that I'm not sure.