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...

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...

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.

Quote:

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.

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.

Burble · 15-04-2011, 21:41

I got given a bottle of 12 yo Hazelburn last week by a colleague and then forgot to bring it home with me so it's sitting in my office in Guildford. It'll be the first Campbeltown malt I've tried.

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	#6
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

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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...

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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.

15-04-2011, 21:41	#10
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I got given a bottle of 12 yo Hazelburn last week by a colleague and then forgot to bring it home with me so it's sitting in my office in Guildford. It'll be the first Campbeltown malt I've tried.