sengjc Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Just got back from a long weekend in the North Island of New Zealand. Been on a bit of a bender with the Japanese whiskies as they have become more available. Found these in NZ duty free but not in Aussie duty free stores. Go figure. image.jpg They are available in AUS retail.
LLC Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Was at the duty free store and they didn't have the scotch I was looking for so I picked up this to try something new. I believe it is s duty free exclusive; anyone tried it? 2
johndalton44 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 A little luck at my local store with the Hopslam. Laying down the Nugget Nectar to drink in the summer. 1
sengjc Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Was at the duty free store and they didn't have the scotch I was looking for so I picked up this to try something new. I believe it is s duty free exclusive; anyone tried it? It's very flavoursome for the strength - sherried and smooth with plenty of subtlety and refinement. 1
LLC Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 It's very flavoursome for the strength - sherried and smooth with plenty of subtlety and refinement. Thanks for that. I'll open it up soon and give it a try.
spicycorona Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Figured id try a new vodka. Never had the Dalmore 12. Great 12 year. 1
jazzboypro Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 The friend who brought me the Partagas also brought me this Santiago De Cuba 11 yo by jazzboypro1, on Flickr 1
TM-US Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 The friend who brought me the Partagas also brought me this Santiago De Cuba 11 yo by jazzboypro1, on Flickr I'd love to hear your impressions- the 11 yr is supposed to be very different from the 12.
fokker4me Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I went on a bit of a hunt today. The White dog is going into my small barrel for maturation. There are 6 wheated bourbon mash, and 6 rye mash. 4
sengjc Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I went on a bit of a hunt today. The White dog is going into my small barrel for maturation. There are 6 wheated bourbon mash, and 6 rye mash. Very nice - I have always wanted to have my own barrel so that I can do some home-maturation. What Barrel Release is the Elijah Craig?
TM-US Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Michel Couvreur Overaged Malt Whiskey. This is a blend of Speyside whiskies that were bought and transported in casks to Burgundy and cave aged in France. Michel Couvreur apparently is a well known Belgian negotiant who decided to dabble in whisky, kind of like Samaroli. What's unusual is that it is aged in France and blended there. Too bad he passed away last year, so just when this whisky is finally available in the states, the creator is gone. I wonder if this will continue, considering that Mr. Couvreur had amassed hundreds of barrels or scotch whisky. Credit goes to David Driscoll and the wonderful K&L Spirits Blog for background on this whisky. 1
fokker4me Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Very nice - I have always wanted to have my own barrel so that I can do some home-maturation. What Barrel Release is the Elijah Craig? Hey Sang this is release number 7, 128 proof. Yeah this will be my fourth new whiskey I have done in a tiny barrel. I'm starting to get the hang of it now though.
jazzboypro Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I'd love to hear your impressions- the 11 yr is supposed to be very different from the 12. Unfortunately, i never had the 12 yo but it can be had over here for about 100$, i might buy it if i like the 11 yo
Popular Post Carts Posted March 18, 2015 Popular Post Posted March 18, 2015 First try at this bottle 5
Guest rob Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 First try at this bottle It's great stuff. If you haven't tried cask strength whisky before - take it easy, and work your way into it. Let it sit in the glass for 20 mins before sipping, slowly.... It'll take you to a special place.
Carts Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 It's great stuff. If you haven't tried cask strength whisky before - take it easy, and work your way into it. Let it sit in the glass for 20 mins before sipping, slowly.... It'll take you to a special place. Definitely not my first try at cask strength but thanks for the tip. This stuff is great
TM-US Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Unfortunately, i never had the 12 yo but it can be had over here for about 100$, i might buy it if i like the 11 yoSantiago de Cuba 12 yr is reminiscent of El Dorado in how it is very sweet, heavy caramel and vanilla.I would be a lot more intrigued if the 11 yr is more of an unsweetened rum, like the French agricoles (without the brandy-like character of agricole).
sengjc Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 This has been long in anticipation, finally one bottle has been acquired: Ardbeg Supernova SN2014 Committee Release. Now to work on the second bottle.
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