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Glengoyne 15yo

On 27 September 2018

Glengoyne

Well, dear friends, here come the tasting notes of Glengoyne 15yo (43% – 2017). This whisky was partially aged in bourbon casks (1st fill) and in sherry casks. Glengoyne has forged its very good (and deserved) reputation, especially, with its older whiskies aged in sherry casks . These barrels are supposed to bring fruity aromas of candied lemon and pineapple, and the sherry casks to bring intensity and balance to the whole thing. That’s what they tell us on paper… But on paper it always looks pretty, so let’s see the reality with the tasting notes 😀

Macallan Quest

By Gris

On 27 September 2018

In Tasting notes

Macallan Quest

Today I will talk about the Macallan Quest (40%). This whisky, developed for the Macallan travel retail collection, has been aged in 4 different types of casks: old American and European sherry casks, American bourbon casks and small hogsheads. This whisky is a tribute to those people who travel thousands of miles each year in quest of the best casks for their whisky. So, does it worth the trip? :p

Aultmore 25yo A.D. Rattray

By Gris

On 14 August 2018

In Tasting notes

Today I am sharing my impressions about the excellent Aultmore 25yo AD Rattray, a whisky distilled in 1990, aged in sherry casks and bottled in 2015. The Aultmore distillery, located in Speyside, is highly renowned for the quality of its single malts. No need to say that the expectations for one of his whiskys, especially of this age (and even more because you’ll not often find independant bottlings from this distillery and this age), are particularly important 😀 And, super bonus, it has aged in sherry casks and it is a combination that has already proved its worth, some pleasure moments in sight!

Glenfarclas 105

By Gris

On 3 August 2018

In Tasting notes

I had not tested this famous Glenfarclas 105 yet, it’s now done! “Better late than never!” would some say, “Another Speyside?” Others will say… It’s not my fault if Speyside produces so many good whiskeys and if I can not follow eh! But back to our sheep, hum, rather to my glass. This cask strenght whisky, with a high degree of alcohol (60%… Well no, not 105, sorry eh), is presented as bringing together the aromas of all the Glenfarclas in a single glass… I tell myself that this is a lot for only one glass but we’ll see that! 😀

Glendronach 12yo

By Gris

On 30 July 2018

In Tasting notes

Today, let me introduce to you the Glendronach 12yo, a classic that is one of those must-sees when you start discovering the fabulous world of whisky. Aged in barrels of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso, this one comes from Speyside (43.0%). So… a good old sherry cask like most of Glendronach’s whiskies (by the way, Glendronach means “valley of mulberries” in Gaelic. Ok, the poetry moment is past, admit that you were afraid to ear me declaiming verses :p) and it must be said that this type of barrel allows their whisky to be fully revealed.

Teeling Stout Cask

By Gris

On 27 July 2018

In Tasting notes

The Teeling Stout Cask comes from the marriage between two Irish spirits, the whisky and the famous dark beer. This product was developed in collaboration with the Irish Galway Bay Brewery, one more time we can say that Teeling demonstrates its creativity. This innovative association offers a limited edition (12,000 bottles) announced as being rich in flavors and character. This whisky was aged more than 6 months in casks containing the beer “200 Fathoms Imperial Stout”, and this beer just spent time in… old Teeling bourbon casks! So these casks just come back home with some bonus. Let’s see this! 😀

How to pronounce this whisky name?

By Gris

On 23 July 2018

In Me, my whisky and I

If there is one thing that can be difficult, it is to correctly pronounce the name of a whisky (and therefore the distillery from which it comes) without flaying it…

We all prefer to avoid looking like an amateur (while there is no shame about it) and feel uncomfortable when we are in the presence of someone who knows his subject. And it’s a little trickier when you’re in a whisky festival or masterclass, facing someone from a distillery, and that you don’t know how to pronounce it without offending this person. That would be like flaying his own name…

These videos will help you to pronounce the names of the main distilleries as insiders 😀

Game of Thrones whiskies are coming!

By Gris

On 21 July 2018

In News

Game of thrones whisky

Diageo, the world’s largest producer of spirits and owner of many distilleries, has announced the next release of whisky bottles related to the Game Of Thrones serie. Surfing, a little late, on the wave of the craze of fans of this serie (who have already been able to test some wines and beers produced exclusively as a tribute), Diageo will offer no less than 8 different bottles.

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

By Gris

On 20 July 2018

In Tasting notes

The Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a whisky that has spent about ten years in Bourbon casks, before finishing its maturation in Porto Ruby barrels. The “quintas” are the famous Porto houses in Portugal. And to perfect your general knowledge, Ruby has for translation “Ruban” in Gaelic, this explains it. But, yes, I know, what interests everyone is what it’s worth … Let’s see that with the tasting notes 😉

Auchentoshan Springwood

By Gris

On 18 July 2018

In Tasting notes

Auchentoshan Springwood

Tasting notes of the Auchentoshan Springwood. Since two-three years, it looks fashionable to release bottles without mention of age but with nice names, even original, also to expand a distillery range. Well, the name is often bearing promises without necessarily being followed. Let’s see it with this Lowlands whisky 😉