Unnecessary comments querying my handwriting were made. Of course I can read it.
Evidence for our group learning new tricks, we clarified scoring before we started - half marks are OK, nothing less.
As always, thanks to Loch Fyne Whiskies for keeping us inebriated. A little disappointed in their speed this time, 2h15min from ordering to shipping. Bloody appalling.
Look ma, visual aids.
Nose: sherry, raisins, caramel, xmas cake
Palate: sherry, dry, high cocoa chocolate
Finish: med-short
6-6.5/10
We've added this to our pub whisky list, which at some point we will curate. That's a guide for brands to look for in pubs.
Generally we thought this was ok, nothing special, and probably not deserving of its price point (£64). The bottle came in for criticism, with the members of the cabal who didn't own it, casting aspersions on its sexual orientation. A very happy bottle.
Teaninich 10yo 43% Flora and Fauna LFW
N: oak, cut grass
P: tangy, citrus, pepper
F: medium length, peppery
It's very smooth for a 10yo, quite light.
5.5-6/10
SMWS 1.165 10yo 58.4% (Glenfarclas) ex-bourbon "Coquettish, intriguing, seductive"
N: cut grass, marshmallows, vanilla, PVA glue
P: fresh, sugary, vanilla, sherbert
F: med-long
8/10 addition of water smoothes it but 7.5/10
We believe this dram was named after our Cabal. All the classic bourbon flavours present and correct, very nice, and ticks many of the 'farclas flavours too. Win.
Glendronach Batch 2 Cask Strength 55.2% LFW
N: sultanas, raisins, molasses, caramel, toffee, vanilla,
P: sherry, heavy chocolate, orange chocolate, rum'n'raisin icecream
F: short-med
9/10
Addition of water emphasised chocolate and honey flavours.
We like this. We liked Batch 1 too. I think it's becoming obvious our love for sherry monsters maybe coming through. Oh well, it's a curse we'll have to live with.
Glenburgie 14yo 60.5%
No link as it was a gift, but it was from LFW so I'm sure you can find it...
N: caramel, sugar, pears, strudel, apples, candyfloss
P: sweet, lemonade, sherbert, honey fruit
F: medium
8/10 (avoid water)
Described by the cabal as 'nice whisky' which, for this group, is quite a compliment. We've had some Glenburgie from SMWS before and it was rated 5-7/10 and failed with water (3-4).
So win from Suz and Neil.
Bruichladdich 46% 11/09/01 9yo
N: burnt rubber, leather, whisky (yeah, it appears things were getting to us)
P: honey, pepper, dry, salt, peaty
F: short
5.5/10
Not a win for the Cabal, described as a prick teaser (or hot nun) promised much on the nose, then promptly went soft on delivery.
Bruichladdich 15/06/08 12yo (bourbon)
N: toffee, musty, oil, lime/citrus
P: warm, yummy, sweet, banana, vanilla, hazelnut, puddings, fudge
F: med
7.5-8.5/10
"You want the experienced woman."
The older cousin to the 01 [Alec, did I get the right date?] and it's much better. Very very quaffable which worried the cabal, although we felt better when we realised it's only 46%. phew
Talisker - Port Ruighe 45.8% LFW
N: salt, port, cinnamon, warm
P: spicy, warm, salty, sweet, honey roasted cashews, chilli, flat
F: short
6.5-7/10 [or 5/10 from Garry]
I'm beginning to suspect that I may like Talisker more than I've given them credit for. But it's generally older ones. This ain't bad tho'.
Ardbeg Ardbog Festival bottling. 52.1%
N: fuuuuccckkkk, aniseed, rubber, burnt to fuck, peat, salt, what the fuck is that, oh jesus, oily.
P: sherry, smokey, warm, honey, fuck !
F: long
9.5 (Alec)/10 10/10 (me, Rich) 11/10 (Garry)
It's far to say this was a hit. in a fairly big way. Ardbeg have been hit and miss for me, I loved the Almost There, Still Young was very nice, and it all went to hell with the 10yo. But this. It's fair to say the excitment on the nose was delivered.
Glendronach Batch 1 cask strength
N: rough, poor
P: rough, sherry
F: long
6.5-7.5/10
Didn't cope very well after the Ardbeg. We had previously loved this whisky here, giving it 9/10.
And so we ended. Us taking the hits, so you don't have to.
But if you can beg/steal/borrow a taste of the Ardbog, do so.
Love, B
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