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Okay then guys, bit of a brain dump and plenty of pics so apologies in advance.
Since I really started getting into malts about 2 years ago I decided to keep the box from every bottle I bought along with some tasting notes.
I'm was bored and snowed in a few weeks back so I decided to get all these boxes out and get some snaps.
Without further ado we'll start with these more regular ones:
Left to right:
Glenlivet 12: 6/10 - A reasonable drink but no real identity and not enough depth of flavour for my liking
Macallan 10: 7/10 - Nice and smooth, quite floral and citrus
Macallan Fine Oak: 8/10 - Like the 10 year but with a bit more complexity
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban: 8/10 - This is the one that really got me into "finishes", this is similar to the standard Glen that everyone knows but the port finish gives it a really special depth and complexity; well worth looking out for.
Now onto the next slightly more unusual bunch:
Yamazaki 10: 8/10 - I only bought this because I'd seen it in Yakuza (PS2 game) and thought it would be cool. Very pleasantly surprised, one of the smoothest whiskys I've ever tried.
Highland Park 12: 9/10 - Sensational stuff, this lasted about a week.
Balvenie Doublewood: 9/10 - One of me favourites, I've had three bottles of the stuff now and it always delivers. Sublime and subtle flavours and very smooth.
Now for the peaty island boys:
Bruichladdich Resurrection 2001: 8/10 - A young and punchy whisky with interesting combination of peat, smoke and more highland floral notes.
Laphroiag 10: 8/10 - What needs to be said? An undisputed classic albeit an acquired taste. Like drinking TCP filtered through a bag of peat - lovely!
Bruichladdich Rocks: 9/10 - Wonderful stuff, more complex than resurrection and gets the smoke/peat balance just right IMO
Now things start to get pricey, after a trip to Edinburgh and some expert tasting sessions I discovered the wonderful world of cask strength whisky! :
Old Malt Cask Glenlivet 13: 9/10 - One of the finest whiskys I've ever tasted, light and floral with tons of citrus then a warm cask strength punch at the end.
Glenfarclas 105: 8/10 - After the old malt cask offering this was a slight let down but still bloody brilliant.
And best for last of the casks my absolute fave:
Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 28 & 29: 10/10 - Simply sensational, again lots of citrus and honey notes with a deep, warm and lasting finish - like a party in your mouth!
Finally my latest addition; Jim Murray's world whisky of the year 2011
At first I was a little disappointed as I'm used to the warmth and punch of a cask strength. Given time to linger in the mouth and properly appreciate the flavour though it's quality shows through. Smoother than a smooth thing with a touch of peat, light citrus and almost a green tea hint to it. 9/10
Anyhow. Hopefully this is interesting to some of you and enjoy your whisky.
Since I really started getting into malts about 2 years ago I decided to keep the box from every bottle I bought along with some tasting notes.
I'm was bored and snowed in a few weeks back so I decided to get all these boxes out and get some snaps.
Without further ado we'll start with these more regular ones:
Left to right:
Glenlivet 12: 6/10 - A reasonable drink but no real identity and not enough depth of flavour for my liking
Macallan 10: 7/10 - Nice and smooth, quite floral and citrus
Macallan Fine Oak: 8/10 - Like the 10 year but with a bit more complexity
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban: 8/10 - This is the one that really got me into "finishes", this is similar to the standard Glen that everyone knows but the port finish gives it a really special depth and complexity; well worth looking out for.
Now onto the next slightly more unusual bunch:
Yamazaki 10: 8/10 - I only bought this because I'd seen it in Yakuza (PS2 game) and thought it would be cool. Very pleasantly surprised, one of the smoothest whiskys I've ever tried.
Highland Park 12: 9/10 - Sensational stuff, this lasted about a week.
Balvenie Doublewood: 9/10 - One of me favourites, I've had three bottles of the stuff now and it always delivers. Sublime and subtle flavours and very smooth.
Now for the peaty island boys:
Bruichladdich Resurrection 2001: 8/10 - A young and punchy whisky with interesting combination of peat, smoke and more highland floral notes.
Laphroiag 10: 8/10 - What needs to be said? An undisputed classic albeit an acquired taste. Like drinking TCP filtered through a bag of peat - lovely!
Bruichladdich Rocks: 9/10 - Wonderful stuff, more complex than resurrection and gets the smoke/peat balance just right IMO
Now things start to get pricey, after a trip to Edinburgh and some expert tasting sessions I discovered the wonderful world of cask strength whisky! :
Old Malt Cask Glenlivet 13: 9/10 - One of the finest whiskys I've ever tasted, light and floral with tons of citrus then a warm cask strength punch at the end.
Glenfarclas 105: 8/10 - After the old malt cask offering this was a slight let down but still bloody brilliant.
And best for last of the casks my absolute fave:
Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 28 & 29: 10/10 - Simply sensational, again lots of citrus and honey notes with a deep, warm and lasting finish - like a party in your mouth!
Finally my latest addition; Jim Murray's world whisky of the year 2011
At first I was a little disappointed as I'm used to the warmth and punch of a cask strength. Given time to linger in the mouth and properly appreciate the flavour though it's quality shows through. Smoother than a smooth thing with a touch of peat, light citrus and almost a green tea hint to it. 9/10
Anyhow. Hopefully this is interesting to some of you and enjoy your whisky.
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