August 2009

Whisky Recipe: All-Purpose Barbecue Sauce

August 11, 2009

Whisky is not only good for drinking, it can also be used in the kitchen. In this recipe, whisky is used to give the final touch to a BBQ sauce.

Slyrs 2005/2008

August 11, 2009

This whisky was aged three years in fresh American oak barrels. It’s a bit of a crossing between a single malt and a bourbon. Not bad for a 3yo, but you have to like the wood influence. – Score: 68/100

Whisky and Vodka – Two Distant Relatives

August 10, 2009

Many people do not realize that whisky and vodka are actually two different sides of the same coin. In a way they are completely different, but both are made from grain – if you don’t take into account some weird vodka varieties made from potatoes or even molasses.

Bowmore Cask Strength

August 9, 2009
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Quite untamed for a Bowmore, almost Laphroaig-ish but not quite as complex. But still quite a nice dram. – Score: 85/100

Bowmore 12 yo

August 9, 2009

New Presentation – 40% My Tasting Notes Nose: Rather timid, slightly smoky, hints of fruit Palate: More peat than the nose suggests, smoked ham combined with dried fruits Finish: Rather long, smoky and dry Overall: A nice mix of gentle peat and gentle sherry, a good every-day dram. Score: 84/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – [...]

Auchentoshan Select

August 6, 2009

The only good thing I can say about this expression is that it is discontinued. If you happen to find a bottle, avoid it! This is a perfect example of an NAS statement used to disguise immature whisky. – Score: 55/100

Springbank 1995/2008 Murray McDavid

August 4, 2009

The nose is exceptionally good, the palate is slightly wearker. But still a great whisky, well-balanced and complex – Score: 88/100

Springbank 15 yo

August 4, 2009
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Complex with a strong wood influence, A bit too spicy for my taste. – Score: 79/100

Loch Lomond 21 yo

August 3, 2009

For a long time this was the cheapest 21 yo on the market, now replaced by an 18 yo. In comparison to the standard bottling, this is a drinkable whisky, but that’s about all you can say about it. – Score: 72/100

Devious Vattings Vol. 1

August 2, 2009

This little post series is nothing for the faint of heart. It is about mixing whisky with other spirits, but not in a cocktail way. But rather I will make a 50/50 mix of two spirits.

Linkwood 15 yo

August 2, 2009
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Quite a complex dram, at first I was’nt too impressed. But I like it more and more. – Score: 83/100

Tobermory 1995/2007 Murray McDavid

August 2, 2009

Very enjoyable if you like finishes. I doubt that much of the distilery character is preserved, but it doesn’t taste bad at all. – Score: 82/100

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