Found two older Glenmorangies yesterday, an Astar and a Tusail, brought both home with me.
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Some friends invited us to stay with them in Telluride for the next few days. Wanted to bring him a bottle as a small token of appreciation. Any recommendations for something in the $70-$80 range?
You're from down South,
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
Any idea what he usually drinks?
Right off the bat I'd say Glenglassaugh Sandend for something that isn't from one of the big name distilleries.
Right off the bat I'd say Glenglassaugh Sandend for something that isn't from one of the big name distilleries.
AgInSingapore said:
Any idea what he usually drinks?
Right off the bat I'd say Glenglassaugh Sandend for something that isn't from one of the big name distilleries.
I'm not sure he's an "afficianado" so it doesn't need to be real exotic.
ETA: I myself, really enjoy scotch but don't have near the level of expertise yet as you and others on here - still have a LOT to learn. I'm not familiar with this one but have added it my list of ones I want to try.
You're from down South,
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
Easy to find favorites in that price range for me are Macallan 12 Sherry Cask and Oban 14. I love both. Between the two it just depends on if I'm in the mood for sherry.
If you jump back to page 46 of this thread, my commentary about Sandend is there. gWhisky, Whisky Vault and others have YouTube videos talking about it, and it got Whisky Advocate #1 of 2023. I err on the side of smoke and peat but this is good, and when I mentioned my wife was going to love Sandend in that older post, oh man did she ever. Still have 3 bottles tucked away in a closet for her, but it is readily available on shelves, I just hoarded at the time of the #1 ranking once I got to try it in fear of it going the way of the dodo bird at MSRP.
Well it seems the 15 year old Ardbeg Anthology will not be available in the US, which makes sense judging by how much of the 13 and 14 year I am still seeing on the shelves. Still stinks as I need this last release for the vertical. Maybe some makes it in...
Glenmorangie putting a 25 year old into their core range of offerings, 43% ABV and MSRP of $675.
Total Wine Concierge website has a new Compass Box offering called Brulee Royale, tasting notes look intriguing:
OUR TASTING NOTES: The nose is pure pastry shop seduction: buttery, creamy, bready richness that immediately calls to mind the finest French patisserie in full swing. Just as you settle into these comforting notes, a secondary wave arrives with vanilla, caramel, and the kind of sweet spice that makes you think someone's been wielding a kitchen torch. On the palate, those teasing aromas deliver on their promise: silky vanilla custard from the ex-bourbon maturation mixes and mingles with crackling toffee flavors from custom American oak barrels, while a subtle note of peak smoke from the Ardbeg arrives like an unexpected gift. The finish is every bit as rich and creamy and sweet as the treat that inspired it.
OUR TASTING NOTES: The nose is pure pastry shop seduction: buttery, creamy, bready richness that immediately calls to mind the finest French patisserie in full swing. Just as you settle into these comforting notes, a secondary wave arrives with vanilla, caramel, and the kind of sweet spice that makes you think someone's been wielding a kitchen torch. On the palate, those teasing aromas deliver on their promise: silky vanilla custard from the ex-bourbon maturation mixes and mingles with crackling toffee flavors from custom American oak barrels, while a subtle note of peak smoke from the Ardbeg arrives like an unexpected gift. The finish is every bit as rich and creamy and sweet as the treat that inspired it.
Sounds delicious
New sherry finished Ardnahoe on TW concierge, no age statement that I see but at 60 bucks im going to give it a shot at 100 proof
The Whisk[e]y Wash nailed it in their review, calling it "a great example of a 'peat-sweet' whisky": "With notes of sherried fruits and chocolate, the Oloroso sherry cask maturation is evident," it went on to say, "but effectively balanced by waves of earthy peat and smoke … [and] for the age there's plenty of complexity between layers of peat and sweetness."
The Whisk[e]y Wash nailed it in their review, calling it "a great example of a 'peat-sweet' whisky": "With notes of sherried fruits and chocolate, the Oloroso sherry cask maturation is evident," it went on to say, "but effectively balanced by waves of earthy peat and smoke … [and] for the age there's plenty of complexity between layers of peat and sweetness."
It really does, very tempting
Glenmorangie's latest "Tale" is up on Total Wine concierge, A Tale of Spices. Not going to lie, this sounds pretty good so my order is in.
Another ingenious creation from the restless mind of Bill Lumsden, aka Dr. Bill, aka the Willy Wonka of whisky, aka Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation, and folks, it doesn't just transport you it's literally a trip. Employing a quartet of not one, not two, not three, but four cask finishes (Moroccan red wine, new charred oak, Pedro Ximnez, and shaved toasted red wine casks), it drinks like Dr. Bill raided a spice bazaar and decided to bottle the whole damn thing for his own giddy pleasure. We thrilled to the notes of rose, saffron, ginger, and eucalyptus as evocative and transportive a whisky as you're ever going to find. One sip and you're wandering through the souks of Marrakech … the next, and you're haggling over cardamom in Istanbul. This is whisky as passport, as magic carpet escapism.
Another ingenious creation from the restless mind of Bill Lumsden, aka Dr. Bill, aka the Willy Wonka of whisky, aka Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation, and folks, it doesn't just transport you it's literally a trip. Employing a quartet of not one, not two, not three, but four cask finishes (Moroccan red wine, new charred oak, Pedro Ximnez, and shaved toasted red wine casks), it drinks like Dr. Bill raided a spice bazaar and decided to bottle the whole damn thing for his own giddy pleasure. We thrilled to the notes of rose, saffron, ginger, and eucalyptus as evocative and transportive a whisky as you're ever going to find. One sip and you're wandering through the souks of Marrakech … the next, and you're haggling over cardamom in Istanbul. This is whisky as passport, as magic carpet escapism.
That does sound good.
Sounds weird but interesting. In for one.
Still didn't get my Concierge email for this.
Still didn't get my Concierge email for this.
Email has yet to be sent out, just have to pop over to the website.
That's what I did. Notification email showed up a half hour after my purchase.
TW Concierge has a new Aberfeldy 15 year old offering up. I will pass on this as my spend has been up a bit but sharing nevertheless, even if only 75 bucks
OUR TASTING NOTES: MacLeod has shown us all, yet again, how secondary maturation can elevate rather than mask a whisky's essential character. The Bolgheri influence is pronounced, and asserts itself from the very start, as notes of dark cherries, juicy plums, and subtle oak play counterpoint to Aberfeldy's signature honeyed character. As the experience unfolds, chocolate and vanilla notes come to the fore, providing richness and depth, while a hint of nutmeg emerges in the background, adding an unexpected note of spice and warmth. The finish delivers just the right hint of soft oak: enough to lend dimension, not enough to overtake the fruit.
OUR TASTING NOTES: MacLeod has shown us all, yet again, how secondary maturation can elevate rather than mask a whisky's essential character. The Bolgheri influence is pronounced, and asserts itself from the very start, as notes of dark cherries, juicy plums, and subtle oak play counterpoint to Aberfeldy's signature honeyed character. As the experience unfolds, chocolate and vanilla notes come to the fore, providing richness and depth, while a hint of nutmeg emerges in the background, adding an unexpected note of spice and warmth. The finish delivers just the right hint of soft oak: enough to lend dimension, not enough to overtake the fruit.
Its not on the TW Concierge website but they sent out an email for a 15 year old sherry cask series Kilchoman, 20th anniversary edition, saying they only got 100 bottle allocation so I snagged one. Check your inbox
That 15 year sounds really nice...
I have their inaugural release in the bunker (glue on the label is giving up the ghost) so felt obliged to get a 20th anniversary as well
Having a pour of this again right now. Like it a bit better now, I bet it opened up a bit after the neck pour. Seems better balanced and I dig the contrasting going on. Could also just be a change in my palate from when I tried it last.
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