Comments on: What was the last whisky that really wowed you?

By: mongo

mongo — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:12:58 +0000

i tried to order this recently only to receive a call from the internet orders people saying that while some of the stores (or at least one) had it, they didn’t have it at wherever the online orders are fulfilled and that arcane illinois liquor laws don’t allow them to transport it there to be shipped. so i guess i’ll have to hope that it’ll still be in stock in a physical store (they also wouldn’t tell me how many bottles they had left) when i’m next in chicago, and that i’ll still be willing to drop that much money on a single bottle (and that if it is and i am my wife won’t be with me when i buy it…).

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:19:42 +0000

I just had a dram of the first Octomore from Bruichladdie. It was very suprising! Started off sweet like a heavy syrup (not quite the descriptive word I was looking for but…) on the front of my tongue and as it moved back through my mouth gave off a citrus flavour and as I drew in my breath it unleashed a huge smokey flavour that stayed in my mouth for a good 10 minutes. I believe it is considered th emost heavily peated single malt around…… until they top it that is!

Haven’t met Brice from Willow yet however David Michaels has been a huge help numerous times with picks for my Scotch club!

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:27:09 +0000

Nice! When was it bottled?

By: Texas

Texas — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:23:52 +0000

An old thread I know..but I received a bottle of the Scott’s Selection Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968-2003 as a surprise birthday present and it is just absolutely FANTASTIC. It is 61.3% ABV but it absolutely great neat. A very buttery, fruity nose, with a hint of smoke. Mouth is just absolutely fantastic with smoke, oranges, pineapple, tangerines. Finish is almost peppery, with smoke, more tangerines, and mint.

By: Richard Blaine

Richard Blaine — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:07:38 +0000

I was sooooooo happy to try a 42 year old 1966 single cask of Tullibardine at Willow Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was the single darkest, richest, most complex sherry matured whisky I have ever had! The flavors just went on and on, as did the finish.

I was lucky to be helped by Brice Coates, a Willow Park scotch expert. He explained the history of the barrel, and its impressive pedigree being the sister cask of the 1966 world cup edition. A unique experience. Thanks Brice!
(…and its exclusive to Willow Park. So, I had to buy a bottle.)

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:25:18 +0000

Wonderful stuff indeed!

By: Carl H

Carl H — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:14:58 +0000

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old – knocked my honorable socks off.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:39:05 +0000

The new Laphroaig 18 ( a bit of wow and a bit of relief that is was good). Aberlour 18 and a really recent wow…Glencadam 10 which I found to be awesome.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:28:28 +0000

Just last weekend during a road trip in Alberta I was given a real treat to taste. A 39 year old Tullibardine vintage 1966.

This one really blew me away, the best whiskey I have tasted to date. The multitude of holiday desert flavors and aromas saturated my senses and lingered well in to the evening.

I swear I could still taste it even after having dinner.

My thanks to David Michaels at Willow Park in Calgary.

By: TheMandarin

TheMandarin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:06:17 +0000

Brora 26, Duncan Taylor bottling.

Sit down after a long walk and enjoy this tasteful, strong but silent type. A beautiful, deep whisky that won’t bullshit you.

By: Bruichladdict

Bruichladdict — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:57:06 +0000

Spirit of Toronto 2009:

Canadian release of Springbank 10, 15, and 18. The 18 was reminiscent of The Glenfarclas of the same age! The 10 impressed me MORE than the 15, but the 18 came out on tops.

Colour was quite deceiving though! This is a great example of how vatting of first fill and refill of sherry and bourbon can impart magnificent flavour without the colour. They didn’t feel the need to adulter with E150. Why should they? When the quality is there, there’s no need. Listen up Macallan!

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:46:30 +0000

Paul M., yes I remember that Binnys HP very well. In fact, I still have a few drops left in my bottle.

By: Paul M.

Paul M. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:28:34 +0000

Highland Park 33 y.o. – Binnys hand selected cask.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:42:13 +0000

to echo two of the above: the Ardbeg Corryvreckan 2008 Committee Reserve (57.1%), and the Lagavulin 2007 21 year (56.5%). perhaps the two best single malts i have ever had.

honorable mention to the Glendronach 33 year and the 1981 Talisker 20 year.

a surprise nod to the Ardbeg 1991 16 year rum cask.

and to be fair, i have not yet opened my Laphroaig 25 year (50.9%), Brora 2007 30 year (55.7%) or Highland Park 21 year (47.5%).

so, i have goodness in my past, and goodness in my future.

By: sam k

sam k — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:36:55 +0000

John, the Rebel Yell Reserve has been available for a little while,though not here in PLCB-land except by SLO at $29.79 per with a minimum order of six.

It’s 90 proof, just like it used to be when it wasn’t available above the Mason-Dixon Line 25 years ago (sort of like the Coors mystique at the time). I’ve been hoping it would approach the quality of that S-W product, and Matt’s assessment gives me reason to believe it might.

I’ve never bought a bottle of the 80 proof version, just because.