Comments on: Edradour releases fourth edition of “Ballechin”

By: Review: Edradour “Ballechin (#4), 46%, $100 | What Does John Know?

Review: Edradour “Ballechin (#4), 46%, $100 | What Does John Know? — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:38:47 +0000

[...] “Ballechin (#4)”, 46%, $100 I first wrote about this whisky here last fall. It’s the fourth release of peated Edradour single malt Scotch whisky. This time, [...]

By: elizabeth moore

elizabeth moore — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:39:49 +0000

Indeed correct on both fronts with respect to the spelling; however quite frankly, this is a damned if you do – damned if you don’t situation.

The press release is written for the press, and inasmuch is following the AP Style.

J.G. — looks like you and I are the same age, have similar backgrounds, and respect tradition. You, however, are a writer by trade — seen a style guide lately? You are correct that the label was right there — but, the editors went with the book. Next time, we will go the other way and be sure to let you know how it turns out (imagine the response we had on discussing Pappy in the press).

By: Val Z

Val Z — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:37:35 +0000

#1 is not good, but #3 is…. is #4 better than #2? is it too expensive? Guys, these young Ballechin expressions are not going to last forever, there are only going to be a few more special releases like that in the future. Wouldn’t you like to have the whole range of it and then, some day taste it side by side?!

By: Ed Kohl

Ed Kohl — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:22:33 +0000

Can’t Spell WHISKY??!! This is what happens when “the Kidz” don’t pay attention in Class–Off to Detention for the lot of them!!
Bellechin- A Whisky Sensation for every taste!

By: Red_Arremer

Red_Arremer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:25:44 +0000

PereR @ 14, so you’re someone who owns and likes both of the first two releases.. I’ve been thinking for a while about trying to get a hold of #1, but keep reading about all this disagreement: people who like #1 don’t like #2 and vice versa.. I owned #2 and was somewhat fascinated and pleased by it so I’ve been conflicted– will I not like #1, then? Anyways, how would you compare and contrast them to one and other?

By: PeteR

PeteR — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:26:10 +0000

I have the first 3 releases. Like the Burgundy and Madeira finishes the best, but the Port finish is good also. Look forward to getting this one too.

By: Whisky Auctions | Whisky Party

Whisky Auctions | Whisky Party — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:38:38 +0000

[...] Hansell is looking for reader opinions on the Edradour Ballechin [...]

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:30 +0000

I should be getting a review sample of this fourth release and am really excited to try it. I’ll let you know my thoughts when I do.

Thanks everyone for posting up your thoughts on this new release and the older release too!

By: two-bit cowboy

two-bit cowboy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:52 +0000

@ Jonathan Goldstein

I’m with you. My journalism professors hated me for the same point you made. We don’t need to convince each other, but rather the PR folks need to educate the media instead of caving in to their style guides.

I just want to drink the whisky.

By: Red_Arremer

Red_Arremer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:32:15 +0000

Just like everyone else here, I picked up a bottle of the # 2 Madeira cask. The hype about young heavily peated whiskies was just starting to kick into high gear and I couldn’t find a bottle of PC5 anywhere. It was a pretty crazy whisky. Very smoky, ashy and intense with a mouth-puckering rubbery note, slight soap, and some bacon. Eventually, I kind of got into it though. It may have had a pretty deformed profile, but it had a real lot more individuality than the likes of Supernova and Octomore

Actually, since then, I’ve heard very good things about the #1 from reviewers and enthusiasts and bad things about the #2.

I’d love to get a taste of the 4.

By: WHISKYhost

WHISKYhost — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:17:15 +0000

I tasted the 3rd & 4th releases side by side at Loch Fyne Whiskies. I did not like the 3rd but I liked the 4th so much I bought a bottle of it. The Edradour holds the peat very well and the sweet sherry makes for an excellent foil.

By: Whisky Party

Whisky Party — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:40 +0000

Duncan is right – very high prices and the Madeira Cask is only a 5 year old.

By: Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan Goldstein — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:50:01 +0000

Re: two-bit’s comment. I see your point. I understand tradition, your funk and wagnalls, etc. But– THE FRICKIN BALLECHIN LABEL IS RIGHT THERE!

By: Duncan Ross

Duncan Ross — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:02:42 +0000

This is by far the best of the 4 Ballechin to date, we know that the standard Edradour works well with sherry and this heavily peated cousin is no exception, still pricey for its age though..

By: Tim B

Tim B — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:21 +0000

I agree with Whisky Party. I’m a big fan of the Madeira version as well. That said, I didn’t care for the first release much at all. So maybe “spotty” is applicable, albeit a pretty weak conclusion with only two data points.

I have a bottle of the 3rd edition, but have not opened it yet. Any thoughts on that one?