Comments for Whisky Advocate Blog http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Raj Sabharwal http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146544 Raj Sabharwal Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:07 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146544 Thank you all for your comments. As the US importer of Amurt we are proud of the innovations and awards of Amrut. There were limited amounts of Two Continents (57 cases) and Portonova (45 cases) that made it to the US. There is still some Two Continents available via our NY/NJ distributor. If anyone needs help in sourcing please contact me at Raj@purplevalleyimports.com Amrut Kadhambam (another innovation and a great dram) arrives in April Cheers Raj Thank you all for your comments. As the US importer of Amurt we are proud of the innovations and awards of Amrut. There were limited amounts of Two Continents (57 cases) and Portonova (45 cases) that made it to the US.
There is still some Two Continents available via our NY/NJ distributor.
If anyone needs help in sourcing please contact me at Raj@purplevalleyimports.com
Amrut Kadhambam (another innovation and a great dram) arrives in April
Cheers
Raj

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Stevely http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146511 Stevely Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:35:21 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146511 Amrut is doing something amazing with whisky that's for sure. I sampled the Portonova and Two Continents at the Victoria Whisky Festival and was very impressed. I like the fact that they are consistently putting out quality NAS whiskies. The hot climate they have must have a great influence on the whisky aging process. After all, the Fusion has no whisky older than six years! This interesting fact should make small distillers take notice and that there is a future out there for them in producing young quality products. Amrut is doing something amazing with whisky that’s for sure. I sampled the Portonova and Two Continents at the Victoria Whisky Festival and was very impressed. I like the fact that they are consistently putting out quality NAS whiskies. The hot climate they have must have a great influence on the whisky aging process. After all, the Fusion has no whisky older than six years! This interesting fact should make small distillers take notice and that there is a future out there for them in producing young quality products.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Irish Whiskey of the Year by Stevely http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/04/whisky-advocate-award-irish-whiskey-of-the-year/#comment-146506 Stevely Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:10 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9975#comment-146506 An excellent whisky indeed and I believe at a great price too. I wonder if the Cooley purchase by Beam is going to have any affect on the product range in the coming years. An excellent whisky indeed and I believe at a great price too. I wonder if the Cooley purchase by Beam is going to have any affect on the product range in the coming years.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Jeff http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146473 Jeff Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:30:23 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146473 Any leads on where this might be available in the NJ/NY/CT metro area? Two likely suspects, Park Avenue Liquor and Shoppers Vineyard, don't have it (or the Portonova, for that matter). Any leads on where this might be available in the NJ/NY/CT metro area? Two likely suspects, Park Avenue Liquor and Shoppers Vineyard, don’t have it (or the Portonova, for that matter).

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Canadian Whisky of the Year by McKinney http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/03/whisky-advocate-award-canadian-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146458 McKinney Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:40 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9967#comment-146458 I ran into a bottle of this here in Atlanta a couple of years ago and picked it up. I'm so glad I did since I've yet to see another bottle. As others have pointed out, getting the best Canadian in the States is difficult (although I also scored a bottle of Forty Creek Conferation Oak quite unexpectedly this year) and it's bottles like the Wiser's 18yo that gives glimpses of the best on offer up north. Next time I go skiing I'll pack an extra suitcase. An interesting choice this year, John, and a happy one at that. I ran into a bottle of this here in Atlanta a couple of years ago and picked it up. I’m so glad I did since I’ve yet to see another bottle. As others have pointed out, getting the best Canadian in the States is difficult (although I also scored a bottle of Forty Creek Conferation Oak quite unexpectedly this year) and it’s bottles like the Wiser’s 18yo that gives glimpses of the best on offer up north. Next time I go skiing I’ll pack an extra suitcase. An interesting choice this year, John, and a happy one at that.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Andre Girard http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146441 Andre Girard Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:56:22 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146441 Haven't tasted the 2nd edition, have the first Edition at home. Is there any significative differences between the 2 releases ? Haven’t tasted the 2nd edition, have the first Edition at home.

Is there any significative differences between the 2 releases ?

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146438 John Hansell Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:58 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146438 I agree, Andre. Lots of new and exciting stuff from non-traditional countries. Amrut is a perfect example. I agree, Andre. Lots of new and exciting stuff from non-traditional countries. Amrut is a perfect example.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Neil Fusillo http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146417 Neil Fusillo Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:46:15 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146417 Amrut has some really fine whiskies. It's a shame they're so difficult to find in my local market. It took forever before we got Fusion here (by then, I'd ordered a couple of bottles online and had had them for maybe half a year). It's unlikely we'll see this one. Amrut has some really fine whiskies. It’s a shame they’re so difficult to find in my local market. It took forever before we got Fusion here (by then, I’d ordered a couple of bottles online and had had them for maybe half a year). It’s unlikely we’ll see this one.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: New World Whisky of the Year by Andre Girard http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/06/whisky-advocate-award-new-world-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146411 Andre Girard Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:56:11 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9987#comment-146411 Good pick... Really love Amrut products. Sherry Intermediate, Two continents, Peated cask strength, so nice products and a lot of of interesting stuff coming from emerging countries. Glann ar Mor really improve in their last bottling, specially with their Kornog Peated. So much people still stick to traditional single malts productors, they are missing a lot of good stuff from new countries. Good pick…

Really love Amrut products. Sherry Intermediate, Two continents, Peated cask strength, so nice products and a lot of of interesting stuff coming from emerging countries. Glann ar Mor really improve in their last bottling, specially with their Kornog Peated.

So much people still stick to traditional single malts productors, they are missing a lot of good stuff from new countries.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Canadian Whisky of the Year by Stevely http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/03/whisky-advocate-award-canadian-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146344 Stevely Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:08:44 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9967#comment-146344 Wiser's is truly making an impression this year with their Small Batch, Legacy and the 18 year old. All excellent products. I think this area is only going to continue to grow as small scale distilling is really in its infancy in Canada compared to the boom that it has undergone in the United States. I hope that Canadian Whisky won't just be seen for mixing cocktails and that they can be truly enjoyed on their own. Wiser’s is truly making an impression this year with their Small Batch, Legacy and the 18 year old. All excellent products. I think this area is only going to continue to grow as small scale distilling is really in its infancy in Canada compared to the boom that it has undergone in the United States.

I hope that Canadian Whisky won’t just be seen for mixing cocktails and that they can be truly enjoyed on their own.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Japanese Whisky of the Year by OudErnest http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/05/whisky-advocate-award-japanese-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146304 OudErnest Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:19:44 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9982#comment-146304 So how is the whisky? So how is the whisky?

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Artisan Whiskey of the Year (North America) by Tadas http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/01/whisky-advocate-award-artisan-whiskey-of-the-year-north-america/#comment-146254 Tadas Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:53:33 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9949#comment-146254 To be successful in the marketplace moonshines/white dog should go down in price... a lot. For comparison, I pay $8-$20 for very good white rums or tequilas per bottle. For $40 I can pickup an excellent Elijah Craig 18 Years Old bourbon. To be successful in the marketplace moonshines/white dog should go down in price… a lot. For comparison, I pay $8-$20 for very good white rums or tequilas per bottle. For $40 I can pickup an excellent Elijah Craig 18 Years Old bourbon.

]]> Comment on Beam Inc. buys Cooley Distillery: good or bad? by John Moriarty http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2011/12/16/beam-inc-buys-cooley-distillery-good-or-bad/#comment-146209 John Moriarty Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:15:54 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9735#comment-146209 I provide whiskey tastings from time to time for our guests. I was so proud of the line "Cooley Ireland's only independent distillery” sadly I now have to change this. I had an email recently from Cooley and to see the Beam logo at the bottom is heart breaking. (john Moriarty) I provide whiskey tastings from time to time for our guests. I was so proud of the line “Cooley Ireland’s only independent distillery” sadly I now have to change this. I had an email recently from Cooley and to see the Beam logo at the bottom is heart breaking. (john Moriarty)

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: American Whiskey of the Year by NB http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/02/whisky-advocate-award-american-whiskey-of-the-year/#comment-146201 NB Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:06:39 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9957#comment-146201 I would bet most of those 1993 and 1994 barrels were used after the '96 disaster. We all know HH purchased some barrels, but they were without a distillery for a while and had to make ends meet. Just a shot in the dark. Also, in regards to the award itself...thank you, John. You are one of the few people that actually get to taste all of the special releases each year. I appreciate knowing what THE best American Whiskey was. Maybe you could do a "Best American Whiskey - Control State" award and compare Jack Daniel's, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, and Woodford Reserve. That way everyone can try!!! I would bet most of those 1993 and 1994 barrels were used after the ’96 disaster. We all know HH purchased some barrels, but they were without a distillery for a while and had to make ends meet. Just a shot in the dark.

Also, in regards to the award itself…thank you, John. You are one of the few people that actually get to taste all of the special releases each year. I appreciate knowing what THE best American Whiskey was. Maybe you could do a “Best American Whiskey – Control State” award and compare Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, and Woodford Reserve. That way everyone can try!!!

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Japanese Whisky of the Year by Vince http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/05/whisky-advocate-award-japanese-whisky-of-the-year/#comment-146200 Vince Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:52:31 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9982#comment-146200 Are you acknowleding the distillery or the whisky? Not alot of information on the quality that's in the bottle. I guess it is a slow year for Japanese Whisky's. Are you acknowleding the distillery or the whisky? Not alot of information on the quality that’s in the bottle. I guess it is a slow year for Japanese Whisky’s.

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