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With a finish in Tawny Port barriques, this Scotch shows an interesting development that does not reveal a classic port wine colour in the glass. But what about the inner values of this Mannochmore Port Finish bottled by Murray McDavid?
The Westfalian is releasing its first 12-years whisky today. With the cask number TW8 (yes, the 8th cask filled), the single grain is one of the first casks filled in the founding year 2012. The New Make matured in an ex. Ben Nevis Sherry Hogshead and only contains 266 bottles, as it is, as always, a cask-strength, uncoloured and unfiltered single cask bottling.
Lagavulin is one of the most renowned names among Islay Single Malt Whiskies. Naturally, Diageo delves deep into the marketing bag of tricks (see Offerman Edition) to not only maintain this status but to aggressively expand it. Nevertheless, Lagavulin 16 remains a benchmark and one of our absolute favorites. A few years ago, the half-aged sibling, Lagavulin 8, was added to the standard range. Heavily peated and without sherry cask aging, this whisky aims to establish a younger and more purist standard. Today, we’re tasting to see if the “little Laga” can impress in terms of quality and flavor.
The Royal Brackla bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) matured for 9 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before the 3-year finish began in a 1st fill PX hogshead made from American oak.
The Arcadian series from Waterford represents a visionary interpretation of the "Garden of Delights", and the Organic Gaia 1.2 is an outstanding example of this philosophy. Unconventional farmers who prioritise quality and taste over profit have played a central role in this. Gaia, the divine mother of the earth, was chosen as the patron saint for this unique whisky, which is made from 100% organically grown barley - the first of its kind in Ireland.
The St. Kilian distillery never fails to surprise us with an endless series of single cask releases. They are consistently adventurous, continuously exploring new avenues to create unique single malts. Today's "David's Choice" comes from a cask that caught David Haynes' attention during a tasting session in Bunker City. This whisky matured for 6 years in a fresh chestnut wood cask. Today, we'll see what effect this unusual wood had on it. Note: David Haynes is one of the masterminds behind St. Kilian distillery and personally co-responsible for its planning.
"Coffey grain whisky and aromatic unpeated Miyagiko malts, as well as a hint of coffee malt whiskey and Yoichi malts" come together in this new blend. Packaged in deliberately light-coloured packaging, this blend is perfect for the summer months - or to brighten up dark winter days.
While the USA traditionally allows freedom and creativity in whisky production, Balcones adheres to Scottish tradition with its Texas single malt. With the use of 100% malt, particularly Golden Promise, and a maturation period of four years, this whisky promises a US malt with a Scottish soul.
Port Askaig is a ferry harbour on the Scottish island of Islay. Bottlings under the name are independent bottlings from various distilleries on the whisky island. In principle, you are forced to do a blind tasting without a resolution. Blogs and forums contain hints and guesses, but nobody really knows which distillery you have in your glass.
A highly exciting cask selection was made for the Isle of Raasay Batch R02. Single malts from first fill ex-rye whiskey, virgin Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks were married together. Some were initially filled with peated, others with unpeated New Make before being bottled after around 3 years.
Balcones Baby Blue is made from roasted baby blue corn and is matured for a time that is probably well under two years. Although exact details of the ageing time are not available, it is assumed that the whisky is aged in barrels for at least six months. The use of small casks and the unique Texas climate significantly characterise the character of this corn spirit.
The Wolfburn Distillery is one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland and has made a name for itself for its exciting whiskies since it was founded in 2013. The Wolfburn Love Potion is a marriage of Oloroso sherry hogsheads and full bourbon casks, bottled at 46%.