Best in Blog #20: Whisky News and Tasting Notes on the Web
Tasting Notes From Bloggers We Trust:
- Whisky Intelligence tastes a Bowmore 15 Darkest, two new products from Springbank, and the Bruichladdich “Manzanilla.” Weirdest. Name. Ever.
- Cask Strength has good things to say about a Longmorn-Glenlivet from 1971. I’ve got a great bottle myself from 1967, and I’m eyeing Longmorn as a distillery I need to try more.
- Ruben at Whisky Notes is making me jealous with his notes on a Laphroaig 12 year from Malts of Scotland.
- Dr. Whisky – back from a hiatus in Scotland – has notes on a Bunnahabhain 17 year from Malt Trust. The price is a steal, but it’s not your typical Bunnahabhain.
- Whisky Fun “speed tastes” 5 1974 Glen Grants, three Royal Lochnagars, and four 1990 Imperials.
- Whisky for Everyone tries the Vat 69. I’ve been wondering about this every since I saw Band of Brothers, in which one of the characters drinks nothing but Vat 69.
- John Hansell gives super-high marks to the Parker’s Heritage Collection “Golden Anniversary” whiskey. Not sure if this is bourbon or rye, but notice the “e” in whiskey. He also reviews an Hibiki 12 now available in the US.
- Scotch Hobbyist puts his new ratings system to the test as he drinks a dram of Lagavulin 16.
Whisk(e)y News on the Web:
- John Hansell blurbs the release of CÀRN MÒR vintage collection, a release of 20cL bottles from 24 different vintages from 24 different casks, from 24 different distilleries. Sounds interesting. I wish more distilleries would release 20cL bottles in the US.
- Beginning in August, Washington’s Dry Fly distillery will be releasing its Wheat Whiskey in US stores.
- Newest edition to the Islay family, Kilchoman, has announced its first whisky release. Details at Malt Advocate and the Scotch Blog.
- Macallan is releasing its 1824 Whisky Collection. These will be available exclusively in travel retail. More info at Malt Advocate and the Scotch Blog.
- Want to own your own cask of Glenglassaugh? Details here.
- Speaking of which, John Hansell has started a good discussion on which distilleries (US or UK) offer casks for sale.
- Ever wonder why whisky bottles in the US are bigger than those in Europe? Here’s the reason.
- Richard Paterson gives a shout-out to retiring fellow Master Blender, John Ramsay.
- Tips on pairing whisky with curry.
- Gordon Motion is the new Master Blender for the Edrington Group (Famous Grouse, Macallan, Highland Park). Read all about how he got the job.
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