At this time Decadent Drinks releases the brand new Summer time 2022 version of their Equinox & Solstice sequence. Normally this sequence presents very drinkable, inexpensive drams and this time we’re getting a Glen Garioch distilled in 2011.
Whereas we’re at it, let’s additionally embody the Spring 2022 launch, Pulteney 2008.
Glen Garioch 10 yo 2011 ‘Equinox & Solstice’ (48,5%, Decadent Drinks, Summer time 2022)
Nostril: vibrant and recent with hints of inexperienced apples, lemons and mirabelles. Even brighter high notes of jasmin tea and blossoms. Plenty of bare barley notes and grist, with delicate concrete and dough within the background. Chiseled and barely eau-de-vie-ish, however certainly slightly summery.
Mouth: nonetheless this completely pure and slightly oily profile. Now a barely sweeter fruitiness of pear, inexperienced plums, artisan lemonade and grapefruit. Mild waxy notes, delicate herbs and juniper. Ultimately additionally a bit grassy.
End: medium lengthy, clear and zesty. A slice of lemon that fell right into a glass of ale. Nonetheless this inexperienced, grassy edge.
Nice spirit, very pure with a waxy and refreshing zesty aspect. This Glen Garioch must be a kind of uncommon whiskies that work in a heatwave. Is it sacrilege to crave a highball now? Happening sale at the moment within the Decadent Drinks on-line store.
Pulteney 13 yo 2008 ‘Equinox & Solstice’ (48,5%, Decadent Drinks, Spring 2022)
Nostril: related freshness, now having a bit extra peach aromas, in addition to lemon meringe and citrus peelings. White flowers and faint minty notes. Later within the background there are balanced coastal notes, like sea spray and moist stones.
Mouth: lemons, perhaps a contact of inexperienced banana, in addition to some sweetened inexperienced tea with ginger. Additionally paraffin and white pepper. Then I additionally discover one thing inexperienced and vegetal, a mixture of inexperienced leaves, inexperienced walnuts and chalk. Simply an echo of vanilla too, hinting at flippantly charred oak.
End: medium lengthy, with lingering spice and a few grassy and chalky notes.
Nonetheless a reasonably bare spirit, though this has only a tad extra oak affect. Regardless of the bare profile, there’s sufficient to find and the coastal aspect is a pleasant bonus. Additionally nonetheless accessible from Decadent Drinks. Rating: 86/100
