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| Hello, that is one in all our (nearly) each day tastings. Santé! |
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Mars 2, 2022
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One more world session |
| After twenty years, I am afraid our Scotch-centric imaginative and prescient of the whisky world is about to crack. Many extra whiskies from ‘the remainder of the world’ are coming our manner as of late, whereas many Scottish names appear to have becoma little absent. The place are they? |
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Hagmeyer WAH ! (43%, OB, France, +/-2021) 
This single malt is Alsatian! Nicely in fact I solely know of round ten individuals in Alsace who do not make whisky but. Fairly. In my expertise, Alsatian whiskies would are typically slightly thinnish, partly because of the eau-de-vie stills they’re utilizing (Holsteins and such). However there are exceptions, naturally… Hagmeyer are positioned in Balbronn and that is natural. Color: white wine. Nostril: completely wood-led, however actually not in a nasty manner. Quite a lot of caraway and tons of clove, so both you take pleasure in clove or you do not. Good notes of citrons and maize bread within the background, Mouth: between some humorous gin and whisky. Extra caraway and extra clove, citronella, contemporary ginger, touches of turmeric, lime… And juniper. Gin certainly. End: medium, very contemporary, properly natural, a tad medicinal (that is the juniper), with some citrus within the aftertaste. Feedback: does not fairly style like malt whisky in my e-book, now as a ‘basic spirit’ I discover it slightly glorious. Who wants clear classes anyway.
SGP:660 – 80 factors |
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Gwalarn (40%, OB, France, mix, +/-2021)
Truly a mix of whiskies from a number of ‘Celtic’ origins, so slightly a meta-world whisky. Made by the brand new house owners of Glann ar Mor in Brittany. Color: straw. Nostril: a nice candy mild smoke ala Ardmore at first, then a number of medicinal touches ala Laphroaig (embrocations), then a contact of cardboard, then assorted bready notes. Works properly, whether or not it is actually ‘Celtic’ I would not know, nevertheless it certain is slightly coastal. Proof: we’re nearly about to say whelks and kelp. Mouth: Ardmore once more. Feels stronger than 40%. Ashes, cardboard, apple and lemon juice, contact of salt, slightly rhubarb. Tends to nosedive after that, which is regular at 40% vol. End: very brief now, the 40% really feel. Nicely, they do not, exactly. Feedback: stable coastal mix, most likely with a really excessive proportion of peated malt whisky.
SGP:443 – 80 factors |
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Since we’re at Glann ar Mor…
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Kornog (46%, OB, France, +/-2021) 
That is the peated Glann ar Mor. New house owners, barely ‘up to date’ design (I appreciated the unique one slightly higher I’ve to say), let’s examine. Color: very pale white wine. Nostril: class talks. Extraordinarily pure, bandage-y, vertical, you’ll imagine this is among the biggest Sancerres. In my humble opinion, white Sancerre (sauvignon blanc) is one the wines which can be closest to nice malt whisky – and conversely. Lengthy story brief, love this drop. Mouth: a slight lack of ‘fatness’, presumably as a result of it will be slightly too younger (who is aware of with these b****y NASses) however all the remaining is ideal. Inexperienced melons, white tequila, iodine, ashes, smoked kippers, sorrel, seawater, oysters… End: medium, saltier but, with some lime juice, smoked fish, samphire, and a tiny contact of pinewood. Smokier aftertaste. Feedback: class distillate, top-of-the-line in continental Europe in my e-book. Now a good increased voltage would work even higher I might say. Like 48% (however the place would this finish?)
SGP:456 – 87 factors |
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To Canada, what do you say?
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St Laurent Rye 3 yo (43%, OB, Canada, Quebec, Lot No 001, +/-2022) 
I imagine this child from Rimouski close to the mouth of the St Laurent River is model new. That is 80% rye and 20% barley. Not too certain concerning the ABV assertion, the label being so charmingly cluttered that I could not discover any point out of it. Or my eyes are actually getting unhealthy… Color: mild gold. Nostril: the factor is, I am a sucker for these mild, contemporary and but emphatic younger ryes which can be reeking of contemporary breads and herbs of many varieties. As soon as once more with these younger trendy whiskies, we’re slightly between artisan gin and whisky (if I’ll) nevertheless it simply works. Liquorice wooden, caraway, fennel seeds, contemporary bread… Does the individuals want extra? Mouth: glorious. Rye is at the moment rising on me. Touches of pineapple yogurt at first, then ginger cookies, tiny touches of lavender, breads aplenty… End: medium, rounder, with extra vanilla, gingerbread, and liquorice within the aftertaste. Somewhat caraway this time once more. Feedback: I have not even mentioned ‘tabarnak’, have I? Nice, nice younger rye, however why would not they write ‘seigle’ as an alternative of ‘rye’? I am joking, bien sûr.
SGP:551 – 84 factors |
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To Wales…(that is turning into the 6-Nation…)
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Penderyn 9 yo 2012/2021 (57%, OB, for LMDW, Amontillado)
As I perceive it, this was absolutely matured in amontillado, not simply completed. Color: mild gold. Nostril: nicest Penderyn I’ve ever nosed, easy as that. Pure nutty cake-iness, with amaretti, marzipan, whiffs of hops, and presumably a skinny slice of our favorite cake, panettone (the Panettone Membership is sponsoring us, do you know that?) With water: contemporary doughs of assorted varieties, particularly baguette – after all – then kumquats and yuzu. A contact of chocolate, from the amontillado I might suppose. Mouth (neat): class, very tight, citrusy, stuffed with grapefruit and inexperienced walnuts. Sends a number of shivers down your backbone however that is not an disagreeable feeling. Brrr… With water: oh good! Blood oranges, inexperienced espresso, slightly tobacco (untipped Camels – boy they will nice you in the future), some tight marmalade, correct quince jelly (lot of quinces, nearly no sugar)… End: medium, candied, jammy, but contemporary. Feedback: I’ve to admit I had troubles with the primary Penderyns as a result of that they had closely Madeira-ed them. However that was a very long time in the past and that is simply good! Time heals all wounds, they are saying.
SGP:551 – 85 factors |
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Amrut ‘Triparva’ (50%, OB, India, +/-2021)
The primary ever triple-distilled Indian whisky. Feels a bit ‘why?’ to us however let’s examine, why not hold an open thoughts… Color: gold. Nostril: eggplants and olive oil, then custard and carbon paper. Lower grass and Kronenbourg. All proper. With water: in the direction of citrus, hops, IPA and tapioca. Semolina, polenta… Mouth (neat): higher, though nonetheless slightly unsure and form of wobbly. Mango syrup, cough medication, apricot bread, kumquats, nutmeg… With water: don’t advert an excessive amount of water. End: medium and barely skinny. Somewhat mango jam, maybe? Menthol? Feedback: superb, actually, maybe only a tiny-wee tad uninspiring. There are and had been so many completely nice Amruts!
SGP:540 – 81 factors |
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Amrut ‘Spectrum 004’ (50%, OB, LMDW, 2021)
004? Looool, that is so Indian. Love India. As I perceive this one, they’ve assembled barrels utilizing 4 (4) completely different woods, specifically US oak, PX, French and Oloroso. We’ll die one other day or one thing… That is nearly molecular cooking… Color: deep amber. Nostril: sport set and match. Espresso, demerara sugar, molasses, the blackest pipe tobacco, backyard earth, cigars, miso soup, tangerine marmalade, mango chutney… As soon as once more Amrut’s spirit has labored as an aroma sponge. With water: emphasis on black raisins. Corinth, Smyrna… Mouth (neat): this sense of Demerara rum, burnt desserts and woods, pine resin, heavy tar liqueur, salmiak… With water: chocolate and black raisins with slightly menthol and tar taking up. End: lengthy, thick, molasses-y, geared in the direction of previous rums, El Dorado-style, if that rings a bell. Feedback: heavyish and nearly clumsy however extraordinarily good, if slightly old style. We’re anticipating Hercule Poirot anytime quickly…
SGP:561 – 87 factors |
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Good, a final one, and let’ change fashion. Utterly.
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Ezra Brooks ’99 proof’ (49.5%, OB, USA, bourbon, +/-2021) 
What you might want to perceive is that this was ‘Bottled at an elevated 99 proof for an enhanced taste profile’. All proper then, let’s elevate ourselves too… (no age and no classic, although). Color: gold. Nostril: good maize bread, popcorn, nutmeg and cinnamon, lavender and geranium, tomato leaves, tiny touches of peanut butter. Is not peanut butter experiencing some form of epiphany as of late? Some nougat too, however this stays a lighter nostril. Mouth: candy, on a variety of peanut butter this time, with some orange cordial and violet liqueur. Very candy, getting troublesome due to that. Blood orange wine. End: medium, sweetish, with some Szechuan pepper and notes of Maltese liqueur for vacationers. Or was that Cyprus? I can not fairly keep in mind… Feedback: no, it is manner, manner too candy on the palate for me. I am undecided I may down 2cl of this with out not less than half a kilogram of ice. Reasonably poor stuff – yeah I do know it is low-cost…
SGP:730 – 65 factors |
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We could not depart America like that…
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Jack Daniel’s ‘100 proof bottled in bond’ (50%, OB, USA, Tennessee bitter mash whiskey, +/-2021) 
I do not assume I’ve ever tried this expression, however all in good time… It is mentioned to be ‘not less than 4 years previous’, wow, we’re impressed aren’t we. Color: gold; Nostril: caramel, toffee, vanilla fudge, popcorn, nougat and candy maize. Jack as we’re anticipating Jack to be. With water: some heat sawdust, peanut butter and pancake syrup. Not un-nice, simply very simple. Mouth (neat): very candy, nearly liqueurish, however slightly balanced, not disagreeable, with some candy oak and touches of coconut, then biscuits and oriental bread. With water: candy oak, good touches of rounded beers, sponge cake and molasses honey. They name that honey nevertheless it’s no bee’s honey. Yeah, utter junk, beware. End: slightly brief, truly, however I do slightly take pleasure in these candy peanut sauces. Very candy aftertaste, an excessive amount of now. Feedback: not nice and even poor, however manner higher than that even poorer poor Ezra ‘The Poor One’ Brooks.
SGP:730 – 72 factors |
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I feel I am listening to you…
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Wild Turkey ‘Longbranch’ (43%, OB, USA, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, +/-2021)
That is oak-and-Texas-mesquite-charcoal refined, you perceive. Good packaging, would look good in your saloon. Color: gold. Nostril: good! Parsley, sage, verbena, thyme, lime, fennel, drop pf yellow chartreuse (the sunshine one), then nougat, popcorn, orange liqueur and cinnamon rolls and cookies. Very nice for certain. Hope it is not too mild on the palate. Mouth: I like this one, even when it is fairly uncomplex and, frankly, slightly too simple. Ish. Puréed chestnuts, maple syrup, wee touches of cologne/lavender/violets/no matter, then sweet sugar and orange liqueurs. Getting sweeter and sweeter, not one of the best signal I am afraid. End: will get sweeter but and lighter on the similar time. Some coconut showing, by no means completely a very good signal (nah, coconut in whisky sucks massive time). Feedback: slightly slightly good however too candy, unbalanced and lightish. I am certain that is due to that Texas-mesquite charcoal, no?
SGP:730 – 76 factors |
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It is higher to cease right here, I might say. See you, keep tuned.
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