I just lately acquired a beneficiant pack of samples from Whisky-Fässle (thanks Jens), the German whisky store / bottler. Now most of those are older bottlings, which is able to most likely be included in wider (comparative) periods. Nonetheless we begin with a few bottles which are nonetheless on the market.
Tormore 32 yo 1988 (44,1%, Whisky-Fässle 2021, bourbon hogshead)
Nostril: a barely dusty type, with some outdated closets and window putty. Rising minerality and candle wax. Cashew nuts and faint sourdough. Earthy touches. A touch of eucalyptus too. Stewed fruits within the background, in addition to lime peels. Barely drier than the Tormore 1988 from TWA that I attempted some time in the past.
Mouth: oily texture, sweeter and fruitier than the nostril steered. Creamy peach, with golden apples, gooseberries and melons. Almonds and hints of pine nuts. Then a few of these grassy notes once more. After some time it turns into barely extra austere, with waxy notes, a resinous edge and some drops of grappa.
End: medium, with a lemon and salt combo, some honeyed notes and floral wooden.
A advantageous dram, correctly aged and exhibiting a properly unmodern character. Bought out from Whisky-Fässle direct however different retailers like Whiskybase or DeinWhisky are nonetheless providing it.
Glen Keith 28 yo 1992 (44,5%, Whisky-Fässle 2021, barrel)
Nostril: brisker and brighter fruits right here, like mashed bananas and tinned pineapple, blended with lemon juice and spearmint. Perhaps some papaya too. Hints of honey and nougat, in addition to a whiff of patchouli and dried yellow flowers.
Mouth: fairly a tropical fruitiness once more. Positively papaya now, with mango and bananas. Then honey, lime syrup, creamy barley and wax apples. Vanilla and mint. A touch of rice pudding too. Barely greener notes in the direction of the tip (inexperienced apple, inexperienced tea) with a bourbonny, oaky aspect as effectively.
End: medium, nonetheless fruity however now the inexperienced / chalky notes develop stronger.
A really pure and fruity whisky with loads of freshness. There’s one thing Irish to it. I really like this type and it had been too lengthy since we tried Glen Keith 1992. You may strive DeinWhisky once more. Rating: 89/100
Braeval 12 yo 2009 (52,1%, Whisky-Fässle 2022, sherry butt)
Nostril: pretty candy, with a malty and cake-y core, coupled to a balanced sherry affect. Then some buttered toast, purple apple aromas and peaches. Barely caramelized notes. Walnut cake.
Mouth: an analogous sweetness, with purple apples once more, orange sweets and peach jam. Large malty and bready notes once more, in a reasonably creamy approach. Later the oak spice brings some warmth as effectively – the basic trio of pepper, nutmeg and ginger. In brief, not very complicated however nonetheless fairly strong.
End: pretty lengthy, spicy, with caramelized notes and extra malty goodness.
This will endure a bit of from the line-up, coming after two effectively aged and considerably extra complicated whiskies. Strong middel-aged whisky, actually drinkable, simply not distinctive. Nonetheless accessible from Whisky-Fässle direct. Rating: 85/100
