The Tasting #1
| The Whisky | Ardnamurchan AD |
| Supplied | The Chair |
| Region | Highland |
| Age & Distillation | Distilled in 2016 and 2017 |
| Special Notes | Bottled in 1922 with both peated and unpeated whisky matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Non-chillfiltered and naturally coloured. This is a new addition to our tastings. |
| Strength | 46.8% abv. |
| Price | R995 at Whisky Brother & co. |
The opening toast to Uisge Beatha, the “Water of Life”.
DETAILS
THE COLOUR ……………………….Light/toasted straw.
THE NOSE …………………………… Citrus/orange peel, White pepper. Early hit of alcohol which dissipates quickly.
THE TASTE ………………………….White pepper, slight medicinal rather than full on phenolic, salty at the back of the mouth. Salted Caramel. One gentleman detected Spearmint.
THE FINISH ………………………..Sweet with a hint of peat
With some water……………………….Very smooth
THE SCORE ……………………….……The Gents: 79.2 with guest 78.5
The Tasting #2
| The Whisky | Tomintoul “the gentle dram.” Aged 16 years. |
| Supplied | Club Stock – New Tasting TH |
| Region | Speyside – Glenlivet Region. |
| Age & Distillation | 16 year old. |
| Special Notes | American Oak ex-bourbon casks. |
| Strength | 43% abv. |
| Price | R1300-00. TH during his quest for untried single malts. |
The toast to “The Clark and the Jackson” and to absent Gentlemen.
DETAILS
THE COLOUR ………………………….Amber, Light Terracotta, Tawny, reddish Gold.
THE NOSE ………………………………Very faint, almost flat. Hints of toffee and lavender.
THE TASTE …………………………….Smoooth with ginger and black pepper. Sweet but not overly so, light fudge and vanilla. Somewhat dry on the front of the mouth but quickly smooths out.
THE FINISH ……………………………A warm toffee like roundness
With some water……………………………I cannot recall any of the Gentlemen spoiling this delightful dram with water!
THE SCORE ………. The Gents: 82 (All same score) with guest 82.5
Another unusual evening where the Second Bottle was as good as or better than the First!
The Evening: the meeting closed at 20hr35 with the Closing Gambit with thanks to our Hosts and a special “Thank You” to Guki for the wonderful meal.
| Scoring | |
| Nothing short of diabolical | 0 – 50 |
| Nasty, well worth avoiding | 51 – 64 |
| Very unimpressive indeed | 65 – 69 |
| Usually drinkable, but don’t expect the earth to move | 70 – 74 |
| Average, usually pleasant, sometimes flawed | 75 – 79 |
| Good, worth trying | 80 – 84 |
| Very good to excellent | 85 – 89 |
| Brilliant | 90 – 94 |
| Superstar, gives a reason to live | 95 – 97 |
| Nirvana | 98 – 100 |