It likes to trace its history back to the beginning of legal whisky production in the Highlands, in 1825, though the present distillery is believed to have been founded in 1837.
This small, remote distillery is reputed to have done a busy trade with American customers during Prohibition. A story that it was later indirectly owned for a lengthy period by the Mafia has not been substantiated.
has a staff of three.
Stills any smaller than those at Edradour would not be permitted by Customs and Excise for fear that they could be operated in a secret hiding place.
NSC Comments:
Nose – Sweet aroma of the Barolo Cask
Colour – Light amber
Taste – Extremely smooth for a 46 proof strength
A single drop of water makes a major difference to overall taste
Comments from the group: Excellent Scotch, never had an Edradour before but would definitely have it again.
Round 2: Ardbeg 10 Year Old
Cost: $90 CDN
Region: Islay
Fun Facts:
The distillery may have is origins as far back as 1794 [and was reputedly originally the hideout of smugglers]. It was definitely operating by 1817.
It is a fine example of a traditional malt distillery, and most handsome. After a short period of closure it reopened in 1989, to the delight of enthusiasts for Islay malts. Its own maltings, which had a distinctive design, did not reopen.
NSC Comments:
A drop of water did nothing to change or improve the palate like with most strong tasting Scotches
Comments ranged from good Scotch, very different Scotch from most we have had – to not my favourite.
Bonus Round: Teeling Irish Single Malt
Cost: $61 CDN
Region: Ireland
Fun Facts:
It’s Irish, enough said about fun!
NSC Comments:
Not sure if anyone tried water as it was simply so good as it was
Surprisingly good taste, did not expect that at all, would definitely buy this whisky
Price point is very good for the quality.
Best bonus round since the first meeting at Ron’s.
