It was a co-hosted event this time between Randy & Stan. Finally, Randy’s new build was ready enough to host the group, so the troop finally got a look at the new house that was only a hole in the ground in July of 2021. Stan and Randy put together an eclectic group of scotches for an equally eclectic group of nosers. And here they are:
Round 1: Tomatin Legacy
Cost: $53 CDN
Region: Highland
Fun Facts:
As a very large distillery, Tomatin produced a malt as a filler for countless blends during the boom year
NSC Comments:
Colour: Honey to the majority
Nose: Fruity, a hint of pine
Palate: Citrus, some lemon, a tiny bit of fruit
Finish: Short finish for most
Water make a nice difference, adds some smoothness
Drinkability: 6.5,6.1,6,6.6,7.1
Round 2: Lisemore 18 Year Old
Cost: $103 CDN
Region: Speyside
Fun Facts:
Lismore is a non-distilling producer from Speyside which gathers its goods from an undisclosed location. The independent bottler in question, William Lundie & Co., is keeping mum on the source, and that’s quite all right. There are enough mysteries and turmoil in the world to fret upon without having to diligently sleuth for an answer to such a question.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Copper to Honey
Nose: Nutty, Floral, Chocolate, some Spice & Peat
Palate: Chocolate, Fruit, Floral, Smooth
Finish: Universally Short, Smooth,
A good drop,
Drinkability: 6.9,7.5,7,7.1,7.2
Bonus Round: Peat’s Beast
Cost: $100 CDN
Region: Speyside
Fun Facts:
Peat’s Beast is a heavily peated single malt whisky, with phenol level of 35 ppm (parts per million). Coming from a mystery distillery from Speyside in Scotland. Matured in bourbon casks, bottled by an independent bottler, Fox Fitzgerald.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Amber to Straw, surprisingly light colored
Nose: Peaty for all, touch of Sulphur
Palate: Powerful, Oily (very)
Finish: Short, Long, Long, Short, someone make up their minds!
