Stan hosted, putting together a wonderful assembly of tastings.
Round 1: Royal Lochnagar
Cost: $116 CDN
Region: Highland
Fun Facts:
This 12 year old was distillery at the Lochnagar distillery, once visited by Queen Victoria when she was staying at nearby Balmoral.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Amber to Gold
Nose: Fruity, Toffee, Floral, Fruity, Light
Palate: Smooth, Coffee, Creamy
Finish: Honey, Long,
Sweet summer dram, very enjoyable
Buyable!
Drinkability: 8,6.5,7,7,7.4
Round 2: The Glen Allachie
Cost: $110 CDN
Region: Speyside
Fun Facts:
Features whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez, oloroso and virgin oak casks, resulting in a huge flavour profile of fruit, oak and vanilla.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Mahogany
Nose: Sherry/Port almost,
Palate: Fruity, Creamy, Oily, Spice
Finish: Long
Quite strange, weird one
Water changes everything, more creamy, less bite
Wasn’t fond of the finish,
Drinkability: 5.1,6.2,6,7.2
Bonus Round: Arran Machrie Moor Cask Strength
Cost: $120 CDN
Region: Arran
Fun Facts:
This punchy expression is named after the mystical peat bog western side of the island – which is fitting, considering the plentiful peat notes running throughout. Almost like it was planned…
