Had a beautiful night of it, out on the deck. Some great scotch and a bit of heckling of the golfers as they finished up their rounds.
Round 1: Kavanlan Select No 1
Cost: $130 CDN
Region: Tiawan
Fun Facts:
VERY new distillery. Open to public in 2008, just starting in 2005, so a 3 year old at that time.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Copper to Amber
Nose: Woody, Nutty, Floral, Fruity. Cirtus
Palate: Oily, Smooth, Creamy, Strong,
Finish: Short, Sharp Drop
Drinkability: 7.3, 6.8, 6.5, 6.8, 6.5, 6.5, 5.0
Notes: Almost sweet once watered.
Nice
Very pleasant
Tastes stronger than a 40, some burn
Round 2: Dalmore 12 Year Old
Cost: $122 CDN
Region: Highland
Fun Facts:
We shine, not burn. In a world of possibility, we are virtuosos, always in pursuit of new perspectives. We are audacious and bold, constantly in motion – it is in our blood and inspires our soul. Our whisky making artistry shines.
NSC Comments:
Colour: Mahogany to Amber
Nose: Fruity, Floral, Sherry
Palate: Smooth, Nutty, Floral, Fruity, Creamy
Finish: Medium, Short
Drinkability: 7.5, 6.8, 7.0, 6.5, 6.5, 6.2, 7.2
Notes: Very smoooooothh
Very Nice, can tell the bourbon
Bonus Round: Octomore 12.3
Cost: $330 CDN
Region: Islay
Fun Facts:
Octomore isn’t whisky, it’s the answer to the question: “What if?”.
