Todd and I decided we needed to get together, drink some whiskies and add to our living cask. We poured in a whole bottle of Glenlivet Founder's Reserve and some bourbon from the Kenwood Inn tasting. With what I added a few weeks ago as well, that little 5 gallon barrel is the fullest it has ever been. We'll let you know the next time we pull some to taste.
And into the barrel it went.....
Todd shared one of his samples from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society with me. It was a Bruichladdich 25yr aged by Hunter Laing & Co Ltd in Glasgow. Thanks Todd!
*Bruichladdich 25yr 1990 – Old & Rare Platinum 48.7% ABV
(Aged by Hunter Laing & Co Ltd)
-smelled licorice, lemony
-tasted very light oak w/tinge of smoke
-w/water smelled light fruit/cherry
-tasted bitter oak w/slight cherry
(Aged by Hunter Laing & Co Ltd)
-smelled licorice, lemony
-tasted very light oak w/tinge of smoke
-w/water smelled light fruit/cherry
-tasted bitter oak w/slight cherry
*Glenglassaugh Blushes 50% ABV (6 months in wine casks)
-smelled butter cookie/corn
-tasted slight wine w/citrusy cherry
-w/water smelled fruit pastry
-tasted more wine w/almost lemon pastry
-trailed very quickly fruity wine, no bitter
Todd wasn't sure where he'd gotten this or when it had been opened. We enjoyed it nonetheless. In fact, even though it had a wine taste, I liked it.
-smelled butter cookie/corn
-tasted slight wine w/citrusy cherry
-w/water smelled fruit pastry
-tasted more wine w/almost lemon pastry
-trailed very quickly fruity wine, no bitter
Todd wasn't sure where he'd gotten this or when it had been opened. We enjoyed it nonetheless. In fact, even though it had a wine taste, I liked it.
Sinister with Todd in the background and a sinister laugh. The boobies are birds, by the way.
*Sinister 47.5% ABV Aged 24 Months
Distilled from Left Hand Brewing Milk Stout mashbill
-smelled licorice w/citrus, oak
-tasted sweet w/tinge of sourdough bread
-w/water smelled rubbery w/caramel
-tasted cinnamon, vanilla w/caramel, bourbon and sweet oak
Water really opened this up! Truly a distilled beer.
Distilled from Left Hand Brewing Milk Stout mashbill
-smelled licorice w/citrus, oak
-tasted sweet w/tinge of sourdough bread
-w/water smelled rubbery w/caramel
-tasted cinnamon, vanilla w/caramel, bourbon and sweet oak
Water really opened this up! Truly a distilled beer.
Foundry Distilling of Des Moines, Iowa, collaborated with Left Hand Brewing of Longmont, CO, to produce this whiskey using the mashbill from the beer process. Since all whiskies are essentially distilled beer, this Brewer-Distiller Alliance expression is truly a distilled Left Hand Milk Stout, which is a tasty beer in itself.
Glacier Distilling Company Coram, MT
I happened to come into possession of these two bottles and a Todd visit was the occasion to open them. Since it is not anywhere near local, I know little about their expressions. Also I am sure there are breathtaking natural views surrounding this place. Apparently local law in Montana only allows serving spirits until 7:30 PM. So plan a late dinner for this stop.
I happened to come into possession of these two bottles and a Todd visit was the occasion to open them. Since it is not anywhere near local, I know little about their expressions. Also I am sure there are breathtaking natural views surrounding this place. Apparently local law in Montana only allows serving spirits until 7:30 PM. So plan a late dinner for this stop.
*Fireweed Bourbon Whiskey w/Cherry Brandy Liqueur 40% ABV
-smelled very cherry/apples/cinnamon w/bourbon barrel oak tinge
-tasted cherry peppery with no oak
-slight cherry aftertaste
-w/water smelled very sweet cherry dessert
-tasted oaky cherry w/lemon citrus
Water stripped some of the sweetness from this whiskey. It’s really meant to be used in cocktails. The website shared recipes for different drinks to make with this one.
-smelled very cherry/apples/cinnamon w/bourbon barrel oak tinge
-tasted cherry peppery with no oak
-slight cherry aftertaste
-w/water smelled very sweet cherry dessert
-tasted oaky cherry w/lemon citrus
Water stripped some of the sweetness from this whiskey. It’s really meant to be used in cocktails. The website shared recipes for different drinks to make with this one.
*North Fork Rye Whiskey 46% ABV
-smelled light rye grassy w/slight bitter
-tasted rye pepper w/some corn
-w/water smelled light corn w/pine
-tasted sweet cherry rye and corn with oak
-trailed sweet oak
The website also lists cocktail recipes for this. It is a nice rye whiskey by itself. I will be revisiting this in the coming months for post ride refreshment and night caps.
-smelled light rye grassy w/slight bitter
-tasted rye pepper w/some corn
-w/water smelled light corn w/pine
-tasted sweet cherry rye and corn with oak
-trailed sweet oak
The website also lists cocktail recipes for this. It is a nice rye whiskey by itself. I will be revisiting this in the coming months for post ride refreshment and night caps.
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