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11-19-2008, 08:57 AM | #1 |
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Scotch Tasting
A couple of years ago I hosted a Scotch tasting for some friends. It was enough of a success to make it an annual event. My 3rd is coming up this weekend. Looks like a cozy little crew of 6.
Here's the line up Auchroisk 1992, 14 yr, finsihed in Syrah casks, bottled by Murray McDavid Glen Grant 25 yr, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail Highland Park 1989, 16 yr, finished in port casks, bottled by Murray McDavid Coal Ila 1984, 18 yr, bottled by First Cask Bowmore 17 yr, distillery bottled Port Ellen 1982, 24 yr, bottled by Dewar Rattray Should be a good time. Too bad it will be raining here and we won't get a chance to light up a stick. I'll post pics and comment of the event next week. Does anyone have any Scotch tasting stories to share? |
11-19-2008, 10:56 AM | #2 |
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No stories to share of organized tastings like this. At a local Irish pub has half off all Irish Whiskeys and Single Malts during their Monday happy hour. So a buddy of mine and I go in occasionally and have mini tastings when Scotches in the 18-25 year range are almost affordable.
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11-19-2008, 11:58 AM | #3 | |
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Sounds like a great line up. I hope no one is driving home... My only worthy Scotch tasting story is that a friend of mine says he has a good palette could tell the difference in the Scotch he owns. I served him one Scotch, he guessed and was wrong. I served him the say Scotch again and guess something totally different and was wrong again... We were all laughing at him!
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11-19-2008, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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Man, that sounds great Ian. Have a great time!
You already know my 'tasting' story over from CS. I just posted an update....very strange indeed. |
11-22-2008, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Um...Scotch tasting done.
Good... Um... will post more tomorrow... |
11-24-2008, 06:03 PM | #6 |
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Took a day off to recuperate.
It wasn't really that bad, just forgot to post on this yesterday. The tasting went very well. A cozy little group of 5, with 2 newbies. One was a real newbie to Scotch. I only took one pic, and that was just of the line up before we got started. The Bowmore and the Highland Park were the common favourites. We had spring water and unsalted crackers between samples to help cleanse our palates. After the formal part of the tasting we had another sociable or two along with a few snacks (Scottish shortbread, smoked gouda, malt cheddar, capicolo, prosciutto,smoked maple mild pepperoni, smoked maple salmon pate, milk and dark chocolate). Everyone had a great time (and we didn't scare off the newbie). We even started making plans to have another one this summer that will include cigars. |
11-24-2008, 06:15 PM | #7 |
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08-16-2009, 12:03 PM | #8 |
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hmmmm thats a sweet idea...I think I might have to host a bourbon tasting at my place
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08-16-2009, 11:11 PM | #9 |
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Sounds great. I haven't got my full faculties right now, but if you need any ideas let me know.
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08-16-2009, 11:14 PM | #10 | |
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You'd think it was in Washington! Uhhh ... this isn't in Washington is it? I'll be there in a heartbeat!
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11-25-2009, 08:39 PM | #11 |
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I keep meaning to take pictures at the tastings but quickly lose the idea when things get rolling.
I just hosted another tasting this past weekend and we had great success. The line up: The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Glenkinchie 12 Bunnahabhain 18 Bruichladdich 18 2nd ed. Bowmore 15 Glenfarclas 15 With 12 people in attendance this was our largest event yet. It was a little crowded but people seemed to really enjoy themselves. We had smoked char, meats and cheeses, cookies and chocolate to snack on after the formal part of the tasting. I actually took some pics for this one, so I'll go and get the camera now... Last edited by kayaker; 11-25-2009 at 08:48 PM. Reason: add pics |
11-25-2009, 09:10 PM | #12 |
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Looks like it was a good time Ian.
Thanks for the pics brother! |
11-25-2009, 10:12 PM | #13 |
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Looks like a great tasting and good fun all the way around -- wish I would have looked you up when I was on the Rock earlier this Spring
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11-26-2009, 03:49 AM | #14 |
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12-05-2009, 10:55 PM | #15 |
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I was on the Rock for a 2-day conference but had limited free time. I hooked up with one of the local ASC old-timers for a quick tour and a smoke.
Hopefully a longer stay next time
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11-28-2009, 08:10 PM | #17 |
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i am fairly new to scotch and have never been to a tasting. i have a cadenheads that hosts tastings right around the corner. I might go to one after all the holidays.
these are the "beginner" line ups that they are offering right now (please give me your opinion on them): 1) # Moidart 10y/o 46% -Pure Malt Whisky # Redbreast 12y/o 40% # Balvenie 12y/o 40% # Balblair Distillery 1990 · 18Y/O 46% # Scapa 14y/o 40% # Springbank 10y/o 46% # Longrow 1996 10y/o 46% # 1842 Cadenhead "Campbeltown from the cask" 56,4% # Mortlach Distillery 16Y/O 46% /Sherrywood 2) # Moidart 10Y/O 46% # Tomatin 12Y/O 40% # Glen Grant Distillery 13Y/O 46% /Sherrywood # Auchentoshan Distillery 1990 19Y/O 56.8% # Springbank Distillery 15Y/O 46% # Glenlossie Distillery 1993 14Y/O 57.6% /Portwood # Pulteney Distillery 1990 18Y/O 57.2% # Longrow CV 46% # Caol Ila Distillery 1995 13Y/O 60.4% /Refill Sherry |
11-29-2009, 08:20 AM | #18 | |
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In the first lineup, I'm only familiar with the Scapa and Balvenie. Both are great. The Scapa is milder. I think the Sprinbank is also very good, but I think I only had it once. In the second lineup, I know Auchentoshan (worth a try), Old Pultney (I've only had an 8 yr old version), I love Caol Ila, but it may require some getting used to. It's peaty. Sorry I couldn't be more help. If they have such a great selection. Just ask the bartender to walk you through a tasting. Starting out I would stick to 3-4 samples. After that your taste buds may start to get over whelmed. Hope this helps. |
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11-29-2009, 12:18 PM | #20 |
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cadenheads is a whisky store/oldest independent bottler (http://www.wmcadenhead.com/). They have somebody there that talks about scotch history, production... I plan on getting a bottle of either tomatin or glenlivet before i spend money on a tasting seminar.
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