What was your last Scotch purchase?

AD720 · 08-16-2009, 05:43 PM

I could use a little help from Kayaker on this one.

I popped into one of the regular state stores (not a premium collection store) to grab another bottle of what is hands down my favorite budget single malt - the Bowmore Islay Legend.

While there were out of that they did have a single malt on the shelf I'd never seen before (which is saying something - generally their entire selection premium of Scotch, single malt or otherwise, is limited to the Glen's, the Mc's and the Johnny's).

So since it was in the same price range as the Bowmore (which is usually right around $28) just for fun I grabbed it and pretty much forgot about it until tonight.

I decided to open it up and try it out. Unfortunately I was greeted with a broken cork so I had to decant it through a sieve - not sure how much that will affect the taste.

First I tried just a nip of it neat:

Neat tasted very fruity and citrus-y. Easliy the most citrus I've ever tasted in a Scotch.

Next with just a couple drops of still water, which really opened it up. I tasted more fruit and a little bit of peat.

Finally I tried it as I usually take my Scotch - on the rocks:

I found that while I usually enjoy the taste on the rocks more I don't think that it really complemented this one as it lost the interesting fruitiness and really brought out the medicinal taste.

As it sits and the ice melts a bit the medicinal taste is drying down and I'm getting mostly sweetness and peat. For the price I think I might go over and try to grab another bottle.

So here is the question. Everything I've seen online the bottle looks like this:

Mine looks much different and says "The" Edradour.

Any idea what's up with this one?

08-16-2009, 10:26 PM

Hey Andrew,

I haven't had Edradour yet, but I'll have to give it a try when I find it. We don't have it here in Newfoundland, but I'll keep an eye out for it when I go back to Alberta in January.

From what I've been able to find out the Distillery changed ownership in 2003. I think your bottle came from before the change and the other picture you showed is from after. I'm not sure if there was a change in the master distiller or not. If there was, there may be a difference in the taste between the old bottlings and the new ones.

I'll try to dig up more info for you.

Ian

AD720 · 08-17-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

Hey Andrew,

I haven't had Edradour yet, but I'll have to give it a try when I find it. We don't have it here in Newfoundland, but I'll keep an eye out for it when I go back to Alberta in January.

From what I've been able to find out the Distillery changed ownership in 2003. I think your bottle came from before the change and the other picture you showed is from after. I'm not sure if there was a change in the master distiller or not. If there was, there may be a difference in the taste between the old bottlings and the new ones.

I'll try to dig up more info for you.

Ian

Thanks Ian!

I'm going to swing by and grab another bottle if they still have them. It definitely didn't taste like a $25 bottle of Scotch, very complex - not a daily drinker for me but a nice change of pace.

Sauer Grapes · 10-02-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Thanks Ian!

I'm going to swing by and grab another bottle if they still have them. It definitely didn't taste like a $25 bottle of Scotch, very complex - not a daily drinker for me but a nice change of pace.

The newer bottles of Edradour cost anywhere from $50-60 or even a bit more. I'm not sure if there is a difference between what you have and what the current stuff is.

I have a coworker that loves the stuff.

Prospector · 10-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Glenlivit 12 Year Old

I bought a one litre bottle before I quit drinking (which was 23 years ago now). I guess that would make it at least 35 years old today - probably closer to 40. Never did get to taste it. Finally cracked it open several years ago for a friend of my wife who was visiting from back East (she said it was fine).

I still have three-fourths of the bottle left.

08-16-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? I could use a little help from Kayaker on this one. I popped into one of the regular state stores (not a premium collection store) to grab another bottle of what is hands down my favorite budget single malt - the Bowmore Islay Legend. While there were out of that they did have a single malt on the shelf I'd never seen before (which is saying something - generally their entire selection premium of Scotch, single malt or otherwise, is limited to the Glen's, the Mc's and the Johnny's). So since it was in the same price range as the Bowmore (which is usually right around $28) just for fun I grabbed it and pretty much forgot about it until tonight. I decided to open it up and try it out. Unfortunately I was greeted with a broken cork so I had to decant it through a sieve - not sure how much that will affect the taste. First I tried just a nip of it neat: Neat tasted very fruity and citrus-y. Easliy the most citrus I've ever tasted in a Scotch. Next with just a couple drops of still water, which really opened it up. I tasted more fruit and a little bit of peat. Finally I tried it as I usually take my Scotch - on the rocks: I found that while I usually enjoy the taste on the rocks more I don't think that it really complemented this one as it lost the interesting fruitiness and really brought out the medicinal taste. As it sits and the ice melts a bit the medicinal taste is drying down and I'm getting mostly sweetness and peat. For the price I think I might go over and try to grab another bottle. So here is the question. Everything I've seen online the bottle looks like this: Mine looks much different and says "The" Edradour. Any idea what's up with this one? __________________

08-16-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Hey Andrew, I haven't had Edradour yet, but I'll have to give it a try when I find it. We don't have it here in Newfoundland, but I'll keep an eye out for it when I go back to Alberta in January. From what I've been able to find out the Distillery changed ownership in 2003. I think your bottle came from before the change and the other picture you showed is from after. I'm not sure if there was a change in the master distiller or not. If there was, there may be a difference in the taste between the old bottlings and the new ones. I'll try to dig up more info for you. Ian

10-02-2009, 05:26 PM	#5
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Glenlivit 12 Year Old I bought a one litre bottle before I quit drinking (which was 23 years ago now). I guess that would make it at least 35 years old today - probably closer to 40. Never did get to taste it. Finally cracked it open several years ago for a friend of my wife who was visiting from back East (she said it was fine). I still have three-fourths of the bottle left.