A Ballet Dancer, a Rugby Player and 2 Irishmen walk into a bar… Slieve Foy 8 yo (40%abv) This young and cheeky whisky has a light golden colour and smells light and sweet with traces of tropical fruit and spice. The first sip starts strong and short but it gradually mellows in the glass to reveal…
Whisky Tasting September 2014
Laphroaig Comparison A side by side look at few offerings from a famous Islay distillery. Laphroaig 10 y.o. (40%abv) A classic. Salty and medicinal (iodine) nose with hints of the full on peaty flavour and earth notes to be found in the mouth. A long lingering smoky finish. Score: 7.0 Laphroaig Triple Wood no age (48% abv) After the…
Whisky Tasting April 2014
The search for something unusual befitting of a month with 5 Wednesdays is always going to be hard for a society of whisky lovers. We certainly managed the curious but perhaps not the extraordinary, read on. AnCnoc 12 y.o. (40%abv) A classic nose of honey and orange, the palate had good length. Although the name was new…
Whisky Tasting June 2014
A visit to Japan Initially made to replicate Scottish whisky with exacting Japanese standards, local flavour and influence have added depth and distinction. The Yamazaki Distillers Reserve no age (43%abv) From the first distillery in Japan this whisky is elegant and well crafted, reflecting these elements of Japanese culture. The nose is light with soft fruit and…
Whisky Tasting March 2014
The March meeting of the QMWS was held at Tank bar and dining. Members and guests thoughts included; Starward no age (43%abv) – Australia The nose had caramel and sweet spice. There was a suggestion that this was a more recent bottling as the tropical fruits and banana seemed less prevalent than previous encounters. The palate…
Whisky Tasting January 2014
The January meeting of the QMWS was held at Tank bar and dining. Whiskies were Guager’s choice. Members and guests thoughts included; Clynelish 14 y.o. (46%abv) Compared well to some favourites like Talisker and Bowmore. Floral with a rugged salty edge, spice with a good lingering mouthfeel. Speyside meets the coast. A pronounced blocky complexity that…
Brisbane Whisk(e)y Expo 2013
Wednesday 10th April 2013 6pm – 9pm The Irish Club 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane 4000 Tickets $60 (inc $20 off first bottle purchase & whisky glass) Don’t miss the country’s premier whisky event for both novice and seasoned enthusiasts. There’s no better place to learn about and enjoy whiskies, and to meet the whisky makers…
2013 February meeting verdict: Jameson Limited Reserve 18-yo
The February meeting tasted three whiskies, two being whiskeys. We started with a Bushmills 16 y/o triple distilled three wood matured being Olaroso sherry, bourban casks and finished in port casks. Filip pressed caution as the capping was moist and the cork stopper easily removed and I believe the tasting was swayed by this to…
2012 October meeting: Hellyers Road visits the Grand Central Sept
In further news, I received a note from Stewart Ferguson advising that Greg’s report of the Hellyer’s Road tasting (below) was also published on the Hellyer’s Road website – Filip. Hello all, Well last Tuesday’s meeting was a delight for those who attended. Hellyers Road Distillery National Sales Manager Stewart Ferguson presented the Hellyers Road product…