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…
Tag: 12 yo
2012 September Meeting: 12 yo 40% or over
Tuesday, the 25th September 10 of us gathered to sample three whiskies. Unfortunately Filip was unable to attend due to commitments so I stood in as guager. Filip had organised a taste of sherry and outlined the order of tibbles. We started with an Auchentoshan 3 Wood, triple distilled malt finished in Oloroso and Pedro…
2012 July Meeting: blind tasting on the nose with a rare drop to finish
Well, the July meeting has been held and was attended by 15 members, guests and visitors. Filip presented a blind tasting of a total of five whiskies. First taste – alcohol content discussion varied between 40 and 46% with the group spilt about half and half on higher and lower limits. Very little legs displayed…