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Schlagwort: Laphroaig

Islay Special im Green Island Pub Zeitz (Whisky Tasting)

Gestern ging es mit dem Zug nach Zeitz. Genauer gesagt in den Green Island Pub. Dort veranstaltet Inhaber Andreas Weitze regelmäßig Tastings mit verschiedenen Schwerpunkten. Gestern war… Weiterlesen „Islay Special im Green Island Pub Zeitz (Whisky Tasting)“

Dezember 2, 2017Dezember 5, 2017 von mrbarleycorn

Peat Fire No 11 mit Bernhard Schäfer (Whisky Tasting)

Ich war zu Gast bei Peat Fire No 11 in der Gourmétage Leipzig. Kein geringerer als Master of the Quaich Bernhard Schäfer führte durch den Abend mit sechs Whiskies von der Isle of Islay. Darunter Caol Ila 30, Bunnahabhain 25, Ardbeg An Oa und weitere.

November 16, 2017November 17, 2017 von mrbarleycorn

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Today was a big day for my fellow whisky enthusiasts and me! We filled our cask with fresh Island New Make. You all should have been there! The new make smelled fantastic with lots of sweet fruit like peaches, pears, apples, water melon and a very nice malty touch. It was shipped a few weeks ago from Scotland to Germany in bulk. The cask previously held Jim Beam. We found a cooper who resized it for us to 29 litres and then, we filled it with Port wine for another six months. Our goal is to let it mature for at least three years from now on. @silberohr25 do you think this is going to work since the cask is still quite small?

Quite a few new Reviews in German on mrbarleycorn.com! *Vital Spark 10 (Meadowside Blending)* *Bowmore French Oak Barrique 19 vs. 26* *Port Askaig 2001 Single Vintage* *Loch Lomond 17 Organic* *Blair Athol 1997/2017 G&M Connoisseurs Choice* @bowmore @amazon @portaskaigmalt @kirsch_whisky @lochlomondmalts @gordonandmacphail

It's Laddie-time again! Today I review a true Classic of the Islay Distillery - the Laddie Ten (2014) Link for German Tasting nose in Bio! What is your favourite Laddie bottling? Enjoy your #weekend everyone! *Werbung aufgrund von Markennennung*Flasche selbst gekauft und selbst genossen* Islay*Single Malt Scotch Whisky*Matured in American Oak*10yo*46% Abv.*Natural Color*NCF Notes: Nose Somehow ambivalent, at first very soft and then powerful. Beautifully maritime, fresh and fruity at the same time. There are overripe fruits reminiscent of peaches, oranges and pears. In addition, I find a subtle herbal note, cereals, significant oak and a hint of smoke. There is a lot to discover here for the age. Taste In the palate the malt shows that it is still quite young. Clearly ginger and white pepper paired with a pleasant honey sweetness. The barrels have left a strong influence, because on the tongue, the malt is now a bit bitter. Orange scrub maybe. Again there are fermented fruits. Also black tea and the aforementioned herbal notes. Finish Medium length with pepper, lots of wood and slightly sour fruit notes. Maybe not the best Laddie bottling I have had so far but for sure one to enjoy. There is a second edition of this bottling since last year which ist composed of exSherry, exBourbon and Wine Casks aus well. Therefore, I am exited to try that one as well! Sláinte Mr Barleycorn

Had a great night at Gourmétage with the pals from @kilchomansinglemalt Enjoy your Weekend everyone 🥃😊🌾

This week's review is about the wonderful Hazelburn 2004/2018 13yo Oloroso Cask Matured *Enthält unbezahlte Werbung*Flasche selbst gekauft und selbst genossen* Campbeltown * Single Malt Scotch Whisky * Matured in Oloroso Sherry Casks * Non-chillfiltered * natural Color * 47,4% Abv. * Nose At the beginning quite strong alcohol in the nose, then typical Oloroso flavors such as raisins, plums and some bitter chocolate. Also burnt caramel and oranges I perceive. Over time, the malt becomes spicier and the wood influence becomes apparent. Pleasantly sweet in the nose, once you get used to the intense alcohol. The sherry influence is what stands out the most. Taste Significantly less sweet than the nose promises. Strong in the beginning, and then Leasing a nice oily mouthfeel. There is a decent pinch of pepper, coffee, baking cocoa, prunes, raisins and also the oranges are there again. Towards the end, the wood also gets through nicely on the tongue. Overall, rather dry, which I like. Finish Medium to long with dark chocolate, some orange peel, ginger and pleasant dryness from the wood. If you are in search of a dark sherried malt that is somehow different from Glendronach or Glengoyne for example, this Hazelburn is a great choice! A little more time in the casks would have done a favour to it but its still a well crafted Whisky to me. Enjoy your Weekend everyone! Sláinte Mr Barleycorn

Got something very old in my glas today. Here is my review of the beautiful Talisker 30 year old for all of you #instadrammers *Unbezahlte Werbung*Flasche und Sample selbst gekauft und genossen* Nose Soft smoke followed by a basket of light fruits. There are grapes, apricots, mango and dates. Over time, heather herbs add to the picutre as well as honey, black pepper, a maritime note and a light alcoholic freshness. After the first sip, I also discover darker nuances like chocolate, coffee and spices (clove, nutmeg). The longer the malt stands and has time to unfold, the sweeter the nose gets and the herbs become more intense. Taste Very oily and voluminous with yellow gums, black pepper and lots of fruit. Not as sweet as the nose suggests. Again, apricot, mango and some pineapple crystallise out. Clearly the influence of the wood is perceptible. There are again spices, milk chocolate and a slight bitterness. If you leave the Tali some time in your mouth, it also shows its typical DNA - chili. The flavors are beautifully surrounded by a distinct but elegant smoky note. Overall, quite difficult to break down, as the flavors merge together. Finish Long with neat wood, pepper, apricot jam, candied ginger, honey and light smoke. Just fell in Love with this one! Great to taste how Talisker develops over time and still keeps its typical flavours.

Just as the days during this time of the year my malts also get darker 😉 This week's review is about Glen Garioch's 15-year-old Sherry Cask Matured expression. • *Unbezahlte Werbung aufgrund von Markennennung * Whisky selbst gekauft und genossen * Nose Wow! Really great Oloroso nose. Very intense with all sorts of dark fruits, especially dried plums. But at the same time also mirabelle and oranges. The alcohol brings a pleasant freshness and the association with mint into the glass. In addition, I find marzipan, nut butter, cane sugar, malt and a slight herbal note. After a while, I also discover the sulfur that I had heard of before. But fits perfectly into the overall picture! Taste On the tongue, the Glen Garioch is extremely oily and does not hide its 53.7% Abv. In the beginning quite sweet and nice and full, some dried fruits will come through again. The nose is very well represented here. Again there are plums, now also raisins, oranges and ripe mirabelles, which I think of. In addition, there are dark chocolate, some oak, and also the slight herbal notes come through. If I had tasted blindly I would have thought it maybe even a little older than 15 years, because of the mirabelle plums, which I somehow always have with older sherry maturations. Finish Midium to long with sherry, orange peel, honey and a subtle bitterness. This is a very well done sherried whisky. Age, alcohol content and sherry influence go very well with each other. Too sad it has been discontinued. Sláinte

New Review! #linkinbio👉💻 . . . Nose Already when pouring, the smoke is present in the room. I do not even have to smell directly in the glass. In the glass then camp fire smoke and a pleasant fresh sea breeze. The alcohol contributes to the freshness and is quite present, but not pungent or unpleasant. There are also red gums, salted lemons, raisins, burnt caramel, woody notes, black pepper and mineral youth at the same time. A nice game of flavors. But: he needs time. I left him a good 20-30 minutes in the glass before I started nosing. Taste Strong at the beginning, dry and very smoky. At first also sweet on the tongue. Significant sherry influence and a strong tingling on the tongue, which fits very well. Again, the typical citrus note is there and is accompanied by intense black pepper, spices (cloves), smoked ham, dark dried fruit, cane sugar and proper wood influence for the young age. At the same time it has a nice freshness. I can recommend some water, so the aromas are a bit fuller and the malt sweeter. Finish Long and warm. What remains is smoke, some dark chocolate, a few herbs and a slight bitterness. In the beginning this Caol Ila was quite challenging but them develops nicely. I like the sherry influence a lot. It shows a whole new side of CI to me. Really good!

Last night I was lucky to find this beauty straight out of 1978 🤩 Back then Glen Garioch was peated which was a great experience for me. Enjoy your weekends my dear #instadrammers 🌾🥃😊

Perfect Sunday at the international Highland Games in Trebsen, Germany.

The latest release of Longrow leaves Scotch enthusiasts all around in conflict. The keyword here is #sulfur - hate it or love it. What are your thoughts on the current Limited Edition Longrow 14 Sherry Cask Matured? *Enthält unbezahlte Werbung aufgrund von Markennennung* Here are my Quick-Notes for all of you #instadrammers Also check out the blogentry on mrbarleycorn.com #linkinbio Nose Red fermented fruit, kombucha and plums in combination with pleasant peat smoke, are among the first flavours I notice. All in all very strong and maritime and there it is, the burned match, which intensifies with each breath. I can identify some chocolate, honey and herbs. The sulphur, however, overlaps more and more which makes it hard for me to find any enjoyment in this very bottling. Taste Fierce in the beginning and at the same time full on the tongue this Longrow transports a certain sweetness, which I did not expect after nosing. There are ginger, cocoa, overdue kiwi, plums, fermented fruit again, grapefruit, cloves and maritime peat smoke. Unfortunately, this almost overpowering note of sulphur lies above everything again. Unfortunately, water only adds even more sulphur. The single parts here are great but combined somehow still not enjoyable for me. Finish Sulphur, peat smoke, black pepper, orange peel and deep dark chocolate. This was my first disappointment this year! Usually Longrow delivers malts that seem to be produced just for my palate. Lately sulphurous casks, especially if casked in 2003 like the prvious Limited Editions, make it hard for me to enjoy these bottlings. But luckily the current Hazelburn 13 Oloroso Cask Matured is wonderful. Therefore, I'll stick to that one for now. If you love edgy Whiskies and tolerante an certain amount of sulphur in your Drink this was made vor you! If you are sensible towards sulfur go and get something else. Sláinte 😎😉🥃🌾

Next one up is this beautiful Caol Ila from the @elementsofislay range! #linkinbio *Werbung durch Markennennung - Produkt selbst gekauft* Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Distilled in 2008 & 2009 | Matured in three exBourbon Hogsheads | 58.2% Abv. | Natural Color | NCF Here are my notes for all of you #instadrammers Nose: Sweet peat smoke, maritime freshness and intense citrus notes of lemons and grapefruit. The alcohol is clearly noticeable in the nose by a slight stinging. I regognise a few meadow herbs, biscuits, vanilla and a light earthiness. Very simple and definitely young, but the few aromas complement each other really well. A teaspoon of water does not harm the malt. Palate: On the tongue, the nose is reflected almost 1 to 1. Now, however, adds a salty note. I must inevitably think of salt bretzels. Slightly oily and surprisingly gentle, the CI10 goes down. The flavors are incredibly intense and above all the sweetness stands out. There are these very nice citrus notes again and a piece of candied ginger. Finish: Quite long and warm. Pepper, honey and still intensely smoky. This malt shows in a perfect way that age does not matter. 9 years in three well chosen casks and that is it. Very nice!

New Blogpost! #linkinbio👉💻 Ad*Werbung aufgrund von Markennennung* Quick Review The Balvenie 12 Single Barrel First Fill Single Barrel Scotch Whisky | Speyside | Matured in an exBourbon Barrel | 47,8% Abv. | Natural Color | NCF Nose: Vanilla, Vanilla and even more Vanilla. Demerara sugar, honey, biscuits, butter, fudge, Wood and a slight touch of lemons. Really intense and straight forward. I like the nose a lot! Palate: Not as intense as the nose but still sweet and spicy with quite some oak. There is a slight sizzle on the tongue. White pepper and again lots and lots of Vanilla. I find white wine, sultanas, biscuits and almonds. Finish: Medium to long finish. Spices from white oak casks, dry and less sweet. This is a malt for those late summer days maybe even for the autumn. Not overly complex but still fun with its intense vanilla nose. Sláinte!

New blog post at mrbarleycorn.com #linkinbio👉💻 *Werbung | Produkt selbst gekauft* Yet another 25yo Islay Malt is subject of today's review - Caol Ila 25 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Aged 25 years in Oak | 43% Abv. | Chillfiltered | Added Color | Nose: The first thing I have to think of is a bonfire by the sea. Charcoal, fresh sea air and intense citrus notes hit my nose. There is a pleasant herbal note, vanilla, cookies, bergamot and iodine. Very condensed and rich on the nose. At the same time tangy and fresh. The peat smoke is very well integrated and less intense compared to younger bottlings. Palate: Creamy, oily, peaty and sweet. There's honey, blood oranges, lemons, cookies, Earl Grey Tea, vanilla, caramelized brown sugar and lots of oak as well as black pepper towards the end. There is also some white chocolate that comes to my mind while tasting. Again, the peat smoke is well matured and perfectly integrated. It would be a even better dram with 46-48% Abv. instead of 43%. Finish: Medium, lingering delicate peat smoke, maritime freshness, Honey and lemon zest. In total a very well matured malt that knows where it is from. I like the intense lemon notes in combination with the delicate peat smoke. Unfortunately this malt was bottled at only 43% Abv., therefore is chillfiltered and caramel ist added as well. Sláinte 🥃🌾

#flashbackfriday with this image from last summer. Old Pulteney 12 by the Baltic Sea. The Wick Distillery will release their new fleet soon, which I am super excited of! Enjoy your Weekend everyone - Sláinte 🥃🌾😊

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