Whisky!

Yeah it's a blend, eat it! I purchased this whiskey a few years ago in japan and never got around to opening it until this morning. It is freaking delicious. I don't think id be buying it at our domestic price though! Anyway it's spicy, fruity, semi dry, aromatic, and has a reasonable amount of length on the palate. I detect no smoke.

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pink poodle said:
Yeah it's a blend, eat it! I purchased this whiskey a few years ago in japan and never got around to opening it until this morning. It is freaking delicious. I don't think id be buying it at our domestic price though! Anyway it's spicy, fruity, semi dry, aromatic, and has a reasonable amount of length on the palate. I detect no smoke.

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morning whisky is the best whisky
 
Pulled out some classics from the man cave.

I really don't understand the hype around Springbank. It's ok for a peated whisky, but the Islay giants of Lagavullin and Bunnahabhain are so much better.

The Blandnoch is a triple cask expression of the distillery. Unlike the utterly mediocre Macallan the Blandnoch is good. Not outstanding but it's good. Totally worth it for $120 from the Whisky club.
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One of my favourite local bars (the koutetsu for those curious) had a margarita night last night so I felt I should support small business on my way home. They were also having rye July. So after I had supported small business a couple of times the owner threw me some of this Swiss whisky...holy shit! It was easily the most unique flavour I have consumed in a long time! So smokey the lady sitting near me asked what was going on in my glass. For me the flavour was a heavily smoked brisket or beef short rib with a sticky bbq sauce. Truly amazing flavours. The sort of thing you would enjoy one or two of occasionally.

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I was lucky enough to try this the other day. Would try again, buy maybe not.

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Was it like super salty licorice?

Cracked a Lagavullin 16 the other day, and forgot how quitting smoking has completely changed my palate. It was great, but it wasn't the 'meeting god' moment I recall from my boozy/smoky youth.

I am now totally unsuited to peat monsters like Octomore.

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Yes I did not buy this, rather I was given a taste.

As to how good it was I’m not the best judge, having an unsophisticated palate. My personal stash rarely gravitates beyond the $100 mark.

The packaging is super nice though with part of the barrel and a booklet about the history.
 
And another whiskey event at NovoSwiss - a watch store in Newcastle. Amber Lane is a distiller on the Central Coast. Had a great chat with the distiller Rod Berry.

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Review: Glenmorangie 12, $99( today at Liquorland. It's about the same at Dan's.)

I have a happy memory of my one and only (NFI why) Glenmorangie whisky purchase, about 30 years ago.

After the Dettol, gravel and burnt socks experience of Talisker 10YO, I was a bit anxious about blowing a hunge on another bottle of disappointment.

The Glenmorangie Labels have been updated, the 12 looks cheerful and very orange, but in a good way.

Lovely colour, poured a finger or two into a glass and got down to business.

Smells a bit like Drambuie, which is a plus in my unrepentant sugar fiend book.

First sip, the flavours - once concentrated in the whisky, now expand through my mouth and palate, fruit, honey(?), a bit more of that Drambuie vibe, and a lovely smooth finish.
I'm feeling a bit of an alcohol buzz, not being a huge drinker.
I LIKE IT!
2nd, 3rd sip etc. Very interesting development of flavours.

Probably best paired with:
Contemplating a beautiful Sunset
Chilling out with friends
Sitting in a comfy lounge chair, staring into an open fire, or watching a great movie.
 
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