Ah, what was it — five years ago? — that we found ourselves at the LAPHROAIG distillery in Islay, peering over the water at Ireland in the misty distance. Ian Henderson, then the distillery manager, poured samples freely for aContinue readingLaphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Years Old
Put one glass of dark colored spirit and one of light colored spirit in front of 10 individuals and ask them, “Which has the most robust flavor?” and the majority of folks will likely pick the darker drink. Ardbeg 10Continue readingArdbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
4/2007 ARDBEG MARITIMO (SINGLE MALT WHISKY SOCIETY CASK #33.53) Distilled in May 1994, this 10 year old whisky is a hefty 59.2% alcohol (118.4 proof!) Straw colored, it noses nicely, showing sweet and briny notes. In the mouth, it startsContinue readingArdbeg Maritomo Single Malt Scotch Whisky (SMWS Cask #33.53)
A good friend gave us a wee sample of this rare whisky. It’s fabulous. For a few specs on it, see http://www.glenmorangieplc.com/portfolio/ardbeg_lord.asp. The nose offers a rich fruitiness; in the mouth, the berries are less pronounced and iodine and gentleContinue readingArdbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky