Whisky tasting ahoy!

 

Five merry gents met to taste their favourite tipple.

As always, we taste and score while the bottles are still in a paper bag, so branding has no impact on our opinions.

But we have thrown our previous price rule into the bin! There’s no longer a price limit and you can generally bring anything with the word “whisky” (or “whiskey”) on the label.

Our whiskies today:

Glenmorangie 10, bourbon cask, 40 %

Marty said his was still under the old $100 limit and was a nice middle of the road drink.

Our tasting notes: It has a light colour and a fruity scent. Upon first taste it’s pleasant but you have to search for flavour. Smooth and easy, not complex. A nice start to a day of drinking! Reliable, if a tad thin.

Score: 26/40

The Remnant - Herd Not Seen, 44.5%

Bearded Tim chose something new to him for its story, which involves cows!

Our tasting notes: Marshmallow and toffee on the nose, like Glenmorangie that hit puberty! It has a heavy raisin flavour and smooths right out with water. Delicious!

Score: 35/40

Glina 10 Jahre Triple-Cask, 57.2%

Joel brought his bottle back from overseas and served it with a glint in his eye.

Our tasting notes: Whoa! A lot of nose and flavour. Incredibly rich and syrupy, with notes of golden syrup and rose water. An aftertaste of gingernut biscuit, burnt and treacly. It’s very intense and we all went for water. After a few drops it relaxes.There’s less bite, but it’s still complex. Described as being “like a homeless person that can sing opera”.

Score: 33/40

Lawrenny Homestead Triple Cask, 41.5%

Simon brought something he’d never had and couldn’t wait to try it!

Our tasting notes: Delightfully fruity with a hint of fresh pear. Evokes memories of the nose - a childhood on the Murray amongst fruit groves. Lush with a classic Tassie whisky flavour. Water adds creaminess to it. We were too busy enjoying this to wax lyrical.

Score: 37/40 (Winner!)

Craiglachie 13 year old, 46%

Beardless Tim chose this because of a story about worms...

Our tasting notes: We immediately picked that this was Scottish. It was less sweet than the others, with an aroma like spicy hibiscus tea. Not complex, but a nice easy drink with a touch of sourness. Hints of citrus rind with a little burned sugar. Similar to the first bottle (the Glenmorangie) but a finer spirit.

Score: 30/40