5. März 2014
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Tasting: Summer-Jamboree vor dem Vatertag (28. Mai bei Ziegler – Feine Kost) – meine Whisky-, Rum- und Cognac-Specials
Wir haben in den Sommer verschoben – wer da nicht dabei ist, insbesondere zu diesem fairen Preis, dem ist nicht mehr zu helfen. Pit holt zehn seiner ganz besonderen Flaschen aus seiner Kollektion, um sie Weiterlesen →
4. März 2014
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Gastbeitrag: Reise-Angebote mit Whiskyexperten nach Schottland
Schon oft wurden wir gefragt, einmal eine Reise zu den Quellen zu organisieren, doch das hat rechtlich und organisatorisch leider so seine Tücken. Nun gibt es eine Alternative für Weiterlesen →
2. Februar 2014
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für New Ducks Ahead!
Andrew Laing’s new bottlings have sat on my shelf for a while, now let’s taste them. I went through the releaes twice. Overall, the quality is good and some Weiterlesen →
6. Januar 2014
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New Archive Bottlings (fishes n‘ stuff)
Due to a lot of tastings we held in the last months, the time for notes didn’t present itself. However, I keep my tasting book anyway and sometimes manage to Weiterlesen →
21. Oktober 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Monster Malts und mehr / Gewinnspiel zur Finest Spirits 2015
Glenglassaugh from way back, always a treat. I wanted to try the Massandra Collection (more information here and there – and there are even some videos about Weiterlesen →
25. August 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New Whisky-Fässle Bottlings (Glen Keith, Bowmore, Tamdhu, Auchroisk, Bunnahabhain, Clynelish)
Our friend Jens Unterweger has proven time and again that he has a fine nose for finding the best cask out of a series. Did he do it again? Read my review here: Weiterlesen →
7. August 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Recent ‚First Editions‘-Bottlings (Littlemill, Bladnoch, Miltonduff, Caperdonich, Glen Elgin, Bunnahabhain and Clynelish)
Andrew Laing’s new series is not yet widely known but his bottlings are really noteworthy (find some reviews here, there, there, there, there, there and there). Today I am tasting seven recent bottlings. Weiterlesen →
7. August 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Cancelled – leider kaum Teilnehmer: Der Riesling-Himmel – deutschsprachige Top-Weine (auf Wunsch mit Seafood-Dinner) am Sa., 12.10.2013
Alles Riesling … und keine Angst vor großen Weinen: Christian Thoma und Pit Krause führen Euch durch einen gemütlichen Abend im Zeichen des RieslingsWeiterlesen →
26. Juli 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Speedtasting the new SMWS-Releases (June/July 2013)
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has gained a well-deserved good reputation as an independent bottler. Here are their new releases in a quick review: Weiterlesen →
23. Juli 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Archives: New Bottlings (Fishes of Samoa) Reviewed – Tormore, Bunnahabhain, Glenfarclas)
On such a hot day it is time for fish – let’s try the long expected new series by our friends at whiskybase.com / Archives called ‚The Fishes of Samoa‘ with their beautiful labels: Weiterlesen →
23. Juli 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für New Maltman Releases: Mortlach 22 y.o., Glenrothes 18 y.o., Arran 16 y.o. and a Ledaig cask sample
After a while, I am back for tasting sessions because my health really improved and my „system“ is tuned again. So let’s start out with the new Maltman bottlings, which could convince recently. I hope you enjoy these reviews and find them useful: Weiterlesen →
10. Juni 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für TV: Pit visited ‚Wir in Bayern‘ with some nice bottles
Check out the show if you missed it on April 23rd, it was great fun to introduce new people to whisky. Thanks to the friendly BR-Team for their support.
Glen Garioch has always been one of our favourites and ranks high amongst the most underrated Single Malts in Scotland. They now launched a new competition: Weiterlesen →
12. Mai 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Slowdrink-Whiskyabend bei Munich Spirits – Fine Old Drams in Fassstärke
THE BENRIACH Distillery Company has today (22 March 2013) completed the acquisition of the Glenglassaugh whisky distillery in Banffshire. Weiterlesen →
3. März 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Highlights from Recent Fairs
There are a lot of whisky and spirit fairs these days, and I could try some new stuff. Read here about some of the liquids that captured my interest (only recent bottlings): Weiterlesen →
1. März 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für New Ardbeg to come: Ardbog
Rumour has it that a new Ardbeg Committee is to be released in early summer. Check the first impression of this bottling out here: it is called Ardbog, Weiterlesen →
30. Januar 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für LAGAVULIN: Geniales Gewinnspiel und neues Bottling
Lagavulin ist zu Recht Kult von Islay, und oft ein richtiger ‚Bang for your Buck‘ – dies wird die neue Special Release Bottle auch wieder beweisen (siehe Foto unten). Aber nun könnt Ihr auch Azubi bei der Brennerei werden – Video ansehen und mitmachen!Weiterlesen →
13. Januar 2013
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Whiskyseminar ‚A World of Whisky‘ (1. Februar in Regensburg)
As a Christmas warm-up, I could try some nice drams yesterday. I simply browsed through the sample cabinet and picked up some whiskies I was in the mood for, so Weiterlesen →
26. November 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A 23 y.o. Bowmore from 1989 (Sherry Cask)
What a cool label and what an enticing colour this new Agency bottling has! I was very curious to try this 23 y.o. sherried Bowmore a week ago. Since then it received Weiterlesen →
25. November 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Laphroaig 17 y.o. ‚Fights‘ from 1995
Laphroaig is one of the most reliable distilleries. When it comes to Bourbon cask Laph, I never had a real letdown so far. Today I am having a medium-aged Weiterlesen →
23. November 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: An Austrian Bunnie from 1991
Austria has proven to be whisky-savvy many times. This rings true once again in the case of the Single Cask Collection, Austria’s independent bottler. They Weiterlesen →
11. November 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Unser Weihnachtsgeschenk-Tipp: Herrenabend – deluxe: Whisky, Steaks und scharfe Klingen
DAS Geschenk für Männer: unsere ‚Alternativ-Veranstaltung‘ zu Weiberfasching am 7. Februar 2013, ein wahrer Herrenabend mit fantastischen Genüssen. Weiterlesen →
10. November 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Three recent Bunnahabhain
Long time no hear … we had a lot of tastings and media events going on, and then a virus hit the whole family and my nose. Well, what can you do …? Now I am back at the tasting table Weiterlesen →
22. Oktober 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Three older Caol Ila
Older Caol Ila can be gems that are still reasonably priced – once they hit 30 years they often display a very complex profile. Today I am comparing three older Weiterlesen →
14. Oktober 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Glen Keith from the early 1990ies
We often have encountered amazing Glen Keith from the 1960ies and 70ies. I adore how this malt translates the aromas of Bourbon casks into creamy fruitiness and Weiterlesen →
5. Oktober 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Warming up for tomorrow’s Whiskyfest in Biberach with a Tomintoul 1968
Last year we had a blast in the Swabian city of Biberach (read here) where they are going to host the third Whiskyfest at the Goldener Rebstock tomorrow (2pm-11pm). Check Weiterlesen →
4. Oktober 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Four more Littlemill
First of all, sorry for the few posts recently. We had a terrible death in the family (R.I.P. Thomas, age 43), some mandatory tasting sessions and two television gigs – so there Weiterlesen →
23. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Three Springbank
Springbank produced some of the greatest Single Malts ever but after 2005 only few bottlings convinced the hard core of connoisseurs. However, recently nice versions from sherry Weiterlesen →
22. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A new Port Charlotte from 2002
This is the last of the peaters among the new SMWS-bottlings, a Port Charlotte from a refill Bourbon barrel. Some of these releases have been great. I am curious if Weiterlesen →
21. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Ardbeg from Sherry Casks
From the new Society releases again, here are two nice Ardbeg in a head-to-head. You are in for a surpise when you read the outcome. But be quick, I guess they are as good as gone already. Weiterlesen →
19. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für A Dream of a Bowmore – The 1957 with 54 years of age
It is a superlative bottling in many ways: the oldest ever bottled Bowmore (54 years old), the most expensive on the shelves (100.000 Pound), only 12 bottles outturn (two of Weiterlesen →
18. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two new Littlemill
Recently, many great Littlemill were released. Some reviews can be found here. Let’s hope this run continues, we need more good whisky at affordable prices. Today I am tasting two Weiterlesen →
16. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Speed-Tasting two Laphroaig SMWS
You sometimes have to be quick to get your hands on the sought-after SMWS releases. Quite a load of Society samples have piled up here recently (thanks Ralf), so let’s do some Weiterlesen →
11. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für (P)Review: Old old Glenglassaugh and new old Glenglassaugh
Yesterday great news reached Glenglassaugh fans. There is going to be a brandnew series of five really old casks released (33-45 years old) which were finished in ex-wine casks from Weiterlesen →
10. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Glenfarclas 2001 OB ‚The Family Casks‘ for Potstill, First-fill Sherry Cask 2819
Glenfarclas has always been a reliable source for good Speyside whisky out of ex-sherry casks. Let’s have another one of Grant’s Finest from 2001, imported by Potstill (Vienna). Mario Weiterlesen →
9. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Glen Spey 35 y.o. Maltbarn 1977
The ultra-rare whisky from Glen Spey is one of the grassiest and greenest out there, usually paired with vanilla, licorice and soft nutty aromas. A batch of 1977 casks seems to Weiterlesen →
8. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: An Englishman in Bordeaux – Thompson’s Brandy
Every region in France has its own Eau-de-Vie, but haven’t you ever wondered what that would be in France’s famous Bordeaux appellation? As Bordeaux wines sell comparatively well, Weiterlesen →
7. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Some new bottlings coming our way …
The whisky machine is running at full speed again after the summer silence. Many new bottlings pop up, Maltstock is just about to start, tastings get announced, etc. This weekend Weiterlesen →
6. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Highland Park 1995 G&M Reserve – real value
People often ask me about the ‚bang-for-your-buck bottlings‘, those off the beaten track, single cask stuff at a fair price, absolute value. One I can recommend without blinking an Weiterlesen →
4. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für … and the winner is / vier Plätze in der Whiskytram noch frei
Im Kontext unserer Tasting-Einladungen haben wir Ende Juli wieder einen Gewinn ausgelobt. Jeder, der slowdrink.de auf facebook ‚geliked‘ hat, nahm daran teil. Gebt Weiterlesen →
3. September 2012
von Peter Krause Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Balblair 1992 OB Hand Bottling
Whisky tourism has become a lucrative side-business for some distilleries and the numbers of people visiting has risen tremendously in recent years. Consequently many nice visitor centers were Weiterlesen →