14. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Runners-Up at the Whisky-Walk (Caperdonich 1972, Port Ellen 1981, BenRiach 1976 etc.)
As promised, I am going to reveal the runners-up #2, #3 and the only slightly trailing #4 with some quick notes now. No dram disappointed on that night whatsoever, but some where better than
13. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Terroir matters – Pitaud introduces two Cru-Cognacs
World Premiere Cognac Pitaud has been described and reviewed in another article on ‚www.slowdrink.de‘ (check it out as well!). Their products have fully convinced me. Now they launch two new Cru Cognacs in a limited edition: Pitaud Cognac Borderies and … Weiterlesen
12. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Eight New Bottlings ‚on the go‘ (Ledaig, Port Ellen, Glenglassaugh, 2x Bunnahabhain, Glen Grant, Glenlossie)
For several reasons I could only taste some drams in Biberach quickly on the go. Nevertheless I am going to share my strictly personal opinions about them with you – and add some other ones close to these bottlings. No … Weiterlesen
11. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tasting at Biberach’s Whiskyfest (BenRiach 1970, Highland Park 1968 Becking, Port Ellen 1982 Acorn, Glen Grant 1969 Lonach, Glen Ord 1983 Signatory)
Whiskyfest Biberach II. Last weekend I had the honor to hold a tasting (and a little stand) at the second Whiskyfest in Biberach. There was a great atmosphere among guests and exhibitors alike. Rolf and his wife Alexandra were perfect … Weiterlesen
7. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New C & S Dram Whiskies II. (Clynelish, Miltonduff)
… continued from two days before … Clynelish 1997, 14 y.o., Bourbon Cask 5711, 57,9% Nose: Nougat, apple, candle wax, honey, hazelnut, peach and pine resin, discrete peat Palate: sweet arrival at first
5. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New C & S Dram Whiskies (Laphroaig, Bladnoch)
One of the Great Independent Bottlers If you look for the maximum value for your buck, C & S Drams should be one of your choices. Our friend Andrea Caminneci (now Keeper of the Quaich) and his partners don’t like … Weiterlesen
27. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tasting Winner and Runner-Up: Auchentoshan 1965 and Longmorn Samaroli 1974
Let’s announce the winner and a runner-up of the Regensburger Whisky Walk-Tasting 2011: Short notes only as these were tasted ‚on tour‘ under stress. Winner: Auchentoshan 1965, 31 y.o., 4.11.65, Hogshead 2502, 49,3% Before I poured this one, I told … Weiterlesen
25. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tobermory 14 y.o., 14.12.1995 – 2010, Murray McDavid for Flickenschild, Bourbon Cask 012, finished in Chateau Latour Red Wine Cask (Paulliac), 370 bottles, 46%
The Story: These days people start to realize the potential of Tobermory and Ledaig – especially the recent Berry Bros.&Rudd bottlings of young peaty Ledaig convinced the connoisseurs. Today I want to try a Tobermory recommended by Manfred Kröger. It … Weiterlesen
21. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Grappa Berta ‚Riserva del Fondatore Paolo Berta‘ 20 y.o., 1989 – 2009, ‚invecchiata in Carati di essenze diversi‘, 45%
Hintergrund: Für den ersten Regensburger Whisky-Walk wollten wir auch eine Grappa nach dem Snack im Programm haben und griffen zu bester Qualität: Die Distilleria Berta aus Nizza Monferrato (zwischen Turin und Genua) setzt sich rigoros zum Ziel, Italiens ‚numero uno‘ … Weiterlesen
15. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Cognac Pitaud (Basic Range) vs. Remy Martin XO Excellence, or: 1914 wasn’t so bad after all
Cognac Pitaud As I love to sip a fine cognac from time to time, I would like to tell you about this discovery: the Pitaud Cognac range. These bottles (basic range: V.S., V.S.O.P., X.O., Extra, but there are three others: … Weiterlesen
13. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ardbeg SMWS 33.93 ‚Tarry peppermint tea‘ 10 y.o., 8.1998 – 6.2011, Refill Sherry Butt, 626 bottles, 55,9%
The new SMWS Since the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has been taken over, I was in the lucky position to try most of their releases. Our partner Ralf Dänzer (www.smws-süd.de) does a wonderful job in selecting and promoting the whiskies. … Weiterlesen
13. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ron Centenario 30 Anos Edicion Limitada 40%
This is one of the spirits that made my day…and it is not only for Rumheads. This baby should appeal to anyone who loves mature and complex spirits. It was produced for the 30th Anniversary of the company. In their … Weiterlesen