25. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Old Talisker (1955 and 1974)
This Skye-born dram is one of the true Single Malts with a unique profile that rarely fails to impress connoisseurs. However, I think it needs 9-10 years to age to reach this quality. Don’t judge it by younger versions like … Weiterlesen
20. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Recent SMWS-Releases II.
Here comes part two of my review of the recent SMWS Christmas releases from those not so crazily sought-after distilleries we all often underestimate. Have a look if the second tier could surprise and step up to the plate.
17. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Recent SMWS-Releases
Just before Christmas, these bottlings filled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society rolled in. Let’s put them to the test while we have a white landscape out there. The second load will be reviewed soon.
15. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Three Older Highland Park Bottlings
Back from Munich’s Finest Spirits Festival 2012 (thanks for the many nice conversations and the great time) – in full spirits. We had a wonderful weekend there and found many potential partners. I am going to review some festival finds … Weiterlesen
8. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: The Maltman Session (Meadowside Blending)
Nowadays, independent bottlers pop up by the dozen each month. Among the many new ones, there is Meadowside Blending/The Maltman, about which I have blogged in short before. The very friendly Andy Hart is behind the project, which partly draws … Weiterlesen
14. Januar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A Stack of Short Notes II. (Single Malts)
Please read my introductory words from the day before to get the full picture why these notes are so short. Today, I am going to share some quick reviews of Single Malts with you. Some of these are SMWS-releases (Scotch … Weiterlesen
14. Januar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A Stack of Short Notes I. (Sparkling Wine)
As you know, I refrain from taking proper and lengthy tasting notes at family dinners or while sitting with friends in a comfortable situation. However, I can’t and don’t want to shut off my interest and the tastebud’s rattling activity … Weiterlesen
25. Dezember 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Seppeltsfield 1910 Para Vintage Tawny Port 100 y.o., 22,0% (from a Puncheon Cask)
A 100 year old Port from Australia (Barossa Valley) Appearance: Incredible viscosity, like used oil it streams slowly out of the bottle – in the darkest brown with a tiny ruby edge. Nose: Amazingly alive after such a time, this … Weiterlesen
17. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two New Drams from Sherry Hogsheads (Glen Grant 1972 and Springbank 2000)
Before I head out to host the Munich Spirits-tasting tonight, I am going to review two great drams that just have been released. The first one was sent to me by our friend Carsten Ehrlich from ‚The Whisky Agency‘, a … Weiterlesen
7. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: The X-Mas Releases of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society I. (Highland Park, Clynelish, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Port Charlotte)
The new SMWS Christmas Releases Tomorrow the German chapter of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society will present their new releases for Christmas time. Our friend Ralf Dänzer and I don’t want you to find any bad drams underneath the X-mas … Weiterlesen
6. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Old and Two New Bottlings (Balblair, Bunnahabhain, Glendullan, Glenberry)
Remainders That Need to Go Today I am clearing my whisky cabinet from those bottles that are almost history – you know, those bottles with 2-8 cl left in them but that still never seem to get empty although they … Weiterlesen
31. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Bowmore – Good at Whisky, Bad at Science (Bowmore ‚Tempest‘ 2 and the Ambassador’s Special Release)
Bowmore – Back on Top Let’s have Bowmore Single Malt today, two youngsters, head-to-head. The distillery has regained a good standing among the real Islay fans because the whiskies after 1990 (with 1993 being outstanding but also atypical) have turned … Weiterlesen
29. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Zwei günstige Weine unter der Lupe (Alejandro Fernandez ‚Dehesa la Granja‘ 2004 und Frescobaldi ‚Santo Spirito 11‘)
Alejandro Fernandez ‚Dehesa la Granja‘ 2004 Castilla y Leon 14% Bouquet: Sehr verführerisch mit süßen balsamischen Tönen, Eiche vom Feinsten (aber nicht zu viel), Räucherspeck, Toast, reife Brombeeren und Himbeeren, dezente animalische Noten, gut balanciert. Geschmack: Viel Holz (Röstaromatik), aber … Weiterlesen