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					<description><![CDATA[PANTA RHEI &#8211; ALLES IM FLUSS Zur Zeit überarbeiten wir diese Seiten &#8211; neu und empfohlen ist die www.walhallaofwhisky.de &#8211; danach wird diese Seite neu gestaltet (Zeit ist&#8217;s geworden 🙂 ) TASTINGS JETZT HIER BUCHBAR (Button klicken):  &#160; &#160; https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de/tastings-events/ &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2023/05/tasting-termine/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>PANTA RHEI &#8211; ALLES IM FLUSS</h1>
<p>Zur Zeit überarbeiten wir diese Seiten &#8211; neu und empfohlen ist die <a href="https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de"><strong>www.walhallaofwhisky.de</strong></a> &#8211; danach wird diese Seite neu gestaltet (Zeit ist&#8217;s geworden <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> )</p>
<h2><span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>TASTINGS JETZT HIER BUCHBAR (Button klicken): </strong></span></h2>
<p><a href="https://walhallaofwhisky.de/tastings-events"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11315" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="100" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button.jpg 420w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button-300x71.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px" /></a></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;"><a style="color: #99cc00;" href="https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de/tastings-events/">https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de/tastings-events/</a></span></h3>
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<h1 style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Unsere Tastings (Whisky, Whiskey, Rum, etc.) &#8211; ideale Geschenke für Kenner</strong></span></h1>
<p>Wenn Ihr das<strong> Besondere</strong> sucht, kompetent und kurzweilig von <strong>Experten</strong> moderiert, nichts von der Stange, keine Eventagentur oder Verkaufsveranstaltung … dann seid Ihr hier richtig.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7784" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-300x224.jpg" alt="DSC00292" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Seit über 20 Jahren veranstalten wir<strong> preisgekrönte Verkostungen</strong> &#8211; authentisch und non-profit. Mit einer <strong>Sammlung von über 13.000 Flaschen</strong> und dem weltgrößten <strong>Whiskymuseum</strong> im Rücken (Walhalla of Whisky), alles unter der Leitung von<strong> Pit Krause</strong> (bekannt aus TV, Radio und Presse), begleiten wir Euch voller Passion in die Welt der feinen flüssigen Stoffe (bei uns, in spannenden Locations oder gerne auch individuell zugeschnitten bei Euch). Wir garantieren <strong>wahre Erlebnisse,</strong> mehr Spirit und &#8218;edu-tainment&#8216; für&#8217;s Geld bekommt Ihr nirgendwo anders. Enthusiasmus pur. <strong>Taste with the No. 1. &#8211; am Puls der Whisky- und Rumszene!</strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_7794" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7794" class="size-medium wp-image-7794" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3-300x161.jpg" alt="Pit Krause beim BR" width="300" height="161" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3-300x161.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3.jpg 849w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7794" class="wp-caption-text">Pit Krause beim BR</p></div>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Termine 2025: <span style="color: #00ffff;">Anmeldung via System auf <span style="color: #33cccc;"><a style="color: #33cccc;" href="https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de">www.walhallaofwhisky.de</a></span></span></strong></span></h1>
<p><a href="https://www.walhallaofwhisky.de/tastings-events"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11315" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="100" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button.jpg 420w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button-300x71.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Button-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>BUTTON KLICKEN!</strong></span></p>
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<div><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Gutscheine möglich </strong>(gute Geschenke, veranstaltungsgebunden &#8211; ab 01. August neue Termine)</span></div>
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<h2><span style="color: #00ffff;"><strong>ANMELDUNG / GUTSCHEINE VIA EMAIL</strong></span></h2>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">info@slowdrink.de</span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: #fefefe;"><span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>oder bei Beratungsbedarf per Telefon unter</strong> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #fefefe;"><strong>0160-1768777</strong><span style="color: #99cc00;"> (am besten abends)</span></span></p>
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9854" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D71_2250_preview-300x199.jpeg" alt="D71_2250_preview" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D71_2250_preview-300x199.jpeg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D71_2250_preview-150x99.jpeg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D71_2250_preview-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/D71_2250_preview.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Impressionen</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #fefefe;">Ob Whiskytram, Rhum-Verkostung in der Havana-Bar, Whiskywalk, Höhlentasting, Schottland-Fahrt, Jubiläums-Verkostung, spirituelles Dinner (Foodpairing 2.0), niveauvoller Junggesellenabschied, Probe zu Weihnachten und Geburtstagen,</span></p>
<div id="attachment_9834" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13267765_10154194678998486_7660997841862359785_n1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9834" class="size-medium wp-image-9834" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13267765_10154194678998486_7660997841862359785_n1-300x224.jpg" alt="good times at slowdrink" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13267765_10154194678998486_7660997841862359785_n1-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13267765_10154194678998486_7660997841862359785_n1-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13267765_10154194678998486_7660997841862359785_n1.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-9834" class="wp-caption-text">good times at slowdrink</p></div>
<p><span style="color: #fefefe;">Salzboottour, Movie and Malt oder die klassischen Seminare &#8211; <strong>viel Wissenswertes und gute Stimmung</strong> stehen bei uns im Mittelpunkt. Auf Augenhöhe holen wir die Genießer ab und geben neue Impulse. Dabei helfen uns auch die engsten Kontakte zu diversen Brennereien, die wir mitunter sogar beraten. Gerne senden wir Euch Referenzen.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #fefefe;">Für ein paar Eindrücke von slowdrink empfehlen wir unsere Galerie oder folgende Bilder:</span></p>
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href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9883" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro-150x84.jpg" alt="WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro" width="150" height="84" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20170904_22_17_07_Pro-1024x577.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC00260.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9861" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC00260-150x112.jpg" alt="DSC00260" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC00260-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC00260-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC00260-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9835" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n1-150x112.jpg" alt="13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n[1]" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n1-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13332979_10154208739958486_1795043540065280340_n1.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Killer-Canes-2017.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9866" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Killer-Canes-2017-150x84.jpg" alt="Killer Canes 2017" width="150" height="84" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Killer-Canes-2017-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Killer-Canes-2017-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Killer-Canes-2017-1024x577.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Finest-Spirits-36.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9863" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Finest-Spirits-36-150x150.jpg" alt="Finest-Spirits-36" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Finest-Spirits-36-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Finest-Spirits-36-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Finest-Spirits-36-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></p>
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		<title>A modern legend: Lagavulin 30 y.o. Single Sherry Cask 1991 &#8211; better than bacon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lagavulin 30 y.o. OB 4. Nov. 1991 &#8211; 6. Jan. 2022, first-fill PX/Oloroso-seasoned European Oak Butt 5403, 318 btl., 44,3% It is a rare occasion these days that I am completely infatuated by a dram &#8211; or that I shell &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/08/lagavulin-30/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Lagavulin 30 y.o. OB 4. Nov. 1991 &#8211; 6. Jan. 2022, first-fill PX/Oloroso-seasoned European Oak Butt 5403, 318 btl., 44,3%</strong></span></p>
<p>It is a rare occasion these days that I am completely infatuated by a dram &#8211; or that I shell out 3.5 k for a bottle of it. Both happened here. I didn&#8217;t expect it to be that good &#8230; and I am glad that the group of friends on the label unearthed it and had the balls to bottle such a bomb. Respect! Loads of work and money involved in such an undertaking.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11161" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301449643_1087712835282870_6910040470499198884_n-1.jpg 1512w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> As this is pure magic, I keep it shorter than usual. You don&#8217;t explain a great joke either &#8230; . This is typical old Lagavulin yet so unique in its own amazing way. Character, character, character! This Single Cask Lagavulin starts off on balsamic leathery notes, gunpowder and big iodine. Being almost Brora-esque in moments, it is tertiary in aromas, the sherry is perfectly integrated, all is spirit-driven and complex, tightly knit. On the sweet side altogether. I am getting suckling pig skin and ears, diced roasted bacon (crunchy for more umami), BBQ-rub with herbs on pork, terpentine, ointment, old plaster, deep peat, glowing ashes, coal mine cart, cooked onions, chocolate nips with caramel, weapon oil, miniature train tracks and what not. I love it! The iodine sweetness, kid&#8217;s gunpowder and the porkiness are king here yet all this is perfectly harmonious. Great palate, eternal finish, high drinkability. Darn good, the best new dram of the year so far!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 94-95</strong> (I lean towards 95)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11160" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-183x300.jpg" alt="" width="183" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-183x300.jpg 183w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-625x1024.jpg 625w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-92x150.jpg 92w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-768x1259.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n-937x1536.jpg 937w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301920239_478019430536113_8061286449537173626_n.jpg 1174w" sizes="(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px" /></a>P.S.: Of course I was paid for my review and got three free bottles which I just popped on my yacht in St. Tropez with the boys (and loads of girls) accompanied by a mountain of coke. It is absolutely mediocre booze <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> For real. We conspire to fool y&#8217;all, bitches! Kudos to those few Sherlocks who found us out. Great job!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11158" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-194x300.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-97x150.jpg 97w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-768x1186.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n-995x1536.jpg 995w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/301702509_602916581488849_5486578932164609694_n.jpg 1306w" sizes="(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Cognac Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 68 &#8211; 72, 66,6% and Armagnac Cutxan 2006 by Grape of the Art</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/gota/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hooray, two new GotA-releases &#8211; an old Cognac and an Armagnac come our way: &#160; Cognac Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 68-72 Grape of the Art #3, Cask 21, 66.6% It is very nice to see more high level Cognacs around these &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/gota/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hooray, two new GotA-releases &#8211; an old Cognac and an Armagnac come our way:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Cognac Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 68-72 Grape of the Art #3, Cask 21, 66.6%</strong></span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11112" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-206x300.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-206x300.jpg 206w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-704x1024.jpg 704w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-103x150.jpg 103w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-768x1117.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space-1056x1536.jpg 1056w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pasquet-space.jpg 1386w" sizes="(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px" /></a>It is very nice to see more high level Cognacs around these days. The guys from &#8218;Grape of the Art&#8216; </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">followed that path and went for a Pasquet, a great house. This 1968 and 1972 vintage mix comes from great times. They chose to bottle it at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">full cask strength, which is not always a success with fine grapsters, but on the other hand, they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">achieve a power and &#8218;rumminess&#8216; they seek (according to their website and mission statement, as </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they started out with rums as their first choice). Read up on them <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/03/grape-of-the-art/">here</a> on slowdrink in a previous </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">article. Now let’s put this bad boy on the road:</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Comment: </span></strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The abv-level of 66,6% is a tour de force, hence the spirit is closed at first. You need time and probably </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">some water. It comes across amost like a Demerara rum in moments, I kid you not. Nevertheless its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">classiness shines through. I am getting spices and dark wood, gingerbread, nuts, white pepper, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">geranium, dandelions, licorice and Turkish delight. A minty freshness, tar, resin, banana, dates and </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sultanas chime in into this atypical yet impressive nose. To become more Cognac-like, you need to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">add water as it changes the Pasquet pirate for the better – then it explodes with aromas. It is fun to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">play around with water here, and it keeps changing along with it. On the palate it remains a wood-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">driven powerhouse a la heavy rum or Bourbon but with water, rancio, berries and finesse is right </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">there for you. The finish revisits all of the above.</span></p>
<p><span dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11114" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-197x300.jpg 197w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-672x1024.jpg 672w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-99x150.jpg 99w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-768x1169.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples-1009x1536.jpg 1009w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GotA-Samples.jpg 1295w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /></a>A verdict is difficult, it depends on your taste. Classic Cognac lovers need to add water and it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be a tad too brutal for them. Caroni or Port Mourant fans and connoisseurs of heavy spirits like whisky </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might absolutely go for it. Choose your side and give it a try.</span></p>
<p><br role="presentation" /><strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Score: 90</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Armagnac Domaine Cutxan 2006 &#8211; 2022 Grape of the Art, Cask #T37, 50,5%</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Made from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in Bas Armagnac, this is a worthy follow-up to its predecessors. The boys had a good hand in picking winners. It starts with a nice grapiness and juiciness, the oak is well-tuned (good balance), Asian spice, gingerbread, <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cutxan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11116" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cutxan-300x157.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="157" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cutxan-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cutxan-150x78.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cutxan.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>licorice, vanilla, dried apricots and peaches, orange peel, lychee, nut cake with milk-chocolate glaze and a trace of leather. It goes down the road of the &#8218;Le Freche&#8216; a bit. Water is not necessary but it profits from some drops. On the palate, it shows power and spiciness, then the fruit follows. It has quite a bite, raw tads and corners, unpolished, also a bit &#8218;rummy&#8216;. The water brings more fruitiness and makes it creamy. The finish delivers grapes and spices from before, becoming fresher and finer.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
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		<title>Feine Sommer-Drams: Longmorn 14 y.o. W&#038;M 2007 und mehr</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wilson &#38; Morgan wird als Independent Bottler oft übersehen, weil der Fokus-Markt größtenteils in Italien liegt. Das ist ein Fehler. Schon in der Vergangenheit füllte Fabio Rossi fantastische Tropfen im Bereich Whisky und Rum ab, wieso sollte sich das ändern. &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/feine-sommer-drams-longmorn-14-y-o-wm-2007-und-mehr/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wilson &amp; Morgan wird als Independent Bottler oft übersehen, weil der Fokus-Markt größtenteils in Italien liegt. Das ist ein Fehler. Schon in der Vergangenheit füllte Fabio Rossi fantastische Tropfen im Bereich Whisky und Rum ab, wieso sollte sich das ändern. Er ist auch ein witziger Zeitgenosse.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/longmorn-all.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11099" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/longmorn-all-155x300.jpg" alt="" width="155" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/longmorn-all-155x300.jpg 155w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/longmorn-all-77x150.jpg 77w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/longmorn-all.jpg 309w" sizes="(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px" /></a>Nachdem ich einige fantastische Drams von meinen Freunden bei DTS &amp; W (danke Jürgen und Tobi) aus diesem Hause zugesandt bekommen habe, war ich baff. Beispielsweise war ein <strong>Spitzen-Bowmore dabei (2000-2021, 56,5%, 91 Punkte)</strong>, und auch ein <strong>Benrinnes 2007 (57,9%, 88 Punkte)</strong> wusste zu überzeugen. Auch die anderen aktuellen Abfüllungen konnten was.</p>
<p>Dabei legte mir Jürgen eine exklusive Abfüllung für den deutschen Markt ans Herz, einen Longmorn &#8222;Private Cask&#8220; aus der Barrel Selection, den ich nun verkosten werde:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Longmorn 14 y.o. Wilson &amp; Morgan 2007 &#8211; 2022, Barrel Selection &#8218;Private Cask&#8216; 800354, refill Hogshead / Virgin Oak, 211 btl., 48,0%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WM434_Private_Cask_MockUp-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11101" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WM434_Private_Cask_MockUp-85x300.jpg" alt="" width="85" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WM434_Private_Cask_MockUp-85x300.jpg 85w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WM434_Private_Cask_MockUp-289x1024.jpg 289w" sizes="(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px" /></a>Kommentar:</strong> Der obstgartige Longmorn verträgt ein 16-monatiges Virgin-Oak-Finish bestimmt gut, war mein erster Gedanke. Ich bin eh ein Fan dieser Brennerei. Gerüchte sagen, das erste refill Hogshead war ein Caol Ila-Fass. Mmmh, müsste man beides schmecken, dazu alles ungefärbt&#8230; . Es empfängt einen eine malzig-fruchtige Nose mit Vanille, Weißeiche und feiner Würze durch das Virgin Oak (Baumrinde, Kardamom, Pfeffer). Wie immer lohnt sich Geduld, denn erst dann spielt der Longmorn die Fruchtkarte: getrocknete Aprikosen, Haribo-Pfirsiche, Macedonia-Obstsalat, Kiwi, Kirsche Banane, Beeren. Wow! Dazu gesellen sich Dosenmilch, Dulce de Leche (Toffee, Karamell, Vanille) und eine Spur Maische. Im Hintergrund kann man tatsächlich Torf erahnen, der der Sache eine runde Mineralik beimischt. Am Gaumen wird dies noch deutlicher. Dieser Dram ist toll und gleichzeitig anders. Er kommt nun leicht torfig und moorig daher, Moos, Salzlache, Moltebeeren, Geißblatt, Waldboden, Banane, Anklänge an irische Whiskys kommen in den Sinn, karges grünes Land, wenig Holz, frische Brise, viel Charakter &#8211; komplex! Auch das Finish nimmt mich voll mit, genau meine Baustelle, alle vorigen Nuancen spiegeln sich wieder in bester Balance bei großer Trinkigkeit. Spitzenauswahl und Fassmanagement. Ein absoluter Tipp (81,90 Euro VK)!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89+</strong></p>
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		<title>Tennessee Whisky 18 y.o. Sour Mash 2003 &#8211; 2021 Kirsch Import for Wu Dram Clan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Right from my second home, this Tullahoma Tennessee Whisky (Dickel) was bottled by Wu Dram Clan for Kirsch Import, probably selected by big-balled Seb Jäger and his boys. I really want to give a big shout out to people like &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/tennessee-18/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11088" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery-300x150.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery-150x75.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery-768x384.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/George-Dickel-Distillery.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Right from my second home, this Tullahoma Tennessee Whisky (Dickel) was bottled by Wu Dram Clan for Kirsch Import, probably selected by big-balled Seb Jäger and his boys. I really want to give a big shout out to people like them who dare to go new ways and bottle stuff that paves the way. No copy cats, real dudes! Watch out, their pipeline is ranging from Scotch to Cognac, Bourbon, R(h)um, Pineau, Armagnac, Gin etc. &#8211; I am looking forward to the new releases.</p>
<p>Some fine older Dickels came from Cadenhead&#8217;s recently, and the distillery is also diversifying their portfolio. Dickel always was the drier of the two famous Tennessee drams, and I passed by them quite often when I lived there. Watch he spelling of whisk(e)y, another clear hint to its origin. Let&#8217;s try the clan&#8217;s version:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Tennessee Whisky 18 y.o. Sour Mash, 2003 &#8211; 2021, New American Oak Barrel #12, 156btl., 50,8%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dickel-Wu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11090" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dickel-Wu-79x300.jpg" alt="" width="79" height="300" /></a>Comment:</strong> As always with Bourbon and such, give it time to unfold and lose the acetone. You will be rewarded. It starts with vanilla, creme brulee, maple syrup, painted fence in the summertime, honeycomb, orange zest, coconut, macadamia nut, catnip, cinnamon, cardamom, grilled marshmallows, dried apricots, figs and dates, summer forest floor, sweet yeast dumpling (Dampfnudel), warm oak with Asian spices. Great balance, lots to nose&#8230; . On the palate it becomes wonderfully sweet, accompanied by a slight woody bitterness to counter. The sour mash can be tasted, the wood and spice have the say and are tightly knit. Then a nuttiness joins in. It is becoming warmer, sweeter and softer by the minute and leaves you with a smile &#8211; a long finish of fine complexity causes that. Winning pick!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
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		<title>Faire und exklusive Single Casks von Freunden: Drei peated St. Kilian for Whiskyfolks (sweet peat!)</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/single-casks-kilian/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Immer wieder fragen mich Leute nach Tipps zu gelungenen Drams, die noch bezahlbar sind. Und in der Tat wird es schwerer, faire und dennoch spannende Whiskys zu finden. Umso schöner ist es dann, wenn echte Urgesteine der Whisky-Szene mal eigene &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/07/single-casks-kilian/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Immer wieder fragen mich Leute nach Tipps zu gelungenen Drams, die noch bezahlbar sind. Und in der Tat wird es schwerer, faire und dennoch spannende Whiskys zu finden. Umso schöner ist es dann, wenn echte Urgesteine der Whisky-Szene mal eigene Fässer teilen, die sie bewusst ausgesucht haben.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11074" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/St_Kilian_Private_Cask_666-09008.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Unser lieber Freund Stefan Bügler &#8211; einer dieser Menschen, die die Freude am Whisky großzügig teilen und einfach angenehme Zeitgenossen sind &#8211; ermöglicht Euch nun einen Blick hinter den Vorhang mit drei wirklich exklusiven Whiskys von St. Kilian, die das Potenzial der Brennerei zeigen. Passend zur Idee heißt diese Serie &#8218;Whisky Folks&#8216;. Jede Abfüllung für sich ist eine Empfehlung und interpretiert das Rüdenauer &#8218;Water of Life&#8216;, gebrannt am gleichen Tag &#8211; völlig anders &#8211; durch die Wahl der Fässer:  sehr hoher Lerneffekt &#8230; when the peat meets the sweet &#8230;</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>St. Kilian &#8218;peated&#8216; PX-Hogshead 666 (American Oak), 18. Januar 2017 &#8211; 30. April 2021, Whisky Folks Private Cask, 433 btl., 60,0%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11076" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back-300x233.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="233" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back-300x233.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back-150x117.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back-768x597.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/666-Back.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Kommentar:</strong> The number of the beast &#8211; klasse Fassnummer mit dem Titel &#8218;pleased to meet you&#8216;! Und da ich gerne handfeste Vergleiche mag, dies wäre der Ardbeg der drei Fässer (hinkender Vergleich, aber Ähnlichkeiten), die Geschmacksfarbe wäre braun. Torf, süße BBQ-Sauce und Jod, Reifen und Teer, dann Pinienharz, antiseptisches Spray, Spur Vulkanschwefel, Kreide, Kalk, Waffenöl, alte Hütte, Stall, Kaffee, auch Zitrusfrüchte, Datteln und Rosinen &#8211; dazu eine diskrete Sherrynote, die im Geschmack wesentlich deutlicher wird und gut eingewoben ist. Am Gaumen gesellen sich außerdem Leder, Pflaumen und Burnout-Reifenspuren hinzu, ein BBQ am Torf-Bauernhof. Gebt ihm Zeit, tolle Entwicklung, langer Abgang. Sweet peat, dirty core &#8211; 666 eben. Noch zu haben für 69,90 Euro (siehe Link unten).</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
<p>Hier der <strong>Link</strong> zum Shop mit der ganzen Story: <a href="https://www.wein-riegger.de/st.-kilian-distillers/st.-kilian-666-whisky-folks-private-cask-special-release.html">St. Kilian | 666 Whisky Folks Private Cask | Wein-Riegger Onlineshop</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>St. Kilian &#8218;peated&#8216; Bourbon-small cask (Garrison Bros., TX) 498, 18. Jan. 2017 &#8211; 08. Sept. 2021, Whisky Folks Private Cask, 86 btl., 61,2%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11075" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498-768x1536.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/498.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>Kommentar:</strong> &#8218;A Cowboy called Peat&#8216; heißt diese Version und stammt aus einem 50l-Fass der texanischen Brennerei Garrison Brothers. Ich befürchtete zuerst eine zu krasse Holzigkeit, da diese Fässer echt enorme Kraft ausspielen, doch hier hat es spitze funktioniert. Dies wäre der Caol Ila der Serie, um bei diesen Vergleichen zu bleiben, seine Geschmacksfarbe wäre ein blasses Gelb. Wir haben hier neben dem Torf eine Mineralik, Austern mit Zitrone, Grapefruit, Mentholfrische, Wacholder, Olivenöl, Kunstleder, weißer Pfeffer, etwas Jod, Anklänge von Mezcal, Gurke, Eisen. Gelegentlich kommen durch das kleine Fass sogar Rum- und Bourbonanklänge durch, Kokos, Vanille, Marshmallow und Gewürzkaugummi (Zimt, Kardamom). Eine echt ungewöhnliche Nase, die gefällt, aber Zeit braucht. Am Gaumen ist der Cowboy kristallklar, leicht trocken, jodig und mineralisch, das Holz ist in genau der richtigen Dosis eingesetzt worden, auch Frucht kommt schön durch. <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Garrison-Cask.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-11077" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Garrison-Cask-150x147.png" alt="" width="150" height="147" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Garrison-Cask-150x147.png 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Garrison-Cask-300x295.png 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Garrison-Cask.png 704w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>Im Abgang wird er dann süßer und lässt die tolle Aromen-Kombination nochmals aufscheinen. Feines Ding. Für 74,90 Euro noch erhältlich (siehe Link unten).</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
<p>Hier der <strong>Link</strong> zum Shop mit der ganzen Story: <a href="https://www.wein-riegger.de/st.-kilian-distillers/st.-kilian-498-a-cowboy-called-peat-whisky-folks-private-cask.html">St. Kilian | 498 A Cowboy called Peat &#8211; Whisky Folks Private Cask | Wein-Riegger Onlineshop</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>St. Kilian &#8218;peated&#8216; first-fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead 674, 18. Jan. 2017 &#8211; 30. Aug. 2021, Whisky Folks Private Cask, 446 btl., 59,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11078" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso-118x300.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso-118x300.jpg 118w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso-401x1024.jpg 401w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso-59x150.jpg 59w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso-602x1536.jpg 602w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oloroso-Glorioso.jpg 627w" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" /></a>Kommentar:</strong> &#8218;Oloroso Glorioso&#8216; wurde diese Abfüllung getauft, sie entspräche in meinem Dreier-Typvergleich dem Port Charlotte oder einem 1990er Bowmore in Momenten, die Geschmacksfarbe wäre ein bräunliches rot. Industriehalle, Gummistiefel im Torf, Traktorreifen, Kräuter, gereifter Parmigiano, pilziger Waldboden im Herbst, Tannenharz, gesägter Baumstamm, Feuerstein und Mineralik kommen später dazu, auch Wildleder und kandierte Orange. Der edle Sherry bringt dunkle Früchte wie Trauben, Trockenpflaumen, Datteln und Sultaninen mit ein. Am Gaumen zeigt dieses Fass gute Balance, alles hallt wieder in leichter Trockenheit, Sherry, Würze und Teer kämpfen und umspielen die Geschmacksknospen, die im Abgang mit einer dezente Süße von jodigem Charakter und Salz versöhnt werden. 74,90 Euro für diesen dunkleren Burschen, sie Link unten).</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
<p>Hier der <strong>Link</strong> zum Shop mit der ganzen Story: <a href="https://www.wein-riegger.de/st.-kilian-distillers/st.-kilian-674-oloroso-glorioso-whisky-folks-private-cask.html">St. Kilian | 674 Oloroso glorioso &#8211; Whisky Folks Private Cask | Wein-Riegger Onlineshop</a></p>
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<p><strong>Fazit aller drei Drams: Ein lehrreicher und schöner Vergleich und eine Empfehlung. Holt Euch, solange es geht &#8211; Szenestoff!</strong></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; both versions in a comparative tasting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For this year&#8217;s Ardbeg Day, June 4th 2022 at Feis Ile (and the world), whisky creator Dr. Bill Lumsden has used very dark roasted malt for this release called &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; a Punk Rock version in design. There will be &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/04/ardbeg-ardcore/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For this year&#8217;s Ardbeg Day, June 4th 2022 at Feis Ile (and the world), whisky creator Dr. Bill Lumsden has used very dark roasted malt for this release called &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; a Punk Rock version in design. There will be Punk bands live, tattoo-sessions and more &#8211; also online. Don&#8217;t miss out, go to your embassy or pay Islay a visit.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11053" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-300x189.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="189" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-300x189.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-150x95.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Within the LVMH organization Dr. Bill has already implemented such dark malt at the Glenmorangie Signet version- unpeated though &#8211; and one can really taste the difference in terms of chocolate and coffee aromas there. How does this roasting work on peated malt?</p>
<p>As usual, there are two versions to look out for: The Committee Release with 50,1% (April 26th) and the Ardbeg Day Edition with 46% (May 17th), both priced 125.- Euro in Germany. I am going to drink these head to head now:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11052" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask.jpg 912w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Let&#8217;s cut to the chase &#8211; this clearly is Ardbeg with its typical features, great quality as most of the times. Only nuances differentiate these dark roast versions from the regular distillate, the effect seems less in a peated environment, I guess. The strong phenolic elements might interfere with the experimental roast malt because usually the difference is recognizable.</p>
<p>As to be expected, the 46%-version comes across way more opened on the nose, on the palate, the 50,1%-release takes the trophy though. Give the latter lots of time.</p>
<p>The 46% has an impeccable balance and gives us more of the roast effects. The focus is on BBQ-sauce, coffee, chocolate, roasted steak, soot and vanilla. I am also getting thistle and aloe, deep peat, iodine, sweet smoke, suede, charcoal, tar, resin, mustard seed, oatmeal cookies and antiseptic spray on old bandaids.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11051" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-768x1025.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore.jpg 772w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>The stronger version is greener over all and plays it close to the chest. Peat, hazel, aloe, herbs, chocolate, tar, tanned leather, resin, tires, hot transformer and phenols are the main characteristics, it takes time to open up. However, in the mouth the strength in abv is an asset, and it turns less green. The soot, lively acidity and iodine along with typical Ardbeg tastes make this a winner as well.</p>
<p>Both versions punk well. Hard to decide &#8211; let&#8217;s call it a tie.</p>
<p><strong>Scores: 89 &#8211; 90 (both)</strong></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When my attention was brought to this lovely project called &#8218;Grape of the Art&#8216; undertaken by a German &#8211; or Swabian, for precision &#8211; group of friends, I immediately liked the idea. Robert Bauer, Oliver Gerhardt, Sascha Junkert, Christian Maier &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/03/grape-of-the-art/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When my attention was brought to this lovely project called &#8218;Grape of the Art&#8216; undertaken by a German &#8211; or Swabian, for precision &#8211; group of friends, I immediately liked the idea. Robert Bauer, Oliver Gerhardt, Sascha Junkert, Christian Maier and Leonard Stumpf are real spirit enthusiasts with experience and some also have interesting websites like the Rum X Community, Armagnac.de or Whisky Digest. Check them out: <a href="https://www.grapeoftheart.com/">https://www.grapeoftheart.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotA_LEncantada.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11020" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotA_LEncantada-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotA_LEncantada-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotA_LEncantada-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotA_LEncantada.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Just like us, they want to share their passion for fine grape juice, esp. Armagnac, with the world and with whisky connoisseurs in particular. They sampled, traveled and learned that only few products match their expectations. So they wanted to change that and import themselves. They aim for unaltered and undiluted single casks of high quality, a road less traveled but so rewarding. The boys don&#8217;t limit themselves to Armagnacs only as their third release is a Saint Lucia Rum.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s try their first releases:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Armagnac Domaine Le Frêche 13 y,o, GotA #1, 2007, 57%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11022" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-191x300.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-191x300.jpg 191w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-652x1024.jpg 652w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-95x150.jpg 95w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-768x1206.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-978x1536.jpg 978w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-1304x2048.jpg 1304w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/grape-of-the-art-le-freche-2007-armagnac-scaled.jpg 1630w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /></a>Comment:</strong> This was found in the cellars of L&#8217;Encantada and stood out for quality, the cask only rendered 150 bottles at cask strength. I am stunned how mature it is after &#8218;only&#8216; 13 years. An amazing nose, dense, juicy, powerful yet balanced and with quite some rancio already. There are marzipan, assorted glazed nuts, leather, vanilla, dandelion, marigold, pepper and fruit (plums, raspberries, morello cherries, red- and blackcurrant, berry tea), Indian joss sticks and incense. Deep, dude! In the mouth it starts drier than expected and a bit demerara-esque. Licorice, mahogani and furniture polish, concentrated grape juice with dark fruitiness, chocolate raisins and spices. The heaviness carries on into a wonderful finish that leaves you craving another glass. A worthy first pick!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Armagnac Domaine Séailles 20 y.o., GotA #2, 2000, 54%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11024" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Armagnac-Seailles-20-Grape-of-the-Art-2000-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> The second release has a nice unearthing story, let me quote: &#8222;Today we introduce you to Domaine de Séailles from Ténarèze – a small, artisanal wine &amp; Armagnac producer founded by the Labérenne family and now passionately run by the super sympathetic winemaker Julien. By a stroke of luck, we followed a road sign as we passed through and ended up at a rustic and lovely estate. There we were allowed to explore the entire atmospheric warehouse (with chandeliers!) and were just blown away by the variety of styles!&#8220; Again, cask strength, no additives, a single cask, 195 bottles of joy.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-11027" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-150x84.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="84" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Route-de-Armagnac-sign-1.jpg 1944w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>And yep, they picked another winner. This is sporting brighter fruits and oaky elements like caramel, vanilla, Asian spice, pepper, cedar &#8211; white oak? It is even more complex than its predecessor. I find glazed pastries, marzipan, nuts, rancio, flowers, tea, fruits (lemons, plums, chriies and berries) and this succulent red grape juiciness. It tastes excellent, even better than the nose, less wood now, more fruit juice and rancio, a complex balance with echoes of the nose. Elegant finish, very quaffable too. Super!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Rum Saint Lucia Distillers 15 y.o., Chairman&#8217;s Reserve for GotA &amp; Rum X, 2005, 61,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11030" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saint-Lucia-Chairman-Grape-of-the-Art-Rum-X-2005-2048x2048.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> A real authentic rum that aged in a Bourbon cask in tropical climate only- wow. The make consists of 50% John Dore and 50% Vendôme. And what a funky fella&#8216; this is, holy cow. Not for beginners, sweet teeth or faint-hearted, more for us suckers of &#8218;da dirt&#8216; <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Imagine a small plastic producer&#8217;s backyard near a forest on which all kind of junk is stored: old paint, tar, diesel, rubber, dried-up glue stick (Pritt), bruised blood oranges, bananas and limes and the production hall smells on the side &#8211; weird but nice. The forest freshness and earthy tones I am getting now are joined by hints of vanilla, salt, leather, ground pepper, spices (cinnamon, cardamom), minty gum, licorice and black olive tapenade. On the palate it arrives oily and dirty as expected. Sour battery acid meets sweet minty lemon drop (Gletschereis candy), olives, rubber and pine cones. It is becoming sweeter with fruit, almonds and spice, huge complexity, rewarding finish. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, it is an unusual and funky one, but very interesting and of high quality. But you should be into such rums.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 87+</strong></p>
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<p>Good luck, boys, and thank you for letting me sample &#8211; carry on!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11031" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GotARumfestival.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
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		<title>New WU &#8211; four bottlings (Ardbeg 20, Ledaig 25, Jamaica 25, Cognac VSOP Tennessee Finish)</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/11/new-wu/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 11:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wu Dram Clan boys are pumpin&#8216; out serious gourmet sh.. on a regular basis. I am a sucker for many of their releases &#8211; WU is forever, remember that! Even the big Kahuna, an Ardbeg 2001 Single Cask, is &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/11/new-wu/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Wu Dram Clan boys are pumpin&#8216; out serious gourmet sh.. on a regular basis. I am a sucker for many of their releases &#8211; WU is forever, remember that! Even the big Kahuna, an Ardbeg 2001 Single Cask, is among the bunch. As my nose is finally working again I can now throw in my 2p (sorry for late). Enjoy the reviews:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Cognac Bache Gabrielsen American Oak (Double Maturation) VSOP/4 y.o. for Kirsch, Single Cask, Fins Bois, 64,1%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bache-Gabrielsen-Cognac-American-Oak-Kirsch-Cask-Strength-VSOP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10798" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bache-Gabrielsen-Cognac-American-Oak-Kirsch-Cask-Strength-VSOP.jpg" alt="" width="156" height="296" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bache-Gabrielsen-Cognac-American-Oak-Kirsch-Cask-Strength-VSOP.jpg 156w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bache-Gabrielsen-Cognac-American-Oak-Kirsch-Cask-Strength-VSOP-79x150.jpg 79w" sizes="(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px" /></a></strong> This is a crazy one, very unusual. The producer with Norwegian roots is known for going modern and special ways in Cognac maturation. We loved the blue XO at cask strength from 15 years ago. This new release for Germany has spent its life in French and Tennessee oak and the Ugni Blanc grapes came from the Fins Bois region. Not your classic stats. But boy, taste this powerhouse. Heavy Hervé-style :).</p>
<p>With this one you can fool most people at a tasting &#8211; mix it among the whiskies and nobody complains. The mature nose is clearly showing American oak characteristics like vanilla, pineapple, banana, peaches and coconut. The grapes and raisins play second fiddle. Also there is some marzipan and white oak. Basically like a Pina Colada from the Charente! It tastes and swims well, no off-notes at all, vanilla-cream-style, and: more cognac shines through now. Honey, flowers, espresso, creme brulee, hints of tropical fruits. The sheer power is fun and the balance is surprising. Of course, it is no complexity monster after four years of maturation, but it tastes darn good! Not for cognac purists, but great for whisky fans and people who love to transgress borders. Simply a good drink. Stay curious! The long finish leaves you puzzled by what you just had. Cool and fun choice!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 87</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Finest Jamaican Rum, over 25 years old, Duckhammers / Wu Dram Clan, 164 btl., 50,1% </strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10785" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244520229_885272135449907_6252551240761257425_n.jpg 1512w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> I love the label. And estery rums. So let&#8217;s dive into the parrot&#8217;s feathers: Often older Jamaicans lose their funk, but here it is well-preserved yet more balanced and mature &#8211; a great nose! It starts out with old brown bandaids soaked in iodine, olive tapenade, almonds, ripe banana, star fruit, hot mulch, glue and bitumen &#8211; all with a sweet overtone, enticing! Gletschereis drops (a classic German sweet for refreshment from way back, lemony-minty in taste) meet caramelized burnt sugar, licorice, veggie stew, burnt raisins, roots, fence coating colour can, malaga ice cream (rum-raisins), Yuzu and Sicilian lemon.</p>
<p>It tastes likewise and so goooood &#8211; noble funk! Milder than one would expect (great alcohol integration), all on high class, lending itself perfectly for the early session of estery rums &#8211; or for an introduction into this category on highest quality. Long finish! I NEED MORE.  On the side, this probably is the most guyanese Jamaican I had, which is not a bad thing &#8211; both worlds meet here. Wow. Me want parrot now!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ledaig 25 y.o. Wu Dram Clan / Duckhammers / The Whisky Kingdom / Kyoto FWS 1995 &#8211; 2021, Hogshead 143, 50,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10786 alignright" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n-252x300.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n-252x300.jpg 252w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n-126x150.jpg 126w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n-768x913.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252114789_902617693715351_4640250853308360444_n.jpg 861w" sizes="(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px" /></a></strong> Education first: The peated Tobermory has risen to stellar quality in the vintages 1972/73, when they shared the malted barley with Brora, Talisker and such, as rumors go. Try and you know what I mean. After these years, Ledaig somewhat changed into a lesser peaty, leathery dram with somewhat volatile distillates, not often bottled. Only after 2005, the heavy peat returned with partly great results and higher outturns in the indie market.</p>
<p>This specimen is a perfect example of an outlier of the good kind. I am glad the Wu-sters dug up this one. After a great younger Kraken which I loved, they follow up with the second octopus.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ledaig.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10791" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ledaig-300x297.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="297" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ledaig-300x297.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ledaig-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ledaig.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>The nose clearly is in the in the sour-fruity and spicy camp, autumnal somehow (fallen leaves), very nice and off the beaten track. At first I am getting tangerine, raspberry, kiwi, kumquat, grapefruit, peach, lemon drops, ginger, malt, yeast, leather, willow wood (aspirin, anyone) and glazed nut pastries. Inriguing mix. There also is sheep wool in a woollen mill, wet earth and discrete peat, hay, ginger bread, hazelnut, vanilla, incense, licorice, egg salad, brine and pepper. Compexity! It keeps getting fruitier by the time.</p>
<p>On the palate it is powerful and laden with spices, sour fruits and leather. Old wood meets shoe shine on fine leather brogues, willow branch, peach and licorice again. Water is not hurting it, try as you please.</p>
<p>It finishes long while becoming sweeter, the spices remain, nuttiness also joins the crescendo. The perfect dram for this time of year on a walk through the forest. Beware of tree krakens! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ardbeg 20 y.o. OB 24.05.2001 &#8211; 10.06.2021 Wu DRAM Clan&#8217;s Private Reserve, Refill Bourbon Barrel 348, 155 btl., 46,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-348-Wu-Dram-Clan-20-Barrel-2001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10802" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-348-Wu-Dram-Clan-20-Barrel-2001-213x300.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-348-Wu-Dram-Clan-20-Barrel-2001-213x300.jpg 213w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-348-Wu-Dram-Clan-20-Barrel-2001-106x150.jpg 106w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-348-Wu-Dram-Clan-20-Barrel-2001.jpg 608w" sizes="(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Let&#8217;s start by NOT arguing about its price. It is a personal decision to splurge on great booze, which this undoubtly is, and such are prices of Single Cask releases by Ardbeg or DIAGEO these days. No one has to buy, so leave it there. I think it takes big hairy balls to bring such babies to the market. So kudos &#8211; why not! We don&#8217;t judge price , only quality matters.</p>
<p>Many people were so keen on trying this. I am glad to be in the position now, I gave it two sessions. Not the shabbiest of moments :).</p>
<p>A typical Ardbeg right from the start, the refill Bourbon barrel allows the oily spirit to shine. Weapon oil (Ballistol), tires, burning pine cone, iodine, peat, leather, ointment, tarry rope with kelp, lemonized oyster, chalk, minerality, coal, aloe, menthol and mezcal, dirty harbour smells, cannon smoke &#8211; the whole spiel of a great Ardbeg in sweet background, aaahhh.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-20-Wu-Dram-Clan-2001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10804" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-20-Wu-Dram-Clan-2001-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-20-Wu-Dram-Clan-2001-198x300.jpg 198w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-20-Wu-Dram-Clan-2001-99x150.jpg 99w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ardbeg-20-Wu-Dram-Clan-2001.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a>It tastes even better than it noses as it takes the direction of old-style Ardbeg now on leather, soot, flinty smoke and pine resin &#8211; no off-note here, just classic mature South coast Islay goodness with the typical slim and sweet profile in the middle, which every Ardbeg should have (sorry 8).</p>
<p>The amazing finish swells with iodine, soot, peat, flint, chalk, hints of espresso and burnt tires. A very good mellow cask that takes us back into the 1970s for moments!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 92</strong></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG 19 y.o. Traigh Bhan Batch #3, 46,2%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wonderful news: The Singing Sands are back! Ardbeg&#8217;s 19 years old &#8218;Traigh Bhan&#8216; release is named after this Islay phenomenon (read up on it) and the first two bottlings really rocked our world &#8211; we reviewed them here and there. &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/08/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-3/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ardbeg-Traigh-Bhan-batch-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10754" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ardbeg-Traigh-Bhan-batch-3-178x300.png" alt="" width="178" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ardbeg-Traigh-Bhan-batch-3-178x300.png 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ardbeg-Traigh-Bhan-batch-3-89x150.png 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ardbeg-Traigh-Bhan-batch-3.png 387w" sizes="(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px" /></a>Wonderful news: The Singing Sands are back! Ardbeg&#8217;s 19 years old &#8218;Traigh Bhan&#8216; release is named after this Islay phenomenon (read up on it) and the first two bottlings really rocked our world &#8211; we reviewed them <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/08/ardbeg-traigh-bhan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/07/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">there</a>.</p>
<p>Today on September 7th, the new manager Colin Gordon and Dr. Bill Lumsden send a third release into the ring, sourced from American oak and ex-Oloroso casks. On the label it actually reads &#8218;Bottled: In a lockdown&#8216;. It took a while as it was stuck in the UK for months due to Covid-related shipping issues, but now the wait is finally over. Let&#8217;s go into the infight:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>ARDBEG TRAIGH BHAN 19 y.o. Batch 3, 46,2%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10753" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-300x150.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-150x75.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> A group of pot-smoking cowboys on sweaty horses rubbed with ointment underneath their old leather saddles ride into a coffee roastery while firing their guns in the air. After that, they clean their silver pistols with Ballistol oil, have some hot chocolate, milk coffee, others sip on Pu Erh tea, sherry or even lime juice, one replaces his iodine-soaked bandaid, another one writes &#8218;Islay Renegades were here&#8216; with chalk on the blackboard of offerings, one removes the nettles, thistles and resin from his socks and boots, as they all rode in from a nearby peat bog <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Sorry, but it noses like that. It is a wonderful and typical Ardbeg on the sweet and leathery side with discrete Oloroso influence. I am also getting nuts, completely nuts, and white pepper. Older style indeed, complex and balanced.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10753" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-300x150.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-150x75.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-batch-3.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>On the palate the fired weapons rule over all the other aromas, really cool &#8211; I love this profile. However, it is a bit too thin and low in alcohol to fully keep the amazing promises of the nose &#8211; for me. Some might exactly like this subtlety. Big sips help. This is suitable for being served in the middle of a tasting session to start the peatsters. Then it shines.</p>
<p>It finishes sweet, sooty and kelpy with loads of iodine. It grows on you and goes the long way if you let it. Now the cowboys have a BBQ on the beach after a storm. Join them and get a bottle of this noble Islay dram. The George Foreman of Ardbeg whiskies, or was that Axel Schulz?</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89+</strong></p>
<p>P.S.: Here is the official tasting note in German:</p>
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		<title>Wu Nevis: A new Release of da Clan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wow, Wu Dram Clan&#8217;s drams are so damn hot right now &#8211; deservedly so. Here comes another belter from one of my favorite distilleries with a cool outfit. Of course, it sold out within minutes and hovers around 91 points &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/08/wu-nevis/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, Wu Dram Clan&#8217;s drams are so damn hot right now &#8211; deservedly so. Here comes another belter from one of my favorite distilleries with a cool outfit. Of course, it sold out within minutes and hovers around 91 points in the base &#8230; let&#8217;s taste it:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ben Nevis 24 y.o. Wu Dram Clan / Duckhammers / The Whisky Kingdom 1996 &#8211; 2021, Bourbon Hogshead 1408, 290 btl., 45,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10741" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24-113x300.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24-113x300.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24-387x1024.jpg 387w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24-57x150.jpg 57w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24-580x1536.jpg 580w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ben-Nevis-Wu-Dram-Duckhammers-24.jpg 657w" sizes="(max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px" /></a>Comment</strong>: Aaaahh, a spirit-driven, waxy fruit bomb that develops. Gooseberry, white peach Bellini, grapefruit, passionfruit, kiwi, baby banana, yellow plum, pineapple, caramellized blood orange, redcurrant, wild strawberries and meet vanilla, gorse, New World Sauvignon Blanc, whipped cream, coconut, macadamia, fresh linen, latex (yes!), white pepper, ginger powder and discrete oak.</p>
<p>On the palate it delivers in balanced and gentle yet growing manner. The 45,6% are fine, just fill your mouth. Sour fruit compote, salty brine, exotic fruit, chocolate, kurkuma, ex-Bourbon oak, toffee, all very well-integrated. It is getting bolder by the minute and finishes big and fruity.</p>
<p>Drink this in bigger sips for full pleasure &#8211; rather early in a tasting session. I love its subtle details of excellence like in a fine watercolor painting. A tropical treat from the Highlands, Wooooorrrd!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91</strong></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG 8 Years Old &#8218;for discussion&#8216; 50,8% (Committee Bottling)</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/07/ardbeg-8/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hurra, ein neuer Ardbeg als Ergänzung zur Standard-Range! Nachdem der Wee Beastie schon positiv aufgenommen wurde, präsentiert sich hier ein weiterer Whisky mit Altersangabe &#8211; das finden wir gut. Laut Dr. Bill Lumsden soll er eine Parallelwelt sowie ein Brückenschlag &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/07/ardbeg-8/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hurra, ein neuer Ardbeg als Ergänzung zur Standard-Range! Nachdem der Wee Beastie schon positiv aufgenommen wurde, präsentiert sich hier ein weiterer Whisky mit Altersangabe &#8211; das finden wir gut. Laut Dr. Bill Lumsden soll er eine Parallelwelt sowie ein Brückenschlag zum 10 sein, ein Mittelpunkt der Ardbeg-Range. Er wurde teilweise in ehemaligen Sherryfässern gereift. Heute ist der &#8218;Roll-out&#8216; in Deutschland und wir geben gerne unsere Verkostungsnotizen dazu ab (a real team effort):</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10667" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g2-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g2-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g2-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g2.png 479w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Beschreibung:</strong> Hallo, das ist ein wahrer und typischer Ardbeg ohne jede Offnote, auf der würzig-ledrigen Seite befindlich. In der Ledertasche finden wir das Torf-Jod-Schwefel-Kombo, antiseptisches Spray, Mullbinde, BBQ-Sauce, Lagerfeuer-Rauch, Senf, schwarzen Pfeffer, Seegras, Aloe, Zitrusfrische, Milchschokolade, Latte Macchiato und Reifen. Auch gesalzenes Karamell, diverse Nüsse (v.a. Paranuss, Cashew und Macadamia), Vanille, Sägespäne und evtl. Virgin-Oak-Spuren kann man erriechen. Der Einfluss der Sherryfässer, wohl refill, wirkt nur indirekt ordnend. Klassisch und gut bisher.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10668" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g1-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g1-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g1-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/g1.png 479w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Am Gaumen ändert sich aber so Einiges im Vergleich zu den Klassikern: Hier tritt er nicht schlank und süß an wie seine Artgenossen, er beißt pfeffrig zu &#8211; fast wie ein Talisker, dazu viel Holz (eher frisch wirkend, ich schätze Virgin Oak-Anteil, müsste mal nachfragen) in cremiger Textur. Definitiv Paralleluniversum <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Je nachdem, wie man seinen Ardbeg mag &#8230;</p>
<p>Wild wird dann langsam zu süß, wenn der Abgang einsetzt. Das volle Ardbeg-Aromenrad kommt wieder zum Zuge, und ja, leichte Echos der Sherrycasks sind auch da &#8211; ein schönes Finish. Die 65 Euro sind absolut fair.</p>
<p><strong>Note: 88</strong></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG SCORCH Committee Release 2021, 51,7%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 20:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For Ardbeg Day 2021, the Ultimate Islay Distillery releases a dragon-imparted dram 😉 . I spare you the funny marketing story and recommend you play the game as an online substitution for the fun we used to have at the &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/05/ardbeg-scorch/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10641" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-300x281.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="281" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-300x281.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-150x141.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>For Ardbeg Day 2021, the Ultimate Islay Distillery releases a dragon-imparted dram <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> . I spare you the funny marketing story and recommend you play the game as an online substitution for the fun we used to have at the embassies in a pre-Corona-world. A virtual world and way more can be discovered &#8211; stay on the lookout on June 5th. I am looking forward to it.</p>
<p>As a pre-release, the somewhat stronger Committee Edition has been released now (115 Euro). The 46%- version will follow from May 25th on for the same price at embassies, online and in shops. Go get Colin Gordon&#8217;s inaugural release.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10642" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>This scorchy Ardbeg was matured in heavily charred white oak casks (ex-Bourbon). Knowing former expressions, this is a winning formula for me. It just works magic on the peaty spirit, adding a sooty and sweet environment that elevates iodine, tar and BBQ-notes. Let&#8217;s see:</p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Yes, winner. The charred casks rendered an old-style cokey Ardbeg that takes you right into a rainy pit lane on a racing track: tarry tires, diesel, wet gravel (chalk and flint stones), oil, driver&#8217;s leather gloves and what not. We also smell hospital notes like old bandages, antiseptic spray, big iodine, cough pastilles and camphor. Nuuuurrse, please! The third world I get teleported to is a BBQ at the beach with grilled lobsters and herbs, a fish smoker (Arbroath Smokie), olive spread, coal fire, sweet smoke, soot, peat and embers, BBQ-sauce, honey-mustard dip and cocoa nibs for dessert with fine tea. <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10643" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>Somehow the Scorch keeps all these together in good integration and harmony. Additionally, there are fired pistols, black liquorice, saddle leather, burnt cake, pepper and chili-flakes, resin, plums, vanilla and oak. Big and bold. On the palate is also appears bigger than usual Ardbegs, more spice, green elements lead in and get burnt away by the big black smoke of heavenly sooty sweetness, aaah. Iodine, peat, all crazy stuff from the nose reverberates here. A powerful, sweet, smoky and harmonic finish ensues this pleasure sip for chimney sweepers. Complexity and joy. Well done, little dragon!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89+</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10644" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10645" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG Arrrrrrrdbeg! 51,8% in the review</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/01/ardbeg-arrrrrrrdbeg/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zu Ehren des ehemaligen Managers Mickey Heads, der 13 Jahre das Steuerrad der Kult-Islay-Brennerei in der Hand hielt, wurde diese Abschiedsedition abgefüllt. Für Piraten wie uns ist das Label von Butcher Billy schon ein echter Hingucker. Inhaltlich sprechen wir hier &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/01/ardbeg-arrrrrrrdbeg/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-straight.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10623" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-straight-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-straight-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-straight-116x150.png 116w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-straight.png 687w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>Zu Ehren des ehemaligen Managers Mickey Heads, der 13 Jahre das Steuerrad der Kult-Islay-Brennerei in der Hand hielt, wurde diese Abschiedsedition abgefüllt. Für Piraten wie uns ist das Label von Butcher Billy schon ein echter Hingucker. Inhaltlich sprechen wir hier auch von einer Neuheit, denn diese Version des Ultimate Islay Malt reifte ausschließlich in ehemaligen Rye-Fässern. Doch man sollte nie vom Äußeren aufs Innere schließen, lasst ihn uns eingießen:</p>
<p><strong>Beschreibung:</strong> Der recht helle Tropfen ist zwar einerseits sofort als Ardbeg zu erkennen (Torf, Jod, brennender Trafo, Reifen), weicht aber im Bereich Süße deutlich ab &#8211; er präsentiert sich trockener und &#8222;baumiger&#8220;, womit gemeint ist, dass sich viele Spuren des Eichenholzes finden lassen: Würze (Chili, Pfeffer, Wasabi), Harz, Vanille, Lakritz, Weidenast, Wacholderbusch, Nussschale und Räucherkammer wären ein paar davon. Diese Holznoten sind nicht dominant, machen diesen Ardbeg aber weniger Destillat-getrieben und weniger ausbalanciert. Der Roggen gibt indirekt eine gewisse Härte, man riecht Getreidekörner, Bohnen heller Kaffeeröstung, Kreide, Gurkenglas, Teerdach, Torfrauch, Distel, Nessel, Manchego-Rinde, helle Zitrusfrüchte, Birne und Banane.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/closeup-Arrrrrrrdbeg.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10625" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/closeup-Arrrrrrrdbeg-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/closeup-Arrrrrrrdbeg-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/closeup-Arrrrrrrdbeg-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/closeup-Arrrrrrrdbeg.png 640w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>Am Gaumen tritt der Arrrrrrrdbeg eher trocken und mild für seine knapp 52% an und folgt seiner Nasen-Aromatik. Die typische schlanke Mitte dieses Destillates ist vorhanden, aber die Süße ist zurückgehalten. Vor allem Erdnüsse, Eiche, Gurkenwasser (oft in Rye-Whiskys auffindbar) Teer und Harz treten bei mittlerer Reife in den Vordergrund.</p>
<p>Der Nachklang wirkt zuerst klassisch, klingt jedoch weicher und schlanker bei mittlerer Länge und im holzigeren Kontext ab. Torfwärme und Jod, Kokosschale, Paranuss und Teer verbleiben im Crescendo.</p>
<p>Als Fazit ist festzuhalten, dass ich überrascht war, wie sehr doch die Rye-Vorbelegung einen Ardbeg verändert, ein sehr spannendes Experiment. Dieser Dram wird mit Sicherheit im Reigen diverser (Nach-) Reifungen seinen Platz und seine Freunde finden. In Deutschland ist er ab dem 09. Februar 2021 für 150 Euro erhältlich. Arrrrrrgh!</p>
<p><strong>Bewertung: 87</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-tilted.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10627" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-tilted.png" alt="" width="640" height="832" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-tilted.png 640w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-tilted-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ardbeg-Arrrrrrrdbeg-tilted-115x150.png 115w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Da Wu goes bling: Cognac Vallein Tercinier 53 y.o. Brut de Fut (Single Cask, 156 btl.) 1967 &#8211; 2020 Grand Champagne 47%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s start with a longer introduction this time &#8211; skip if in a hurry 🙂 : Now that good whisky is becoming a luxury item and many drinkers feel like getting priced out of the market, people need to look &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-cognac-vallein-tercinier-1967/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s start with a longer introduction this time &#8211; skip if in a hurry <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> : Now that good whisky is becoming a luxury item and many drinkers feel like getting priced out of the market, people need to look for so-called malternatives. Besides R(h)um, Brandy in all its forms is a great category to go. Consequently, more and more independent bottlers release high quality Cognac, Armagnac and more. As so often, the corporation-owned big players miss the train and the category as such is just waking up from a long sleep &#8211; tradition as a double-edged sword sometimes … . But the big brands will profit from a rise in interest as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10569" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wu-dram-clan-vallein-tercinier-1967.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Having been a brandy buff and collector for many years, the situation is exciting for me and our club. Slowdrink has always been focused on being open for various drink categories. We have released Brandy many years ago, I met with great producers to learn, educated people in tastings and at fairs about it and I blend products and judge &#8218;grape juice&#8216; in competitions. So finally our enthusiasm is catching on. Therefore, I forgive the lack of experience and knowledge of some newbies in this huge and difficult field for the love of many new Cognac and Brandy lovers who come from the whisky world and expect equally high standards of quality and transparency. This helps Brandy too … and it helps whisky people develop finer sensoric skills because Cognac and its brothers are way harder to differenciate.</p>
<p>The grape distillers did many things long before whisky producers did, and many Scotch and Irish techniques originate in France and Spain as Cognac was the main noble spirit of the world back then and for so many years &#8211; phylloxera helped other fine spirits become visible but Cognac stayed king way into the 1980s. Nowadays it lost some track in Europe, but this is about to change &#8211; if the Charente learned from mistakes and can adapt. I also see a rise in quality in Grappa, another very exciting drink distilled from pomace.</p>
<p>Cadenhead, LMDW, SMWS, Maltbarn, WhiskySponge and others have started to release single cask Cognac and Armagnac recently, some great, others atypical. Woody and fruity brandies like those of Vallein Tercinier become sought after because they can offer what only very expensive old Malt Whiskies render in terms of matured esters (e.g. Bowmore fruit and berries) despite not being typical. The departing from burdening tradition has negative sides to it but I like the general development to a large extent and wish that a broader variety of producers and crus will follow soon. We will also release something again in the future. Stay tuned!</p>
<p>Come to a tasting and learn more, e.g. rancio, boise, prune juice faking, wine choice and crus, oak differences etc. &#8211; Brandy is awesome and historical.</p>
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<p>Our friends at Wu Dram Clan joined the crowd recently and have released a very old VT from a single cask from the renowned cru of Grand Champagne. I feel confident to test-drive this baby now:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vallein-tercinier-53-wu-dram-label.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10570" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vallein-tercinier-53-wu-dram-label-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vallein-tercinier-53-wu-dram-label-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vallein-tercinier-53-wu-dram-label-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vallein-tercinier-53-wu-dram-label.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> What makes older VT great is the immense complexity. We have it here too. A mix of spicy (cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, pepper from wood, oriental spices), fruity (crystallized fruits like apricots, plums, figs, sour cherries, apple rings and berries), floral (violets, lilac, elderflower, marigold, daisies), bitter (lemon and orange peel, Italian apero bitters) and sweet elements (white donut, sugar-coated pineapple, marzipan, marshmallow) in fine harmony boggles the mind. What a spirit, so vivid yet mature! Little to no rancio. It is slightly on the woody (hey, it is 53 years old!) and floral side on the palate at first, then the big wave of aromas follows suit. It lands so softly and mildly, more berries and cassis notes emerge. As a single cask, it has atypical and exciting moments. In comparison, the VT Hors d&#8217;Age is darker, rounder and sports quite some rancio, this version is spicier, drier and more complex, a wilder ride all in all. Hold on tight, it is a world-class Cognac that will blow you off the rocker if you like it wild and challenging!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
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		<title>Ardbeg Blaaack Committee 20th Aniversary Edition (Ardbeg Home Day) 46%</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/05/ardbeg-blaaack-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 13:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Slowdrink-Tastings]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ardbeg Day 2020]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Es gibt was zu feiern! Das Ardbeg Committee wird 20 und es ist Ardbeg Day &#8211; leider zu Hause &#8211; aber &#8222;grad mit Fleiß&#8220;! Dazu passend bringt Ardbeg die Blaaack in der Ardbeg Day-Version mit 46% heraus. Die vorausgegangene Committee-Edition &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/05/ardbeg-blaaack-day/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10538" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-1-240x300.png" alt="" width="240" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-1-240x300.png 240w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-1-120x150.png 120w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-1.png 721w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a>Es gibt was zu feiern! Das Ardbeg Committee wird 20 und es ist Ardbeg Day &#8211; leider zu Hause &#8211; aber &#8222;grad mit Fleiß&#8220;! Dazu passend bringt Ardbeg die Blaaack in der Ardbeg Day-Version mit 46% heraus. Die vorausgegangene Committee-Edition habe ich mitsamt der Geschichte<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/02/ardbeg-blaaack/"> hier</a> besprochen. Da findet ihr alle Infos zur Machart. Let&#8217;s taste, und das mit den Erinnerungen an die tollen Ardbeg-Tastings, die wir auch im Club hatten (siehe Fotos unten):</p>
<p><strong>Verkostung:</strong> 4,7% weniger Alkohol also die Committee-Version, gleiches Vatting? Schwer zu sagen. Ich bin gespannt. Auf jeden Fall ist der Pinot Noir-Einfluss deutlicher als beim Committee, Kirschen und Erdbeeren, alles gut eingebunden, schnell verfliegend, dann alte trockene Holzplanke, Senfkorn, Leder, viel Rauch, Jodsüße, heißer Spielzeugeisenbahntrafo, antiseptische Pflaster, Teer, Kohle, Ruß, Tannenzapfenfeuer, mineralische Elemente (Kalk, Kreide, Muscheln), Salz, Schokolade und Kaffee, sogar <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10540" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-2-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-2-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-2-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Blaaack-2.png 675w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Bittermandel und Vanille. Am Gaumen gewinnt er gegen die Vorversion, hier ist das Weinfassthema wirklich gut eingebunden, die Ardbeg-typische Süße bleibt erhalten und zieht sich durch bis in den mittellangen Abgang. Süffig, filigran, alle Elemente angehaucht. Der Cloudy Bay-Spätburgunder (Neuseeland) hält sich eher zurück, gibt aber positive Einflüsse und zähmt den Ardbeg bzw. sortiert ihn. Eine Schoko-Kirsch-Torte, die versehentlich auf dem Räucherofen stand. Kein Brecher, ein eleganter Altrocker in Tweet, im Ledersessel sitzend &#8211; spannend. Selten, dass die &#8222;dünnere&#8220; Variante den Sieg holt. Ein gelungener Ardbeg, gefährlich trinkig und sicher kein schwarzes Schaf!</p>
<p><strong>Bewertung:</strong> 88<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10546" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-5-e1590933257835.jpg 1944w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10542" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10543" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10544" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10545" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10547" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10548" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8-180x300.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8-180x300.jpg 180w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8-90x150.jpg 90w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8-768x1283.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-8-613x1024.jpg 613w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10549" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10550" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ardbeg-Day-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
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		<title>TWA review &#8211; The Whisky Agency&#8217;s new releases (Spring 2020)</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/05/twa/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2020 20:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Arran 2002]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ben Nevis 1996]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cognac Petite Champagne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ledaig]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Littlemill 1992]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[As so many events and festivals had to give way to Covid-19-shutdowns and mitigation efforts, the Limburg Whisky Fair was no exception. However, we don&#8217;t have to miss out on TWA bottlings which were just released. Thank you for providing &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/05/twa/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As so many events and festivals had to give way to Covid-19-shutdowns and mitigation efforts, the Limburg Whisky Fair was no exception. However, we don&#8217;t have to miss out on TWA bottlings which were just released. Thank you for providing me with a preview. I am impressed with the general quality again &#8211; and glad this is no color-obsessed release. Let&#8217;s taste the details in brief fashion as these probably fly off the shelves (quick tasting &#8211; done twice &#8211; no pictures of bottles out yet):</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Cognac 49 y.o. &#8218;Petite Champagne&#8216; 1970 &#8211; 2019, barrel, 49,2%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> We don&#8217;t know the producing house but I have a hunch. It is very well-balanced, and no overboarding wood disturbs the pleasure full of nuts, plums, pineapple skin, tobacco smoke, Oyster Sauce, flowers, Asian spices, fruit cake with dried and caramellized fruits. Medium rancio though, this is more on subtleties on the lighter side &#8211; it unfolds lik an onion, give it time..it gradually becomes darker in character. medium-long finish. A high class Cognac, very typical. Not a 1960s-Bowmore-esque Berry Bomber, though (if you search for that unsusual profile).</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89 &#8211; 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Irish Single Malt 29 y.o., 1990 &#8211; 2019, barrel, 48,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> When Irish Malts become this old, they become rare and expensive. Also did the load of older Emeralds dry recently, so this is really cool. This dram is still malty and has some wood spice to counter enormous tropical fruitiness, berries and lemongrass. Creamy, milky too, somehow: pineapple-vanilla milkshake, anyone? On the palate it plays out its strength the most: Mangos meet berries and blackcurrant. Yeah. I am a sucker for uber-fruitiness. Medium-length finish. Maybe not the best Irish from these years but certainly a great one. Got me a bottle&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Irish Single Malt 21 y.o., 1998 &#8211; 2019, barrel, 51,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> A good age when usually fruitiness explodes in Irish drams. Is this in its prime yet? Yes. Wow, I like it. Bushmills 21, but more naked. Fresh and fruity, berries, vanilla, blackcurrant. All the way well-balanced, icecream topping quality. Absolutely typical, recommendation.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90 &#8211; 91</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Irish Single Malt 16 y.o., 2003 &#8211; 2019, barrel, 51,9%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> How does the youngest Irish contender hold its own? It is a nice example of a grassy and lemony version, discrete oak influence (spice), coconut too. Creamy, fruity, smooth, honest. Pistacchio. A good dram.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Littlemill 27 y.o., 1992 &#8211; 2020, hogshead, 52,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Thyme on roasted lamb, other Mediterranean herbs, pineapples, apple juice, Pak Choi, vanilla pod, pine cone, traces of Bourbon. Fragile and elegant all the way.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Secret Highland 34 y.o.,  1985 &#8211; 2019, hogshead, 47,0%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> I like the pink grapefruit in this (hint &#8211; hint), nice old profile with big fruitiness and no offnote, fresh too, so spirit driven. Mangos, berries, blackcurrant, pineapple, maracuja and what not. Is there a smoked pink grapefruit? It would taste like this. Who needs distillery names <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><strong>Score: 91+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Arran 17 y.o.,  2002 &#8211; 2020, Barrel, 49,2%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Spices on apples and pineapples, coconut, cappuccino froth, vanilla, peaches, Tarte Tatin, honey, pear cider, rosemary, Marshmallows, ozone, mossy brine. A fine Arran.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ben Nevis 23 y.o., 1996 &#8211; 2020, hogshead, 47,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Lychee sweetness, peaches, mango, herbs, roses, Alpine cheese, vanilla, apple crumble, sugar-coated nuts, honeyed malt, sandalwood candle, almost no wood. Amazing Ben Nevis from a great vintage for this distillery, fruitier than usual. Wow. This is en par with the Maltbarn release from last year which I adore as well.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 92</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ledaig 25 y.o., 1995 &#8211; 2020, hogshead, 48,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment</strong>: Quite an aged Mull malt, rare indeed. The peat is secondary here, broken down into coastal aromas now. Malty, chalky, mineral, salty, briny. Air-dried ham, kiwi, peaches, melon, Atlantic seabreeze, wool, windswept sheep shack wood (sorry :)), leather, pepper. A pan of scallops deglazed with Vermouth and whisky. Aaah, this grows on you with every sip.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89+</strong></p>
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		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/04/ledaig-wu-2009/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ledaig 11 Wu Dram Clan The Whisky Kingdom 2009]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ledaig 11 y.o. The Whisky Kingdom / Wu Dram Clan 2009 &#8211; 2020, Bourbon hogshead 700056, 279 btl., 54,4% Comment: Release the Kraaaaken! Cool label, thanks to Boris for providing me with a sample. I am a sucker for Ledaig &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/04/ledaig-wu-2009/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ledaig 11 y.o. The Whisky Kingdom / Wu Dram Clan 2009 &#8211; 2020, Bourbon hogshead 700056, 279 btl., 54,4%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10513" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009-219x300.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009-219x300.jpg 219w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009-109x150.jpg 109w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009-768x1053.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009-747x1024.jpg 747w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ledaig-Wu-Dram-Clan-The-Whisky-Kingdom-2009.jpg 783w" sizes="(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Release the Kraaaaken! Cool label, thanks to Boris for providing me with a sample. I am a sucker for Ledaig anyway. Let&#8217;s taste: Very clear and focused, no nonsense peated Mull malt: immediately a bath of island peat, nice sweetness too, like digging herbs from wet earth. Aaah, historic shoe wax on polished Italian calf leather Oxfords, green apples and tea, pineapple, Lardo ham, stewed plums, tar and quite some chalky minerality (Loire wine). It evokes several images in my head like grey wood planks on an old windswept shed, freshly shorn sheep wool (no joke!), sea shells and Galician octopus cooking in a creamy Rias Baixas white wine reduction with herbs &#8211; high class! This is a very elegant version (compared to sister casks I had). It also shows great balance with enough power and a well-dosed oak influence that renders a seductive sweetness to the leather-peat-Island Combo. Long and complex finish that echoes the mentioned aromas and turns nicely flinty. Super choice, boys, I hadn&#8217;t expected this great quality from the stats on paper. One of the finest younger Ledaigs out there! Recommended.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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		<title>Review: Ardbeg 5 y.o. Wee Beastie 47,4%</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/04/ardbeg-5-wee-beastie/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 23:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This sample arrived late due to postal issues with Covid-19. I was so happy when it made it. Great to see an addition to Ardbeg&#8217;s core range, especially as this &#8218;Little Beast&#8216; has an age statement. The five years don&#8217;t &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/04/ardbeg-5-wee-beastie/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10492" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1-150x101.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1-768x516.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_Folder_Ardbeg_Wee_Beastie_KV_Landscape_c027f1bce1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>This sample arrived late due to postal issues with Covid-19. I was so happy when it made it. Great to see an addition to Ardbeg&#8217;s core range, especially as this &#8218;Little Beast&#8216; has an age statement. The five years don&#8217;t worry me, peated whiskies are way more drinkable in younger years than normal ones. Of course, you lose some complexity but gain sheer power on the other end. However, a higher abv would be even more to my liking&#8230; but this has to fit newer palates in the market as well, so this is ok. And, forgive me, it really looks cool. The contents were taken from Bourbon and Oloroso casks, refill, I would reckon. Let&#8217;s have a dram:</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10493" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ardbeg-Wee-Beastie-Label.jpg 1050w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Powerful and typical, extremely smoky (like thick clouds packed into a hole in the earth &#8211; quite mezcal-esque) and direct hit. No mash aroma, this is good antiseptic and peaty Ardbeg. Altogether it has a greener profile (herbs, green tea, pear, apple, Aloe, pickles) and spices are key (pepper, leather, jalapeno). It also sports chocolate, chalk, flinty sulphur, lemon dash, prosciutto ham, cold brew coffee and vanilla, even shortbread and a hint of cherry brandy. However, my beloved iodine is tuned on low. Not low on complexity, but wilder an greener than usual. On the palate you can detect the rounding-off effect of the sherry casks (well done), the Ardbeggian sweetness is there &#8211; and big smoke. <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_1585210514_image_ARDBE05WB_1_8fee524aa0.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10494" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_1585210514_image_ARDBE05WB_1_8fee524aa0-61x150.jpg" alt="" width="61" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_1585210514_image_ARDBE05WB_1_8fee524aa0-61x150.jpg 61w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_1585210514_image_ARDBE05WB_1_8fee524aa0-122x300.jpg 122w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/csm_1585210514_image_ARDBE05WB_1_8fee524aa0.jpg 408w" sizes="(max-width: 61px) 100vw, 61px" /></a>Still balanced, not overpowering, not weak, just about right. Vanilla, and &#8222;welcome&#8220;, iodine, green elements, fired guns, leather and discrete old wood. Nice long finish. No monster, a good Islay Mezcal <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Proven: For this whisky, no weird finishes are necessary. Absolutely recommended for its price below 40 bucks.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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		<title>Quick Quarantine Tasting &#8211; Ten New Malts from Maltbarn, Mancarella, Brothers in Malt and Wu Dram Clan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Always make the best out of a situation. Isolation gave me time to taste some really nice drams after my nose was not congested anymore. My friends Boris, Martin, Dino and Maic provided me with some quarantine tipples. Thanks, guys! &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/03/quick-quarantine-tasting/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Always make the best out of a situation. Isolation gave me time to taste some really nice drams after my nose was not congested anymore. My friends Boris, Martin, Dino and Maic provided me with some quarantine tipples. Thanks, guys! All of these are not expected to score low and I have heard good things, so this will be nitpicking. So without further delay, here some notes to distinguish:</p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Highland<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10468" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin-94x150.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin-94x150.jpg 94w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin-188x300.jpg 188w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin-641x1024.jpg 641w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/highland-malt-36-mancarella-1983-tomatin.jpg 751w" sizes="(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px" /></a> 36 y.o. Mancarella 1983, Hogshead 50, 47,3%</strong></span></p>
<p>Cristallized tropical fruits (star fruit, pink grapefruit, lime, pineapple, maracuja, etc.), coconut, apple strudel, the wood is there but wonderfully discrete and adding interesting spice aromas that totally fit in (pepper, cinnamon, resin, supernice oakiness, all tuned well). It reminds me of older Springbank in moments, then it is very Tomatin-70s again, which might very well be the origin <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> &#8211; what a combo. 91+.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Speyside Malt 46 y.o. Maltbarn 1973 &#8211; 2019, Sherry cask, 68 btl., 49,7%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speyside-46-Maltbarn.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10471 alignleft" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speyside-46-Maltbarn-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speyside-46-Maltbarn-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speyside-46-Maltbarn-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speyside-46-Maltbarn.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a>Darker and sweeter in terms of wood than the predecessor, also somewhat rooty at first. Nutty, liqueurish, tropical fruits, Manuka honey, cristallized orange peel, Asian spice, dark wood, marzian It becomes brighter with time in its spectrum, peaches, pineapple, kiwi and marshmallows come to the fore. Very complex, take your time with this one. 91-.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Highland-Malt-32-Maltbarn-1987.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10472" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Highland-Malt-32-Maltbarn-1987-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Highland-Malt-32-Maltbarn-1987-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Highland-Malt-32-Maltbarn-1987-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Highland-Malt-32-Maltbarn-1987.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a>Highland Malt 32 y.o. Maltbarn 1987 &#8211; 2019, Sherry cask, 159 btl., 49,9%</strong></span></p>
<p>Great harmony, old sherry wood, plums, cherries, raisins, kiwi, leathery spice, dark chocolate, X-Mas-cake, nettles, tobacco. A classic profile fitting a Chesterfield club chair setting in a mahogany room. Chewy, gimme more! 91-.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Secret Speyside 24 y.o. Brothers in Malt 1995 &#8211; 2020, Bourbon Barrel 1409061, 261 btl., 52,1%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10474" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-secret-speyside-24-macallan.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>May I say the M-word? Smells just like an Easter Elchies House Malt <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Great fruit acidity, depth and balance, hard to grasp this fruit basket with discrete spiciness. Citrus fruits of all kind, pineapple, dried apricots, white grapes, hive, spring flowers, nutcake, roasted hazelnuts, wine gums, ginger, leather … soooo Speyside! The subtlest of smoke lingers within this harmonic dram where the oak is only traceable in secondary and tertiary aromas. High class, a sipper for all day, no offnote here. Great choice. 91.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Springbank 19 y.0. The Whisky Kingdom / Duckhammer&#8217;s 2000 &#8211; 2020, Refill Sherry Hogshead 669, 50,8%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Springbank-2000-wu-dram-clan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10476" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Springbank-2000-wu-dram-clan-113x150.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Springbank-2000-wu-dram-clan-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Springbank-2000-wu-dram-clan-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Springbank-2000-wu-dram-clan.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px" /></a>Spicy over all, and with its typical maltiness, discrete peat in background, milky oats, Serrano ham, fresh grain, peaches and apricots (Bellini), strawberries, cherries, coconut, almonds and marzipan, salty brine, seaspray and ozone (nice coastal freshness), pepper, rubbery leather, moss, very complex, a smoky one that also lets fruit build up &#8211; there is lots going on, &#8222;Daddy like&#8220;! 91+.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Invergordon 46 y.o. Mancarella 1972, 49,2%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10478" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972-94x150.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972-94x150.jpg 94w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972-187x300.jpg 187w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972-639x1024.jpg 639w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Invergordon-46-Mancarella-1972.jpg 749w" sizes="(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px" /></a>Pina Colada (Pineapple, coconut, cream, rum, vanilla) on speed! Typical old Invergordon, and perfect as such within its limits, sporting sweet juicy oak, catnip, mulch, fudge, cinnamon, nutmeg and  loads of maple syrup. It offers elements of the worlds of Bourbon, Rum and old Blended Whisky all in one, and White Russian. Dino&#8217;s third great Invergordon, nicely done, dude. 90+.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clynelish-23-Maltbarn-1996.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10479" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clynelish-23-Maltbarn-1996-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clynelish-23-Maltbarn-1996-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clynelish-23-Maltbarn-1996-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clynelish-23-Maltbarn-1996.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a>Clynelish 23 y.o. Maltbarn 1996 &#8211; 2020, Bourbon cask, 170 btl., 48,7%</span></strong></p>
<p>Waxy and spicy, fruit acidity: there are aromas of leather, candles, hay, Sauvignon Blanc, then a great fruitiness breaks through (Granny Smith apples, peaches, passion fruit, pineapple, satsumas, gooseberries, plums), then persipan, beehive, ferny rocks, lime lemonade, wasabi, slight traces of darker oak bitterness as an antidote &#8211; all in excellent harmony, and highly drinkable. Plus, I love these pictures on the labels. 90.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Lochindaal (Bruichladdich) 9 y.o. Brothers in Malt 2010 &#8211; 2020, Bourbon Barrel 4337, 241 btl., 58,9%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10481" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9--150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9--300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9--768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/brothers-in-malt-lochindaal-9-.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>From a rare run that is slightly peatier than Port Charlotte make. Well-dosed peat smoke still allowing complexity to come through, nice and original. Chalky minerality, kelp, fish smoker in action (yeah!), freshness of salty sea spray, resin, rubber boots, green tea, sheep shed, toffee, lime dash, roots, leather, wasabi … and sweeter than expected on the palate. A great example of a complex Islay Malt with hints of Campbeltown-esque maltiness. 90.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caol-Ila-20-Maltbarn-1999.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10482" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caol-Ila-20-Maltbarn-1999-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caol-Ila-20-Maltbarn-1999-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caol-Ila-20-Maltbarn-1999-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caol-Ila-20-Maltbarn-1999.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a>Caol Ila 20 y.o. Maltbarn 1999 &#8211; 2o20, Sherry cask, 118 btl., 48,9%</strong></span></p>
<p>A dusty version (old sherry cask), interestingly different but still a typical Caol Ila (juniper in kelp, black olives), quite a lot of peat smoke, one for discovering more layers. 89.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Octomore 8 y.o.Maltbarn 2010/11 &#8211; 2020,  Bourbon and Wine casks, 43 btl., 58,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Octomore-Maltbarn-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10484" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Octomore-Maltbarn-8-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Octomore-Maltbarn-8-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Octomore-Maltbarn-8-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Octomore-Maltbarn-8.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a>Read the label for more insights. A cheesy peatster, tar, seaweed, nettles and herbal weeds, dried apple rings, lemon skin, shed by the sea, leather, Virginia tobacco, smoked mackerel, sweet on palate with mentholated moments that dissolve into a peat, resin and iodine combo, loooong finish. Typical and good. 90.</p>
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		<title>Rum-Exchange: A new Rum-bottler worth noticing</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/02/rum-exchange/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I like it when things are done correctly, thoughtfully, nerdy. Such is the case with the freshly launched rum importer &#8218;Rum-Exchange&#8216; run by Andreas Isopp. Our friend Andreas does source real rums and bottles them at cask strength without any &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2020/02/rum-exchange/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_10410" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10410" class="size-medium wp-image-10410" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp-300x238.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="238" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp-300x238.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp-150x119.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp-768x610.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Andreas-Isopp.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10410" class="wp-caption-text">Andreas Isopp</p></div>
<p>I like it when things are done correctly, thoughtfully, nerdy. Such is the case with the freshly launched rum importer &#8218;Rum-Exchange&#8216; run by Andreas Isopp. Our friend Andreas does source real rums and bottles them at cask strength without any additives &#8211; all that with full transparency, partly even informing on the place of maturation  (tropical &gt; continental). Some of his rums even undergo finishing in Sherry casks. As a side note, the bottles really look cool. Now let&#8217;s review their taste, starting from early to latest release date:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>#001: Jamaica &#8211; Trelawny 5 y.o., 2013 &#8211; 2019 Oloroso Finish, 355 btl., 61,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10412" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hampden.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> This, of course, is a rum from Hampden Estate.  It aged in ex-Bourbon casks for three years, then it was transferred to Oloroso wood for the remaining period of aging. Usually I am sceptical of Sherry finishes in rum, but with a funky and dry ester-monster, it might just add nice dimension. And exactly this happened. The sweet Jerez wine compements and fits like a glove, it polishes not too much of the exotic spiciness and leaves brighter fruitiness alive. Really exciting! One of the finest rums in the last months, I have to admit. I am getting leather, snus tobacco, many spices, very mature tropical fruit, citrusy elements, multi-vitamin-juice that is starting to ferment, resin, tar, and: pressed sour cherries. All these aromas are well-integrated and play with each other peacefully: earthy funk meets sweetness and leaves you craving another sip to grasp this complexity. What a great first release!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>#002: Jamaica &#8211; St. Catherine 5 y.o., 2013 &#8211; 2019, Ruby Port Finish, 350 btl., 59%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Worthy-Park.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10417" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Worthy-Park-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Worthy-Park-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Worthy-Park-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Worthy-Park-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Same idea as above, yet a different sweet wine and distillate from Worthy Park, which I usually adore. However, this one worked out only ok, not great. Port finishing is difficult though. This rum aged four years in tropical climate (Bourbon cask) before it was &#8218;deported&#8216; (forgive this pun) &#8211; one year Port finish in continental climate left its marks: the distillate is tamed (some mnight love that), for me a tad too much. It is tightly-knit and oozes raisins and various kinds of berries, Jamaica reggaes on in the background only (aromas of an empty leather bag of weed, dark wooden pipes, orange and lemon zests, maybe even Usain Bolt&#8217;s rubber running shoes <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> On the palate the aromas still battle, tensions can be felt. The wood influence is a bit doctored, but I think this rum has many friends who are into cask-driven whisky and rum. Junkies of typicality might dislike it. Anyway, a very interesting and tasty learning experience (Jamaica vs. Port).</p>
<p><strong>Score: 86</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>#003: Belize &#8211; Traveller&#8217;s Distillery 10 y.o., 2019 &#8211; 2019, ex-Bourbon (tropical aging), 300 btl., 60,8%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Belize.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10411" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Belize-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Belize-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Belize-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Belize-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Traveller&#8217;s Distillery struck me as a great source for naturally sweeter rums (Middle American style) with some weight to them, something for the sweet teeth ready to step up a notch on the ladder of quality. And this release lends itself perfectly for converting people to real rum. A very mature nose with ample oak hits the nostrils like a pastry, more in a style of old Domenican Republic releases at first, but then it shows its home Belize in clearer ways: Vanilla, caramel, fat nutty oils (Macadamia, almonds, coconut) and cedar wood rule over lime blossom, honey, cinnamon and cream. Spicy elemenst chime in (chili, resin, kurkuma) to set a counterpart. The palate is more elegant than you would expect from such a baroque nose, this rum is never cloying yet sweet n&#8216; oily &#8211; roasted sugarcoated nut heaven which lingers on quite a while. The wood spices balance the sweetness here. A maelstrom of sheer goodness if this style is yours.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>#004: Guyana &#8211; Port Mourant 11 y.o., 2008 &#8211; 2019, 250 btl., 58,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PM.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10416" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PM-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PM-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PM-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PM-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Comment:</strong> PM, my favourite mark. And it is a brighter version of demerara juice which gives me great hopes for an excellent spirit-driven experience. YES! So typical of Port Mourant, which I consider as one of the finest distillates around. Sorry, but wow: I succumb to this great complexity and balance in such a powerhouse. Wet humidor, olives, band aids with iodine, grilled Sunmaid raisins, snus and Virginia tobacco, bruised dates, tar … for a start. Then mentholated sweet drops (&#8222;Eisbonbon&#8220;), prunes, warm mulch, polished magogani, Romeo y Julietta cigars (unlit), leather, vanilla, licorice, pine cones, pepper and diesel come to the fore. A carousel of crazy aromas, so wonderfully awkward yet fitting together perfectly. A full-score nose! On the palate it is less wild,  sweeter than expected and very balanced. It shows high drinkability and Finesse, an exciting rum. If only it had not been tamed this would be the T-Rex. An absolute recommendation at this price below 90 Euro!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91-</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>#005: Barbados &#8211; Foursquare 2009 &#8211; 2020, 59%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10413" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup-300x187.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup-150x93.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup-768x478.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineup.jpg 1771w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> This is a preview, the rum is not released yet (probably at the end of March). Thanks for the advance sample, Andreas! So we Keep this shorter: you can expect a great natural rum again, very balanced and soft for its make. This Foursquare is fresh and displays lemon balm, coconut, vanilla, green tea, herbs, chewing gum, mulch, cedar, soft smoke, olives, licorice, cinnamon, kurkuma and peppers. Something for everyone, also for hotter days. Elegant Barbados.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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<p>We would like to wish Andreas Isopp the best of luck in the business and hope to get more of such fine rums! Maybe we even team up for evil elixirs in the future <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Reward his efforts, get ya&#8216; some!</p>
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		<title>ARDBEG Supernova 2019 53,8%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nach dem gelungenen Traigh Bhan legt Ardbeg gleich nach mit dem Torfhammer schlechthin, dem sehr gesuchten Supernova. Für mich ist diese Variante mit mehr ppm an Phenolen stets ein Genuss gewesen, der näher an den legendären 1970ern dran war als &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/09/ardbeg-supernova-2019/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nach<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f006a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10349" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f006a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f006a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f006a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f006a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png 479w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a> dem gelungenen Traigh Bhan legt Ardbeg gleich nach mit dem Torfhammer schlechthin, dem sehr gesuchten Supernova. Für mich ist diese Variante mit mehr ppm an Phenolen stets ein Genuss gewesen, der näher an den legendären 1970ern dran war als andere Releases. Hier fand man mehr Jod, noch tieferen Torf, Ruß und Teersüße. Ich würde wetten, dass das Malz der glorreichen Jahre ähnlich hohe Phenolwerte hatte. Ich bin gespannt, wie dieser Malt reift &#8211; aber ich kann nicht genau sagen, ob es sich um denselben Lauf/Jahrgang handelt wie der bei den Vorgängern, doch ich vermute es. Er wird am 1. Oktober für die Committee-Mitglieder für 150 Euro  bei &#8222;www.ardbeg.com&#8220; erhältlich sein. Nu lasst ihn uns probieren:</p>
<p>Kommentar:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f001a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Without_R_Black_BG_high.width-1920x-prop.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10348" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f001a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Without_R_Black_BG_high.width-1920x-prop-227x300.png" alt="" width="227" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f001a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Without_R_Black_BG_high.width-1920x-prop-227x300.png 227w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f001a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Without_R_Black_BG_high.width-1920x-prop-113x150.png 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/f001a-Ardbeg-Supernova-70cl_Without_R_Black_BG_high.width-1920x-prop.png 484w" sizes="(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px" /></a> Toller erster Eindruck, noch eindeutiger als das Standard-Destillat, reif wirkend. Hier ist Jod, starke süße Rußigkeit, Torf und Kaffee stehen sofort im Raum, Fischräucherofen, Wildleder, Tabak, Moos, Kampfer-Sauna-Aufguss, Trafobrand, H0-Schienenöl, Kreide, Vanille und Schokolade, dafür kaum die Aloe-Note und Eukalyptus (ich nehme dies anders wahr als die offizielle Verkostungsnotiz). Genau meine Baustelle, keine Schärfen und doch so komplex und würzig. Im Mund wird er tatsächlich mentholischer, dann zündet das Islay-Feuerwerk, das in perfekter Balance zur Süße steht. Erdloch-Lagerfeuer-Kaminkehrer. Aaahh. Kein reines Powerhouse, eher rund und süßlich-rauchig, wie eine gepimpte Barbecue-Sauce. Der Abgang bringt schöne Rauch-Schwefelwolken zum Torfruß, Arbroath Smokie-Planke, abgefeuerte Kanone, Harz und Jod. Man will sofort nachschenken.</p>
<p>Score: 90</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Da hat mich Ardbeg doch im Urlaub überrascht, daher erst heute die Review: ein neuer Ardbeg mit Altersangabe 19 Jahre, das ist schon allein ein Grund zu feiern. Er wird in jährlichen Kleinserien dauerhaft erhältlich sein und ist nach dem &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/08/ardbeg-traigh-bhan/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Da<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Bottle-and-Box-Black-Background.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10336" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Bottle-and-Box-Black-Background-234x300.jpg" alt="" width="234" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Bottle-and-Box-Black-Background-234x300.jpg 234w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Bottle-and-Box-Black-Background-117x150.jpg 117w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Bottle-and-Box-Black-Background.jpg 624w" sizes="(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px" /></a> hat mich Ardbeg doch im Urlaub überrascht, daher erst heute die Review: ein neuer Ardbeg mit Altersangabe 19 Jahre, das ist schon allein ein Grund zu feiern. Er wird in jährlichen Kleinserien dauerhaft erhältlich sein und ist nach dem &#8222;singenden Strand&#8220; an Islays Südküste benannt. Die 1990er Destillate reiften wohl in Refill Bourbon- und Oloroso-Fässern, doch das ist ganz klar ein &#8222;spirit-driven&#8220; Malt ohne Schnickschnack. Bei einem Verkaufspreis unter 200 Euro dürften die Bestände zügig leer werden. Ich bin sehr gespannt:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-low-angle-1-Black-Background.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10338" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-low-angle-1-Black-Background-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-low-angle-1-Black-Background-192x300.jpg 192w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-low-angle-1-Black-Background-96x150.jpg 96w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-low-angle-1-Black-Background.jpg 511w" sizes="(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px" /></a>Aroma:</strong> Wunderbar balancierter und typischer Neunziger-Ardbeg (sweet n&#8216; deep), der schon die kaktusartigen Aloe Vera-Anklänge späterer Jahre aufweist. Keine Offnote, gut, jodig-tief, würzig und vegetal (Tomatenstauden), wirklich fein und zwischen den Gegensätzen leicht und schwer wandelnd. Hauptsächlich findet man Torf, Teer, Harz, Kalk, Gerbleder, Milchschokolade, Kaffee, Ananas, Zitronenzesten und Paprikapulver. Zwar bemerkt man die Sherryanteile nicht direkt, doch indirekt verleihen sie dem Traigh Bhan Tiefe.</p>
<p><strong>Geschmack:</strong> Kohlig-vegetaler Antritt, alles eher leicht, dann süßer und schwerer werdend durch Jod, Torf, Harzrauch, Teer und Leder &#8211; auch klassisch und gelungen, Ardbeg mal elegant.</p>
<p><strong>Nachklang:</strong> Mittellang, erdig-torfig, stimmig. Wer auf puren und gereiften Brennereicharakter steht, mag diesen Vintage Islay. Bitte mehr davon!</p>
<p><strong>Bewertung: 90</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Freisteller-Black-Background.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10337" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Freisteller-Black-Background.jpg" alt="" width="626" height="800" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Freisteller-Black-Background.jpg 626w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Freisteller-Black-Background-117x150.jpg 117w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aArdbeg-Traigh-Bhan-19Y-Freisteller-Black-Background-235x300.jpg 235w" sizes="(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Mancarella: New Releases in the Review</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/mancarella-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Scotch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ardmore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Invergordon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mancarella]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dino Mancarella has set foot in the bottling scene and is here to stay. His previous bottlings could really convince me. So I am glad to have been provided with samples of his latest two &#8218;babies&#8216;. Let&#8217;s taste: &#160; Invergordon &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/mancarella-review/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dino Mancarella has set foot in the bottling scene and is here to stay. His previous bottlings could really convince me. So I am glad to have been provided with samples of his latest two &#8218;babies&#8216;. Let&#8217;s taste:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Invergordon<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10056" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon-192x300.jpg 192w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon-96x150.jpg 96w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon-768x1200.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon-655x1024.jpg 655w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mancarella-Invergordon.jpg 1051w" sizes="(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px" /></a> 45 y.o. Single Grain Scotch Whisky 1972 &#8211; 2018, Bourbon barrel, 49,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Classic flawless grain nose, on the crossroads between rum and Bourbon, very mature: vanilla sweetness, maple syrup, marzipan, well-oaky but fits in, marshmallows, Big Red chewing gum, almonds and coconut, fudge, cardamom and nutmeg, pineapple, peach, apple juice, fruit-infused tea and fruity pipe tobacco mix, catnip. On the palate, it is quite oaky and spicy at first, then it gives room to the complexity of the nose, loooong vanilla carpet all the way into the finish.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ardmore<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mancarella-Ardmore.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10055" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mancarella-Ardmore-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mancarella-Ardmore-192x300.jpg 192w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mancarella-Ardmore-96x150.jpg 96w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mancarella-Ardmore.jpg 384w" sizes="(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px" /></a> 20 y.o. Mancarella 1998, Bourbon Hogshead, 51,9%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> On the farmyardy side altogether with greener fermentation notes and cheese, aroma-laden coal smoke, peat, leather, yellow apple, olives, shoe shine, flowery elements too. Nice mature palate with a sweet malty backbone, peatier than the nose with my beloved flintiness. Complex and deep.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
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		<title>New Maltbarn Bottlings Reviewed</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/maltbarn-diverse/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Martin was so kind as to provide me with some of his latest releases &#8211; in times of good whisky being rare, expensive and hard to get hold of as an Indie bottler, he does an excellent job. There are &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/maltbarn-diverse/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Martin was so kind as to provide me with some of his latest releases &#8211; in times of good whisky being rare, expensive and hard to get hold of as an Indie bottler, he does an excellent job. There are quite some decent malts in his protfolio, and a high general quality. Check it out &#8211; and some might still be available:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Aultmore<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10034" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore-75x150.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Aultmore.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px" /></a> 21 y.o. Maltbarn 1997,  50,7%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> This is fruity-herbal and also juicy, very well-balanced. I am getting strawberry, cranberry, lemon, orange, macadamia-cookie, herbal infusion, and a discrete leafy bitterness in the nose. On the palate more wood Comes through (yet still within borders of good balance), but spice is clearly there.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glentauchers<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10037" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers-75x150.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glentauchers.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px" /></a> 21 y.o. Maltbarn 1997 , 48,0%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment: </strong>A mild and sour-fruity dram, very typical for this underrated distillery. We have lemon and grapefruit, green tea, lemongrass, white peach, a hint of ginger and white pepper, fresh laundry, asparagus, smoked herbs and moss. It reminds me of a racy Riesling , excellent balance, too.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Speyside Distillery<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Speyside.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10038" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Speyside-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Speyside-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Speyside-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Speyside.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a> 29 y.o. Maltbarn 1989, 49,1%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> This Oldie is very fruity (tropical: orange jam, passion fruit, white peach) but also has some malty sweetness, nice spices, creamy vanilla, like a baroque Palatinian Riesling – great in taste and balance, and sooo juicy!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Braes of Glenlivet<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10035" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet-111x150.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet-111x150.jpg 111w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet-223x300.jpg 223w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet-768x1034.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet-760x1024.jpg 760w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Braes-of-Genlivet.jpg 802w" sizes="(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px" /></a> 23 y.o. Maltbarn 1994, 48,7%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> This quite rare Single Malt offers autumnal fruit and leafs, (blood) oranges, grapefruit, sour apple rings (Haribo), catnip, some flowery freshness and acidity.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glenrothes<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glenrothes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10036" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glenrothes-130x150.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glenrothes-130x150.jpg 130w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glenrothes-260x300.jpg 260w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Glenrothes.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px" /></a> 22 y.o. Maltbarn 1996, sherry cask, 48.7%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> This one is my favourite in the bunch along with the Springer, so alive and sexy with leather and spice, orange zest, cinnamon, forest honey, Stollen, raisins, a hint of sherry, perfectly balanced and enticing. Mooooreish!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Springbank<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Springbank.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10032" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Springbank-100x150.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Springbank-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Springbank-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Springbank.jpg 667w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a> 15 y.o. Maltbarn 2003, sherry cask, 48,9%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Sprinbank back on top with sheer quality and great oak usage &#8211; meaty ham, salt and spice, brine, maritime wind, cookies, brighter and darker fruits (peach, warmth of earth, plums, raisins, redcurrant), Parmigiano Reggiano and blue cheese. Tasty stuff.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91-</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Caol Ila<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Caol-Ila.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10040" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Caol-Ila-89x150.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Caol-Ila-89x150.jpg 89w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Caol-Ila-178x300.jpg 178w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Maltbarn-Caol-Ila.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px" /></a> 14 y.o. Maltbarn 2004, 53,7%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> A typical Caol Ila in the right age, very herbal, great palate and a very long finish. Good Islay quaffer!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/10/smws-fall/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It has been quite a while since I sampled SMWS releases here. Lots of changes have taken place since then (ownership, order policy, frequency of offerings, internal structure) &#8211; some for the better, some for the worse. So be it. &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/10/smws-fall/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been quite a while since I sampled SMWS releases here. Lots of changes have taken place since then (ownership, order policy, frequency of offerings, internal structure) &#8211; some for the better, some for the worse. So be it. Let&#8217;s taste some samples I was given by Ralf Dänzer (thank you). I am going to start with a set of three Glen Moray (a distillery that used to be in the same owners group in the past, hence some casks are in stock):</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9953" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.219.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 35.219 Glen Moray 2003 ex-Chardonnay Barrique 14 y.o., 57,2%</span></strong></p>
<p>This is a Germany-exclusive release, also titled and described in German &#8211; nice. And it is a winner that was chosen by a jury of German connoisseurs. A very &#8222;mortlachy&#8220; Glen Moray, I must say because it has quite some smoke, a dry meaty and sulphury edge and metallic undertones. Old wood notes meet grapes, mango, Peach, orange zest, muesli box, ginger and chili, coal, pine needles and Aperol Sprizz. Funny and interesting nose on the dry and malty side of things. On the palate it Shows greatness, very round and flawless. Malt and spice-combo leads to honey sweetness, fruits and wine &#8211; like a watercolor painting that hints at things in a subtle way. It finishes long and metallic with all the aroma&#8217;s reminiscences glowing up shortly. Water makes it sweeter and sends the chilis to the fore. Quite a ride, like on Autobahn A3 in heavy traffic <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9954" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.194.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 35.194 Glen Moray 2001 ex-Oloroso 1st-fill, 16 y.o., 59,8%</span></strong></p>
<p>I am sure this release will find little common ground. I find it fungi-flawed like many of these casks that only display sulphury raisins, blue cheese and grapey sweetness &#8211; no distillery character and complexity. However, some love it exactly for this profile.</p>
<p>The nose is intact: rich and malty nose, dark honey, oak, pistachio, mash, hints of fruit (apricots and gooseberries), sulphury raisins, Spanish vinegar, ginger, chili and ginger, coal, eucalypt, chocolate Lebkuchen, not too bad. However, on the palate it displays the described flaw. Raisins, blue cheese, flinty sulphur. the spices save it a bit from being too monodimensional. Water also helps. I declare the discussion on this one as open&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Score 83</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9956" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-35.204.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 35.204 Glen Moray 2001 ex-Bourbon/new oak, 16 y.o., 58,9%</strong></span></p>
<p>This one is much less debatable. It has quite some wine character on the one side and wood spice on the other, almost bordering on Bourbon territory (yet smoother). Nuts, vanilla, cloves, maple syrup, salted caramel, honey, figs, dates, sulphury raisins, oranges and sweet tobacco big time. On the palate the sherry starts to speak more, with hints of the fungi-problem, but also juicy aromas. No water needed.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 87</strong></p>
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<p>This was an interesting head-to-head comparison. Now I am glad to also try other releases as well.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9957" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-5.60.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 5.60 Auchentoshan 2000 ex-Bourbon/Oloroso, 16 y.o., 56,5%</span></strong></p>
<p>The most surprising one in this set, it is beguiling. What a great cask! Very much like an older Glen Keith in moments. So creamy and full of Bourbon cask goodness, aaah! Mango on creme brûlée, coconut and pineapple meet Werthers Originals toffee, gooseberries, linden blossom honey, ripe pear, roses, orange zest, cinnamon hazelnut, amoroso sherry, calvados, vin santo, Bailoni Apricot liqueur sweetness, full on! All he way to the end this is powerful, complex and well-balanced. A clear buy!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89-90</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9958" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-68.11.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 68.11 Blair Athol 2009 ex-Bourbon 7 y.o., 57,9% </span></strong></p>
<p>Forest Floor in late autumn, aromatic and fresh, then it becomes a sweet pasty like a cinnamon sticky bun with nuts, Marzipan fruitcake, honey-glaze and dessert wine. Water makes it even sweeter, one for afternoon tea parties.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 87</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMWS<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9959" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smws-66.104.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 66.104 Ardmore 2008 ex-Bourbon 8 y.o., 60,1%</span></strong></p>
<p>I love Ardmore at all ages. The younger ones don&#8217;t dissappoint but are a bit greener and sweeter than predecessors from the direct firing period of distillation. This one reminds me of a Bunnahabhain Moine in the nose. Like having a green tea on a frehsly tarred road near to an Islay distillery. Ashtray smokiness and aromatic peat, herbs, Aloe, juniper, metal, BBQ-sauce, mustard seed, ginger, apples, black pepper and chili &#8211; a powerhouse. On the palate it is way sweeter and more comlex as one would think. Everything tightly woven together like a Tsunami of peaty whisky goodness plus some iodine. So balanced and refined, you want another glass. Wow. Another recommendation!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88-89</strong></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2018 19:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dino Mancarella was on the hunt again and has selected new whisky. I am thrilled to try them because his previous bottlings really convinced me. Let&#8217;s go straight to the glass: &#160; Speyside Region 28 y.o. Mancarella 1989 &#8211; 2018, &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/10/mancarella/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dino Mancarella was on the hunt again and has selected new whisky. I am thrilled to try them because his previous bottlings really convinced me. Let&#8217;s go straight to the glass:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Speyside<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speyside-Region-1989-Mancarella.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9788" alt="Speyside Region 1989 Mancarella" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speyside-Region-1989-Mancarella-75x300.jpg" width="75" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speyside-Region-1989-Mancarella-75x300.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speyside-Region-1989-Mancarella-256x1024.jpg 256w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speyside-Region-1989-Mancarella.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px" /></a> Region 28 y.o. Mancarella 1989 &#8211; 2018, Bourbon cask, 93 btl., 47,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Very fruity (pink grapefruit, maracuja, garden fruits) and full of blossom honey. This has good maturity and balance, the wood is exactly right. Mint, chili, bloody steak, a trace of ginger and the sweetness of vanilla pastries in the nose. On the palate it delivers similarly. very soft but lacking a bit of power. However, it is so refined, I forgive <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> &#8211; a winner, again.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90-91</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Invergordon<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Invergordon-44-Mancarella-Grain-1973.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9789" alt="Invergordon 44 Mancarella Grain 1973" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Invergordon-44-Mancarella-Grain-1973-75x300.jpg" width="75" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Invergordon-44-Mancarella-Grain-1973-75x300.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Invergordon-44-Mancarella-Grain-1973-257x1024.jpg 257w" sizes="(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px" /></a> 44 y.o. Mancarella 1973 &#8211; 2018, Bourbon cask, 106 btl., 52,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Those Grains are winning ground in the community of whisky nerds. A profile in the middle between Rum, Scotch and Bourbon makes them very complex at higher age. This one is no exception. Clear grainy whiffs meet Barbados-Rum (coconut, pineapple, soft smoke, vanilla), demerara sugar, lime blossom, blueberries, resin, maple syrup, apple crumble with cinnamon, gingerbread and what not, an amazing Bourbon cask did ist work here. For sweet teeth and lovers of complex drams. Wow!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91+</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dino-and-Pit.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9793" alt="Dino and Pit" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dino-and-Pit-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dino-and-Pit-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dino-and-Pit-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Dino-and-Pit.jpg 747w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG 22 Twenty Something 46,4%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Twenty Something Series has impressed me so far. Especially the 23 y.o. was a stunner and showed that 1990s Ardbegs age well and bear many resemblances to older drams (but not the same, though) from the distillery. Pricewise they &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/10/ardbeg-22/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9770" alt="Ardbeg 22j Detail 2 black" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black-225x300.png" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black-768x1024.png 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-Detail-2-black.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>The Twenty Something Series has impressed me so far. Especially the 23 y.o. was a stunner and showed that 1990s Ardbegs age well and bear many resemblances to older drams (but not the same, though) from the distillery. Pricewise they are still acceptable (this is 480 Euro), some Independent Bottlers charged more. I think, price is not an issue with such rare drams &#8211; if you are a devotee, you need to have it. Bang for your buck, nope, but history and education for your tastebuds.</p>
<p>The 22 y.o. is from spring 1996 and was matured in Bourbon barrels only. I hope it can stand up to a wonderful Cadenhead Ardbeg with similar stats we recently had. Let&#8217;s taste it:</p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9772" alt="Ardbeg 22j grey box" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box-225x300.png" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box-768x1024.png 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ardbeg-22j-grey-box.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>I had it on three occasions and it presented itself slightly different each time. Overall, it is a soft and sweeter Ardbeg, one for big sips, not too loud, very rounded, a dram for the second helping. Give it time and it will reward you. It brings old as well as new Ardbeg character to the table, a real mix that is not as &#8222;beasty&#8220; as usual, more on the fruity side of things. However, it has the classic profile in its DNA, but if you are into pressure on your palate, this isn&#8217;t for you. It starts on coal, sweet smoke, vanilla, freshly sawn firs, Mezcal, Granny Smith apples, green tea with bitter elements, tar, kiwi, lemon drop, chalk and white pepper &#8211; plus the peat, tar, burnt trafo and iodine. All that is balanced and shy. On the mild palate, leather and apples take center stage, chalk and peat meet fruits. It is complex and tightly woven together, discrete, no powerhouse but one to drink another glass. Maybe it is easy to miss and tired in moments, but I like it for its special character and smooth style.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89/90</strong></p>
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		<title>New Bottler &#8218;The Shining Dram&#8216; on the test track</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 15:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The German whisky scene is alive and bubbling. New bottlers enter the market. Our friend Markus Bauer started a series called &#8218;The Shining Dram&#8216; and provided me with his first releases (nice label designs). He has been drinking the water &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/06/theshiningdram/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;">The German whisky scene is alive and bubbling. New bottlers enter the market. Our friend Markus Bauer started a series called &#8218;The Shining Dram&#8216; and provided me with his first releases (nice label designs). He has been drinking the water of life for over 20 years now &#8211; so no startup without soul.  All his releases are non-chill-filtered and without artificial colouring. Markus picks the single casks himself. I wish him best of luck. Let&#8217;s taste them</span>:<span id="more-9649"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180813_141057.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-large wp-image-9666" alt="ozedf" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180813_141057-1024x768.jpg" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180813_141057-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180813_141057-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180813_141057-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glenrothes 10 y.o. The Shining Dram, from butt, 52,9%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> I call this a greenhouse dram. I am getting floral elements, linseeds, orchard fruit (pear, apple, cider), green grapes, tomato plants, wet malt, pistachio, lemon zest and white pepper. All is in balance and a typical dram for ist age. Water opens it up a little more.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 84</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glenrothes 20 y.o. The Shining Dram, from hogshead, 51,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> This older version is wonderfully fruity (already esters of tropical fruits like passion fruit, but also orchard apple, Haribo&#8217;s sour apple rings and orange zest). There also is a fresh mintiness. The dram is a great combo between sour fruit elements and woody spices with vanilla. Although the oak is a bit loud, the oily mouthfeel and apricot fruit reward the drinker manifold.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 87</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ben Nevis 19 y.o. The Shining Dram, from Bourbon hogshead, 48,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> To start with, this is one of the most unusual drams I ever had, hence very Ben Nevis (which I like). Yes, an awkward mix awaited me but it is very interesting and mind-boggling. It will find its lovers and haters. The spectrum of aromas consists of hazelnut bush, cereals, mashy youthfulness, canned coffee milk, sheep stable and ewe&#8217;s cheese, fresh paint, coal, cocoa powder and Indian curried pickles. On the palate it is a wild ride in unusual terrain of old wooden planks, persipan, and all of the above. Cool yet crazy. Give it a try!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 87</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Auchroisk 24 y.o. The Shining Dram, from Bourbon hogshead, 43,5%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> A summer breeze high in the Alps, this is the headline here, Fragile but so complex and lovely. Great balance and maturity, floral lightness, like a summer wind in a flower dress on an &#8218;Alm&#8216;. We also have fruitiness (kiwi, strawberry, Austrian apricot), coconut, iron, grass and vanilla cream. Very elegant and a must-have for fans of this profile. Big sips recommended.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 90+</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Blended Malt 23 y.o. The Shining Dram, from sherry hogshead, 51,1%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> X-Mas cake (&#8218;Christstollen&#8216; soaked), very juicy &#8211; the sherry is perfectly integrated and not dry, which is rare at this high intensity. Rumtopf, raisins, figs, cherries, blackberries, cinnamon, orange zest, dark Wood &#8211; all in balance and full expression. Stunner!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 90+</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Orkney Single Malt 12 y.o. The Shining Dram, from hogshead, 50,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> Give this one time and it will rock your world. Starts youthful and with great balance, then it becomes more mature. Mossy river, peaty Highland floor with heather, herbs, ozone, black pepper, juniper, sloe berry, hazelnut shrub, sweet malt, Turkish delight, white chocolate, litchi, kurkuma, olive oil and more. It tastes wonderful and manages to combine two worlds: lightness yet being heavily loaded with aromas. The malty sweetness and complexity in coastal style is breathtaking. Buy!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 90</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Caol Ila 10 y.o. The Shining Dram, from hogshead, 53,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Comment:</strong> A typical example, and a nice one too. Like a walk in a mediterranean olive grove with a glass of Islay Whisky. Oven fire gone out with spent coal, juniper, olives, resin, licorice, fishing boat (ropes, kelp, fish, seashell minerality, peat, ozone, green tea and Lemon chicken. On the palate it is well-balanced, spirit driven and naked, enticing! Flintiness joins in as well as a sweet oily maltiness. Pure Islay with finesse!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"><strong>Score: 89</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;">Overall, I am quite impressed with this debut. Well picked, Markus!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ebebeb;">You can get these drams, prices and pictures on the website:</span> <a href="http://www.theshiningdram.com" target="_blank">www.theshiningdram.com</a></p>
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		<title>New Maltbarn Bottlings</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our friend and former fellow Malt Maniac Martin became an independent bottler and &#8211; how time flies &#8211; has just bottled his 1ooth bottle under the Maltbarn logo. Congrats. Not only is Martin a great person, he knows his whisky &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/06/maltbarn/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our friend and former fellow Malt Maniac Martin became an independent bottler and &#8211; how time flies &#8211; has just bottled his 1ooth bottle under the Maltbarn logo. Congrats. Not only is Martin a great person, he knows his whisky and explores other Spirits as well &#8211; a kindred spirit. His stuff is sought after worldwide. There have been incredible releases in his series, also hidden gems. Let&#8217;s taste some recent ones (some still available):</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Bruichladdich<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9610" alt="bruichladdich" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich-150x300.jpg" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruichladdich.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 8 y.o. Maltbarn 2009 &#8211; 2018 Chateau Lafite Cask, 65,5% (Release #92)</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> A cask from one of Bordeaux&#8216; finest wineries, world-reknowned. The strength of this Laddie is brutal, I suggest to add some water after a while. It is a spicy-hot version (ginger, chili, wood-infused spices) that deals well with the sweet malt and wine cask elements which create a nice counterpart. Hints of green Haribo apple rings, Pineapple, peaches, canned milk, strawberries and oa7k come through. The wine becomes more detectabe on the palate and suits the dram. Young but already expressive.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 87</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Bunnahabhain<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bunnahabhain-moine.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9615" alt="bunnahabhain moine" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bunnahabhain-moine-150x300.jpg" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bunnahabhain-moine-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bunnahabhain-moine-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bunnahabhain-moine.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> &#8218;Moine&#8216; 5 y.o. Maltbarn/Signatory 2011 &#8211; 2017 hogshead, 61,9% (Release #84)</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> This is heavily-peated Bunnie, the stuff which is in many undisclosed Islay bottlings these days. Camphor meets peat in a dryer and steely style, also salty and herbal. I am getting Bacon-drizzled Barbecue coal, juniper, olive oil, lemon zest, ozone freshness, antiseptic bandaid and more. On the palate it is a bit Mezcal-like at first and way softer than one would expect from the Monster nose. Water releases more sweetness &#8211; astounding complexity at such a young age.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 86+</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Port Charlotte<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/portcharlotte.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9613" alt="portcharlotte" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/portcharlotte-260x300.jpg" width="260" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/portcharlotte-260x300.jpg 260w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/portcharlotte-130x150.jpg 130w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/portcharlotte.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" /></a> 10 y.o. Maltbarn 2007 &#8211; 2018 Margaux-Cask, 61,5% (Release #97)</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> I like this, a very typical and round one, the rooty style of peatiness is a PC trait. This powerhouse is balanced out by sweetness that adds complexity. Water helps but is not necessary. The wine also left traces of raisins and blue cheese.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 88</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Springbank<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9614" alt="Springbank" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank-150x300.jpg" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Springbank.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> 26 y.o. Maltbarn 1992 &#8211; 2018 Bourbon cask, 51,0% (Release #100)</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> An honour to try this &#8211; and a good choice for the jubilee. A fine example of Springbank with loads of fruit, coconuts, jamon saltiness and all that jazz older Springers offer &#8211; in an austere and mature style and great balance, not oily though. The Bourbon cask shines through wonderfully.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91 (emotionally 100)</strong></p>
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		<title>Review: Ardbeg An Oa 46,6%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It goes without saying that a new Ardbeg standard release is very exciting. What sets this fourth official range bottling named after the beautiful Islay peninsula &#8218;An Oa&#8216; apart from the existing ones? From a marketing perspective, a slightly smoother &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/10/ardbeg-an-oa/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It goes without saying that a new Ardbeg standard release is very exciting. What sets this fourth official range bottling named after the beautiful Islay peninsula &#8218;An Oa&#8216; apart from the existing ones? From a marketing perspective, a slightly smoother entry level version would make sense without betraying the true nature of this untamed Islay whisky. And it is exactly that:</p>
<p><strong>Nose:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9256" alt="Ardbeg An Oa bottle &amp; carton_Grey_preview" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview-225x300.jpeg" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview-112x150.jpeg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-bottle-carton_Grey_preview.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></strong> The An Oa stats on  green notes of agave (Mezcal-esque), herbs (fennel, oregano, thyme), green tea (nettles), mint (catnip), anis and lime zest that meet the classic peaty Ardbeg profile. The focus is on tar, resin, a sweet peat-iodine-soot-combo, leather, quite some cocoa, roasted coffee beans, dates, chalk, oak and toffee. It somehow smells more liqueur-like than other Ardbegs, but it is clearly spirit-driven.</p>
<p><strong>Palate:</strong> Great balance, classic Ardbeg, but more civilized, streamlined and quaffable. This plays on the lighter and sweeter side of Islay. For a change I am getting mossy green earth, vanilla and apple-hickory-BBQ-smoke that joins the world of Ardbeg. Well-made, this subtle yet ardbeggy dram.</p>
<p><strong>Finish:</strong> Medium length and very pleasant, this unifies contrasts of wild and mild, of elegance and intensity. Introduce people to Ardbeg with this one.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 85 </strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-9263" alt="Ardbeg An Oa Croppings_Extreme Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview-1024x684.jpeg" width="620" height="414" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview-150x100.jpeg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ardbeg-An-Oa-Croppings_Extreme-Horizontal_RGB_LowRes_preview.jpeg 1721w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Review: Speyside Region 43 y.o. Mancarella 1973, sherry cask, 51,6%</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/08/speyside-region-43-mancarella/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dino Mancarella, a real friendly whiskyfan and tennis instructor from Germany, fulfilled his dream to bottle whisky – and he started with a stunner of a cask share as you can see. These Speysiders are among the best buys these &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/08/speyside-region-43-mancarella/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dino Mancarella, a real friendly whiskyfan and tennis instructor from Germany, fulfilled his dream to bottle whisky – and he started with a stunner of a cask share as you can see. These Speysiders are among the best buys these days if you are into high-end drams. Let’s check his choice that comes with a beautiful label at around 380 Euro):</p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9045" alt="Mancarella Flasche" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche-150x300.jpg" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mancarella-Flasche.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong> Very typical for its provenance, and so tropical. To me this is an example of the finest Bourbon wood maturation (reminding me of Glen Keith 40, Bruichladdich 1970 or Springbank Local Barley) but the label says “sherry cask” … well, many of these were made from American oak in Jerez, and this has been a refill for sure. Like a Monin syrup of pink grapefruit, grilled pineapple with sugar, apricots, coconut, vanilla (Bavarian Crème), pear in cream and traces of green tea and herbs. The oak is perfectly integrated and not too loud. On the palate it arrives so wonderfully oily and fruit-laden, wow! This is close to perfection and finely balanced. It stays true to itself all the way to the finish, never too dry, medium-long and very ‘moreish’. The slight touch of bitter (herbal whiff) keeps it interesting and sets a nice counterpart to the fruit. Great pick, Dino, thank you for letting me try it.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 92+</strong></p>
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		<title>Review: The Alpinist &#8211; Swiss Premium Dry Gin 42%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sommerzeit ist gern auch mal Ginzeit, und diesen von Arthur Nägele kreierten Schweizer habe ich mir in die Berge mitgenommen. Das Design von Packung und Flasche gefällt mir sehr gut, und auch die Unterstützung von Ski-Ass Marco Büchel wird dem &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/08/review-the-alpinist-gin/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sommerzeit ist gern auch mal Ginzeit, und diesen von Arthur Nägele kreierten Schweizer habe ich mir in die Berge mitgenommen. Das Design von Packung und Flasche gefällt mir sehr gut, und auch die Unterstützung von Ski-Ass Marco Büchel wird dem aus Jungfrauenjoch-Gletscherwasser in Liechtenstein hergestellten Alpenstoff nicht schaden. Doch all das ist Marketing, mal sehen, was er bei einem Preis von ca. 50 Euro kann.</p>
<p>Die Geschmacksbeschreibung und die Botanicals sollen an eine Bergwiese im Sommer erinnern (Arnika, Silberdistel, Frauenmantel, Bergkräuter). Als Kind der Alpen kenne ich diese Gerüche … bin gespannt:</p>
<p><strong>Beschreibung:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9042" alt="Alpinist 1" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-1-209x300.png" width="209" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-1-209x300.png 209w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-1-104x150.png 104w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-1.png 458w" sizes="(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px" /></a></strong> Ohne die guten Notes des Herstellers kopieren zu wollen stimme ich in großen Teilen zu. Ein insgesamt klassischer Dry Gin, jedoch mit viel „Terroir“. Die deutlichsten Aromen sind tatsächlich Bergwiese (warmes Heu, Trockenblumen, Almblüte) und Limette, dazu etwas Bergamotte, Salbei, Pfeffer und Honig. Der Wacholder spielt zurückhaltend im Hintergrund, helle Geruchsfarben prägen das Bild. Am Gaumen ist der Gin eher leicht süßlich und sehr weich, mild-wärmend mit dezenter Würze. Orange Limette, Kamille, Wacholder, Rosmarin, Almwiese, die ganze Heidi in akzeptabler Balance. Den vom Hersteller als mächtig bezeichneten Nachklang ist eher von mittlerer Länge und sehr rund, es klingt warmes Bergheu und Wacholder in feinen Wellen an. Insgesamt gutes Mittelfeld mit Bonuspunkten<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-glacier-water.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9043" alt="Alpinist glacier water" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-glacier-water-150x84.jpg" width="176" height="99" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-glacier-water-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Alpinist-glacier-water.jpg 270w" sizes="(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px" /></a> für Originalität und Regionalität, das Thema ist top umgesetzt. Wer es weich und alpin liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Mir fehlt etwas Druck und Balance am Gaumen, doch das ist immer Geschmackssache. Ein spannendes Produkt ist dieser Eidgenosse auf jeden Fall. Probieren!</p>
<p><strong>Bewertung: 86</strong></p>
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		<title>Review: Two nice discoveries from Glenrothes and Aultmore</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/07/malt-mountains-glenrothes-aultmore-exceptional/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two nice samples came my way for the holidays, a dark and a brighter one, both really nice drams, which were highlights on the frontporch of my bungalow. Glenrothes 20 y.o. malt mountains 1997 &#8211; 2017, sherry cask, 50,3% Comment: Glenrothes &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/07/malt-mountains-glenrothes-aultmore-exceptional/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two nice samples came my way for the holidays, a dark and a brighter one, both really nice drams, which were highlights on the frontporch of my bungalow.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glenrothes 20 y.o. malt mountains 1997 &#8211; 2017, sherry cask, 50,3%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9022" alt="Glenrothes malt mountains" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains-224x300.jpg" width="224" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains-224x300.jpg 224w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains-767x1024.jpg 767w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Glenrothes-malt-mountains.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px" /></a></strong> Glenrothes ranks really high among blenders, and rightfully so. I also adore this malt with its bloodorange-tang. Oliver Späth already had a nice Glen Keith, Tobermory and the astonishing Bladnoch in his range, and this bottling is his latest. In this one, the sherry is dominant yet not overpowering, it goes in a balsamic direction altogether. There is more to it than just raisins, as some modern casks are these days. It is kirsch gateau (chocolate cake soaked in cherry schnaps) with hazelnuts and fudge, a dessert dram, earthy like a Glendronach but less dry, also whiffs of orange peel, humidor and cedar wood are to be nosed. On the palate it is very typical, a well-balanced sherry dram with blood orange and forest floor. Overall not overly complex but simply good at what it is and does. Long satisfying finish. Thanks Oliver! Good pick, again. Available<a href="http://www.maltmountains.de" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong> 90+</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Aultmore 33 y.o. OB &#8218;Exceptional Cask Series&#8216; for China Whisky Society 1983 &#8211; 2016, sherry cask finish, 678 btl., 53,3%</strong> </span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9023" alt="Aultmore 1983 China Exceptional Cask 33" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33-150x300.jpg" width="150" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33-150x300.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33-75x150.jpg 75w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Aultmore-1983-China-Exceptional-Cask-33.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong> Don&#8217;t these new Aultmore bottles look beautiful (clear glass, that is), you wanna touch them. A rare one for China, let&#8217;s see: Oh my God, this is a monster of complexity: honey and hay meet the sweet side of oak &#8211; this what bursts out of the glass at first. Then licorice, honey, butter, sugar-glazed pastry, Werther&#8217;s Originals, vanilla and fruits (pink grapefruit, kiwi, plums, grapes) join a solid malty backbone of the classic kind (old style). After a while it reminds me of a walk in an olive garden in summer bloom, also ruccola and hot mulch. It arrives with great nervosity on the palate, quite some action is going on there. Like an aquarel painting all the aromatic dots are there but only hinted at. The interesting acidity is slowly becoming sweetness, everything happens in style and is well-integrated. Waves of tasty stuff return in the finish: sweet malt and pastry again (now with vanilla sauce), honey glace, green tea,  sycamore bark and so much more. Gimme a bottle! Thanks Boris!</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong> 92</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I already liked the Committee release (click here to read all information and a review), so let&#8217;s see how the 46%-version for the regular market performs: Comment: Hooray, it doesn&#8217;t lose to its stronger brother, the dilution added great balance &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/06/ardbeg-kelpie-2/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I already liked the Committee release (click <a title="ARDBEG Kelpie – a review" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/03/ardbeg-kelpie/" target="_blank">here</a> to read all information and a review), so let&#8217;s see how the 46%-version for the regular market performs:<span id="more-9003"></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ardbeg-Kelpie-no-box.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9007" alt="Ardbeg Kelpie no box" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ardbeg-Kelpie-no-box-230x300.jpg" width="230" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ardbeg-Kelpie-no-box-230x300.jpg 230w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ardbeg-Kelpie-no-box-115x150.jpg 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ardbeg-Kelpie-no-box.jpg 648w" sizes="(max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /></a></strong> Hooray, it doesn&#8217;t lose to its stronger brother, the dilution added great balance yet doesn&#8217;t weaken the impact on the palate considerably. This is quite a typical Ardbeg with deep notes of peat and iodine, burnt trafo and tires and all that Kildalton jazz. What sets it apart are peanuts and crushed nuts of all kind and a mezcalesque quality that isn&#8217;t too greenish. It appears mature and all notes are in place, no offs. Slender on the palate, then becoming huge in the finish which turns wonderfully sooty with my beloved smoke of children&#8217;s firecrackers in a peat-firing neighborhood. A real successful bottling.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90</strong></p>
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		<title>A great Bladnoch by malt mountains</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My friend Oliver, who has been enjoying wonderful drams with me for years, has ventured into bottling some casks under his name on a very small scale. We already reviewed some bottlings here. Now he has a new baby that &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/03/bladnoch-malt-mountains/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My friend Oliver, who has been enjoying wonderful drams with me for years, has ventured into bottling some casks under his name on a very small scale. We already reviewed some bottlings <a title="maltmountains: gettin’ high?" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/03/maltmountains-gettin-high/">here</a>. Now he has a new baby that I consider as a bang for your buck:</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Bladnoch<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bladnoch.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8954" alt="Bladnoch" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bladnoch-188x300.jpg" width="188" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bladnoch-188x300.jpg 188w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bladnoch-94x150.jpg 94w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bladnoch.jpg 602w" sizes="(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px" /></a> 26 y.o. malt mountains No. 5, 1990 &#8211; 2016, bourbon barrel, 48,6%</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Sweet and mature nose in great balance. Creme brulee wit loads of vanilla, almonds, white peach, kumquat, gooseberry, grapefruit, pear, cider, kirschschnaps, elder, lime dashes, kurkuma and what not &#8211; in parts like a Nahe Riesling Auslese and marzipan cake and Haribo foam mice (sorry!). The palate is equally rewarding, and the oak is not dominant. This mild baby surfs on vanilla and fruit but has enough power to render great aromas. It reminds me of white-chocolate-glazed fruits at county fairs. A dessert in a glass. And at a price around 165.- Euro this is a real steal. Hell of a pick, Oli! Get the remaining bottles on malt mountain&#8217;s page, you won&#8217;t regret it.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 91</strong></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A group of friends held their anual tasting session with really nice oldies. Enjoy their notes (in German): Am 10.11.2016 trafen wir uns zum dritten Mal in gewohnter Viererrunde. Diesmal standen insgesamt 13 Drams auf dem Programm, mit priorisiertem Schwerpunkt &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/03/tasting-friends/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">A group of friends held their anual tasting session with really nice oldies. Enjoy their notes (in German):</span></strong></p>
<p>Am 10.11.2016 trafen wir uns zum dritten Mal in gewohnter Viererrunde. Diesmal standen insgesamt 13 Drams auf dem Programm, mit priorisiertem Schwerpunkt auf die Brennerei Springbank, darunter die gesamte legendäre Millennium Range, der 64er Samaroli Sherry Dumpy sowie der 67er Prestonfield Single Sherry Cask 1472. Abgerundet wurde die herausragende Range durch einen 12-jährigen (sherrylastigen) Glenfarclas (ca. aus den 1950er Jahren), einen 73er Glenfarclas aus dem Bourbonfass, einen 40-jährigen Linkwood aus dem Jahr 1946 sowie den 32-jährigen offiziellen Laphroaig nebst einem uralten 10-jährigen Ardbeg (vermutlich abgefüllt noch in den 60ern) !</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8942" alt="Intro" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro-300x126.png" width="300" height="126" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro-300x126.png 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro-150x63.png 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro-1024x431.png 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Intro.png 1387w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Das sensorische Vergnügen startete<span id="more-8936"></span> bereits durch die stärkende Mahlzeit vorab. Acht Stunden im Smoker zubereitete und wirklich sensationelle Spareribs (Danke Markus!) bildeten eine passende Grundlage um mit dem „Hauptgang“ zu beginnen.</p>
<p>Hier der Ausfluss unserer subjektiven Eindrücke:</p>
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<p><b>1.)   </b><b>Linkwood, ”Finest Highland Malt”, 40 yo, dist. 1946, 40%, 75cl, Sestante</b></p>
<p>Wieder einer dieser altehrwürdigen Malts, die das Attribut „Understatement“ (auch wenn man sich da wiederholen muss) verkörpern, wie keine zeitgenössischen Vertreter auch nur annähernd mehr dazu in der Lage sind. Wunderbar fragiles und reifes heimisches Kernobst (Williamsbirne, grüner Apfel), reife grüne Weintrauben, dazu Anklänge von Marzipan, Toffee und weißem Rum. Mit der Zeit gesellen sich auch dezente exotische Noten (Mango, Sternfrucht) dazu. Wunderbar verflochten und mit einer genialen Süße von türkischem Honig unterlegt. Es kommen Assoziationen von Malaga-Eis auf. Im Hintergrund immer wunderbar unterlegte Edelholz-Noten und ein Sherry-Einfluss, der in dieser Eleganz und Finesse nicht mehr zu finden ist. Die Struktur und der Gesamteindruck erscheinen für das Alter erstaunlich lebendig. So sind die häufig anzutreffenden Leder- und Holznuancen wunderbar dezent und zu keinem Zeitpunkt überfrachtend. Auch trifft man nahezu keine, bei vielen vor 1990 abgefüllten Malts anzutreffenden, „Old-Bottle-Noten“ an. Lediglich im Nachklang verflacht der Eindruck dann ein wenig, was aber dem Alter und den inzwischen verflogenen Volumen-% geschuldet ist. Ein wunderbar eleganter Einstieg mit einem Rückblick über inzwischen 70 (!) Jahre Whiskygeschichte….</p>
<p><b>K: 91   M: 90  H: 90   F: 91    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 90,50</b></p>
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<p><b>2.)   </b><b>Glenfarclas 1973 – 2015, 42 yo, 40,2%, Cadenhead “Authentic Collection”, 168 btl., Bourbon Cask</b></p>
<p>Und noch so ein betagter alter Herr, der allerdings erst letztes Jahr abgefüllt wurde. Trotz des Alters und der inzwischen geringen Fassstärke unglaublich lebendig-intensiver Bourbonfass-Einfluss mit allem, was so dazugehört (Vanillin-Backpulver, Rapshonig, sommerliche Blumenwiese). Dazu tolle Noten an überreifer Birne, Quitten-Marmelade und dahinter eine elegante Riesling-Mineralik. Mit der Zeit (und mehr Sauerstoff) gesellen sich feine Eindrücke an weißer Schokolade, süße Getreidenoten, Honigmet, Holunderblüten und eine Reihe an sommerlichen Kräutern (Thymian, Kamille und ein Hauch Fenchel) dazu. Die gesamte Aromenpalette wirkt wunderbar verspielt, grenzenlos samtig und harmonisch verflochten und weißt eine durchweg einnehmende Süße auf, die ihm eine geniale „Süffigkeit“ verleihen. Diese bleibt bis zum Ende hin in nachklingenden Bourbonfass-, Honig- und Obstkorb-Eindrücken erhalten. Ein weiteres wirklich sensationelles Cadenhead-Bottling, das zeigt, dass Glenfarclas auch  „ohne Sherry“ geht – und wie!</p>
<p><b>K: 91   M: 92  H: 91   F: 92    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 91,5</b></p>
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<p>Nun folgt der eigentliche Kernbereich des heutigen Tastings. Die Springbank Millennium Range. 6 Drams im Alter von 25 bis zu 50 Jahren. Flüssige Geschichte. Aufgrund der geringen Volumenprozent der 40-, 45- und 50-jährigen Vertreter haben wir die Range vom Alter her absteigend verkostet (im Nachhinein eine gute Entscheidung!).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8943" alt="Springbank Millenium Edition 40 45 50 and more" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more-300x151.png" width="300" height="151" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more-300x151.png 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more-150x75.png 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more-1024x515.png 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more-1102x559.png 1102w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-40-45-50-and-more.png 1331w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Leider muss man vorab sagen, dass es dem 50-, 45- und 40-Jährigen erheblich an Alkoholstärke mangelt (alle nur mit knapp über 40% abgefüllt), was sich leider merklich auf Geschmack, Abgang und Struktur auswirkt. Geschmacklich wirken alle drei „verwässert“ und strukturell „schwach auf der Brust“. Anhand der Grundstilistik und Aromenstruktur bietet also vorwiegend die Nase Orientierung. Der Geschmack kann bei keinem der drei Vertreter die Erwartungen, die die Nase geweckt hat, erfüllen und fällt deutlich ab.</p>
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<p><b>3.)   </b><b>Springbank 50 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 40,5%, btl. 03/2001</b></p>
<p>Getragen von uralten Ledereindrücken und einer intensiv-charakteristischen Rauchigkeit, die jedoch von unfassbarer Finesse gezeichnet ist (keine phenolische Rauchigkeit, die man von vielen Islay-Vertretern gewohnt ist, mehr in Richtung erloschenem und abgekühlten Lagerfeuer und Holzkohle, aber ebenso beeindruckend, nur wesentlich filigraner). Alter Kohlenkeller, unglaublich metallisch (deutlich mehr als in den Folgejahrzehnten!), alter „Bulldogschuppen“ und Eindrücke einer Werkstatt mit abgestandenen Motorölbehältern, alte Schusterei (Leder- und Schuhleim). „Alt“ kann eigentlich vor alle Aromenkomponenten gesetzt werden. Mit der Zeit eine elegante Wachsigkeit, dezente Heidekrauttöne und eine wunderbare Brise an kühler Atlantikluft sowie langsam zutage tretende heimische Obst-Eindrücke (überreife gelbe Äpfel, Stachelbeere, grüne Weintrauben) und Grünmalznoten. Dazu schwingen im Hintergrund  immer Nuancen von muffigem Hochlandmoor an einem kalten Tag (Schottlandbesucher wissen, was gemeint ist) und einer feinen Salzbrise mit. Wirklich charakteristisch. Unterscheidet sich vollkommen von den Folgejahrzehnten. Der Geschmack lässt dieselbe Aromenstruktur erahnen, die die Nase bereits zeigt, fällt aber wie gesagt aufgrund der verlorenen Alkoholstärke deutlich ab und wirkt irgendwie „verwässert“ und substanzschwach.</p>
<p>Deshalb keine Gesamtwertung !</p>
<p>(Die Nase allein:        K: 92 M: 89 H: 89 F: 89                                                                                  à Geschmack und Körper deutlich schwächer !)</p>
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<p><b>4.)   </b><b>Springbank 45 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 40,1%, btl. 09/2000</b></p>
<p>Wirklich sehr ähnliche Grundstruktur (die drei ältesten Vertreter der Millennium-Range ähneln sich von der Grundstruktur her merklich), jedoch lebendiger. Mehr Heidekraut- und Honigeinflüsse, mehr Eichenholzeindrücke (Vanille!) und Kernobst. Schafswolle (wirklich!), Buttertoffee, dafür die metallisch-maschinellen Komponenten zurückhaltender, weniger Kohle, etwas mehr an Malz- und Getreideaspekten sowie erste Anklänge der später so berühmten Kokos-Aromatik. Insgesamt „weicher“ und einen Hauch weniger maritim, aber immer noch die für diese Zeit bei Springbank typische Grundcharakteristik, die beim 50er ebenso vorzufinden war. Das Ganze einfach subtiler und verspielter. Der Geschmack weist zwar mehr Frucht und Süße auf, leidet aber wiederum merklich an den dürftigen  Vol.%, weshalb wir auch hier kein Gesamtwertung vornehmen, sondern nur die Nase bewerten !</p>
<p>(Nase:                         K: 89 M: 90 H: 88 F: 90                                                                                  à Geschmack und Körper wiederum deutlich schwächer!)</p>
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<p><b>5.)   </b><b>Springbank 40 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 40,1%, btl. 03/2000</b></p>
<p>Die Tendenz hin zu der klassischen 60er Jahre Charakteristik bei Springbank zeichnet sich im Hinblick auf die zwar präsenten, aber dezenter zutage tretenden metallischen Noten und die filigraner eingebundene Kohlenrauchigkeit weiter ab. Bei dieser Abfüllung dafür wieder etwas mehr an Atlantikbrise, dazu mehr an sommerlichen Kräutern (Thymian, Kamille – erinnert an helle Honig-Kräuterbonbons), zudem dezente Marillen- und Birneneindrücke. Wiederum dezente Anklänge der spätestens ab Mitte der 60er so bekannten Kokoseindrücke und eine erste Idee an Edelschinken. Dieser Vertreter weißt auch im Geschmack eine feiner strukturierte Süße und noch mehr an fruchtigen Eindrücken auf, weniger metallisch, mehr an Holzeinfluss. Wirkt trotz fehlender Vol.% nicht mehr ganz so „verwässert“ wie die beiden Vorgänger, Alkoholstärke ist dennoch auch hier deutlich zu vermissen. Deshalb bleiben wir (auch fairnesshalber) nur bei der Beschreibung der Grundeindrücke und geben auch hier wiederum keine Gesamtwertung ab.</p>
<p>(Die Nase allein:        K: 86 M: 87 H: 86 F: 88                                                                                  à Geschmack und Körper erneut schwächer!)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8944" alt="Springbank Millenium Edition" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-300x173.png" width="300" height="173" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-300x173.png 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-150x86.png 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition-1024x591.png 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Springbank-Millenium-Edition.png 1344w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Grundsätzlich lässt sich festhalten, dass man vom 50er über den 45er bis hin zum 40er eine plausible Zeitreise und Fortentwicklung zur Stilistik der berühmten 60er Jahre durchmacht. Welcher der drei Genannten einem nun am besten gefällt, ist reine Geschmackssache. Alle haben – zumindest von der Nase her – jeweils etwas für sich, wenngleich sie sich sehr ähneln. Geschmack und Auftritt sind aufgrund der Alkoholschwäche ernüchternd. Ein Erlebnis bleiben die Eindrücke und Erfahrungswerte aber trotzdem!</p>
<p>Im Gesamten kann man konstatieren, dass sich die Qualität in keiner Weise mit der der drei sherrylastigeren Abfüllungen (25er, 30er und 35er) aus der Range messen lässt. Diese bewegen sich aus unserer Sicht (unabhängig vom Alkoholgehalt) auf einem ganz anderen Niveau und zeigen, wozu Springbank qualitativ in der Lage war!</p>
<p>Nach einer stärkenden Zwischenmahlzeit (ebenso sensationelle Rinderbrust vom Kohlegrill… Danke an Markus Master Chef!) wurde die Sensorik mit folgendem Single Malt wieder auf Touren gebracht:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>6.)   </strong><strong>J &amp; G Grant (Glenfarclas) 12 yo, “Malt Scotch Whisky – From the Glenlivet District”, OB, Grant Bonding Co. Ltd. Elgin, 40%, 75cl (btl. ~ 1960ies), “dumpy cube bottle”</strong></p>
<p>Gewürzmühle und Candyshop in Einem! Sofort eine charakteristische Note von Erdbeer-Rhabarber &#8211; Torte mit Vanillecreme (kein Scherz!). Dazu gebrannte Mandeln, Maroni, herber werdende Anklänge von Schwarztee und grünem Tee, alter Ledersattel, Zypressenholz, Zitronenmelisse und Orangenabrieb. Es gesellen sich tolle Eindrücke von feuchtem Pfeifentabak und grünem Pfeffer dazu. Die Süße wird zum einen von „altem“ Sherry und Weintrauben (erinnert in dieser Hinsicht an fragile alte Cognacs), zum anderen von karamellisierten dunklen Früchten und Zuckerrohr getragen. Das alles geht ein wirklich lebendiges Wechselspiel mit Röstaromen (wie man sie aus einer alten gusseisernen Pfanne her kennt), dezentem Glühweingewürz sowie klassischen Backzutaten (Zitronat/Orangeat) ein. Die bis zum Ende hin anhaltende und in feine Bitterkeit übergehende Würzigkeit erinnert an die charakteristischen Mizunara-Holz-Einflüsse, die man aus japanischen Whiskies kennt. Wirklich beeindruckend. Ein Malt, der Ansprüche stellt und trotz des Alters und der geringen Alkoholstärke eine erstaunliche Wucht und Vitalität aufweist. Hat wirklich Alleinstellungscharakter!</p>
<p><b>K: 92   M: 90  H: 91   F: 90    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 90,75</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Glen-Grant-12.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8945" alt="Glen Grant 12" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Glen-Grant-12-156x300.png" width="156" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Glen-Grant-12-156x300.png 156w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Glen-Grant-12-78x150.png 78w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Glen-Grant-12.png 406w" sizes="(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px" /></a></p>
<p>Im Folgenden konnte es wieder weitergehen mit dem zweiten (und viel besseren) Teil der „Millennium Range“…</p>
<p><b>1.)   </b><b>Springbank 25 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 46%, btl. 09/1998</b></p>
<p>Vorab: ein typischer Springbank von Anfang der 70er Jahre, der strukturell eine wunderbare „Mitte“ zwischen Brennereicharakter und Sherry-Einfluss aufweist.</p>
<p>Feine brennereitypische aber sehr elegante mineralisch-metallische Noten, dezent maritim mit kühler Atlantikluft, und einer entfernten „kalten“ Rauchigkeit. Feine Eichenholzstrukturen mit den typischen Vanille- u. Honignuancen sowie Buttertoffee, Getreidefeld mit Kornblumen und sommerlichen Kräutern wie Kamille und etwas Thymian. Dazu dann fruchtige Eindrücke an reifem heimischen Obst (Äpfel, Birnen, Quitten). Dahinter zeigen sich in schön ausgewogenem Verhältnis feingliedrige Sherryeinflüsse mit Mandarinen, ersten Anklängen von Lebkuchengewürz (mit einem Hauch von Zimt und Nelke) und dezenten Nuancen der sherrytypischen Fruchteindrücke wie Datteln, Feigen und Pflaumen. Der gesamte Auftritt wird von einer tollen karamellisierten Süße getragen, die wiederum eine feine Ausgewogenheit zwischen Sherry- und Bourboncharakteristik aufweist (neben den Beereneindrücken bliebt also auch Raum für z.B. zitruslastige Aspekte und Obst). Wirklich schön balanciert! Am Ende dann eine edle und wiederum sehr dezente Bitterkeit, die wunderbar von feingliedrigen maschinell-mineralischen Elementen getragen wird.</p>
<p>Fazit: der 25er (obwohl ja der jüngste der 6 Bottlings der Reihe) stellt <span style="text-decoration: underline;">geschmacklich</span> und von der Nase her einen Übergang zwischen den metallisch-bourbonlastigen 50er, 45er und 40er Abfüllungen, hin zu den sherrylastigen 30er und 35er Springbanks dar, obwohl er ja zeitlich aus der letzten Brennperiode (Anfang der 70er) stammt. Das verleiht ihm jedoch in gewisser Weise ein sehr interessantes Alleinstellungsmerkmal.</p>
<p><b>K: 91   M: 89  H: 88   F: 92    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 90</b></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>2.)   </strong><strong>Springbank 30 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 46% (btl. 03/1999)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Den hatten wir ja bereits beim letzten Tasting, wo er mit durchschnittlich 94,5 Pkt. einer der absoluten Gewinner war…. Deshalb verweisen wir an der Stelle auch auf die Notes und ergänzen sie an dieser Stelle lediglich…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Immens mundschmeichelnde Süße aus dunkelsten Sherryfässern. Wellen an dunklen Früchten, wunderbare Herrenzimmer-Eindrücke (Tabak, Leder, Edelholz). Dazu durchgehend eine einnehmende Süße von roten Beeren, eine Idee an Erdbeer-Vanille Marmelade, Backpflaumen, Kirsch-, Blaubeer- und Brombeereindrücke. Im Hintergrund ein Hauch an Kokos, Anklänge von italienischem Edelschinken und ganz subtile springbanktypische Küsten-Aromatik (jedoch sehr dezent). Dazu wunderbar ausgewogen-elegante metallische Eindrücke, allerdings nicht ganz so intensiv wie bei den noch betagteren Vorgängern.  Zum Ende hin machen sich die satten Sherrynoten dann noch bemerkbarer und es treten ein intensiverer Eichenholzeinfluss sowie kräftigere Gewürzkomponenten (Balsamico-Eindrücke, deutliche Kräuter wie u.a. Dill und Weihnachtsgewürze) hinzu, die von der sherrybedingten Trockenheit begleitet werden. Mehr gibt es eigentlich nicht zu sagen. Ein wirklich ganz großer Sherrymalt, wie man sich ihn nur wünschen kann !</strong></p>
<p><b>K: 93   M: 93  H: 94   F: 94    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 93,5 (beim letzten Tasting: 94,5)</b></p>
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<p><strong>3.)   </strong><strong>Springbank 35 yo, OB, Limited Edition, “Millennium Bottling”, 46% (btl. 09/1999)</strong></p>
<p>Der 35er baut in seiner Grundcharakteristik absolut auf dem 30er auf. Hier handelt es sich wiederum um dunkelsten „Edel-Sherry-Springbank“ aus Mitte der 60er Jahre. Die Destillate sind somit älter als die legendären Local Barley Abfüllungen und stammen somit ebenso noch aus der Zeit, als das Malz bei Springbank noch mit Kohle aus den Kohleminen nahe Campbeltown gedarrt wurde. Somit hat man allein deshalb schon einen Malt im Glas, der – im Gegensatz zum zeitgenössisch inflationären Gebrauch der Begrifflichkeit – die Bezeichnung „ultra rare“ wirklich verdient hat. Nase, Gaumen, Abgang und Struktur erfüllen die damit verknüpften Erwartungen auch in jeder Hinsicht. Die bereits beim 30er sensationell speicheltreibende Intensität der Sherryfässer wird von einer noch größeren Eleganz auf ein nochmal höheres Level gehoben. Zum einen intensivere Aromen an dunkelsten Früchten (Süß- u. Sauerkirschen, Brombeeren, Blaubeeren, dazu Dattel, Feigen), Weihnachtsgebäck, Ledercouch, Tabakbox, Edelschinken, Bacon und Bratpfanneneindrücken. Zum anderen eine edlere Verflechtung der Aromenpalette. Die einnehmende Süße wird zudem von wunderbaren karamellisierten Süd- und Kernfrüchten getragen, die von feinsten Kokosnuancen unterlegt werden und somit einen exotischen „Touch“ ins Aromenspiel mit einbringen, wie es bei solchen „Sherry-Monstern“ nur sehr selten und auch nur bei ganz alten Vertretern der Fall ist. Die typisch metallischen Werkstatteindrücke bilden zusammen mit einer dezenten Küstenbrise und einer unfassbar edlen kohlegetragenen Rauchigkeit einen genial-komplexen „Bilderrahmen“. Das gesamte Aromenspektrum zieht sich so von Nase bis Abgang in einem Strang durch und lässt keine Wünsche offen. Herausragend zeigt sich die Struktur auch deshalb, da trotz des „fetten“ Sherry-Einflusses immer wieder auch Reminiszenzen von uralten Cognacs und Armagnacs durchblitzen, was die enorme Bandbreite und Finesse verdeutlicht. Ein Sherry-Gigant – wenn man so will eine „Whisky-Kathedrale““ ! Pit Krause würde sagen: „Ein Malt wie ein Mischpult, bei dem alle Regler voll aufgedreht sind!“ Besser kann man es nicht sagen… MALZPORNOGRAFIE !</p>
<p><b>K: 96   M: 95  H: 97   F: 97    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 96,25</b></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Fazit bzgl. der Millennium-Range: </b></p>
<p>Die inzwischen aufgerufenen abertausenden von Euro können der 50er, 45er und 40er qualitativ in keiner Weise mehr rechtfertigen, wenn man den Maßstab „Getränk“ ansetzt. Hierbei geht es sicher nur mehr um reinen Sammleraspekt. Die gute Nachricht für Whiskytrinker ist, dass sich niemand grämen muss, sich die drei Abfüllungen nicht mehr leisten zu können, da sie geschmacklich und in Anbetracht der damit verknüpften Erwartungshaltung wirklich nicht mehr erstrebenswert &#8211; ja sogar unterdurchschnittlich &#8211; sind. Man muss ihnen also wirklich keine Träne nachweinen… Da sind wenige hundert Euro für exklusivere zeitgenössische Abfüllungen (wenn auch nach wie vor viel Geld) sicher um ein Vielfaches besser angelegt, wenn man Preis und Qualität in Relation setzt. Bzgl. der Erfahrungswerte und aus emotionaler Sicht, sind die drei allerdings über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Wenn man sich mit der Nase auseinandersetzt und diese dann über die im Geschmack noch zu erahnende Ausgangscharakteristik dieser Brennperiode legt, kann man jedoch nach wie vor eine Reise in die frühen und späten 50er unternehmen, in denen sich die Springbanks strukturell und geschmacklich merklich von den Folgejahrzehnten unterscheiden. Als Referenz- und Vergleichsgrundlage also in jedem Falle ein Erlebnis. Wenn man die Springbank-Charakteristik dieser Zeit dennoch mal im Glas haben möchte, sollte man eher auf die alten Vertreter in der gedrungenen „Pearshape Bottle“ zurückgreifen, die in den 60ern bzw. 70ern abgefüllt wurden. Preislich und qualitativ wirklich besser !</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Die anderen drei Abfüllungen aus Mitte der 60er bis Mitte der 70er werden dem Weltruhm der Brennerei in deren qualitativ sicher besten Jahrzehnt dann mehr als gerecht und bilden wunderbare Beispiele, warum die Brennerei im Ruf steht, in diesem Zeitraum mit das Beste hergestellt zu haben, was es jemals an Whisky gab. Insbesondere der 30er und 35er gehören zu den besten Sherry-Abfüllungen, die wir jemals verkosten durften.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Um qualitativ und sensorisch danach nicht in ein schwarzes Loch zu fallen, blieben wir an der Stelle einfach auf dem Level der Vorgänger-Abfüllungen….</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>10.</strong><strong>)      Springbank 15 yo, 09/1964 – 10/1979, Cadenhead for Samaroli, old brown dumpy            bottle, screw cap, 45,7%, 75 cl </strong></p>
<p><strong>Unfassbar, von welcher Qualität ein Malt mit 15 Jahren zu dieser Zeit noch daherkam und ein weiteres Mysterium, wie es die alten Italiener verstanden haben, an solche Fässer zu gelangen!  Flüssiges Sherry-Understatement zum niederknien! Rum-Kugel, Akazienhonig, Süßkirschen, Rosinen, Orangenzeste und Mangoeindrücke in ausgewogenster und komplexester Machart. Heimisches Obst meets Exotik! Dazu Kakaonuancen, unglaublich dezente Glühweingewürze (ein Hauch von Nelke, Zimt, Muskat), Orangeat und Zitronat. Kein Breitseiten-Sherry wie bei den gut doppelt so lange gereiften Vorgängern, sondern subtiler, verspielter. Sensationelle Verflechtung der genannten Aromen mit Leinensackeindrücken, „Maschinenhalle auf Understatement“, edelste Lederbände und Tabakblätter, dazu Teak-Holzboden und eine genial zurückhaltende kohlelastige Rauchigkeit im Hintergrund. Ebenso schwingen im Hintergrund immer wieder die berühmten Kokosnuancen und Eindrücke von italienischem Edelschinken mit. Der Abgang weißt eine wunderbare Präsenz aller Aromen auf und mündet in wunderbare sherry- und fruchtgetränkte Edelholzeindrücke. Ein unfassbar eleganter Gentleman, der erkundet und verstanden werden will. Ein weiterer dieser unwiederbringlichen Championsleague-Malts aus bester Zeit. Lediglich in puncto Breite und Tiefe liegen die über 30 jährigen Zeitgenossen (z.B. 35er Millennium, 31er Cadenhead Chairman´s aus den 60ern etc.) noch eine Nasenlänge vorne, was bei der gut doppelten Reifezeit im Fass aber nur folgerichtig erscheint. Was da Anfang und Mitte der 60er bei Springbank an (Sherry-) Bottlings kreiert wurde, sucht nach wie vor seinesgleichen…</strong></p>
<p><b>K: 96   M: 93  H: 94   F: 95    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 94,5</b></p>
<p><b> </b></p>
<p>Und wo´s doch so schön war, gleich noch ein berühmter Springbank aus der obersten Liga…</p>
<p><strong>11.</strong><strong>)      Springbank 20 yo, dist. 18.04.1967, Signatory “The Prestonfield”, Single Sherry Cask   #1472, 46%</strong></p>
<p><strong>Strukturell wieder ein schleichender Wandel in Richtung Charakteristik der späten 60er und frühen 70er Springbanks. Anders, aber nach wie vor herausragend gut! Immer weniger metallische Eindrücke, weniger Edelschinken und weniger jodige Küstenaromatik. Durchweg intensive Sherryeindrücke (mit all den bekannten und bereits genannten dunklen Beeren), die aber mehr Raum für exotische Fruchteinschläge lassen. Wunderbare fruchtig-süße Noten an Mango, Physalis und Bananen, dazu Weintrauben und Erdbeermarmelade. Außerdem mehr Kokoseinflüsse. Das alles in einnehmender Symbiose zum Sherry. Wirklich beeindruckend und enorm süffig! Mehr an vanillegetränkten Holznuancen, Mandeln und Marzipan, sowie süße Noten an türkischem Honig mit Pistazien, Datteln, Backzutaten (wiederum Zitronat und Orangeat) und Zuckerwatte. Mit der Zeit unterlegt durch eine feine und sehr dezente Gewürzaromatik (Anis-Anklänge, Assoziationen von Liebstöckl und Kardamon – aber wirklich nur ganz dezent angedeutet). Die ledrigen Eindrücke und Tabaknoten treten dafür ggü. den Vorgängern weiter in den Hintergrund. Trotz der Farbe ein unglaublich „jugendlich-fruchtiger“ Sherryeindruck, der wunderbar Raum für diverse sekundäre Fruchtaromen zulässt und sich nie überlagernd bemerkbar macht. Ein weiterer sensationeller Sherry-Springer aus den späteren 60ern…</strong></p>
<p><b>K: 96   M: 95  H: 96   F: 95    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 95,5</b></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Die gesamte Reihe an herausragenden Springbank-Bottlings im Line-up war nicht nur wegen der sensorisch qualitativ herausragenden Aspekte ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, sondern im Speziellen auch wg. der damit verknüpften einmaligen Gelegenheit, eine Zeitreise von den frühen 50ern bis Mitte der 70er Jahre zu durchleben und die Entwicklung der Grundcharakteristika der Destillate stringent nachzuverfolgen. Wirklich einmalig !</p>
<p><b>            </b>Zum Ausklang des Abends folgten dann noch zwei namhafte Vertreter der Islay-Fraktion…</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>12.</strong><strong>)      Laphroaig, 32 yo, btl. 2015, OB, Sherry Cask matured, 46,6%, 5880 btl.</strong></p>
<p><strong>            </strong><strong>Der zugrundeliegende Sherryeinfluss tritt eher dezent zutage. Die 32 Jahre überraschen eher, sowohl an Nase als auch Gaumen. Eindringliche Malzigkeit (feuchter Malzboden), dazu getrocknetes Dörrfleisch, dezente Gumminoten, erloschene Asche im Hintergrund. Mit der Zeit kommen dann Eindrücke von süßer BBQ-Marinade, Honigmet und Gewürzaromen von grünem Pfeffer und Kreuzkümmel hindurch. Schwarzwälder Schinken, dahinter Jodluft und eine feuchte Atlantikbrise. Am Anfang wird die Geschmacksstruktur von einer tollen jodig-öligen Süße getragen, die von Räucherschinken, feuchtem Treibholz, Grünmalz, Lampenöl und Holzpolitur ergänzt wird. Der Geschmack verflacht dann aber für einen 32-Jährigen Single Malt erstaunlich schnell und wirkt zum Ende hin etwas „schwach auf der Brust“, worunter Gesamteindruck und Komplexität merklich leiden. Die beim Händler inzwischen aufgerufenen 1200 bis 1500 Euro erscheinen vor diesem Hintergrund aberwitzig…. Da sind einige hundert Euro für alte Islay-Standards aus 70ern und 80ern deutlich besser angelegt, sofern man seine Finger da noch dran bekommt!</strong></p>
<p><strong>            </strong><b>K: 88   M: 88  H: 88   F: 89    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 88,25</b></p>
<p><b> </b></p>
<p><b> </b></p>
<p><strong>13.</strong><strong>)      Ardbeg, 10 yo, OB, green tall bottle / white label with black letters “Old Islay Malt Scotch Whisky &#8211; Ardbeg Distillery Limited &#8211; Islay”, white screw cap, 26 ½ Fl. OZS., 80 Proof, btl. </strong><strong>~ 60ies</strong></p>
<p><strong>Da haben wir sie wieder: Die gute alte Küstenpornografie! Islay-Emulsion auf genialstem Understatement. Vor allen Komponenten kann man die Attribute „edel“ und „elegant“ setzen. Traumhafte jodige Seebrise, feinste Torfraucheindrücke, die im Wechselspiel immer wieder verschwinden und wieder zutage treten. Ein hin- und herwogen, wie die See. Seetang an einem frischen Frühlingsmorgen, Lampenöl, frisch poliertes Schiffsdeck mit feinsten Holzplanken und Schiffstau. Das Ganze einnehmend ölig verflochten mit wunderbar süßen zitruslastigen Aspekten an Zitronengras, hellen Weintrauben, Stachelbeeren, Sternfrucht und Honigmet. Der Gesamteindruck klingt dann anhaltend in eine wunderbar elegante Konzentration von ölig-süßen Nuancen, Seeluftaromatik und langsam abkühlender Torfglut aus. Traumhaft und auf den Punkt! Unwiederbringliche Qualität aus verflossener Zeit…</strong></p>
<p><b>K: 94   M: 90  H: 93   F: 94    </b><b>à</b><b> Schnitt: 92,75</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ardbeg-10.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8946" alt="Ardbeg 10" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ardbeg-10-148x300.png" width="148" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ardbeg-10-148x300.png 148w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ardbeg-10-74x150.png 74w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ardbeg-10.png 212w" sizes="(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px" /></a></p>
<p>Ein würdiges Ende eines wiederum sensorisch unvergesslichen Slowdrink-Abends. Wir hoffen, der ein oder andere findet sich in unseren subjektiven Eindrücken wieder oder kann für sich die ein oder andere interessante Information aus ihnen ziehen…</p>
<p>In diesem Sinne,</p>
<p>Slainté</p>
<p><i>Kerstin, Markus, Heiko und Flo</i></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bei uns sind sie richtig &#8211; das optimale Geschenk mit Niveau von der Nummer 1 in Sachen Degustationen: Unter folgendem Link finden Sie eine Vielzahl an spannenden Verkostungen, Proben, Seminare, Events und mehr: &#8211;&#62; zu unseren Tastings (Gutscheine erhältlich)                             &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2017/03/weihnachtsgeschenk-verkostung-whisky-whiskey-und-rum-tasting/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bei uns sind sie richtig &#8211;<strong> das optimale Geschenk mit Niveau von der Nummer 1 in Sachen Degustationen</strong>:</p>
<p>Unter folgendem <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/08/tastings/" target="_blank">Link</a> finden Sie eine Vielzahl an spannenden Verkostungen, Proben, Seminare, Events und mehr:</p>
<h2><a title="Verkostungen, Tasting-Seminare und Events 2016 / 2017 – ständig aktualisiert" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/08/tastings/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>&#8211;&gt; zu unseren Tastings (Gutscheine erhältlich)</strong></span></a></h2>
<p><a title="Verkostungen, Tasting-Seminare und Events 2016 / 2017 – ständig aktualisiert" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/08/tastings/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #99cc00;">                                              (klicken)</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>INFORMATIONEN ZU UNS / TERMINE:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Unvergessliche Momente &#8211; zahlreiche Referenzen<br />
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<p>Unsere<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7784" alt="DSC00292" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-150x112.jpg" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><strong> preisgekrönten Verkostungen</strong> in Sachen Whisky, Whiskey, Rum, Cognac und co finden seit fast 20 Jahren im Sinne des <strong>non-profit-Gedankens</strong> statt und finden immer mehr Liebhaber. Bei uns geht jeder Cent in die zu probierenden Spirituosen und es gibt <strong>keinen Verkauf</strong> oder inkompetenten Eventagentur-Mist. Die Spirituose und das Wissen sowie die Sensorik stehen im Zentrum &#8211; deshalb begeistern wir <strong>vom Beginner zum Experten</strong> und haben uns zum größten Veranstalter für Tastings entwickelt. Ca. 80 Verkostungen finden pro Jahr statt. Verpflichtungen gibt es keine, <strong>jeder kann teilnehmen.</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Kompetenz und Authentizität</strong></span></p>
<p>Bei<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walk-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6971" alt="Walk 2" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walk-2-150x99.jpg" width="150" height="99" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walk-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walk-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Walk-2.jpg 922w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> uns moderieren <strong>anerkannte Experten und Autoren,</strong> bekannt aus dem TV und den Medien, mit viel <strong>Herzblut und Passion</strong>. Die Drinks (auch atemberaubende Raritäten) stammen mitunter aus<strong> Pit Krauses bekannter Sammlung</strong>. Als deutscher Vertreter der Malt Maniacs stellt er die Verkostungen zusammen und leitet die meisten Veranstaltungen. Hierbei teilt er auch seine <strong>Erfahrungen als Whisky- und Rumhersteller, Blendmaster, Mitglied in diversen Verkostungsjurys und weltweiter Berater</strong>. Die Verköstigungen sind <strong>&#8218;edutainment&#8216;</strong>, also viel Wissenswertes gepaart mit Spaß. <strong>A real Masterclass</strong>!</p>
<p>Gerne<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8770" alt="Tram Dram on rails" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails-100x150.jpg" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails-684x1024.jpg 684w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tram-Dram-on-rails.jpg 1069w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a> können Sie vergleichen, wir haben seit Jahren nie enttäuscht und sind in der Spirituosenszene anerkannt als<strong> impulsgebender Club</strong>, der allen offen steht. <strong>Bei uns bekommen Sie mehr Whisky, Rum und Wissen für Ihr Geld und werden unabhängig informiert</strong>. Dieses hohe Niveau ist uns wichtig, wobei auch die Freude und der Spaß nicht zu kurz kommen dürfen. Insiderwissen über Bottlings und Trends sind garantiert. Slowdrink ist der Dachverband diverser Whisky- und Spirituosenclubs in Europa mit besten Kontakten zu Brennern, Küfnern und der Barszene. <strong>Unsere Single Malt- und Rhum-Kompetenz wird Sie begeistern</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Verschiedene Events in ganz Bayern &#8211; und bald im Whisky- und Spirituosenmuseum<br />
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<p>Unsere<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-5887" alt="181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/181024_10151291404171373_2047893109_n.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> Seminare, Tastings und Dinner finden<strong> in ganz Bayern</strong> und darüber hinaus statt, vorwiegend aber in Regensburg, München, Augsburg, Nürnberg / Erlangen sowie in Kelheim. Neben diesen Veranstaltungen gibt es gelegentlich <strong>niveauvolle Junggesellenabschiede, Geburtstagsfeiern und Firmenevents</strong> (Weihnachtsfeier einmal anders), die wir gerne nach Ihren Wünschen ausrichten können. Unser Zentrum ist die Region Oberpfalz / Niederbayern sowie Oberbayern, doch auch Schwaben und Franken buchen uns regelmäßig.</p>
<p>Beispielsweise<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Caol-Ila-Stills-and-Paps.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4710" alt="Caol Ila Stills and Paps" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Caol-Ila-Stills-and-Paps-150x99.jpg" width="150" height="99" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Caol-Ila-Stills-and-Paps-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Caol-Ila-Stills-and-Paps-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Caol-Ila-Stills-and-Paps.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> haben wir im <strong>Bergwerk</strong>, auf der <strong>Walhalla</strong>, in der <strong>historischen Tram</strong>, der <strong>Jurte</strong>, der <strong>Mühle</strong>, auf dem <strong>Strudlschiff</strong>, in der <strong>Sternwarte</strong> und dem <strong>High-End Hi-Fi-Studio</strong>, bei diversen <strong>Köchen</strong> oder in <strong>Schlössern</strong> und <strong>Havana-Bars</strong> verkostet oder sog. <strong>Whisky Walks</strong> durchgeführt. Schottische Brennereien (Ardbeg, Lagavulin) haben bei uns Ihre Jubiläen gefeiert und Weltpremieren vorgestellt. Stets versuchen wir, etwas <strong>Einzigartiges</strong> zu bieten.</p>
<p>Bald wird auch ein weltweit einmaliges <strong>Museum mit ca. 7.000 Flaschen Whisky, Rum, Cognac etc.</strong> entstehen, worin auch Tastings stattfinden sollen.</p>
<p>Sehen Sie auch unseren<strong> youtube-Kanal </strong>und unsere<strong> facebook-Seite</strong> sowie die<strong> Galerie </strong>ein, um einen Eindruck zu bekommen. Die Bilder sprechen für sich. Kommen Sie zum Original, bevor Sie enttäuscht werden. Googeln Sie us &#8211; hier ist am meisten geboten. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!</p>
<p>Beste Grüße,</p>
<p>Ihr Peter &#8218;Pit&#8216; Krause.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>Übersicht über kommende Veranstaltungen 2018 (auch als Geschenkgutscheine): siehe Veranstaltungen (oben)</strong></span></h2>
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		<title>Ducklove &#8211; Reviewing the New Whisky-Fässle Bottlings</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/11/ducklove/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 22:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our friend Jens never let us down when it comes to well chosen bottlings. After a little silence he has new drams ready. Thanks to his kindness I was able to try them before release. Here are my notes &#8211; &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/11/ducklove/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our friend Jens never let us down when it comes to well chosen bottlings. After a little silence he has new drams ready. Thanks to his kindness I was able to try them before release. Here are my notes &#8211; as always only personal and subjective:</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Benrinnes 18 y.o. Whisky-Fässle 1997 &#8211; 2016, Hogshead, 52,2%</strong></span></p>
<p>O<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Benrinnes-Whisky-Fässle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8789" alt="Benrinnes Whisky-Fässle" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Benrinnes-Whisky-Fässle-100x150.jpg" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Benrinnes-Whisky-Fässle-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Benrinnes-Whisky-Fässle-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Benrinnes-Whisky-Fässle.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a>rchard fruits (yeah, loads of apples, pears apricots, bitter oranges, cristallized mangos with saffron, traces of banana and pineapples, a fruit fly’s paradise and whiffs of a juicy fruit gum), malt, licorice, ginger, almond milk with vanilla sugar, tonka beans, freshly cleaned mahogani cupboard, quite some wood smoke, ozone and coal gas freshness. Grassy, malty and slightly nutty (pistachio) on the palate at first, then the fruit and caramel/vanilla take center stage. With a really nice and long finsh. <strong>89</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Fine Lowland Grain (Girvan) 52 y.o. Whisky-Fässle 1964 &#8211; 2016, Barrel, 47,7%</strong></span></p>
<p>D<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Girvan-Whisky-Fässle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8790" alt="Girvan Whisky-Fässle" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Girvan-Whisky-Fässle-100x150.jpg" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Girvan-Whisky-Fässle-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Girvan-Whisky-Fässle-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Girvan-Whisky-Fässle.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a>inosaur! Typical of such old grains, it changes between the categories of rum, bourbon and scotch all the time, rollercoaster. What a deep nose, like the finest rum aged for over 30 years in Caribbean climate. However, the vodka-esque graininess is still there as well as vanilla and caramel. Green tea, muscovado sweetness and ripe tropical fruits, coconut oil, spinach, undergrowth and bublegum. The oak and spicy elements never overwhelm, this is still somewhat spirit-driven after all these years. A must-have for maltsters and rumheads alike. <strong>91</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Fine Blended Malt of various very old vintages for Whisky-Fässle, bottled 2016, Sherry Butt, 45,2%</strong></span></p>
<p>T<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blended-very-old-Whisky-Fässle1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8795" alt="Blended very old Whisky Fässle" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blended-very-old-Whisky-Fässle1-100x150.jpg" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blended-very-old-Whisky-Fässle1-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blended-very-old-Whisky-Fässle1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blended-very-old-Whisky-Fässle1.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a>he nose reveals canned milk, ginger bread, very Speysidey in its esters, vanilla, green tea, and mostly: plum cake with cinnamon and whipped cream on top (Zwetschgendatschi)! Then nettles. It becomes dusty with old-style class in moments, some sherry rounds it off discretly. The palate is so well organized, very classy again and totally my style. Some won’t get this eöegance, but if you are into old drams that are not overloaded with primary aromas, this is your choice – and mine. Balance king, no offnote, dangerously drinkable. LOVE it. Great price-performance ratio – Jens, you Swabian wizard of quality. <strong>91</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Glenrothes 19 y.o. Whisky-Fässle 1997 &#8211; 2016, Sherry Butt, 51,8%</strong></span></p>
<p>W<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Glenrothes-Whisky-Fässle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8797" alt="Glenrothes Whisky-Fässle" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Glenrothes-Whisky-Fässle-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Glenrothes-Whisky-Fässle-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Glenrothes-Whisky-Fässle-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Glenrothes-Whisky-Fässle.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>onderful resistance of the great Glenrothes distillery character (a favourite of blend masters) that stands up to heaviest sherry fire. Like a Glendronach in moments, but juicier. Dark fruits (but not only raisins like with treated cask aromas), ginger bread hearts with cherry jam filling, jaffa cake (orange meets chocolate on a sponge cake), geranium flowerpot earth with some petals, morello marvel. The palate is a good combination of bone dry vs. juicy sherry, the dry character wins in the end. A really nice sherry monster with some distillery character preserved. <strong>90+</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Barbancourt 12 y.o. Whisky-Fässle 2004 &#8211; 2016, Bourbon Barrel, 51,9% (Rhum from Haiti)</strong></span></p>
<p>V<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barbancourt-Whisky-Fässle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8798" alt="Barbancourt Whisky-Fässle" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barbancourt-Whisky-Fässle-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barbancourt-Whisky-Fässle-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barbancourt-Whisky-Fässle-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barbancourt-Whisky-Fässle.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>ery much like the 15 y.o. original version (which is adorable and helps many good people in Haiti to survive), but with more depth and power. However, the bourbon wood is louder than I would have liked it (vanilla),  but some are exactly looking for that. Very soft, balanced and slightly earty &#8211; plus licorice. This Haitian Agricole is an interesting alternative to Martinique or Guadeloupe. Try it. <strong>89</strong>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Epris 17 y.o. Whisky-Fässle 1999 &#8211; 2016, Barrel, 45,6% (Rum from Brazil)</strong></span></p>
<p>N<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Epris-Whisky-Fässle-Rum.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8799" alt="Epris Whisky-Fässle Rum" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Epris-Whisky-Fässle-Rum-100x150.jpg" width="100" height="150" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Epris-Whisky-Fässle-Rum-100x150.jpg 100w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Epris-Whisky-Fässle-Rum-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Epris-Whisky-Fässle-Rum.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a>ever had this distillery before, mybe once with a Cadenhead Brazilian bottling &#8211; wow, very different: rotten limes, green tea and rose hip touch, mint, orange zest. It tastes almost like a spiced rum, really funky stuff on the freestyle edge, you have to like this, but it has personality. The finish has menthol, rotten oranges, and many weird but somehow interesting elements. It grows on you if you are open to new styles. <strong>87</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Guest Report: Crazy Tasting Session by our Friends</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/06/guest-report-crazy-tasting-session/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some days ago, a few slowdrinkers gathered in the Bavarian town of Moosburg for a special dramming session. I am extremely delighted that they sent us their notes &#8211; of course partly in pseudo-Tyrolean style 🙂 . Read what Florian &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/06/guest-report-crazy-tasting-session/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<address>Some days ago, a few slowdrinkers gathered in the Bavarian town of Moosburg for a special dramming session. I am extremely delighted that they sent us their notes &#8211; of course partly in pseudo-Tyrolean style <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> . Read what Florian J., Heiko B., Kerstin J. and Markus U. had to report (in German this time):<span id="more-8411"></span></address>
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<p>Am<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8449" alt="due" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/due.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> 10.06.2016 trafen wir uns in trauter Viererrunde, um dem König der Getränke zu frönen. Insgesamt standen 18 (!) Drams (1 cl) auf dem Programm, die uns durch den Abend führten und darunter waren so einige, die getrost zum obersten „Ende“ der Whisky-Nahrungskette gezählt werden dürfen.</p>
<p>Nachdem zwei wunderbar kredenzte Grill-Hendl als Grundlage verzehrt waren, konnte es losgehen. Als Stärkung und zur sensorischen Auffrischung für Zwischendurch stand eine wunderbare Tiroler Wurscht- und Kasplattn bereit. Dadurch, dass die Drams auf ca. 1 cl abgestimmt waren und wir der Verkostung sehr viel Zeit und Pausen eingeräumt haben, war das wirklich ambitionierte Unterfangen sowohl in qualitativer als auch quantitativer Hinsicht sehr gut zu bewältigen und eine sensorische Überforderung nicht gegeben.</p>
<p>Hier der Ausfluss unserer subjektiven Eindrücke:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>1.)   Glenugie 1959-1977, Cadenhead, old brown dumpy bottle, 80° proof</strong></span></p>
<p>Genial fragiler alter Obstgarten (alles, was heimisches Kernobst so hergibt, dazu Stachelbeere, grüne Banane, etwas Mango); wunderbare Vanille und edle Holznuancen, Assoziationen von alten Mehlsäcken und sommerlichem Getreidefeld, alte Schusterei; alles unglaublich filigran und perfekt verwoben mit toller Süße à ein alter Gentleman aus bester Zeit. Wenngleich nicht grenzenlos breitgefächert und präsent (wie denn auch nach all den Jahrzehnten), ein Erlebnis, weil unwiederbringlich und so sehr auf Understatement!</p>
<p>K: 87    H: 90   M: 89  F: 91    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 89,25</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>2.)   Glenlivet 1939, George JG Smith´s, G&amp;M, Importato da Sestante / Parma, 40%, 75cl</strong></span></p>
<p>Unglaubliche Mischung aus Exotik und heimischem Obstkorb. Eine wunderbare Süße, die aber so subtil daherkommt, wie eigentlich alles an diesem Dram. Dezente Heidekrautnoten und Sanddorneindrücke, ein perfekter Eichenholzeinfluss mit feiner Vanille, dann auch Leder und dezente Tabaknuancen, Fugde und Honigdrops. Außerdem zeigen sich Kräuternuancen und eine Idee Popcorn. Das alles ist unglaublich samtig und mundschmeichelnd verwoben und wird durchgehend von einer wunderbar zurückhaltenden Idee an Old-Bottle-Aromatik unterlegt. Dennoch überrascht der alte Herr durch eine Präsenz, die man ihn in dem Alter und bei dem Alkoholgehalt gar nicht mehr zugetraut hätte. Einer dieser verlorenen Understatement-Malts, wie es sie heute nicht mehr gibt. Und das Alter lässt einen andächtig werden…</p>
<p>K: 92    H: 92   M: 91  F: 93    à <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Schnitt: 92</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> 3.)   Glen Grant 21 yo, G&amp;M, 75cl, 40%, screw cap, btl. 1980ies</strong></span></p>
<p>Deutlicherer Anklang an alter Eiche mit Ihren Bitterstoffen als bei den beiden betagten Vorgängern. Etwas Vanille, Zitrusnuancen, grüner Tee und Malznoten, dazu Milchtoffee und ein dezenter Anklang an Kernobstnoten und exotischen Eindrücken (Mango, Sternfrucht), wie man sie bei älteren Abfüllungen regelmäßig antrifft. Das Ganze aber sicher nicht auf so hohem Niveau wie bei den beiden Vorgängern. Ein unkomplizierter und gut trinkbarer „Alltagswhisky“ (wenn man den Begriff erlaubt…).</p>
<p>K: 85    M: 85  H: 86   F: 86    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 85,5</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>4.)   Tomatin 1964, G&amp;M, 40%, 70cl, “old map label”</strong></span></p>
<p>Grüner Apfel, dezente Pfirsich- und Mirabellennuancen, feine Orangenzeste, dann eine Art „Mitte“ zwischen Traube und Rosine, Honigmelone und ein feine Malzigkeit. In der Nase zunächst noch ein wenig verschlossen, am Gaumen dann aber eine wunderbar einnehmende Süße, die neben den genannten Fruchtaromen an die berühmten Frühstück-„Honey Smacks“  erinnert. Das Ganze wird durchweg von einer eleganten Frische begleitet, die Assoziationen von der typ. Hochlandluft nach einem Regenguss hervorruft (wer mal die Brennerei samt Umgebung bei entsprechendem Wetter besucht hat, weiß, was gemeint ist J ). Überzeugt insbesondere durch seine einnehmende Süße und sehr feingliedrige Struktur, stößt in Sachen Komplexität und Präsenz aber sicher an seine Grenzen. Wiederum ein unkomplizierter und zu jeder Zeit gefährlich gut trinkbarer Dram…</p>
<p>K: 88    M: 88  H: 88   F: 89    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 88,25</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>5.)   Miltonduff, 1974-1990, Moon Import, “The Birds”, cask 1538, 46%, 75cl</strong></span></p>
<p>Moon-Import-Bottlings aus der Zeit tritt man ja grds. mit einer höheren Erwartungshaltung gegenüber. Um es kurz zu machen: Diese hier hat uns alle enttäuscht. Sehr überschaubare Komplexität (ein wenig Birne, Mandel, Grünmalznoten, dez. „Seifigkeit“ und sehr zurückhaltend). Im Mund dann sehr kurze Präsenz von einer angenehmen Süße, die dann aber in eine Art „Seifigkeit“ übergeht. Ein Nachklang ist hier leider praktisch nicht vorhanden. Für ein Bottling aus dieser Zeit und in Anbetracht der damit verknüpften Erwartungen leider blass…</p>
<p>K: 80    M: 80  H: 81   F:82     à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 80,75</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>6.)   Auchentoshan 1965, OB, 31 yo (dist. 04.11.1965), cask 2510, 45,5%</strong></span></p>
<p>Unglaubliche Kombination aus feinem vanillegetränkten Eichenholz und Kräuternoten (Liebstöckel, Dill, ein Hauch Rhabarber u.ä.), dazu weiße Schokolade, Traubenzucker- und Gummibärnoten sowie sehr dezenten exotischen Anklängen (Banane, ein Hauch Kokos), dez. Rumkugel, Toffee-Noten und Mandelmilch. Im Hintergrund schwingt immer ein dez. Riesling-Mineralik mit. Das Ganze wirklich schön verwoben und mit einer tollen Süße unterlegt. Ein Whisky mit Alleinstellungsmerkmal, der an und für sich konträr erscheinende Aromen gekonnt verbindet und ein Erlebnis daraus macht. Das muss aber gefallen und wird nicht jedermann begeistern. Er leidet nur am direkten Vergleich zum Nachbarfass, das wir auf dem Slowdrink „Whiskywalk“ verkostet haben. Das hat uns aufgrund seiner ausgeprägteren Komplexität und Exotik von Nase bis Abgang noch mehr überzeugt…</p>
<p>K: 89    M: 91  H: 88   F: 91    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 89,75</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>7.)   Glen Ord, 22 yo, 1962 – 1984, Samaroli „Bouquet“, 58%, 75cl</strong></span></p>
<p>Eine dieser legendären italienischen Abfüllungen aus der besten Zeit der Whiskygeschichte, die den Erwartungen standhält. Getreide- „Arschbombe“ par excellence (um´s mal auf den Punkt zu bringen). Getränkt in überragende Orangenlikör- und Marillennoten, Honigmet, exotische Mango- und Physalis – Nuancen, dazu alte Leinensäcke, sensationell elegante Malzigkeit und alte Getreidemühle, edelstes Teakholz mit Vanille und wunderbare Old-Bottle-Aromatik. Es gibt sicher noch breitgefächerte Malts, aber dieser ist in Sachen Struktur und Machart wirklich sensationell und ein Musterbeispiel für die legendären alten Samaroli– Abfüllungen. „Ab-Ord-ig“ sozusagen… Fazit: Mehr Mut zum Ord!</p>
<p>K: 93    M: 92  H: 93   F: 93    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 92,75</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>8.)   Clynelish, 33 yo, 1973 – 2007, Signatory “Cask Strength Collection”, cask 8915, 54,4%</strong></span></p>
<p>Eines der Nachbarfässer des durch Serge Valentin so „gehypten“ Cask 8912. Bereits in der Nase wirklich überzeugend und charakteristisch. Wunderbare Vanillenoten, ein süß-saurer Einschlag an grünem Apfel, grüner Banane, Bienenwachskerze, dann Anklänge von alter „Broraness“ (um o.g. Serge Valentin zu zitieren), wenngleich auch sehr dezent und auf Understatement, mit altem Bulldogschuppen und Assoziationen eines entfernten Bauernhofs, Heu, dazu Orangen- und Zitronenschale, tolle Heide-„Krautigkeit“ und ganz entfernt eine wunderbare Atlantikbrise sowie subtile Raucheindrücke. Der gesamte Auftritt wird im Mund durch eine geniale Öligkeit auf Honigwachs-Basis getragen, was die Komplexität nochmals steigert. Ein wirklich hervorragender Clynelish, der alle Charakteristika aufweist, die man an der Brennerei nur so lieben kann. Wenn man sich vor Augen führt, dass es aus der Zeit noch deutlich bessere Vertreter gibt, wird einem schnell klar, in welcher Liga diese alten Clynelish-Bottlings spielen…</p>
<p>K: 94    H: 94   M: 92  F: 92    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 93</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>9.)   Glenglassaugh, 1972 – 2012, cask 2896 for Caminneci / Germany, 57,5%</strong></span></p>
<p>Fruchtkompott (heimische und exotische Früchte), Vanille, Kiwi, Bananen, weiße Schokolade, dazu eine feingliedrige Kräuternote und subtile Eichenholztöne. Das Ganze aber – im Vergleich zum Zeitpunkt, als wir ihn 2012 zum ersten Mal probiert haben – irgendwie recht kurz und flach. Enttäuschend. Alle hatten die Abfüllung als komplexe Fruchtexplosion in Erinnerung. Vielleicht lag´s am Sample, vielleicht hatten wir einfach an dieser Stelle auch nur einen schlechten Moment. Insofern darf man dem Dram nicht zu viel Unrecht tun. Wir werden Ihn an anderer Stelle aus der frisch geöffneten Großflasche heraus nochmal nach verkosten….</p>
<p>Insofern hier mal keine Wertung (die wäre bei uns vieren durchweg an der Stelle ggü. dem Tasting von 2012 unterirdisch ausgefallen) ….</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>10.) Irish Single Malt Whiskey 1991 (10/91 – 10/15), Whisky Doris „The Nose Art“, cask 8533, 48,5%</strong></span></p>
<p>Hubba-Bubba Fruchtbombe (mit Ananas, Pfirsich, Banane, Birne, Melone, Stachelbeere, Sternfrucht),  alles mit feiner Fruchtsäure unterlegt; dazu ein Hauch Zimt,  frisch geschnittene Holzplanken und Anklänge eines weit entfernten ausgebrannten Lagerfeuers. Alles in wunderbar abgestimmter Kombination aus süß-säuerlichem Milieu. Unerwartet komplex und überzeugend. Hervorragend!</p>
<p>K: 92    M: 91  H: 90   F: 91    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 91</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>11.) Irish Single Malt Whiskey, 26 yo, 1988 – 2015, The Whisky Agency “The Perfect Dram”, 50,7%</strong></span></p>
<p>Um es kurz zu machen: Ebenso eine Fruchtbombe, aber etwas zurückhaltender in der Nase, dafür <span style="text-decoration: underline;">etwas</span> mehr Präsenz (Malzeindrücke, Dextrosefrucht) im Geschmack. Ansonsten ein Niveau mit dem Vorgänger und wiederum absolut überzeugend und ein Erlebnis. Zwei wirkliche Gewinner aus der aktuellen Whiskywelt….</p>
<p>K: 92    M: 91  H: 91   F: 91    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 91,25</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>12.) Blair Atholl 23 yo, 1966 – 1990, Cadenhead, 57,1%</strong></span></p>
<p>Wunderbare “Krautigkeit”, dezente heimische Gartenkräuter (ein Hauch an Jägermeister, zumindest was die Gewürz- und Kräuteranklänge anbetrifft), Grünobst, Stachelbeere und Sternfrucht, dazu Vanillenoten, alter Getreidespeicher, Honigdrops und entfernte Küstenbrise; toller, süß-öliger Auftritt im Mund, eine wunderbare Welle an feingliedrigen maritimen Anklängen, Süßholz, etwas Wacholder, Honigmet und immer wieder die sehr dezenten Kräuter- und Getreideeindrücke. Es gibt sicher noch komplexere und charaktervollere Vertreter aus der Zeit, dieser überzeugt aber durch die eigenständige Charakteristik (sowas bekommt man heute nicht mehr ins Glas). Ein Malt mit Kanten und Ecken, der verstanden werden will. Dabei aber sehr gut trinkbar…</p>
<p>K: 88    M: 88  H: 88   F: 89    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 88,25</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>13.) Macallan 10 yo, “Full Proof”, OB, Giovinetti &amp; Figli / Milano, 57%, 75 cl (btl. 1980ies)</strong></span></p>
<p>Hier kann man sich kurz halten:</p>
<p>Alter Sherrygigant, mit allem, was dunkle, eingekochte Früchte nur so hergeben. Dunkelste Fruchtemulsion, Rumtopf, Orangenzeste, Süßkirschen, karamellisierter brauner Zucker, sensationelle „Herrenzimmer-Aromatik“ (Tabakbox, Lederbände, Edelholzboden) u.s.w.. Sensationell und ein Musterbeispiel für die alten Benchmark-Macallan. Punkt.</p>
<p>K: 95    M: 94  H: 95   F: 94    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 94,5</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>14.) Springbank 30 yo, OB, Millennium Edition, 46% (btl. 1999/2000)</strong></span></p>
<p>Alter, genialer Sherry Springer. Feingliedriger als der Macallan mit 57%. Immens mundschmeichelnde Süße aus dunkelsten Sherryfässern. Wellen an dunklen Früchten, wiederum wunderbare Herrenzimmer-Eindrücke (Tabak, Leder, Edelholz), dabei aber dezenter und weniger intensiv akzentuiert. Mehr rote Beeren, eine Idee an Erdbeer-Vanille Marmelade, weiter entfernt ein Hauch an Kokos und ganz subtile springbanktypische Küsten-Aromatik (aber nicht so genial ausgeprägt wie bei den legendären noch älteren Abfüllungen, die ferner diese einmaligen metallischen Noten,  massenhaft Kokos und sogar Edelschinken aufweisen). Wenn er auch nicht an die Größe und Komplexität der ganz alten Vertreter aus Anfang und Mitte der 60er heranreicht, handelt es sich dennoch um einen in sich perfekt strukturierten Malt, in den man sich verlieben muss, weil er so unglaublich süffig ist.</p>
<p>K: 95    M: 94  H: 95   F: 94    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 94,5</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>15.) Tobermory 1972, 33 yo, Moon Import, cask 9, 49%</strong></span></p>
<p>Unfassbar komplexer Inselmalt! Konzentrierteste dunkle Früchte (volle Sherry-Breitseite an Süß- u. Sauerkirschen, Pflaumen, Blaubeeren), Schießpulver- u. Schwefelnoten in elegantester Form (wenn sowas überhaupt geht), kandierte Orangen und Rumrosinen, Menthol, Lampenöl, Lederband, staubiges Holzregal, Holzpolitur, dazu ein wunderbarer Hauch an subtilen maritimen Anklängen (Seeluft) und einer Rauchigkeit, die feiner nicht strukturiert sein könnte. Das alles ist unglaublich mundschmeichelnd ölig verwoben und weißt eine geniale Süße auf….</p>
<p>Ein überragender Tobermory aus dem besten Jahrgang überhaupt !</p>
<p>K: 94    M: 95  H: 94   F: 95    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 94,5</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>16.) Ardbeg 1972 &#8211; 2003, 30 yo, OB, cask 2782 (Bourbon), 49,9%</strong></span></p>
<p>Wahrlich küstenpornografisch! (Pit: love the term!!!) Wenn man Geschmack malen könnte, wäre das Bild Islay in einem Bilderrahmen. Wirklich alles, was nur die großen alten Vertreter aus den 70er zu bieten haben. Eine unglaublich harmonische Konzentration an genialer jodiger Küstenaromatik, mit sensationell phenolisch-medizinischer Umrahmung (Hafendock und aufgeheizter Teerbelag schwingen im Hintergrund immens elegant mit). Absolut genial verflochtene Struktur. Dazu eine einnehmende ölige Süße, aus wunderbaren Bourbonfass-, Zitrusfrucht-, Honigmet- und Vanille-Tönen,  hellen Beeren (Stachelbeeren, eine Idee grüne Weintrauben, grünen Birnen und Äpfeln) und sogar einem Anklang an Marzipan. Wirklich beeindruckend. Und das war noch nicht mal der Beste der insgesamt letzten drei Ardbegs, die sich in Struktur und Geschmack jedoch auf höchstem Niveau sehr stark ähneln…</p>
<p>K: 90    M: 93  H: 92   F: 93    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 92</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>17.) Ardbeg 1973 &#8211; 2000, 27 yo, Kingsbury “Celtic Series”, 47,4% (Bourbon)</strong></span></p>
<p>Kurz und knapp: nochmal eine Steigerung zum Vorgänger. Sehr ähnliche Geschmacks- und Aromenstruktur nur noch eine Stufe subtiler, filigraner und eleganter, was die Komplexität nochmals steigert. Etwas weniger „Islay-Robustheit“, komplexer strukturierte Rauchigkeit, allerdings genauso jodig und zitruslastig mit noch stärkerer und eleganterer Akzentuierung der bereits unter 16.) genannten fruchtigen Komponenten. Insgesamt geschmacklich noch einnehmender und süßer. Kommt einfach als noch größerer Gentleman daher…</p>
<p>K: 92    M: 94  H: 93   F: 94    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 93,25</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>18.) Ardbeg 1974 &#8211; 2000 , 26 yo, Kingsbury “Celtic Series”, 50% (Bourbon)</strong></span></p>
<p>Aus unserer Sicht der Beste der herausragenden letzten drei Ardbegs. Die Grundstruktur wurde bereits unter 16.) und 17.) genannt (sie ähneln sich alle drei wirklich enorm!). Die genannten jodig-phenolisch-rauchigen Komponenten sind jedoch noch einen Tick filigraner strukturiert. Etwas weniger Torf-Breitseite, dafür etwas mehr an edler Malzigkeit, die an frisches sommerliches Getreide erinnert. Mehr Kernfrucht (insb. Pfirsich, helle Weintrauben, Birnen), noch einen Tick mehr von dieser sensationell öligen Süße, die irgendwie Assoziationen von mit Honigmet getränktem Treibholz weckt (J).  Der Rauch wirkt verspielter, wie eine entfernte Torfglut, die langsam am verglimmen ist. Unfassbare Komplexität und Struktur. Ein perfektes Beispiel, wie genial ein Destillat seine robuste Herkunftsregion repräsentieren und zugleich so unglaublich mundschmeichelnd und filigran sein kann.</p>
<p>Ein würdiger Abschluss eines wirklich denkwürdigen Abends….</p>
<p>K: 95    H: 95   M: 95  F: 95    à <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Schnitt: 95</strong></span></p>
<p>&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Anmerkung zum Schluss:</strong></span></p>
<p>Die Geschmackseindrücke sind lediglich Ausfluss unserer sicher beschränkten subjektiven Sichtweise. Dass es sicher haufenweise Personen gibt, die in Sachen Sensorik und Bewertung zu einem ganz anderen Ergebnis kommen, ist logisch und auch gut so. Über Geschmack lässt sich nicht streiten. Wir haben versucht, die Drams – so weit das möglich ist – in ihrer Struktur und Machart weitestgehend für sich alleine zu bewerten, ohne sekündlich eine Schablone daneben zu legen, wie denn diese und jene Abfüllung derselben Brennerei aus diesem und jenem Jahrgang wohl dagegen abschneiden würde. Bei manchen Abfüllungen ist ein solcher Vergleich als Referenzgrundlage aber durchaus sinnvoll und war ja auch (siehe Line up – Ardbeg!) bewusst so gewählt.</p>
<p>Auf jeden Fall haben wir uns dabei nicht zu wichtig genommen und vielmehr Genuss und Beisammensein im slowdrink´schen Sinne den Vorzug eingeräumt…</p>
<p>Slainté !</p>
<address>(Beitrag von Florian J.)</address>
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		<title>Review: ARDBEG &#8218;Dark Cove&#8216; Committee Release 55%</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This new bottling &#8211; said to be the darkest Ardbeg ever &#8211; meets high expectations. Many Ardnuts love the really rare sherry-cask expressions. The &#8218;Dark Cove&#8216; is only partly matured in such casks, but this worked well for the Uigeadail &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2016/03/review-ardbeg-dark-cove-committee-release/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new bottling &#8211; said to be the darkest Ardbeg ever &#8211; meets high expectations. Many Ardnuts love the really rare sherry-cask expressions. The &#8218;Dark Cove&#8216; is only partly matured in such casks, but this worked well for the Uigeadail (about 10% sherry casks), which I consider one of the finest standard bottles around. And the new one is slightly darker, maybe 20-30% sherry wood, who knows. I also guess some European oak to be in the mix. Anyway, let&#8217;s look under the hood:</p>
<p><strong>Nose:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x6401.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8278" alt="002 Ardbeg Dark Cove_Black (480x640)" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x6401-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x6401-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x6401-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x6401.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></strong> Very round, holding back at first &#8211; not a loud and aggressive one, finesse is the key. It reminds me of long-gone expressions, which is a good thing: no green notes or aloe vera. Absolutely well-matured, but not in your face. Classic Ardbeg. The sherry had a nice polishing effect without causing a loss the spirit-driven character too much (not a modern make-up). Aside from the softened peat-sulphur-iodine combo I am getting campfire, chocolate cake and coffee immediately, then suede and leather shoes, mustard seed, pepper, chili, Nicaragua tobacco leaf, dates and sultanas, lime zest and the typical aromas associated with Ardbeg. The heat of peppery notes renders a nice counterpart to the sweetness without standing out too much.</p>
<p><strong>Palate:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/001-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x640.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8282" alt="001 Ardbeg Dark Cove_Black (480x640)" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/001-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x640-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/001-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x640-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/001-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x640-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/001-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_Black-480x640.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></strong> Velvety and smoother than your average Kildalton dram. Softly it coats your mouth for a while, then a peppery bite, brine near the sea, cocoa, really stylish. But you need to take big sips to fully grasp the experience. Lovers of powerful drams might be disappointed a bit, but if you are into harmony without any offnote, this is your choice. I dig this style. Having worked with several Ardbegs in sherry casks myself, I found the effect the very same: raw power turns into mature sweet complexity in the mouth but Islay is still enough there. It is not a weakling. The drinkability is off the chart, but a lower abv might hurt it. We&#8217;ll see at what strength the regular version will be bottled.</p>
<p><strong>Finish:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_White-klein.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright  wp-image-8274" alt="002 Ardbeg Dark Cove_White klein" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/002-Ardbeg-Dark-Cove_White-klein.jpg" width="87" height="117" /></a></strong> Darn good, really seductive, leaving you wishing for more. Flints, soot, sweet peat (does that exist?), iodine, embers, growing bigger by the minute. Kudos, a nice addition to the core range. Chimney sweeper&#8217;s delight!</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong> <strong>90</strong></p>
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		<title>Geschenktipp: Verkostung in Sachen Whisky, Rum, Craft Bier und mehr &#8211; das besondere Tasting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wenn Sie noch ein besonderes Präsent suchen, das mit Sicherheit begeistert, dann verschenken Sie das Erlebnis eines Tastings &#8211; von Experten mit Herzblut moderiert, feinste Auswahl zum Selbstkostenpreis, qualitativ ohne Kompromiss (kein Event-Agentur-Mist). Seit 20 Jahren haben wir nie enttäuscht. &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2015/11/weihnachtsgeschenk-verkostung-tasting-whisky-rum-craft-bier/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wenn Sie noch ein besonderes Präsent suchen, das mit Sicherheit begeistert, dann verschenken Sie das Erlebnis eines Tastings &#8211; von Experten mit Herzblut moderiert, feinste Auswahl zum Selbstkostenpreis, qualitativ ohne Kompromiss (kein Event-Agentur-Mist). Seit 20 Jahren haben wir nie enttäuscht.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff0000;">Folgende Verkostungen sind als Gutschein erhältlich (weitere Termine werden noch folgen):</span></h3>
<h6><strong>                 <span style="color: #ff0000;"> &#8211;</span><span style="color: #ff0000;"> Preise sind reine Unkosten (non-profit) &#8211;</span></strong></h6>
<p>&#8211;<strong> 19. März: Nacht der Genüsse (Obertraubling, im Airport)</strong>: Messestand</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>08.<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7784" alt="DSC00292" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-150x112.jpg" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC00292-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> April: Whisky-Seminar in der Jurte (Kelheim)</strong> &#8211; www.dasfeuerherz.de</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>09. April: Rum-Seminar in der Jurte</strong> <strong>(Kelheim)</strong> &#8211; www.dasfeuerherz.de</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>16. April:</strong> <strong>Whisky-Tasting in Augsburg</strong> (49,90 Euro)</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>23. April: Top-Malts auf dem Strudelschiff</strong> auf der Donau &#8211; Kult und feinste Drams, DAS Highlight 2016 &#8211; wir cruisen mit der &#8218;Siebnerin&#8216; (ggf. überdacht) die Donau auf und ab und drammen dabei Edelstoffe, also nur das Feinste und Raritäten aus der Whiskywelt (Regensburg, mit Folk n&#8216; Country-Band, 128.- Euro)</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>01. Mai <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Elephant-Session.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7788" alt="Elephant Session" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Elephant-Session-150x112.jpg" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Elephant-Session-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Elephant-Session-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Elephant-Session.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a>(München): Rum-Tasting in der Havana-Bar</strong> &#8211; die bedeutendste Rumverkostung Süddeutschlands in passendem Ambiente, purer Kult und immer schnell ausverkauft! Mit Raritäten, neuen Trends, Spitzenrums und viel Rumwissen, dazu Spaß und 2 Cocktails (München, 16 &#8211; 20 Uhr, 69,90 Euro)</p>
<p>&#8211;<strong> 04. &#8211; 06. Mai: <a href="http://www.craftbierfestival.de" target="_blank">Regensburger Craft Bier Festival 2016</a> (Neupfarrplatz)</strong></p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>17. Juni (Nördlingen): Event &#8218;No bullshit allowed&#8216; &#8211; Mega-Malts, only</strong>: Pit Krause wird hier absolute Topstoffe, Raritäten und Specials kredenzen, mit gewohnt viel Information, Spaß und Kult (99,90 Euro Unkosten). Erleben! Hier vorab mehr Infos: https://www.facebook.com/events/1695356654042989/</p>
<p>&#8211;<strong> 24. Juni (Regensburg):  200 Jahre Lagavulin</strong> (mit Markenbotschafter Thomas Plaue und Pit Krause, die legendäre Bottlings der Brennerei und Neuheiten/Premieren öffnen, dazu Specials und Foodpairing, evtl. in einer Mühle; es sind wohl die alte 12 white label, 30y.o. und 21 y.o. oder so ähnlich feine Drams am Start)</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>08. <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright" alt="Pit Krause beim BR 3" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pit-Krause-beim-BR-3-150x80.jpg" width="150" height="80" /></a>Juli: Whisky-Seminar (Regensburg)</strong> &#8211; unser Klassiker mit viel Wissenswertem, Trends, Raritäten, moderiert von Pit Krause (19 Uhr: 49,90 Euro)</p>
<p>&#8211;<strong> 09. Juli (Regensburg): Spitzenweinverkostung bei Pit</strong> (halbjährlich lassen wir uns die feinsten Tropfen der Weinwelt schmecken, in lockerer Atmosphäre mit dennoch vielen Infos und besonderen Eindrücken &#8211; nur High End)</p>
<p>&#8211; <strong>10. September (München): Dram in a Tram</strong> &#8211; High End-Whiskys bei Fahrt in historischer Tram mit Kult-Stadtführer Rainer Blumer und Malt Maniac Pit Krause (115.- Euro)</p>
<p>&#8211; diverse Dinner und Events im Herbst, auch Ultimate Craft Bier-Tasting, etc.</p>
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<p>Gerne beraten wir Sie, welche Veranstaltung am besten passt (e-mail an &#8218;info@slowdrink.de&#8216; oder Tel.: 0160-1768777).</p>
<p>Weitere<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ultimate-Craft.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7775" alt="Ultimate Craft" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ultimate-Craft-150x112.jpg" width="150" height="112" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ultimate-Craft-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ultimate-Craft-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ultimate-Craft-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> Whisky- und Rumverkostungen in Regensburg, München, Augsburg, Nördlingen, Kelheim, Nürnberg, Erlangen, Straubing etc. finden Sie hier in Kürze. Um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben, am besten den <strong>Newsletter abonnieren</strong> (info@slowdrink.de) und uns bei <strong>facebook &#8218;liken&#8216;</strong> !</p>
<p>Alle <strong>Termine</strong> finden Sie<a title="Die neuen Termine (Tastings und Events) – ständig aktualisiert" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2015/10/events/" target="_blank"> hier</a>.</p>
<p>Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme und die Chance, Sie für unsere Passion zu begeistern,</p>
<p>Ihr Peter &#8218;Pit&#8216; Krause M.A. (info@slowdrink.de)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09021.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7777" alt="DSC09021" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09021-1024x768.jpg" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09021-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09021-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09021-300x224.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09322.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7778" alt="DSC09322" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09322-1024x768.jpg" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09322-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09322-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC09322-300x224.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7774" alt="Gourmet Food Essen edel" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel-1024x681.jpg" width="620" height="412" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gourmet-Food-Essen-edel.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Ob Junggesellenabschied, Geburtstag oder Weihnachtsfeier &#8211; ein Tasting als besonderes Geschenk</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In letzter Zeit erfreuen sich unsere Verkostungen auch bei oben genannten Feiern großer Beliebtheit. Ganz nach Ihren Wünschen stellen wir Ihnen die Welt der Edelspirits auf lockere Art vor. Die letzten Feiern nahmen sich entweder ein Thema (Whisky, Craft Beer, &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2015/06/junggesellenabschied-geburtstag-weihnachtsfeier-tasting-whisky-rum-craftbeer/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In letzter Zeit erfreuen sich unsere Verkostungen auch bei oben genannten Feiern großer Beliebtheit. Ganz nach Ihren Wünschen stellen wir Ihnen die Welt der Edelspirits auf<span id="more-6648"></span> lockere Art vor.</p>
<p>Die letzten Feiern nahmen sich entweder ein Thema (Whisky, Craft Beer, Rum, Cognac/Brandy, Wein, begleitende Speisen, etc.) in seiner ganzen Tiefe vor oder mischten, damit für alle Teilnehmer etwas dabei war. Diese durchweg sehr schönen Abende waren stets kurzweilig, lustig und brachten unserer Sache wiedereinige neue Interessenten. Dabei arbeiten wir non-profit.</p>
<p>Vielleicht ist so ein Event mit Niveau und edutainment auch etwas für Ihren Anlass &#8211; sprechen Sie mit uns (auch die Dauer und die Location wären flexibel, evtl. auch im Whiskymuseum, einer privaten Bar oder der Kochschule). Es moderiert immer ein Experte, der mit Herzblut in seinem Feld unterwegs ist und besondere Tropfen kredenzt, die Sie begeistern werden.</p>
<p>Hier ein paar Impressionen:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08865.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6653" alt="DSC08865" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08865-300x224.jpg" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08865-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08865-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08865-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08907.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6656" alt="DSC08907" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08907-300x224.jpg" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08907-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08907-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08907-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09021.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6659" alt="DSC09021" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09021-300x224.jpg" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09021-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09021-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09021-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08999.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6658" alt="DSC08999" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08999-300x224.jpg" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08999-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08999-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC08999-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6660" alt="DSC09047" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC09047.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
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klein" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5864-klein-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5864-klein-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5864-klein-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5864-klein.jpg 858w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5904-klein.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6673" alt="DSC_5904 - klein" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5904-klein-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5904-klein-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5904-klein-150x99.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_5904-klein.jpg 748w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/P6010216-klein.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6674" alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/P6010216-klein-224x300.jpg" width="224" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/P6010216-klein-224x300.jpg 224w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/P6010216-klein-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/P6010216-klein.jpg 643w" sizes="(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Review: Caol Ila 10 y.o. for McWhisky</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 08:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In celebration of  the first five years the German whisky shop McWhisky.com released a commemorative Caol Ila. In fact, such bottlings become fewer because it is becoming hard to get desired casks as an independent bottler, esp. peated Islay drams. &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2015/05/review-caol-ila-10-y-o-for-mcwhisky/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In celebration of  the first five years the German whisky shop McWhisky.com released a commemorative Caol Ila. In fact, such bottlings become fewer because it is becoming hard to get desired casks as an independent bottler, esp. peated Islay drams. Hence, this was done in cooperation with Gordon &amp; Macphail. Let&#8217;s taste the pale peatster:<span id="more-7825"></span><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Caol Ila 10 y.o. Gordon &amp; Macphail 2005 &#8211; 2015 for McWhisky, Bourbon Hogshead, 223 btl., 56,4%</span><br />
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<p><strong>Comment<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/caol-ila-10-mcwhisky.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7828" alt="caol-ila-10-mcwhisky" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/caol-ila-10-mcwhisky-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/caol-ila-10-mcwhisky-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/caol-ila-10-mcwhisky-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/caol-ila-10-mcwhisky.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>:</strong> Very austere and clean at first, wonderfully spirit-driven. The main aromas aside from medium-intense peat and discrete sulphur are apple skins, freshly tanned suede, olive oil, pepper and chili, juniper, camphor, coal and lemon zest. I am also getting more etherial elements like thyme, rosemary, burning mountain pine needles. Almost no wood here. In second row there are chalk, pear schnaps, ozone and coal gas, green tea and grapefruit. Now let&#8217;s taste this really complex dram: wow, it has a Talisker-esque pepper-catch, hot stuff like a peated chili. The coal turns sooty in the mouth. It is good, but water makes it great &#8211; it renders more complexity and balance, fruit, chalk and more, in fact, it becomes less Caol Ila, more like a mix between Ardbeg and Bowmore. Great length in a wonderful finish that leaves you asking for another glass. A great pick by Daniel Kamm and the McWhisky-Team &#8211; exemplary Islay!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 84 / 86 with water</strong></p>
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		<title>Quick Review of recent SMWS Bottlings for Germany</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Society bottlings sell out very quickly (because they usually perform very well), which makes it necessary for me to release notes shortly after they arrive. So I keep this very brief but it should help in orientation &#8211; the &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2014/09/smws/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Society bottlings sell out very quickly (because they usually perform very well), which makes it necessary for me to release notes shortly after they arrive. So I keep<span id="more-7295"></span> this very brief but it should help in orientation &#8211; the overall quality is consistent and high:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SMWS-BOTTLE-IMAGE.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-large wp-image-7298" alt="SMWS BOTTLE IMAGE" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SMWS-BOTTLE-IMAGE-381x1024.jpg" width="381" height="1024" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SMWS-BOTTLE-IMAGE-381x1024.jpg 381w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SMWS-BOTTLE-IMAGE.jpg 1079w" sizes="(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px" /></a>SMWS 50.54 &#8211; 88 points (well made, nice sherry influence and fruitiness)</p>
<p>SMWS 59.50 &#8211; 88 points (acidity and big fruit in good balance)</p>
<p>SMWS 76.117 &#8211; 89+ points (reminds me of a 1970ies Laddie in moments, banana, tropical fruits, wine gum, berries, really nice but atypical for the distillery)</p>
<p>SMWS 123.8 &#8211; 83 points (young, garden fruit in an orchard, sherry aromas)</p>
<p>SMWS 127.39 &#8211; 89 points (deep, spicy, amazing, a big dram, yet mild)</p>
<p>SMWS 3.208 &#8211; 84 points (fwp in here, a flowery and ferny Bowmore with lilac perfume, you have to like this profile)</p>
<p>SWMS 3. 225 &#8211; 88 points (a bit sharp, spicy, but nice plums, sherry, typical, green elements)</p>
<p>SMWS 9.84 &#8211; 77 points (Mezcal, anyone? youngish and slightly off)</p>
<p>SMWS 4.186 &#8211; 89 points (mature and nice Highland Park)</p>
<p>SMWS 53.207 &#8211; 85 points (typical, but not special)</p>
<p>SMWS 7.85 &#8211; 85 points</p>
<p>SMWS 73.62 &#8211; 88 points (a great and dry Speyside Malt from a sherry cask)</p>
<p>SMWS 73.64 &#8211; 89 points (intense, brine, nice sherry influence, dates, figs, plums, maraschino, spices)</p>
<p>SMWS 35.101 &#8211; 89 points (mature, orchard, blue cheese, good dram, some wood is there but kept at bay, this has lots to tell)</p>
<p>SMWS 35.108 &#8211; 87 points (raisiny and modern sherry influence, gorse, a bit closed at first, tea, cigarette tobacco, smoke, fresh and better on palate)<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Row-of-SMWS-Bottles.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3558" alt="Row of SMWS Bottles" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Row-of-SMWS-Bottles.jpg" width="472" height="354" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Row-of-SMWS-Bottles.jpg 682w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Row-of-SMWS-Bottles-150x112.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Row-of-SMWS-Bottles-300x224.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px" /></a></p>
<p>SMWS 121.70 &#8211; 88 points (pistacio, honey, peaches, fresh and round, sweet and modern whisky)</p>
<p>SMWS 29.153 &#8211; 84 points (after so many great Laphs, this is too tame and a bit thin, not very complex, but good overall)</p>
<p>SMWS 29.157 &#8211; 89+ points (sherried, fresh and maritime, pine needle, sulphur, well balanced)</p>
<p>SMWS 48. 35 &#8211; 90 points (grapes, quince, peaches, vanilla, mature dram)</p>
<p>SMWS 2.89 &#8211; 88 points</p>
<p>SMWS 118.3 &#8211; 91 points (my favourite, an old Irish with amazing complexity, fruit intensity, cassis, berries, tea, spices,herbs, wine gum, all unusual but great &#8230; expensive though)</p>
<p>SMWS 66.51 &#8211; 90 points (deep, maritime, leather, spice, moss, nori, peat, iodine &#8211; nice)</p>
<p>SMWS 72.38 &#8211; 89 points (modern, peaches, toffee, oak, vanilla, tinned pears, citrus fruits, spices)</p>
<p>SMWS 93.59 &#8211; 91 points (mature, spicy, salty, discrete peat and smoke, iodine, gorse, beach BBQ, super)</p>
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