27. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ardbeg 13 y.o. G&M for Intertrade 1975 – 1988, Sherry Cask, 543 btl., 54,2%
It was a hard day, so I need a bit of a treat. Mmmmh, let’s go for Islay power, an Ardbeg. But a special one: How about a bottling from the good old days, complex, but bottled at young age…the … Weiterlesen
27. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A Blend Worth Revisiting – Hankey Bannister 12 y.o. ‚Regency‘ / World’s Greatest Whisky Revealed
Before we will talk about the World’s Greatest Whisky 🙂 made at Old Pulteney 21 years ago – according to whisky-writer Jim Murray in the new Whisky Bible – soon (with tasting notes) we stay modest and humble today and … Weiterlesen
25. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New Glenglassaugh Monsters from the 1960ies and 1970ies
New Glenglassaugh Gems Soon to Come At the end of our wonderful visit at Glenglassaugh Distillery, Managing Director Stuart Nickerson held a nice and very generous tasting session. Among many drams (e.g. New Make, a young Californian Zinfandel Cask and … Weiterlesen
23. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two and a Half Whiskies ;) – Ron Opthimus 25 Anos Tomatin Finish, Aberlour ‚a’bunadh‘ Batch 35 and The Glenlivet ‚Nadurra‘
An old whisky-finished Rum? This Ron (Rum) was brought to me by my friend Flo – it was one of his favourites at the German Rum Festival in Berlin this year. Let’s try this interesting product and two other drams … Weiterlesen
20. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: SMWS Fall Releases II. – Old Bottlings (Balmenach, Glenturret, Glenrothes, Glen Albyn)
In September, I tasted some of the brandnew arrivals of the SMWS – the ones that I knew would sell out in no time (Ardbeg, Bowmore, Port Charlotte, Mortlach –> see article ‚SMWS Fall Releases I.‘ here on www.slowdrink.de). Today … Weiterlesen
19. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: SMWS Spring Bottlings (Frühlingsliste)
Bevor ich in den kommenden Tagen die restlichen Abfüllungen der Herbst-Bottlings von SMWS bewerte, hier die Verkostungsnotizen der Frühlingsliste (Auchentoshan 1999, Glenmorangie 1992, Mortlach 1989, Bowmore 1994, Ardbeg 2001, Aultmore 1982, Glen Moray 2000, Linkwood 1982, Benrinnes 1996, Port Charlotte … Weiterlesen
18. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Tasting Legends: Ardbeg 1967 Kingsbury 29 y.o. (both) and a Brora 30 from 2009
Many people talk their mouths fuzzy about the 20 y.o. dark Ardbeg 1991 that has just been released by MoS for the Bero hotel. That inspired me to post two other dark Ardbegs today – the Kingsbury 1967 versions – … Weiterlesen
17. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Macallan 10 y.o., Gordon & Macphail (G&M) Pure Malt, 70 proof
As promised, I am going to taste the oldtimer today: Macallan G&M 10 y.o. G&M, 70° (red letters, probably distilled in the 1960ies) Nose: Very elegant profile (not weak at all, but less obtrusive and fat than the younger versions … Weiterlesen
15. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Macallan 10 y.o. OB, 40%, from the late 1980ies – A ‚Youngtimer‘
A Bottle within a Long Line of Legendary History This series of Macallan (golden round age indication, see photo) was running for quite a long time (until around 2002). There were earlier versions with screw caps and 75cl and later … Weiterlesen
14. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Runners-Up at the Whisky-Walk (Caperdonich 1972, Port Ellen 1981, BenRiach 1976 etc.)
As promised, I am going to reveal the runners-up #2, #3 and the only slightly trailing #4 with some quick notes now. No dram disappointed on that night whatsoever, but some where better than
13. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Terroir matters – Pitaud introduces two Cru-Cognacs
World Premiere Cognac Pitaud has been described and reviewed in another article on ‚www.slowdrink.de‘ (check it out as well!). Their products have fully convinced me. Now they launch two new Cru Cognacs in a limited edition: Pitaud Cognac Borderies and … Weiterlesen
12. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Eight New Bottlings ‚on the go‘ (Ledaig, Port Ellen, Glenglassaugh, 2x Bunnahabhain, Glen Grant, Glenlossie)
For several reasons I could only taste some drams in Biberach quickly on the go. Nevertheless I am going to share my strictly personal opinions about them with you – and add some other ones close to these bottlings. No … Weiterlesen
11. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tasting at Biberach’s Whiskyfest (BenRiach 1970, Highland Park 1968 Becking, Port Ellen 1982 Acorn, Glen Grant 1969 Lonach, Glen Ord 1983 Signatory)
Whiskyfest Biberach II. Last weekend I had the honor to hold a tasting (and a little stand) at the second Whiskyfest in Biberach. There was a great atmosphere among guests and exhibitors alike. Rolf and his wife Alexandra were perfect … Weiterlesen
7. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New C & S Dram Whiskies II. (Clynelish, Miltonduff)
… continued from two days before … Clynelish 1997, 14 y.o., Bourbon Cask 5711, 57,9% Nose: Nougat, apple, candle wax, honey, hazelnut, peach and pine resin, discrete peat Palate: sweet arrival at first
5. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New C & S Dram Whiskies (Laphroaig, Bladnoch)
One of the Great Independent Bottlers If you look for the maximum value for your buck, C & S Drams should be one of your choices. Our friend Andrea Caminneci (now Keeper of the Quaich) and his partners don’t like … Weiterlesen
27. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tasting Winner and Runner-Up: Auchentoshan 1965 and Longmorn Samaroli 1974
Let’s announce the winner and a runner-up of the Regensburger Whisky Walk-Tasting 2011: Short notes only as these were tasted ‚on tour‘ under stress. Winner: Auchentoshan 1965, 31 y.o., 4.11.65, Hogshead 2502, 49,3% Before I poured this one, I told … Weiterlesen
25. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tobermory 14 y.o., 14.12.1995 – 2010, Murray McDavid for Flickenschild, Bourbon Cask 012, finished in Chateau Latour Red Wine Cask (Paulliac), 370 bottles, 46%
The Story: These days people start to realize the potential of Tobermory and Ledaig – especially the recent Berry Bros.&Rudd bottlings of young peaty Ledaig convinced the connoisseurs. Today I want to try a Tobermory recommended by Manfred Kröger. It … Weiterlesen
24. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Prince Regent 8 y.o. Pure Malt Scotch Whisky (Kingsburn Blenders Ltd.), imported by E.I.R.E. (Italy), 43%
The Story For every tasting I hold I try to select a nice starting dram that gets the tastebuds ready and that is quite unknown to the public – and it shouldn’t upstage the drams to follow. In whisky tastings … Weiterlesen
22. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Zwei Bordeaux-Größen – Chateau Belair 1990 (St.-Emilion) und Chateau Trotanoy 2000 (Pomerol)
Zum Beginn der Weinbewertungen wollte ich mit zwei sehr gelungenen Bordeaux-Rotweinen des ‚rive droite‘ beginnen, wo die Merlot-Rebe überwiegt. Zunächst beginne ich mit einem verachteten Stiefkind Parkers, dem Chateau Belair aus St. Emilion, ein Nachbar des berühmten Chateau Ausone mit … Weiterlesen
21. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Grappa Berta ‚Riserva del Fondatore Paolo Berta‘ 20 y.o., 1989 – 2009, ‚invecchiata in Carati di essenze diversi‘, 45%
Hintergrund: Für den ersten Regensburger Whisky-Walk wollten wir auch eine Grappa nach dem Snack im Programm haben und griffen zu bester Qualität: Die Distilleria Berta aus Nizza Monferrato (zwischen Turin und Genua) setzt sich rigoros zum Ziel, Italiens ‚numero uno‘ … Weiterlesen
20. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ardbeg ‚Alligator‘ 51,2%
Nice coincidence: Today I am going to post the review of the new Ardbeg Alligator, and my fellow Malt Maniac Serge, who blogs at ‚whiskyfun.com‘, had the same idea. If you want more ‚e-pinions‘, go visit him as well … … Weiterlesen
15. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Cognac Pitaud (Basic Range) vs. Remy Martin XO Excellence, or: 1914 wasn’t so bad after all
Cognac Pitaud As I love to sip a fine cognac from time to time, I would like to tell you about this discovery: the Pitaud Cognac range. These bottles (basic range: V.S., V.S.O.P., X.O., Extra, but there are three others: … Weiterlesen
15. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: SMWS Fall Releases I. (Ardbeg 1996, Bowmore 1994, Port Charlotte 2003, Mortlach 1995)
Today I received the fall releases of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (thanks, Ralf). As the good drams sell out very quickly, I am going to review the most sought-after distilleries right away, speaking of Ardbeg, Port Charlotte, Bowmore and … Weiterlesen
13. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ardbeg SMWS 33.93 ‚Tarry peppermint tea‘ 10 y.o., 8.1998 – 6.2011, Refill Sherry Butt, 626 bottles, 55,9%
The new SMWS Since the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has been taken over, I was in the lucky position to try most of their releases. Our partner Ralf Dänzer (www.smws-süd.de) does a wonderful job in selecting and promoting the whiskies. … Weiterlesen
13. September 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Ron Centenario 30 Anos Edicion Limitada 40%
This is one of the spirits that made my day…and it is not only for Rumheads. This baby should appeal to anyone who loves mature and complex spirits. It was produced for the 30th Anniversary of the company. In their … Weiterlesen