20. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Amazing Bourbons

Review: Two Amazing Bourbons

Some Single Malt connoisseurs don’t try Bourbon Whiskey by category at all, which makes them miss a world of taste. It’s not all Jim and Jack! Openly spoken, the diversity of Bourbon is much smaller than in Scotch Single Malt … Weiterlesen

18. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Islay Session II. – Four Recent Laphroaig from 1998

Review: Islay Session II. – Four Recent Laphroaig from 1998

Laphroaig Single Malt is very reliable for connoisseurs and usually the casks aren’t that different from each other, but now and then one stands out (positively or negatively). This time it was different, as you will see. In my review … Weiterlesen

17. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Islay-Session I. – Three Bowies and an awesome Port Ellen

Review: Islay-Session I. – Three Bowies and an awesome Port Ellen

Exciting – a whole lotta new samples reached home, and as the Islay drams usually are sold out first, let’s get started with three Bowmore and one Port Ellen.

13. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Revisiting Two Classics (An Cnoc 16 y.o. and Longmorn 30 y.o.)

Review: Revisiting Two Classics (An Cnoc 16 y.o. and Longmorn 30 y.o.)

An Cnoc 16 y.o. 46% Comment: Revisiting a classic, that is how I feel. Let’s see how this baby tastes nowadays. The nose reveals honey, dried flowers, grapefruit- and lemon juice and hints of ginger. It tastes spicier than the … Weiterlesen

6. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Mixed Wines from recent Occasions

Review: Mixed Wines from recent Occasions

Today, I have some wine notes again – mostly from recent celebrations and dinners. Maybe some of these are to your liking. Enjoy.

6. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Littlemill 1989 Archives and Glen Ord 1999 MoS

Review: Littlemill 1989 Archives and Glen Ord 1999 MoS

Littlemill 22 y.o. Archives, 1989, refill Sherry Hogshead, 48,3% Comment: I have heard great things about this bottling – and it is exciting to try rare whisky from this closed Lowland distillery, one of the oldest in Scotland, by the … Weiterlesen

4. März 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Five Recent Pale Drams (Port Charlotte, Caol Ila, Highland Park, Bowmore and Benriach)

Review: Five Recent Pale Drams (Port Charlotte, Caol Ila, Highland Park, Bowmore and Benriach)

Natural colour is not always suitable to predict taste, although most of us usually go for ‚the darker one‘. Bright drams are underestimated. Thinking back I must say that some of the finest whiskies I had were as pale as … Weiterlesen

25. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Old Talisker (1955 and 1974)

Review: Two Old Talisker (1955 and 1974)

This Skye-born dram is one of the  true Single Malts with a unique profile that rarely fails to impress connoisseurs. However, I think it needs 9-10 years to age to reach this quality. Don’t judge it by younger versions like … Weiterlesen

20. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Recent SMWS-Releases II.

Review: Recent SMWS-Releases II.

Here comes part two of my review of the recent SMWS Christmas releases from those not so crazily sought-after distilleries we all often underestimate. Have a look if the second tier could surprise and step up to the plate.

17. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Recent SMWS-Releases

Review: Recent SMWS-Releases

Just before Christmas, these bottlings filled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society rolled in. Let’s put them to the test while we have a white landscape out there. The second load will be reviewed soon.

15. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Three Older Highland Park Bottlings

Review: Three Older Highland Park Bottlings

Back from Munich’s Finest Spirits Festival 2012 (thanks for the many nice conversations and the great time) – in full spirits. We had a wonderful weekend there and found many potential partners. I am going to review some festival finds … Weiterlesen

8. Februar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: The Maltman Session (Meadowside Blending)

Review: The Maltman Session (Meadowside Blending)

Nowadays, independent bottlers pop up by the dozen each month. Among the many new ones, there is Meadowside Blending/The Maltman, about which I have blogged in short before. The very friendly Andy Hart is behind the project, which partly draws … Weiterlesen

14. Januar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: A Stack of Short Notes II. (Single Malts)

Review: A Stack of Short Notes II. (Single Malts)

Please read my introductory words from the day before to get the full picture why these notes are so short. Today, I am going to share some quick reviews of Single Malts with you. Some of these are SMWS-releases (Scotch … Weiterlesen

1. Januar 2012
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Highland Park ‚Orcadian Vintage‘ 1964 OB and some facts?!

Review: Highland Park ‚Orcadian Vintage‘ 1964 OB and some facts?!

Have you ever heard people say that the Original Highland Park Bottlings from the 1970ies and before are much better than most independent releases? I did. However, I refrained from telling these ‚experts‘ that all these ridiculously priced old bottlings … Weiterlesen

17. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two New Drams from Sherry Hogsheads (Glen Grant 1972 and Springbank 2000)

Review: Two New Drams from Sherry Hogsheads (Glen Grant 1972 and Springbank 2000)

Before I head out to host the Munich Spirits-tasting tonight, I am going to review two great drams that just have been released. The first one was sent to me by our friend Carsten Ehrlich from ‚The Whisky Agency‘, a … Weiterlesen

7. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: The X-Mas Releases of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society I. (Highland Park, Clynelish, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Port Charlotte)

Review: The X-Mas Releases of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society I. (Highland Park, Clynelish, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Port Charlotte)

The new SMWS Christmas Releases Tomorrow the German chapter of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society will present their new releases for Christmas time. Our friend Ralf Dänzer and I don’t want you to find any bad drams underneath the X-mas … Weiterlesen

6. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Two Old and Two New Bottlings (Balblair, Bunnahabhain, Glendullan, Glenberry)

Review: Two Old and Two New Bottlings (Balblair, Bunnahabhain, Glendullan, Glenberry)

Remainders That Need to Go Today I am clearing my whisky cabinet from those bottles that are almost history – you know, those bottles with 2-8 cl left in them but that still never seem to get empty although they … Weiterlesen

4. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Chateau Guiraud 2001 Premier Cru Sauternes 13,5%

Review: Chateau Guiraud 2001 Premier Cru Sauternes 13,5%

In letzter Zeit kommen immer mehr Single Malts auf den Markt, die in Sauternes-Fässern (nach-) gereift wurden. Es freut mich zu vermelden, dass diese Reifung erstaunlich gut funktioniert. Doch ein guter Sauternes ist mir bisher noch lieber als der in … Weiterlesen

3. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Tasting the Two Most Debated Drams at the Moment – Old Pulteney 21 and Ardbeg 1991 for Hotel Bero

Review: Tasting the Two Most Debated Drams at the Moment – Old Pulteney 21 and Ardbeg 1991 for Hotel Bero

High Profile These two drams received a lot of attention recently. The Old Pulteney 21 y.o. was named ‚World’s Greatest Whisky 2012‘ by Jim Murray with 97.5 points in his annual release Whisky Bible, a choice many people joked about, … Weiterlesen

2. November 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Some Quick Notes From a Tasting (Longmorn, Ben Nevis, Cooley, Arran, Old Pulteney, Ardmore)

Review: Some Quick Notes From a Tasting (Longmorn, Ben Nevis, Cooley, Arran, Old Pulteney, Ardmore)

Just some quick notes today because this week we will have/have had three tasting sessions. I hope you enjoy reading the short remarks and scores anyway. Soon there will be more again.   Old Pulteney OB 17 y.o., 46% Comment: … Weiterlesen

31. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Bowmore – Good at Whisky, Bad at Science (Bowmore ‚Tempest‘ 2 and the Ambassador’s Special Release)

Review: Bowmore – Good at Whisky, Bad at Science (Bowmore ‚Tempest‘ 2 and the Ambassador’s Special Release)

Bowmore – Back on Top Let’s have Bowmore Single Malt today, two youngsters, head-to-head. The distillery has regained a good standing among the real Islay fans because the whiskies after 1990 (with 1993 being outstanding but also atypical) have turned … Weiterlesen

29. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: Zwei günstige Weine unter der Lupe (Alejandro Fernandez ‚Dehesa la Granja‘ 2004 und Frescobaldi ‚Santo Spirito 11‘)

Review: Zwei günstige Weine unter der Lupe (Alejandro Fernandez ‚Dehesa la Granja‘ 2004 und Frescobaldi ‚Santo Spirito 11‘)

Alejandro Fernandez ‚Dehesa la Granja‘ 2004 Castilla y Leon 14% Bouquet: Sehr verführerisch mit süßen balsamischen Tönen, Eiche vom Feinsten (aber nicht zu viel), Räucherspeck, Toast, reife Brombeeren und Himbeeren, dezente animalische Noten, gut balanciert. Geschmack: Viel Holz (Röstaromatik), aber … Weiterlesen

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%

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

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

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‘

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)

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)

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

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

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‘

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

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)

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)

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

5. Oktober 2011
von Peter Krause
Kommentare deaktiviert für Review: New C & S Dram Whiskies (Laphroaig, Bladnoch)

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

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

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%

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)

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%

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%

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

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)

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%

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%

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