09-12-2011
, 08:17 AM
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, 05:40 PM
Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix
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The Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix whisky creation was inspired by the collapse of several Glenfiddich distillery roofs in January 2010, following weeks of heavy snow and record low temperatures. Weighed down by four feet of densely compacted snow, the roofs collapsed and exposed hundreds of maturing oak casks to the night sky. In wintery conditions and temperatures of -19˚C, distillery staff swung into action – working round the clock to clear the snow.
Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Scottish whiskey is made from many different ages ranging from 13 year old to 30 year old single malt and, unusually, from a number of different cask finishes. This is a limited edition Scotch and won't be available for long, the Snow Phoenix is a unique and interesting Scottish whisky and a credit to Glenfiddich.
Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Scottish whiskey is made from many different ages ranging from 13 year old to 30 year old single malt and, unusually, from a number of different cask finishes. This is a limited edition Scotch and won't be available for long, the Snow Phoenix is a unique and interesting Scottish whisky and a credit to Glenfiddich.
Nose - Initially lots of sherry then giving way to honey and oak. No alcohol burn on the nose despite it being 47.6%.
Palate - Very smooth, so smooth in fact that I don't feel the need to add any water despite it being so strong. Soft fruit, apples and a honey sweetness, giving way to a long grassy finish.
Despite not being my usual taste (prefer rich/smokey rather than soft/sweet), it's a fantastic whisky. Would recommend to anybody, especially Speyside fans.
Next on my list to buy is Caol Ila 18yr old, but I'm having trouble finding anywhere that's got it in stock at a resonable price.
09-25-2011
, 10:41 PM
This summer I had the opportunity to visit
on Cape Breton Island, producer of North America's first single malt whisky.
The Inn behind the distillery:
The stream from which they source their water:
A mash tun and a brewing tank where they make the wort and wash:
The stills:
Glenora's main product is Glen Breton Rare, a 10 year old single malt. This is made in pretty much the same way as scotch with one key exception: they don't use a peat kiln in the malting process. In fact the barley is grown and malted in Saskatchewan before being shipped across the continent for the brewing and distilling process. This lack of peating results in a paler appearance and a lighter, sweeter flavour profile. On tasting it, I was reminded of candy apples and Lifesavers.
The distiller faced a prolonged legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association over the use of the word "Glen" in the product trademark. It eventually went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, who denied the SWA leave to appeal. To celebrate their victory, Glenora released a 15 year old product titled "Battle of the Glens". It is said to be the only commercial product to commemorate an intellectual property dispute. The 15 year old is noticeably darker and more complex, but is still lighter than a good scotch. The absence of peat remains obvious.
Perhaps Glenora's most successful product, from a taster's point of view, is something called Glen Breton Ice. This is single malt that has been aged in ice wine barrels. This provides a complement to the lighter character of the unpeated raw spirit that, IMO, works much better than trying to mimic a style that just cannot be reprodced using Glenora's production method. My first thought on tasting it was to wonder why they didn't call it "Fire and Ice". It comes in 10, 15 and 17 year versions.
on Cape Breton Island, producer of North America's first single malt whisky.
The Inn behind the distillery:
The stream from which they source their water:
A mash tun and a brewing tank where they make the wort and wash:
The stills:
Glenora's main product is Glen Breton Rare, a 10 year old single malt. This is made in pretty much the same way as scotch with one key exception: they don't use a peat kiln in the malting process. In fact the barley is grown and malted in Saskatchewan before being shipped across the continent for the brewing and distilling process. This lack of peating results in a paler appearance and a lighter, sweeter flavour profile. On tasting it, I was reminded of candy apples and Lifesavers.
The distiller faced a prolonged legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association over the use of the word "Glen" in the product trademark. It eventually went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, who denied the SWA leave to appeal. To celebrate their victory, Glenora released a 15 year old product titled "Battle of the Glens". It is said to be the only commercial product to commemorate an intellectual property dispute. The 15 year old is noticeably darker and more complex, but is still lighter than a good scotch. The absence of peat remains obvious.
Perhaps Glenora's most successful product, from a taster's point of view, is something called Glen Breton Ice. This is single malt that has been aged in ice wine barrels. This provides a complement to the lighter character of the unpeated raw spirit that, IMO, works much better than trying to mimic a style that just cannot be reprodced using Glenora's production method. My first thought on tasting it was to wonder why they didn't call it "Fire and Ice". It comes in 10, 15 and 17 year versions.
10-06-2011
, 07:01 PM
I have already discussed this particular whiskey ITT, but have been drinking tons of it lately because it is delicious
Super rich, tons of Maple syrup, caramel, sherry, some vanilla notes.........this is basically the anti-islay, and it's bottled at cask strength. Runs about $70/bottle i do believe and worth every penny.
Super rich, tons of Maple syrup, caramel, sherry, some vanilla notes.........this is basically the anti-islay, and it's bottled at cask strength. Runs about $70/bottle i do believe and worth every penny.
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