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@Victor. Thank you for your warm thoughts. My mother told me that my dad spent a lot of time on this site. He was an oil-man who worked around the world. And thru his job, he received many fine whiskies as gifts. Guess that explained his open and try all bottles mantra. His last drink was an old Macallen 18 from the 50's or early 60's, and of course it was with me and my 2 brothers.
Thank you again Victor.
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And thank you @bUIGEman. If you read some of the old Connosr posts, you will see that I was the one who egged your dad on to trying and liking Ardbeg Uigeadail. I take great pleasure in that. And I take great pleasure in your dad's memory.
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Dalwhinnie 15yo. and enjoying it immensely. It has all the ingredients I admire most in a highland Whisky all in perfect balance, nothing over-stated, all in suitable amounts and flavours in beautifully layers.
The fine nose of Heather honey, gentle spice, light smoke and flowers fragrant herald a palate that echoes most appropriately the promise of the aroma with a little white pepper and a suggestion of hazel nut for good measure; the finish is all the above but gentle and long and well-mannered.
This is not a whisky that beats you over the head with anything or tries to extract your teeth, it is delightful, balanced masterpiece, soft, gentle and giving...Yes! giving, but you have to meet Dalwhinnie half way or better yet, let the Whisky come to you. It really is flavoursome when held in the mouth for a couple of minutes and gently chewed and before swallowing draw a little air through the Whisky; in through the mouth, over and through the Whisky and let the air gently drift out through the nose: This is an experience not to be missed with this particular 'drop', (repeat as required).
When finished with your Whisky, set the empty glass aside with a clean lid atop and next morning remove the lid and there will be a drop or two that will have formed at the base of your glass: Gently rotate the drops up the side of the glass, and, 'stick your nose in'....Brilliant aroma of your Whisky with added delights, smoke, gentle peat,heather flowers and my old highland favourite musty haystacks.
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@bUIGEman I'll raise a glass of uigeadail to his loved memory right now...it is sadly missed here on connossr bUIGEman, even by those people like me who never had the opportunity to meet him in person...
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@bUIGEman...I echo what Victor and lucadanna1985 have stated more eloquently than I could. I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a great contributor to this forum, and to my whisky education and enjoyment.
My sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your family. I too shall raise an Uigeadail (a sample that I kindly received from Victor several weeks ago) in his honour and memory.
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@Victor I cant believe it was you who introduced the Uigedal to my dad. I think it was about a year ago, and all of a sudden he bought 7 cases of it. And of course its my all time favorite.
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@bUIGEman, big smiles all around here! Your dad read my "Tale of Two Uigeadails" Connosr review and comment trail.
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@bUIGEman, 7 cases??? Holy shit. I seem to remember "Victor" introducing me to the Uigedail, and it was wonderful. May I also say I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. But to love great whisky, and to pass it on to one's son (as my father has) is a wonderful legacy.
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Oh, and to the discussion: what am I drinking now? At this moment, Baker's 7-years-old bourbon. Also sampled Ballantine's 17-years-old at a New Year's Eve treat. Also Speyburn 10-year-old (which is growing on me with it's light floral peatiness). Once I pay the Christmas bills and evaluate my finances, we shall see what gets added to the cabinet.......
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I opened a bottle of Bruichladdich PEAT a few nights ago. Interesting whisky. Initially there was just little peat to discover but a lot of caramel and vanilla. The day after there was just peat and almost no vanilla and on the third day it was like drinking a tamed Talisker 10 y.o, meaning there was a lot of pepper/chilli on the palate and even the nose. Interesting whisky. I am looking forward to see how it will be in a week or a month...
12 years ago 0
Was lucky to find a bottle of Ardbeg Alligator today, and could barely wait to give it a taste. Tried it a few months ago at the distillery, and thought it was one of the best they poured for us. At home it's just as good, maybe a little better when sampled alone, rather than in a lineup. Beautiful nose, nice hot palate and amazing looonnng aromatic finish. Glad to transfer that from my wishlist to the cabinet.
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@Mammon That's really interesting, some Bruichladdich relases seem to be quite "fragile" - as if the volatility in its components causes it to be affected more by oxidisation etc. I had an "Infinity" where the smoke disappeared after a few weeks (and after several months, severe pepper development was seen and in general, was unrecognisable from it's opening). I haven't really seen such dramatic change in other single malts (except maybe the Balvenie DoubleWood that too deteriorated rather quickly) - not that I've tried too many as complex as Bruichladdich.
12 years ago 0
Feeling like an Irish night tonight Tyrconnell, Kilbeggan, Redbreast 12 & Greenore 8yr
12 years ago 0
Having my second tasting of a christmas gift of Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. I am loving the nose on this one.
12 years ago 0
Today in Brisbane, Qld. it is 32C., tomorrow the temperature forcast is 36C. Perhaps a bottle or two of Boag's Premium Lager: Superb old style Beer brewed using what is reputed to be the World's purest water from the Esk River. Sometimes it can be too hot for a fine Malt, even for a not so fine Malt.
My youngest suggests a large 'dollop' of Rare Breed over a large perfect ice cube...maybe!
12 years ago 0
McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt. I bought 9 bottles at $25 per, that's half price. They're selling everything off since the vote to make liquor sales privatized here in Washington state. I'm hoping they do likewise with remaining stocks. I have my eyes on a case of Templeton Rye for my father...
12 years ago 0
A dram of Clynelish 14 and then Springbank 10. Two very different malts, thought both extremely enjoyable. I like to think that both are very unique in their style :). Cheers
12 years ago 0
After a day of house work, decided to do one more little duty: finish off a bottle of Glenfiddich 15. Good dram and a good reward.
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@Wodha Chatted up my favorite WA liquor store employee and he reckons there will be more lists of discounts to look forward to. I admit I've been snagging bottles and creating a bit of a stockpile for the upcoming WA "liquoracalypse."
12 years ago 0
@evarees, cute word. What a wonderful thing: truly deep discounts on liquor.
12 years ago 0
I opened one of my Christmas present at the weekend, a Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 37. I'm having another dram this evening, because it's Monday and I can. Just need to check my tasting notes one more time. With the British Government now advising the nation that we should have two 'drink free' days per week, how on earth will I get my dram a day in?
12 years ago 0
Easy, Dave. Have 2 drams 3 times a week plus one on Sunday. All good. Cheers.
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