March 17th, 2010
John Hansell
I realize that the price of this whisky is higher than most of you can afford (that includes me), but…
The Glenlivet Cellar Collection, 1973 vintage, 49%, $1,250
A marriage of three casks, one of them an ex-sherry butt. The sherry is certainly evident, and this is more sherried than many of the Cellar Collection whiskies to date. Opulent and seductive, with prominent fruit (glazed spiced orange spices, ripe peach, and hints of pineapple and coconut), caramel-coated nuts, and vanilla custard. A peppering of ginger and cinnamon throughout. Coating, soothing finish. Very polished and seamless, with no trace of excessive oak. One of the richest—and finest—Cellar Collections to date. Anyone willing and able to cough up the bucks for this whisky will be richly rewarded. (Only 240 bottles available in the U.S., beginning June 2010.)
Advanced Malt Advocate Magazine rating: 95
Category: New Releases,Reviews,Scotch whisky
Tags: The Glenlivet
February 18th, 2010
John Hansell
I received a press release of the next Glenlivet Cellar Collection. It’s a 1973 vintage. I’ll be getting a review sample and will let you know what I think after I taste it.
Here are some additional details which am taking from the press release:
Hand selected by The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, and comprised of the oldest and rarest stocks in 1973, this exclusive offering is bottled at natural cask strength (49% ABV) without the use of chill-filtration. It is aged in a combination of sherry and refilled American oak casks (a single ex-sherry butt and two refilled American oak hogsheads), resulting in what the press release describes as a “perfectly balanced yet vibrant whisky.”
Valued at $1,250, only 240 bottles of The Glenlivet Cellar 1973 will be available in the United States.
Category: New Releases,Scotch whisky
Tags: The Glenlivet
September 10th, 2009
John Hansell
This whisky will be available in November. The name, Triumph, based on the barley variety used exclusively for this whisky, which their press release says is not longer being used by the distillery.
If you like more oak influence (and a mouth-coating one at that), then go for the new Triumph 1991, but if you want your Glenlivet more vibrant and lively, then stick with the original 16 year old expression. (I like both equally.)
The Glenlivet Nadurra Triumph 1991, 48%, $85
Richly textured with mouth-coating malt that is balanced by an array of lively fruit (fresh peach, nectarine, tangerine, pears in honey, and delicately caramelized pineapple). Creamy caramel, crème brulee, anise and subtle toasted marshmallow add complexity, as does its gently spicy, pleasingly dry finish. Two years older than the standard 16 year old Nadurra (which I like for its vibrancy and freshness). This new Triumph 1991 is richer and more textured, with more caramelized sugars, riper barley, and greater fruit impact. More mouth-coating too. (Exclusive to the U.S.)
Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 91
Category: Reviews,Scotch whisky
Tags: The Glenlivet
August 14th, 2009
John Hansell
This just in, and coming to the U.S.: The Glenlivet Nádurra Triumph 1991, a unique, limited-edition single malt made exclusively from Triumph barley and from stocks distilled in 1991.
Details to follow.
Category: New Releases,Scotch whisky
Tags: The Glenlivet
March 5th, 2009
John Hansell
In case you missed it when it originally broadcasted on St. Patrick’s day last year, the History Channel’s Modern Marvel’s series “Whiskey” show will be rebroadcasted on March 17, 2009 at 10 AM and 4 PM. (That means you can learn about whiskey and then still go out later on and drink it!)
If you haven’t seen it yet, it is informative and entertaining. And yes, you’ll have to put up with several quotes from me throughout the show. I tagged some of the distilleries that they visit during the show.
If anyone wants to really see the difference between bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, this is the show to watch. They show the sugar maple charcoal mellowing vats. In fact, they actually show the sugar maple being burned to make the charcoal. Cool stuff!
Category: Bourbon,Canadian whisky,Distillery Tours,Events,Irish whiskey,Media,Microdistilleries,Scotch whisky,Tennessee whiskey
Tags: Canadian Club, Jack Daniel's, Jameson, Jim Beam, Stranahan's, The Glenlivet
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