Whisky Tasting
A few weeks ago I had the real pleasure of attending a Whisky Tasting hosted by the Saint Andrews Society of Saint John,( 3rd or 4th yr running now) with Frank Scot as our Presenter this year.
We had the following 6 Whiskys for sampling, below are our findings for Tasting/Nosing
1st: Glenfarclas - 10yr
Sweetness 9 Peatness 5
Colour: Pale, Straw
Nose: Sherry Sweetness, nuttiness, some smoke
Falvour: Sweet, Malty
Finish: Sweet, long lasting, slightly spicy
2nd: Glenfarclas - 12 yr
Sweetness 7 Peatness 5
Colour: Bronze
Nose: Ripe Fruit, Lemmon, nuts, oak & sherry, honey
Falvour: Toffee, fruit, vanilla,peat smoke
Finish: Long with Oaky notes
3rd: Glanfarclas - 15 yr
Sweetness 9 Peatness 4
Colour: Amber
Nose: Full, rich, oily oak, delicately peated
Falvour: Sweet, rich and creamy, full bodied
Finish: Long and smooth, gently smoky
4th: Glenfarclas - 21 yr
Sweetness 9 Peatness 4
Colour: Dark Amber
Nose: Rich, sweet vanilla oak,hints of mint
Falvour: Raisiny, spicy,gingery, delicate smoke
Finish: Rich long lasting, lots of sherry, sweetish
5th: Macallan - 12 yr
Sweetness 2 Peatness 7
Colour: Gold with yellow highlights
Nose: White chocolate, fudge, honey, fruity
Falvour: Honey, nutty toffee, dried fruits
Finish: Long, spicy,very satisfying
6th: - Macallan - Cask Strength
Sweetness 7 Peatness 3
Colour: Reddish Mahogany
Nose: Oak sherry, Winey
Falvour: Robust, dry maltiness, hard toffee, dried fruits, nutty, oily
Finish: Oaky dryness, slightly astringent
Our group of 22-25 tasters of the evening had a pleasant time and we had unanimously agreed that the nights favorite Whisky was the Glenfaclas 21 yr Old.
The presenter Mr. Scott was fantastic and enthusiastic facilitator and delivered a informative session, where everyone walked away with a greater knowledge of the Scotch process and flavors.
With no doubt it will become a most popular event year after year.
Cheers
Kilted1