J.4knee Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I've been meaning to try this for a while. I'll get back to ya on what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laager Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 What you need is an aged Laphroaig, Laguvulin, Bowmore or Ardbeg. In that order. Aberlour is nice but Speyside doesn't compare to Islay. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I agree with your choices, but put Ardbeg in first. Happy New Year Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 J.4.knee, I can empathize with you. An Aberlour that is old enough to be on it's own. Aberlour has a real wow factor. I had a Aberlour dram of cask strength at my neighbour's just before Christmas - got to get myself invited back. Slainte. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Please let us know what you think. Heard good things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 OK on the nose: Carmel dominates to me. I asked a couple friends and they had the same impression, Carmel is the first thing you smell. This is not surprising because it is finished din a Sherry Cask like a good many 12 y/o are. I could not sense the sherry on the nose though really only Carmel. I must add a qualifier that this point. None of the “tasters” were “nosers” by any means we just all like and enjoy Scotch. On the tongue: The Sherry sweetness hit pretty fast, it is smooth almost too smooth at first. After a few seconds it builds to a nice warm finish which to me is very enjoyable but the body could be stronger. If you like The Glenlivet 12 y/o you’ll like this quite a bit as it is smoother and an easy to drink Scotch. If you are like me and prefer The Balvenie Doubelwood then this comes up a bit short but still worth the coinage. Last with a cigar: Gurhka Legend, I would have preferred a 5 Vegas Series A but this still worked well together. I’ll need to do more of a test with cigars as both the Legend and Ablerour both have a moderate body to them which is why I think the 5 Vegas Series A will be a better match. Overall well worth the purchase.I’ll enjoy this for sure. Actually it makes me want to get a bottle of the Abunadh. If you like peatier malts this one may not be for you but if you like smooth an a little sweet it is a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Good review Jim. How about giving Bodhi a pat on the head for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Good review Jim. How about giving Bodhi a pat on the head for me. LOL he gets a lot of those. His favorite spot is to be about 2 inches to my left at all times. Time to work on getting him ready of rhis Bh, hopefully in June and if the stars align well Jake's SchH1 then as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Tells us tomorrow if there is a hangover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 - might be fun to A/B it with a Glenmorangie Sherry Finish - BTW, we have Cubans up here - I like a Guantanamera now and then. Slainte. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 + one on the Doublewood- my go to Scotch at a decent price- bested only by Lagavulen which is more expensive. Not counting the stupid money stuff which I sip on rare occasions. I may get a glass at the bar to see what I think- Nice review- thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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