For May 2024 monthly taster we were lucky to find a special release through our own member Lee. Thanks for the sourcing of the fantastic Bruichladdich Black Art 6.1 version!
Cask Strength at 46.9% ABV, 1990 vintage at 26 years old, 100% unpeated malted barley, matured on Islay, non-chill filtered. 1 of 18,000 bottles world wide. Only 17,999 remain!
Nose: Aromatic malt that reaches your nose even as the glass sits on the table. Black cherries, ripe bananas, green pears and other stone fruit. Spicy butterscotch and burnt orange peel. White chocolate, nutmeg and leathery depth.
Palate: Wood is definitely present, but is more balanced than expected given the age. The play between whisky and wood is a powerful one, with a lot of flavor and character behind it. It is a dance of savory vanilla, tingling spice and sweet dark fruits.
Finish: So smooth and lingering. Leaves you wanting a 2nd, 3rd and 4th sip. Just a fantastic whisky and version of the Black Art series. Looking forward to trying another version at some point!
This was a bottling from Diageo’s special 2023 bottling release:
55% ABV
$150.00
Glendullan distillery in Speyside is under the ownership of Diageo and their spirits are mainly used for blends.
Singleton series has Single Malt releases of 12, 15 and 18 year.
Also dubbed the Silken Gown, This 14 year is a 2023 special release by Diageo bottled at Natural cask strength.
Cask Type: Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak Finish.
Nose: Some grass, apples, honey, apricots
Palate: The mouthfeel here is a surprisingly dense. At full bore it is drinkable, though it does feel like it needs some loosening up. Apricots and gummy peach rings are the major notes that come to mind. There is also something a bit earthy and dark, almost as if it is lurking behind the brighter fruit notes. Adding water and the mouthfeel transitions to being more milky than dense. The apricot and gummy peach ring notes really take the reins here and are very dominant.
Finish: Medium to long in length. A bit of oak spice, some more of those gummy peach rings, and mineral water wrap things up.
Bladnoch is a lowland distillery and is the southernmost distillery in Scotland situated on the banks of River Bladnoch.
Founded in 1817 by brothers John and Thomas McLelland.
Over many years of ownership changes the distillery was closed and reopened nearly a dozen times, most recently it was reopened in 2000 and after briefly going into administration in 2014 and was then purchased in 2015 by an Australian yogurt mogul millionaire and whisky enthusiast.
2022 release 14 year old single malt matured in Oloroso Sherry casks meticulously hand selected by Bladnoch master blender Dr. Nick Savage.
Aromas of Oak spice, raisins and sultanas(dried grapes), orange peel and milk chocolate complemented by notes of fruit cake, raisins, cinnamon, dried fruit and creamy chocolate throughout the palate. This is sure to be a tasty dessert like dram.
Good afternoon, what a beautiful day it is outside in KW! Here are the final prize winners for the pool, maybe they will graciously take us all out for a round with their winnings ;). All the winners will be contacted shortly. We can’t thank everyone enough for their participation and look forward to next years event. And hopefully we will see most of you at the 10th anniversary ETKW charity golf event in July! Please get in touch with us to sign up your foursome.
Despite what was mostly an anti-climatic finish, the final round of the Masters did not disappoint. 4 players fought hard for the top spot for a good portion of the day, but it was Scottie Scheffler who made a spectacular approach on the 9th after what was a pretty abysmal start (by his standards) that effectively set the tone for the rest of the round.
Ludvig Aberg, in his first Masters appearance, kept creeping near Scottie, though a mistake on 11 putting his second into the water mostly spelled the end of his round. Despite finishing with a couple birdies after that, there was just no competition for Scheffler.
We will have a final post later regarding the closure of the pool, including the final winners once the actual prize monies are finalized. Thanks again to everyone for their participation and we will remind you all again as well about or upcoming 10th year anniversary golf tournament on July 13th. You can view our main Masters page for the flyer.
There was quite a bit of movement on the leaderboard today with a lot of changes at the top, but by the end of the day, we kind of ended up where the day began. Some tough play on the greens as it was pretty apparent golfers were struggling to make putts.
Despite the pretty major collapse, DeChambeau made a spectacular hole-out shot on the 18th after teeing off into the bushes pretty deep. Not good enough though as Scottie Scheffler held strong despite some mid-round mistakes to take the lead going into the final round. 7 players are within 5 strokes of the lead, so that should make it a fun final round to watch tomorrow!
Well, round 2 went on without delay, but it sure weather sure did not! What a windy day making for some very difficult play resulting in wild scores! Mostly the leaderboard seems unchanged and ensures that those that made the cut will be in for a great weekend. Hard to believe only 8 players shot under par today. Good luck to everyone hope to see some crazy movement in our pool too! Cheers!
Good morning! Round 1 is finally completed after some weather-related delays pushed the final groupings to finish play this morning. A couple of expected leaders with some good scores near the top, but its only one round. Lots of golf left to play before the weekend begins. Stay tuned!
As always, a big thank you to everyone who is participating in what is always the most anticipated golf event of the year. We have 220 entries in the pool which makes for a great slice of the pot ;). Good luck to everyone and stay tuned for updates throughout the weekend!
Introducing our Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release
Since 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton Very Rare uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey—our special vintage release.
The latest chapter of this renowned collection is adorned with the signature of our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. After months of exploration, O’Gorman crafted a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s exclusive inventory to create this truly special release.
Matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release delights with decadent flavours and a tantalising aroma. The aroma, taste and finish of this whiskey will enliven the palates of those new to this collection while taking the seasoned whiskey collector on a journey through an exciting exploration of taste.
Notes courtesy of Middleton’s website. Unfortunately our notes and details we not properly recorded during our March tasting session as we got a little out of control in the name of celebrating St. Patricks’ Day!
ABV 40%
Aroma: Opens with an intricate medley of fruits including nectarines, ripe melon, green apple, and apricot. A solid foundation of pot still spices, showcasing notes of freshly peeled ginger and crushed peppercorns, work in tandem with the aged grain’s perfumed notes of dried flowers and delectable golden syrup. The oak continues to reveal itself, adding notes of vanilla, combined with a honeycomb sweetness and freshly roasted coffee beans.
Taste: Luscious at first with succulent fruits and a distinctive creaminess along with a herbal quality akin to camomile tea. The pot still spices add depth and intrigue as they weave amongst the floral grain qualities found lingering throughout. The charred oak’s influence continues to build over time creating additional complexity as the wood-derived spices complement the ever-present fruits of candied orange and dried apricot.
Finish: The fruits and pot still spices build to a crescendo before giving way, leaving the final say to the oak tannins and antique grain whiskey.
Verdict: If you are in the market for a truly exceptional high end Irish whiskey tasting experience,than this is your bottle. Just wow! Certainly worth it on all accounts.
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