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By @Wodha @Wodha on 15th Jan 2010, show post

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@OdysseusUnbound

@Victor I thoroughly enjoyed the sample of Batch 8 I got from @Nozinan so I’m interested to see what Batch 9 has in store.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@Victor
Victor replied

@OdysseusUnbound, Buffalo Trace seems to have gotten its act together on the Stagg Jr. There is never any reason to hold off on opening a bottle of 65% ABV whiskey. They hold up well after opening.

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@Victor They certainly do... Though I must say I prefer the Batch 8 over the batch 9.

But this stuff is so intense I can only take it in small doses (I still have a little of batch 7 left from 2 years ago and plenty of 8 and 9 open). It will be interesting to see how 9 develops over the next couple of years.

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

@Nozinan At the risk of giving someone a heart attack, I look forward to seeing how Stagg Jr tastes in an Old Fashioned. Ditto for my Lot 40 CS. I’m not mixing either with Ginger Ale though; I’m not a total barbarian.

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@OdysseusUnbound My chest pain is, I believe, musculoskeletal.

  1. You can do whatever you want with your whisky. It would hurt me if you did it with my whisky, in front of me (the samples I give you become YOUR whisky).

  2. That said, just because something is really good doesn't mean you shouldn't experiment with it. Something like Stagg Jr is a renewable resource. Something rare, whose innate quality comes from complexity, is in my opinion wasted when you mix in other strong flavours.

  3. However, see 1.

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

@Nozinan I would never mix a sample, but I agree entirely with the spirit of your reply.

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Jonathan replied

After submitting Midterm grades, I'm having some Lagavulin 8.

Since folks on the forum are mixing it up (an Old Fashioned with Stagg Jr.?) , I might mix up the universal order by starting with Lag 8 (peaty) and then going to A'Bunadh 61 (sweet). I bet that I'll still taste the A'bunadh after the bonfire...

The Lag 8 really does remind me of the 12 Year, despite the lower proof and punch.There's a similar peat- lemon -barley profile.IT's also sweet in the way Caol Ila is. It's been so long since I've had the 't6 Yr. that I can't make any good comparisons, except maybe that the Lag 16 I last bought had some sherry influence, and the 8 does not have that at all.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@archivist
archivist replied

@bwmccoy I've noticed you've had a decent amount of Dry Fly in the (recent) past and I've been curious about it, potentially will add it to my list -- three words you'd use to describe upon first sip/impression? Thanks -

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@archivist
archivist replied

Was catching up on recent posts here - have been too wrapped up with work and a few other things - but finally getting caught up. Tonight, just made an Old Fashioned (with George Dickel) for no other reason than why not?

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@bwmccoy
bwmccoy replied

@archivist - Dry Fly has numerous expressions and uses different grains. Some, I like more than others. Their port finished wheat is creamy, sweet and balanced. Their Triticale grain is my favorite because the wheat / rye hybrid gives the best of both grains; wheat sweetness and rye spice. For me, wheat can be a little too sweet by itself. Hope that helps.

Last night, Aultmore 18 year (Feb. 1997) SMWS 73.72 "A ray of sunshine" from a refill ex-bourbon hogshead.

Tonight, in prep for this post, Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat Whiskey.

5 years ago 2Who liked this?

@MadSingleMalt

@Jonathan's mention of the Lagavulin 8 reminded me—has anyone else noticed a huge price drop on this guy lately? I think it was originally going for around $60+, wasn't it? I saw it on the shelf a big discount liquor store for (I think) just $45 the other day.

(I'm still not buying it. That's the same price as the far superior Ardbeg 10.)

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@archivist
archivist replied

@bwmccoy indeed, helpful. There are a couple of bottles on sale at a local store, so I'm going to try to look for the wheat/rye hybrid you mention, Triticale. Thanks!

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@OdysseusUnbound I'd pay $60 US for Lag 8. But the price is lower than it used to be... Less than $100 at the KGBO.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

Jonathan replied

@MadSingleMalt the 8 was just $50 these days...I first bought it at 60$ and loved it then.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

Last night I lamented my inability to drink high proof whiskies. Tonight I decided to make up for it. I poured a kittle of each of OGD 114, ECBP Hazmat and Stagg Jr. batch 8. Early results are very delicious.

Now, to add A’Bunadh or not? It was the afterthought in ny what are you not drinking? I think I will not, and enjoy this successful vatting.

5 years ago 2Who liked this?

@RianC
RianC replied

An Ardbeg 10. Maybe not the best bottle I've had but still damn good.

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@OdysseusUnbound

I couldn’t wait any longer: I opened my Kilkerran 12. The next malt whisky I was scheduled to open was Clynelish 14, but the Kilkerran was shouting “ooh, pick me, pick me!” and I obliged. Halfway through the first dram, I can only say that it’s impressively complex for a 12 year old. I let it breathe 15 minutes before nosing and tasting, and I’ve been at it slowly for another 15 minutes and the dram has evolved. I’m excited to see what air exposure does. The finish is particularly interesting as it seems to have its own development, if that makes sense.

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@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@OdysseusUnbound I have to say I have not been too impressed. I tried a sample of it last year to see if I wanted to buy it and I decided against. I now have a second sample and I plan to review the 2 in October or November.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

@Nozinan It doesn't surprise me that you didn't care for it. At first nosing, it reminded me a bit of Aultmore 12, which you didn't care for, if I remember correctly. But given time in the glass, it develops beautifully. I'm really enjoying it. Fruity, waxy, a little bit briny, a little floral, a little peat and smoke. Too bad this is $94 because it's the kind of whisky that I could see becoming my "house whisky" if the price were more modest.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

RikS replied

Uigeadail... down to the last 1/4 of my first bottle of this expression. And, it'll definitely need to be replaced as a permanent feature in the cabinet. From what I have read about batch variations though... it's a purchase I'll make with my fingers crossed!

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@RikS I've opened my second bottle of this, both recent batches and both excellent. Maybe I have poor discrimination but I haven't tasted a bad one yet.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

Two drams tonight:

  • Old Weller Antique 107: it’s a shame this isn’t more readily available. I think I paid $36 for it and it’s a wonderful bourbon. Much better than the Weller 12. It’s got a Juicy Fruit Gum note on the nose and the arrival on the palate, and then it’s all lovely toffee, Oak, and toasted marshmallow/vanilla. Yummy. It’s also dangerous because there’s no way I’d guess this was > 50% ABV if I were tasting it blind. It is smoooooooooooooooooth laughing

  • Wiser’s Dissertation: what a shame JP Wiser’s didn’t note the “recipe” for this and make it their flagship sipping expression. It’s absolutely magnificent. The finish is particularly exceptional; it reminds me of a dessert loaded with coconut and caramel.

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

Jonathan replied

@OdysseusUnbound The wheated bourbons can be an acquired taste if you don't have a sweet tooth. When I make my BTAC requests, I go for Handy and then Stagg. On the other hand, I have let excellent BTAC bottles go because, in my youth, I though low abv meant reduced value.

5 years ago 0

Jonathan replied

Kilchoman CS. Wonderful. This is Machir Bay on steroids.Machir Bay is supposed to be finished in Sherry casks. Is it? I always wondered about this. Maybe this fruity but also dry distillate just tastes like this ? If you think you don't like peat or high abv whiskies, try this one. If I had a talent for reviews, this one would rate 90 or higher.

5 years ago 1Who liked this?

Jonathan replied

@Jonathan I mean :I'm nosing and nosing. i loved the Loch Gorm, but CS Kilchoman is something else.OK enough enthusiasm. Better grade some papers.

5 years ago 0

@archivist
archivist replied

First dram of the evening is Ardbeg Uigeadail while I watch the fog roll in... not sure what second dram will be yet...but there will be a second dram...

5 years ago 3Who liked this?

@RianC
RianC replied

Just popped open a Quinta Ruban. Just what I needed on a Friday pre-dinner. This is surpassing my expectations; not often I enjoy the first dram of a new whisky quite so much.

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RikS replied

@RianC QR was my first venture into Glenmorangie, and I took liked it quite a bit. I have since also gotten the 'standard' 10 expression, which isn't bad when you want something simple, "smooth" (hehe) and easily palatable that's readily available for about £25 on sale, and in fact I also got myself the LaSanta too when I stumbled on it at a very good price in a Tesco. The latter was a surprise as I don't take to PX that well, but after airing it for a few months it's.... actually rather nice! Chocker!

PS: I also tried the Sauternes finish (Nectar d'Or) at the London whisky show, but that one was simply too bland... some may like it precisely for the reason of being very very 'light touch'. Me, I found it said just about nothing.

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