Either way, the most compelling component of the dram is a careful combination of smoke, spice, riding the distillery’s trademark waxy mouthfeel. Perhaps its the power of suggestion, but there is a slight salinity that permeates the resulting malt. So the liquid itself never made the journey, but the staves of the cask that finished it. While it’s become something of a trend to finish casks of cognac and bourbon on ships that traverse the open ocean, in the category of scotch, the whisky needs to be aged entirely within Scottish borders. The Summer 2021 issue of Whisky Advocate features over 100 whisky reviews, covering scotch, bourbon, Irish, Japanese, and many other styles. And it has a particularly fascinating story to share: Talisker’s oldest bottling to date was technically shaped by a 3,200-mile sailing voyage across the Atlantic. Okay, in a year where we saw older scotch releases than ever before it’s only fair that I include one bottle that was born at least before the Reagan administration. Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch (400) For the smoke monsters out there, Bruichladdich’s ongoing Octomore series needs no introduction. Glencairns are also easy to hold and swirl. The tulip-like design funnels aromas to the nose to better help you appreciate the nuanced notes of your bourbon, malt, or rye. Though a whiskey only has to contain 51 percent rye grain to be deemed a rye whiskey in the U.S., Redemption went a bit further, creating their signature bottling with 95 percent rye grain. If you’ve been to a legit whiskey tasting, odds are you have sampled the wares from a Glencairn glass. Talisker - Xpedition Oak 43 Year Old Single Malt ($4000) Region: Indiana ABV: 46 Tasting Notes: Mint, Citrus, Floral. A unique journey-for the liquid as well as your tastebuds. Sans age statement, we know it spent meaningful time in three separate sorts of cooperage: ex-bourbon, specially-crafted bourbon quarter casks (125-liter capacity) and European PX hogsheads. On the mouth it reveals nuttiness and a slight edge of barbecue. Aged in Pedro Ximnez and Oloroso sherry casks, Revival spends at least a decade and a half asleep in the Spanish wood. Discontinued in 2015, This Highland whisky’s return has been much heralded. But, still, there is a pronounced meatiness to the nose of this year’s annual ode to Islay friendship. Best in Show Whiskey at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, GlenDronach Revival 15 Year Old is a stunning single malt. Midnight is a tripled distilled peated single malt, matured in an array of casks (sherry, bourbon, oloroso, red wine, virgin oak and imperial stout). Cedar Ridge Whiskey from Iowas first distillery brings you the best Midwest whiskey from Americas beloved grain belt. Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Casks Laphroaig Laphroaig - 2021 Càirdeas Pedro Ximénez Casks Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky ($120) The core release from Sliabh Liag Distillers was a 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge winner for best blended Irish whiskey.
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