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Comment on Glenfarclas 1953 58 Year Single Cask Review by Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:12:41 +0000

I’ve seen a couple of reviews now that mention a “meatiness”, including one who attributed that meatiness to a potential sulphur influence. I’m thinking this is where my humble nose-to-brain process found a slight “mustiness” rather than the “meatiness” others are describing. And where I subtracted a point or two, others find it to be a perfectly pleasing addition to the complex nose.

I admit, I’m a bit slow to catch the meaty train when it comes to whisky flavor descriptors. Expressions that are often described as having meat-related tastes and smells just don’t come across that way to me.

Just a little insight into my own personal biases and flaws…

Cheers,
Jeff

Comment on Glenfarclas 1953 58 Year Single Cask Review by Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Yes, that is the going price for this bottle! $8000 more than their 1953 Family Cask 54 year bottle. On the other hand, it’s half what The Macallan is charging for their latest 60 year old. Plus, Glenfarclas makes their standard 40 year available for less than $500. All in all, I figure we can cut them some slack on this one extravagantly priced “collectible.”

Comment on Glenfarclas 1953 58 Year Single Cask Review by theTim

theTim — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:53 +0000

is that price right? $10k a bottle?

yowza.

Comment on The Richard Paterson Experience – Tasting 1868 Dalmore by Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:28:58 +0000

Thanks Ian! Trying to get a little better on the posting frequency.

Comment on The Richard Paterson Experience – Tasting 1868 Dalmore by Ian

Ian — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:58:36 +0000

I’ve been waiting for the second part to come out for awhile now. Excellent read and what a great experience for you. Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Whyte and Mackay – The Sample Room by The Richard Paterson Experience – Tasting 1868 Dalmore « Scotch Hobbyist's Blog

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:18:53 +0000

[...] & Mackay sample room, with Richard Paterson having just joined myself and Craig McGill. From my previous post on visiting the Whyte & Mackay [...]

Comment on At long last…Mackinlay’s Shackleton whisky replica by Thom N

Thom N — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:15:47 +0000

I’m from Australia, but I tend to order the limited whiskies that I can’t readily source “in country” such as this and the Glenfidditch Age of Discovery through websites such as singlemaltdirect.com and thewhiskyexchange.com, although I’m not sure how they go with customs in America. I personally haven’t had an issue with customs here in Australia though, so you might want to give that a try?

Comment on Octomore 2009 Bottling – How about a sampler? by Capn Jimbo's Rum Project

Capn Jimbo's Rum Project — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:53:38 +0000

I really think the doctor who inseminated the Octomom should be held accountable. Oops, wrong thread. As a peat lover (The Rum Project likes whisky too), I am intrigued by this release…

Comment on Johnnie Walker Gold vs Blue by EricH

EricH — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:51:42 +0000

Keep in mind the Glenlivet Nadurra is the cheapest cask strength single malt whisky on the market so it is my choice for introducing beginners to the style. It’s definitely my favorite of the Glenlivet range.

Comment on Isle of Jura 1976 Feith A Chaorainn by whiskycritic@gmail.com

whiskycritic@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:30:44 +0000

Indeed it’s a shame about the price. It’d be great to be able to try a sample of this sometime. It sounds like an interesting combination of simple and complex.