Glendullan Archives - Whiskylifestyle

Whiskylifestyle

Home
Travel
Lifestyle
An interview with Rick from Single Note Whisky

January 14, 2022
BYOB-C, Belgian bottler or club?

July 23, 2021
An interview with Joeri from The Whisky Jury

January 24, 2021
Course: Introduction to Whisky Certificate

January 6, 2021
See All
Tasting Notes
Kilkerran 8 year old, Sherry Cask Matured

June 17, 2022
Talisker 10 year old

June 15, 2022
Tullibardine 2008 – The Murray

June 10, 2022
Glen Elgin 16 year old Manager’s Dram

June 8, 2022
See All
About
Contact

Home
Tasting Notes
Glendullan

Glendullan

Nothing Found Sorry, It seems there is no posts to show.

Single Note Whisky

An interview with Rick from Single Note Whisky

BYOB-C

BYOB-C, Belgian bottler or club?

The Whisky Jury

An interview with Joeri from The Whisky Jury

Recent Posts

Kilkerran 8 year old, Sherry Cask Matured
Talisker 10 year old
Tullibardine 2008 – The Murray
Glen Elgin 16 year old Manager’s Dram
Glen Grant 1957 – Gordon & MacPhail

×Close

Categories

Lifestyle
Tasting Notes
Travel
Uncategorized

Social channels

whiskylifestyle

♡ for the love of whisky
☆ travel, food, #whiskylifestyle
⚲ Netherlands
✉ whiskylifestyle@gmail.com

A few months ago, I asked you on Instagram Stories

A few months ago, I asked you on Instagram Stories what you would recommend for lovely whiskies that are still available for around or under €50. And this Talisker 10 years old was among the 3 most popular answers. So you still owed me a review of this one.⁠
⁠
The previous one in this series of 3, the Ledaig 10, was a pleasant surprise for me as I had never tasted it before. It is different with this Talisker because I had had it several times, although that was quite some time ago, even before I started this blog. Therefore, an excellent opportunity to find out whether I still think this is a nice single malt and to actually write a review of it this time.⁠
⁠
NOSE: sweet smoke. Red apples and a hint of honey. A lovely sea breeze and a mineral note. Liquorice in the back. Caramel fudge and a little bit of pepper.⁠
⁠
TASTE: smoke again, mixed with salted caramel. Some milk chocolate. A hint of lemons, which is followed by a pinch of sea salt and a little bit of pepper.⁠
⁠
FINISH: mid-long with a touch of smoke, pepper and sea salt. Caramel too.⁠
⁠
Talisker may have had new labels since last year, but it still has the same flavours as I had in mind. The maritime notes are there, and so is that characteristic peppery note that Talisker often has. Although the Ledaig 10 may be just a bit more my personal preference, this one is also very nice and still has a reasonable price of about €35!⁠
⁠
SCORE: 84/100

Although I'm usually pretty up to date with what c

Although I'm usually pretty up to date with what comes out of Campbeltown, I have tasted not many of these CS editions. The last time I reviewed a Kilkerran 8 year old was the first release in 2017, which was then matured in ex-bourbon casks. In the meantime, several editions have been released, of which in recent years they have mainly been sherry cask editions. A Port Cask Matured was also added this year, but I had to make choices (yes folks, my monthly budget is unfortunately not unlimited), so I will only review the one I have here today.⁠
⁠
NOSE: forest fruits, like blueberries and brambles, followed by figs. Tobacco leaves. Rich honey and caramel fudge. Then dark chocolate and hazelnuts. A note of balsamic vinegar. Later also a touch of leather.⁠
⁠
TASTE: a trace of smoke. Earl grey tea. The same forest fruits, but this time also black cherries. Tobacco leaves and an earthy note. Dark chocolate. Followed by nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper.⁠
⁠
FINISH: mid-long with again those forest fruits and the black cherries. Somewhat oaky. Cinnamon and nutmeg.⁠
⁠
I had heard from several people that the previous edition was quite sulfury, but that is absolutely not the case with this one. It may not be outstanding, but it is enjoyable nonetheless.⁠
⁠
SCORE: 87/100

Quite a few new distilleries have been added in th

Quite a few new distilleries have been added in the last few years, making it difficult to keep up with them all. But there are a few that I love to follow, and Ardnamurchan is one of them. I'm impressed with what they produce and, for me, one of the better newcomers.⁠
⁠
So despite it being perhaps the most remote distillery in Scotland, a visit was inevitable. And on our recent trip, we could finally make that happen. An interesting distillery to look around, but of course, a visit to the warehouse topped it off, where we tasted some lovely drams. It was quite a long drive, but worth it!

Time for a long-overdue review of this lovely Glen

Time for a long-overdue review of this lovely Glen Elgin 16 year old Manager’s Dram.⁠
⁠
Those Manager’s Drams have always been special, often very good, with the odd exception of this Blair Athol (or was it good after all…). Unfortunately, these days are pretty expensive, but luckily I was able to review a few. This Glen Elgin couldn’t be missed in that list, and there might also be an excellent Clynelish Manager’s Dram on the way (well a review, not a bottle). But let’s taste this beautiful Speysider first.⁠
⁠
This Glen Elgin has matured in a sherry cask and is bottled at a strength of 60% ABV.⁠
⁠
NOSE: oh my, this is so good. Dried fruits, raisins and plums. But also strawberries. Rich honey and dark chocolate. Tobacco, followed by walnuts. Then Oranges. Later also caramel and nutmeg.⁠
⁠
TASTE: oranges. Tobacco and also dried fruits here: raisins, plums. Then a hint of dark cherries. Some lovely dark chocolate and a pinch of brown sugar. Plenty of spices too, such as crushed black pepper, cloves, and a touch of cinnamon.⁠
⁠
FINISH: a longggg finish with the same spices, caramel and maple syrup.⁠
⁠
Oh my god, I forgot how fantastic this Glen Elgin was. I can get why they chose this one to be a Manager’s dram. It’s rich, robust, balanced, and complex. Yes, it’s a sherry bomb, alright but very well done.⁠
⁠
SCORE: 91/100

During our recent Scotland trip, we also went to a

During our recent Scotland trip, we also went to a Cadenhead's warehouse tasting. It's always good fun and there were some nice whiskies in the lineup. My favourite was this 13 year old Orkney, which has been fully matured in a bourbon cask. No fuss, just a nice and very enjoyable HP. ⁠
⁠
What do you think of the Cadenhead warehouse tastings or warehouse tastings in general?

This Tullibardine 2008 – The Murray is my very f

This Tullibardine 2008 – The Murray is my very first review of this Highlands distillery! Funny that this one hasn’t come up before after so many years. But it’s always nice to be able to discover something new.⁠
⁠
The Murray is a limited edition (and also the only one?) in the Marquess Selection. It consists of different single malts, mainly using different types of finishes. The series is quite diverse, and there seems to be something for everyone.⁠
⁠
This Cask Strength Edition is perhaps the most ‘natural’ one on the list. Where other releases are primarily finished in wine casks (Marsala or Châteauneuf-du-Pape, for instance), this one is entirely matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel. And on paper, this was the closest to my own taste. Because a maturation in bourbon barrels is often my preference, especially if it is also bottled at cask strength. Let’s see how this one tastes.⁠
⁠
NOSE: it starts with a good drop of vanilla. Then yellow apples. A hint of banana candies as well as cotton candy. A little bit of honey. Coconut in the back. And a delicious lemon sponge cake.⁠
⁠
TASTE: creamy vanilla mixed with the same banana candies as in the nose. Yellow apples too. Then a hint of candied lemons and maybe even some pink grapefruit as well. Followed by a little bit of mint and caramel toffee. Some cinnamon and also a pinch of white pepper.⁠
⁠
FINISH: mid-long, white pepper and vanilla, candied lemons.⁠
⁠
It may not be very complex, as it is relatively straightforward, but it is pretty enjoyable. It is an easy-going single malt that is dangerously drinkable, as it doesn’t need any water despite its high ABV!⁠
⁠
SCORE: 86/100⁠
⁠
Bottle provided by @tullibardinewhisky

At Glengoyne Distillery last week. 🖤

At Glengoyne Distillery last week. 🖤

Back from another fantastic trip to Scotland, the

Back from another fantastic trip to Scotland, the highlight being a visit to Ardnamurchan and the Campbeltown Malts Festival. Both are well worth a visit. Of course, the festival bottlings were inevitable, and so far, I have only tasted the 22 year old Springbank, which is very tasty. Of course, there will be a review of all three soon. And besides this illustrious trio, there are many more reviews to come. Stay tuned folks! 😉

Gordon & MacPhail recently released the second rel

Gordon & MacPhail recently released the second release from the Mr George Legacy series, a Glen Grant 1957, with a respectable age of 64 years old.⁠
⁠
Gordon & MacPhail knows how to surprise again and again with these very old whiskies. It’s well known that the independent bottler has a long history with certain brands, such as Glen Grant, Mortlach, and Glenlivet. So it’s not surprising that they have older casks at their disposal, but to mature a whisky for so long without letting it go over the top is an art in itself.⁠
⁠
Also, surprising is the high ABV of this old single malt. I would expect this to be low in the 40s, but nothing could be further from the truth, as this Glen Grant has been bottled at a whopping 56.1% ABV. I’ve noticed this before with a few of their releases. And it intrigues me; I think Gordon & MacPhail has excellent cask management anyway, but that they also manage to keep the alcohol percentage so up to standard makes me very curious.⁠
⁠
How they do it, I really wouldn’t know. But that Gordon & MacPhail keeps a close eye on their casks and takes good care of them is beyond dispute. The quality of these old releases is often imposing, and I expect nothing less from this Glen Grant.⁠
⁠
NOSE: It starts with plenty of fruit, which goes towards all kinds of berries at first: red berries, raspberries, and blackberries. But also sweet cherries and red apples. Then loads of dark chocolate. Rich honey and hazelnuts are in the background. Later also pine needles and a hint of furniture polish.⁠
⁠
TASTE: dark chocolate and orange marmalade. Some lovely rich honey. Damped wood and tobacco, followed by Earl Grey tea and eucalyptus. Then cranberries. A touch of oak. Liquorice. A hint of cinnamon and crushed black peppercorns.⁠
⁠
FINISH: very long and somewhat dry, with dark chocolate, toffee and tobacco, but also thyme and cranberries and a hint of oak and black pepper.⁠
⁠
After all these years, it is rich, complex, and exceptionally well developed. It's perfectly balanced, and nowhere does the wood take over. Just stunning! ⁠
⁠
SCORE: 93/100⁠
⁠
Sample provided by Gordon & MacPhail

After the 2021 edition that was sherry cask mature

After the 2021 edition that was sherry cask matured, the Springbank Local Barley 2022 is back to maturation in 100% bourbon casks. But just like its predecessor, this edition is also made from Belgravia barley, which comes from Glencraigs Farm.⁠
⁠
Even though the number of releases has increased considerably this year, namely to 15,000, it almost felt as if fewer were available as it sold out faster than ever. Nevertheless, the Local Barley’s hype continues unabated and is still ever-growing. Not very surprising, since the secondary prices of these bottles also continue to grow.⁠
⁠
Not a good development if you ask me, and the question is how long this can continue. But, it is as it is at the moment, just a shame for the whisky drinker, who often does not have the chance to purchase such a Local Barley. Not only because of the quick sell-out but also because it is often simply unaffordable, even at many liquor stores that sell the bottles well above the RRP. Anyway, it is a problem that has been discussed many times. There is no easy solution, but let’s hope that these bottles will be more readily available in the future for more people to enjoy them.⁠
⁠
NOSE: quite light at first. Fruity, with notes of apples and unripe pears. A touch of lemons. Vanilla too, mixed with a pinch of sea salt. A floral note. Then minerals and some chalk. The well-known Springbank farmyard smell is here but not very pronounced, although this develops later on. A light peat note too.⁠
⁠
TASTE: a lovely creamy mouthfeel. Vanilla custard. A little bit of peat, followed by that nice typical farmyard note. Candied Lemons. Minerals and chalk. Then pink grapefruit. A touch of pepper, but also sea salt.⁠
⁠
FINISH: mid-long to long, with a hint of lemons, chalk and sea salt.⁠
⁠
It’s a pleasant and good Local Barley, but perhaps not more than that. Which makes this edition slightly on the expensive side (RRP) for what you get.

The lovely Torabhaig distillery..🖤

The lovely Torabhaig distillery..🖤

This is the first time I've bought a bottle of the

This is the first time I've bought a bottle of the Kilkerran 8 year old Sherry Cask matured, and I have to say I really like it. Very tasteful, and the sherry cask influence seems to work nicely with the peat. Great value for money, the retail price, that is.⁠
⁠
What do you think of the Kilkerran 8 Sherry Cask Matured?

Load More... Follow me on Instagram

Categories

Food
Lifestyle
Tasting Notes
Travel
Uncategorized

Latest posts

Kilkerran 8 year old, Sherry Cask Matured
Talisker 10 year old
Tullibardine 2008 – The Murray
Glen Elgin 16 year old Manager’s Dram
Glen Grant 1957 – Gordon & MacPhail
Springbank Local Barley 2022
Longrow Red 15 year old 2022
Glen Elgin 16 year old, Special Releases 2008
Laphroaig Cask Strength, batch 14
Ben Nevis 1999, Nanyang Whisky & M&E Drinks

Whiskylifestyle

Home
Travel
Lifestyle
Tasting Notes
About
Contact

×Close