Isle Of Arran, Scotland
Jura Distillery
Superstition Subtly Sweet Yet Smoky Malt
Nice balance of sweetness and smoke. Some tobacco tones. — 8 years ago
The Arran Malt
Smuggler's Series Limited Release 'The Illicit Stills' Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Beautiful balance between sherry and campfire smoke. Gorgeous and poised and worth every penny. — 8 years ago
Kavalan
Vinho Barrique Single Malt Whisky 2015
In English and French.
Whisky !
- Kavalan Solist Vinho barrique. 59.4%
Single Malt. Taïwan.
Matured in White and Red wine oak.
Distilled in mars 2010. Bottled july 2015.
212 bottles in the world.
Single Cask. Cask Strenght.
Taïwan is an isle south Est of China.
Kavalan is in the North. Hot and wet climate.
The Angels'share is more important : 10% each year. Scotland : 1% each year.
And the maturation is faster. For exemple, a 7 years old Kavalan Whisky will look like to a 18+ years old Scotch. Impressive.
Best Single malt and best of the best for the 2015 world whiskys ?
The fact ???
Lets try it !!
The color is impressive. Dark brown. Beautiful.
Just 2 cl in the glass and ... explosion !
Old cedar, pine wood, nuts, fresh vanilla, passion fruit, mango and coconut, red fruits to !!. Original.
Love it !
59.4% alcool.... strong, but fatty, so easy to drink. Red fruits, cherry, pine wood, exotics fruits : mango and passion fruit.
Nice balance, you can feel a little sweet sensation.
The finish : cassis, dark chocolate and leather.
Long, very long.
An impressive whisky with high density and good complexity. Best whisky in the world??? That's totaly subjective. For me ? No, but one of the best i ever tried !
Now, in France the price is around 250 euros. Dont know for other country.
☆ Kavalan Solist Vinho barrique. 59.4%
Cask Strength. Single Cask
Distillé en 2010. Édition 2015. 212 bouteilles pour le monde.
Taïwan.
Whisky élevé dans des fûts de vin blanc et rouge.
Taïwan est une île au Sud Est de la Chine.
La distillerie Kavalan se situe au Nord Est.
Climat chaud et humide.
La part des anges est de 10% par an, par comparaison, elle est de 1% en Écosse.
La maturité y est aussi plus rapide, un whisky de 7 ans est comparable en complexité à un whisky de plus de 18 ans en Écosse !
Alors !? Meilleur whisky du monde 2015 ?
Qu'en est-il ?
Après avoir juste versé 2 cl dans mon verre, le bouquet à littéralement envahi la pièce.
Vieux cèdre, sapin du sud-ouest, aiguilles de pin. La noix, gousse de vanille, Fruits rouges. Puis, très exotique, sur la mangue, le fruit de la passion et la noix de coco. On s'y perd ! Puissance aromatique énorme !
59.4% c'est beaucoup! Mais finalement quelle douceur, c'est gras.
Les arômes de cerice et de fruits rouges lancent le bal, le sapin, les fruits exotiques : mangue et fruits de la passion.
La finale s'étire très longuement sur le cassis cuit, le chocolat noir, le cuire et la banane flambée.
C'est très impressionnant !
Alors meilleur whisky du monde 2015 ??? C'est une question de goût ;, subjectif.
Pour moi, non, mais fait parti des meilleurs whiskys que j'ai pu déguster à ce jour.
Un grand whisky ! Comptez 250 euros en France....
À bientôt.
Florian. — 9 years ago
Jura Diurach's Own
16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Solid single malt scotch. Chocolate flavor. Smooth. — 9 years ago
Tobermory Whisky Distillery
Ledaig Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tranditonally un-chill filtered made whiskey . Sweet smokiness on nose with a long finish — 8 years ago
Talisker
Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Smooth and smoky, from the Isle of Skye. Another one of the whiskies we tasted at the November Old Line Scotch Club meeting. #talisker #tenyear #whisky #oldlinescotchclub — 9 years ago
The Arran Malt
Cask Strength 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Nice Nice Nice ! — 9 years ago
Arran
The Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Very caramel nose, roasted peat, candied pear, orange peel, cinnamon & a little bit of iodine, and then a very malty finish! — 9 years ago
Gregory Guillaume
L'Epicurien Vin de France Red Blend
Organic wine delicious with cheeses from Scotland: auld reekie cows milk, isle of mull cheddar, and Lanark blue. Wine: light and dry — 7 years ago
Isle of Arran
Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The taste is very smooth. — 7 years ago
The Dalmore
King Alexander III Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bloody good. It had to be as it cost the price of a small duchy.
I have a whole bottle of this greatness with me. Not a good idea.
Taste is sort of dry, not sweet and not bitter...all in equal mix. Taste of lots of stuff. It's been through different cask apparently. Bourbon, Madeira, Port...
Lovely aroma. Doesn't come to hit you right back. — 8 years ago
Talisker
The Distiller's Edition Double Matured Amoroso Cask Wood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 1987
Only for special occasion. Good or bad. This one is still special — 9 years ago
The Dalmore
12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mahogany color. Smooth and soft aromas and flavors of toasted cereal, red fruits, caramel, toffee, honey, chestnut, and Nutella. Long finish, mouth drying but not overpowering tannins. — 9 years ago
The Arran Malt
Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Rose gold. Rich aromas and flavors of cherry liquor, cocoa, cereal, vanilla extract, chestnut, blackberry, and a hint of butterscotch. Medium + finish. — 9 years ago
Jura Distillery
Aged 16 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Very delicious, even in the Malaysian heat. A small ice cube gently brings it to life. — 9 years ago
Bob McDonald
Smoky Peaty and spirity aromas Also Iodine and Briny notes showing its maritime location. A single malt matured in charred oak casks. There is some conjecture as to whether Talisker is classified as Island or Islay but suffice to say it is the only Distillery on the Isle of Skye. Had a tour of Talisker many years ago after going to the HQ of the MacDonald Clan on Skye. I bought this 1 Litre bottle at Gatwick Airport about 2 months ago before we headed up to Inverness and the Highlands. — 6 years ago