October in Mumbai is often much hotter than the April – June heat. With no hope of the cooling monsoon around the corner, we simply have to grin and bear it until the we ease into ‘winter’… aka 29’c!

And let’s face it – sweaty weather is not exactly optimal whisky tasting conditions. However, undeterred, this Whisky Lady found ways to soldier through!

October offerings

Our regular monthly tasting session reminded us to slow down… and savour three new whiskies:

• Aultmore 2000 (bottled 2014) 46% (Gordon & MacPhail) – Delicate, subtle and eminently approachable
• Hellyers Road 12 year 46.2% – Not for the novice but absolutely worth exploring!
• Benromach 10 year 100′ Proof 57% – Superb – remarkably complex and rich with an amazing range of notes and taste for such a young Speyside

Canada gift! (Whisky Lady)

Beyond the tasting session, I started exploring the Canadian stash:

• Springbank Vintage 1996, 55.8%, Cask no…