I found myself back from India in Germany, considering our upcoming Whisky Ladies European Chapter adventures… 2021 promised to be a good year with a mix of opportunities to explore.
However an unspoken shadow loomed – not only the challenges of COVID but also Brexit. Yes Brexit. What was once easy to accomplish – see what piqued ones curiosity, order online and and eventually it would make its way to ones door – became considerably more complex.
After an overall positive experience with The Whisky Warehouse No. 8 single cask samples, I thought to order another set… to discover fewer and fewer options were available… an no indication of anything new from 2020. Hmm… not a good sign…
So I immediately ordered their 4 Region set and the balance 4 whiskies we hadn’t yet tried. And that was it! Between the Glencadam I picked up at The Village, the earlier quartet, we will somehow manage to explore ALL that is available from this independent bottler currently. Leaving us with sinking sensation that the Scottish side of our explorations may wane in favour of more accessible European options.
My “Last Chance” set contained this quartet – just click on the title link for the full tasting experience!
- Glenturret 8 year (Dec 2020 – Apr 2019) Bourbon Hogshead 57.5% 330 Bottles – Be a wee bit patient with this one…. to be rewarded with light peat and sweet
- Ardmore 16 year (May 2000 / Feb 2017) Bourbon Barrel 52.3% 159 Bottles – A more traditional style, something for Après ski!
- Bunnahabhain 14 year (24 Oct 2002 / 31 Oct 2016) Bourbon Hogshead 3048, 56.7% 307 Bottles – One of the best Bunna’s I’ve had in a long time!
- Inchfad (Loch Lomond) 15 year (Feb 2005 – April 2019) Bourbon Hogshead 55.5% 300 Bottles – Also give it time to reveal a bit of fruity ginger, honey spice
What about prior explorations from Whisky Warehouse No. 8? Here are a few…
- Auchentoshan 18 year (12/1998 – 02/2017) 48.3%
- Benrinnes 19 year (10/1997 – 10/2016) 52.9%
- Dailuaine 12 year (11/2007 – 01/2020) 61.5%
- Glencadam 8 year (02/2011 – 06/2019) 61%
- Linkwood 11 year (06/2007 – 01/2019) 58.2%
And coming up next will be the Whisky Warehouse No. 8 Regions set with:
- Lowland – Port Dundas 10 year (Oct 2009 – Oct 2019) Refill Sherry 47.9%
- Highland – Deanston 10 year (Sep 2009 – Oct 2019) Bourbon Barrel 57.3%
- Speyside – Miltonduff 11 years (Feb 1995 – Oct 2015) Bourbon Hogshead 59.5%
- Islay – Braon Peat Batch 7 (15 April 2019) 57.5%
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