In the spring of 2023 I was preparing for a trip back to India. Part of my preparations was to pick up a set of whiskies for our Whisky Ladies – more specifically That Boutique-y Whisky Company: World Whisky Blend, Cotswolds, Macduff, English Whisky Co. We rather enjoyed that exploration!

Along with it I also picked up another tasting set – Roggen (aka Rye) Revolution with whiskies from Denmark: Stauning Rye & El Clásico, Finland: Kyrö Malt Rye & Wood Smoke Rye, Germany: Stork Club Straight Rye & Full Proof Rye

Yet the ultimate was a rather remarkable set of 24 miniatures from Kirsh. As I still have a few minis from my 2019 Drinks by the Drams – Single Cask Advent Calendar, it will likely be a long time before I get around to tackling this set – however it is there ready and waiting to be explored.

Kirsh Scotch Whisky Advent Kalendar 2022 

1. Sherry Blended Malt 44.2% (Berry Bro’s)
2. Black Bull Peated Edition 50% – Also received as a “bonus” dram
3. Inchgower 13 years (18 Feb 2008/29 June 2021) Cask No S801500/S801502 46% (Signature)
4. The Spaniard 43% (Compass Box) – Previously tasted in 2018
5. Glasgow 1770 Peated 46%
6. Glen Spey Dimensions 11 years 54.8% (Duncan Taylor)
7. Edradour 10 year 40%
8. Glencadam American Oak Reserve 40%
9. Ballechin 15 year SBCS 59.4% (Germany exclusive)
10. Nc’Nean Organic 46% – Tried with another mini set
11. Unnamed Speyside 12 year (23 Feb 2009 / 29 Nov 2021) Cask DRU 17/A197 #6 46% (Signature)
12. Raasay 46.4%
13. Speyside Blended Malt 44.2% (Berry Bro’s & Rudd) – A teasing taste at London’s Whisky Show 2022
14. Benrinnes 9 year (30 June 2021 / 4 Juen 2021) Refill Butt 307210, 46% (Signature)
15. Caol Ila 10 year Reserve Cask Parcel No. 7 48% (Single Malts of Scotland) Angel’s share 13.3%, selected by Oliver Chilton
16. Pulteney 12 year (27 May 2008 / 27 April 2021) Sherry Finish (33 months) Cask No 16, 56.6% (Signatory)
17. Artist Blend 43% (Compass Box) – Curious it it’s more like the Glasgow or Great King Street or Experimental expressions?
18. GlenAllachie 15 year 46% – Tasted as part of a special online tasting with Juliette 
19. Askaig 8 year 45.8% – Let’s see how it compares with earlier expressions
20. Glen Moray Small Batch 12 year (2021) 46% (Berry Bros & Rudd)
21. Ben Nevis 7 year (17 Oct 2013 / 6 Aug 2021) Hogshead Cask No 420 + 425 46% (Signatory)
22. Glencadam Reserva Adnalucia 46%
23. Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet ‘The Peated’ 50%
24. GlenAllachie (2009) Cuvee Cask Finish 55.9%

Curious to know more? Me too! However, don’t be surprised if I take a year or more to crack open and share tasting notes.

PS – I purchased this for 76.75 plus shipping.

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