Patience is a virtue. And in this case, with our February 2026 Whisky Ladies session, it required 1.5 years of patience from both our host and her spouse! Each whisky was carefully selected from their Scottish Whisky trail. Then waited and waited and waited to be first opened for the ladies, before our hosts could enjoy at their leisure!
We were introduced to the following:
- Royal Lochnagar 12 year 40% – Purchased at the Royal Lochnagar distillery ~GBP50
- Berry Bros & Rudd Single Malt Sherry Cask Matured 45.2% – Purchased at a whisky shop in Edinburgh ~GBP50
- MacNair’s Lum Reek 12-year Peated Blend 46% – purchased at GlenAllachie distillery ~GBP60
From Royal warrant to an undisclosed single malt to a blend, it was a good reminder: never assume a previous experience will be the same in a different environment, a different decade, and a slightly different expression!
For many of us who find the heat of Mumbai and peat incompatible, it could simply be the style of peat one is trying! This MacNair blend converted more than a few to peat!
What is wonderful about tasting in a diverse group is that we have a range of reactions to the whiskies sampled. This particular evening was surprisingly unanimous and quite clear in our ranking: Lum Reek was the winner by far! Followed by Royal Lochnagar with Berry Bros & Rudd’s Sherry Cask lagging in last place…
As to why this was the case? You will simply need to read the more detailed tasting notes in the coming days!
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