December 2010
2 posts
Connemara Turf Mór 58.2%
I have got a sample of small-batch production Connemare Turf Mór 3 years old Irish Whiskey. The whiskey is cask strength, limited edition, bottled only in a quantity of 20.000 pieces. Cooley distillery released this heavily peated Irish uniqness to show how a peaty-smokey Irish whiskey tastes. It is peatier than the basic Connemara. Turf Mór has around a 55 ppm of phenols which is the range of...
Strathisla 40 years old 43%
My 40th birthday was a good occasion to taste the Strathisla 40 years old Speyside whisky. The sherry casks have a clear impact on the whisky. Spicey and fruity in scent, taste and its finish. Full-bodied, dry, slightly peaty, but not smokey at all. 40 years of ageing had an impact on its strength, too. Although, it is diluted back to 43% abv when bottled, but it feels much stronger. A sweet,...