2 Very good reviews from Samaroli @ Whiskyfun Glen Garioch 23 yo 1990/2013 (45%, Samaroli, cask #5874) This ones brand new. Since the famous 1971s, Glen Garioch and Samaroli are two names that go well together. Colour: white wine. Nose: the exact opposite of the Virgin Oak, starting rather on fresh butter and porridge and developing on meadow flowers plus various tiny phenolic/greasy notes that give it a funny Longrowy profile. Were talking motor oil, soot, wet gravel, maybe ink, hay starting to ferment... Its even becoming a notch agavy - or should I say mezcaly? Naked and beautiful. Mouth: yes, this is excellent. There isnt any lavender left - while those from the 1980s could have some, we rather find several kinds of oranges (blood, bitter...) and a very peculiar grassiness, not to mention these wee sooty/tarry notes that are so enjoyable. Touches of salt as well. Finish: long, with more bitter oranges, lemon, tonic water (or even Campari) and a lingering peatiness. When bitterness is wonderful. Comments: big personality. Its challenging at times, but lovers of old sooty drams should try this baby. Well done Samaroli! SGP:353 - 89 points. Blend Malt 18 yo 1995/2013 (45%, Samaroli, cask #91) Yes were cheating, this is a blended malt. Its even quite intriguing as it comes from a single cask and as it bears a vintage, which is unusual. Colour: straw. Nose: a big one again but its both fresh and a little austere after the Chivas, its actually quite grassy and herbal. Apple peelings? Maybe a little shy but lets check the palate... Mouth: ah yes, now were talking! What wasnt in the nose is on the palate, with a Clynelishy (?) profile, lemon pie, beeswax, white pepper, the merest hint of crystallised tangerines, maybe drops of olive oil, touches salt, some smoked salmon... All much to my liking! Finish: long, fresh, salty, lemony and smoky... Comments: excellent, really. Its probably not a nosing whisky at all but the palate is wonderfully zesty. SGP:353 - 86 points. Both for sale @ Jurgens Whiskyhuis
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:09:11 +0000
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