Like most families we have many heritage
flags to fly over our house
What the Scots
really did for us --
Just a "wee
dram" please...
If
you haven't experienced single malt scotch, there is a whole new world for you to
explore!
I have only visited a few of the Scottish distilleries but I am amazed
at what they can do with so little. In this poor land the Scots
have proven again that you can achieve anything you believe is
possible. To take some grain and water and heat and create such
heavenly elixirs is truly beyond expectations.
These
single malts are my favorites (so far). These are lighter with
less smoky peat flavor. Some are finished in port or sherry
barrels to round out the flavor!!! I am not a great fan of the
heavy smoked peat flavor of some varieties, but these malts offer an
entirely different taste for those so inclined.
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ISLE
OF JURA
10 Year Old Single Malt When you want a light
bodied, smooth, creamy texture. You can imagine
yourself looking across the sea to the Scottish mainland with this
beautiful and mild single
malt.
Bargain priced.
Nose ~
Very light sherry essence with sweet smoke.
Taste ~ A
smooth and very light malt flavor. There is a hint of the
sea! No particular density of flavor makes this a nice scotch for
before dinner.
DALMORE
12 Year Old Single Malt A remarkable malt, a
deep terra cotta color is very unusual for the value price. Citrus
flavors with some fruitiness. Occasional vanilla highlights and
finish with touch of sweet smoke.
Reasonably priced.
Nose ~
Fragrance of heather with hint of smoke, not overpowering.
Taste ~ Hearty
malt with strong sherry influence. Well balanced with citrus
highlights.
BALVENIE
12 Year Old Double Wood Single Malt This single malt gains its
distinctive character from being matured in two woods. During its period
of maturation The Balvenie DoubleWood is transferred from a traditional
oak whisky cask to a first fill Spanish oak sherry cask.
Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt - the
traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add
character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavor.
In 2001 The Balvenie DoubleWood has won a Gold Medal in both the
International Wine & Spirit Competition and the International Spirits
Challenge.
higher
priced.
Nose ~
Sweet fruit and sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.
Taste ~ A
smooth and mellow single malt of beautifully combined flavors - nutty
sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of
sherry - with a long and warming finish.
GLENMORANGIE
Port Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt
A truly remarkable malt, antique gold in
colour: golden with a rosy hue. This whisky has been matured for at
least 12 years in American white oak casks and racked for several years
into Ruby Port casks for 'finishing'.
Like taking a cruise through the Mediterranean, you will encounter hints
of sandalwood and allspice, while floating through the sweet smells of
chocolate and butterscotch. This is a diverse palette, and fully
rewarding.
If you have the opportunity to partake of this drink, seize it. It will
make an impression upon you not unlike the first time you kissed a girl,
or scored a touchdown, or made your first million. Cherish the experience,
because once you have had your first taste, you can never again re-live
that experience.
higher
priced.
Nose ~
Amazingly complex aromas. Chocolate and butterscotch can merge with
citrus scents when over that single perfect ice cube!
Taste ~
Extremely smooth, sweet and dry flavors
- I find a chocolate richness rushes over me when relaxed with my Glenmorangie after
dinner.
Single Malt Delights
