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whisky:ecossais [2020/06/21 17:00] – [12 Years] mh | whisky:ecossais [2021/01/21 23:31] – [Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky] mh | ||
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===== Chivas Regal ===== | ===== Chivas Regal ===== | ||
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- | ===== Glenlivet ===== | ||
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- | In 1824, George Smith established his distilleyr in the remote and //wild// location of Glenlivet. Here, he found the //perfect// conditions to craft the // | ||
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- | ==== 12 Years - First fill Single malt ==== | ||
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- | Matured only in first fill american oak casks, the Glenlivet 12 year old first fill has a perfect balance of late summer flowers and ripe fruit aromas. | ||
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- | High up in the remote area of Glenlivet, George Smith was the first to produce a whisky of such // | ||
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- | His definitive single malt // | ||
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- | | ::: |**Colour :** Bright amber gold.| | ||
- | | ::: |**Nose :** Vanilla with floral notes. Tangerines with hazlenuts and almonds. Creme caramel withe grated nutmeg.| | ||
- | | ::: |**Palate :** Creamy vanilla, coconut flakes; a slice of buttered toast with sweet orange marmalade. Ripe fruity pears. Smooth and silky.| | ||
- | | ::: |**Finish :** Warm, rewarding, oak scented. Gently spicey, lingering finish with almonds.| | ||
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- | *Degré : 40% | ||
- | *Note personnel : Floral, fruité, léger et bon en été ou quand il fait chaud. Droit. | ||
- | *Juin 2020 | ||
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==== 12 Years ==== | ==== 12 Years ==== | ||
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===== Loch Lomond ===== | ===== Loch Lomond ===== | ||
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==== Single Grain Scotch Whisky ==== | ==== Single Grain Scotch Whisky ==== | ||
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- | | ::: |This outstanding single grain whisky is distilled exclusively from malted barley in our unique continuous still.| | + | | ::: |This outstanding single grain whisky is distilled exclusively from malted barley in our unique continuous still. | |
- | | ::: |It is then carefully matured in the finest oak casks under the watchful eye of Micheal Henry, our master blender.| | + | | ::: |It is then carefully matured in the finest oak casks under the watchful eye of Micheal Henry, our master blender, to produce an elegant and full bodied single grain with the perfect harmony of flavour and aroma.| |
- | | ::: |The result is a single grain with the perfect | + | | ::: |The result is a distinctive background character of soft fruits and creamy vanilla, making this single grain exceptionally easy to mix or perfect |
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| ::: |One sip, and you're there; the tang of the sea sweeps over you like the spray from an Atlantic roller.| | | ::: |One sip, and you're there; the tang of the sea sweeps over you like the spray from an Atlantic roller.| | ||
| ::: |All that salt, all that smoke, all that peat yet at no stage does the whisky overwhelm. It's hearty nature is nicely balanced by a hint of vanilla and, perhaps a little unexpectedly, | | ::: |All that salt, all that smoke, all that peat yet at no stage does the whisky overwhelm. It's hearty nature is nicely balanced by a hint of vanilla and, perhaps a little unexpectedly, | ||
+ | | ::: |The distillery houses 4 distinct styles of still which can be combined to create a high quality range of whiskies. Exclusively made from malted barley in our smallest coffey still, this unique single grain has additional character and flavour.| | ||
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==== Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky ==== | ==== Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky ==== | ||
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+ | The free flowing river Spey meanders its way from hill to coast, through some of Scotland' | ||
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+ | With its sparkling clear waters, fertile farmland and mild climate, Speyside is a spiritual home for whisky making. McClelland' | ||
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- | | ::: |With its sparkling clear waters, fertile farmland and mild climate, Speyside is a spiritual home for whisky making. | + | | ::: |Rather like the Spey itself, glistening in the sunlight, the appearance of McClelland' |
- | | ::: |From the majestic heartland of Speyside comes the elegant single malt ; at once soft and complex, vibrant and rich.| | + | | ::: |On the nose, mint and a memory of Scots pine, drifting across the valley floor on a vibrant |
- | | ::: |A wonderful contradiction.| | + | | ::: |Take a sip, roll the dram around your palate and the chocolate melts into sweet nougat and nutty nuances of Brazil and hazel. And there, all the while, floral top notes swinging and swaying like a wild summer meadow.| |
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*Degré : 40% | *Degré : 40% | ||
- | *Note : Floral et relevé. Long en bouche. Peu tourbé (bruyère). Bon rapport qualité/ | + | *Note : Frais, doux mais relevé |
- | *Janvier 2020 | + | *Première dégustation en Janvier 2020 |