tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post3361433065550900047..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Taste Off, Part 2. The Glenlivet 18 year oldMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-6150734298227843112013-08-11T13:56:02.000-04:002013-08-11T13:56:02.000-04:00Yeah, color me envy green about the mini selection...Yeah, color me envy green about the mini selection in Europe. There are even a bunch of indie bottlers who put out minis of their stuff, not as much as they used to but they still do it. Minis would sell well over here, plus it would go a ways toward moving the bigger bottles since consumers would be more open to trying out new brands that way. But then again, I don't think anyone's having trouble selling bigger bottles in the US.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-17787796994821994262013-08-10T02:11:33.913-04:002013-08-10T02:11:33.913-04:00The mini selection is definitely wider in the UK s...The mini selection is definitely wider in the UK since the Whisky Exchange has a lot more variety than I normally see here (I'm a bit shocked to see nearly the entire Glendronach range as minis). I don't think the Glenlivet 15 and 18 minis were a regular release for Beltramo's since they haven't been restocked.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-88587145367271891942013-03-20T16:37:32.941-04:002013-03-20T16:37:32.941-04:00Score! Didn't realize they made minis of the 1...Score! Didn't realize they made minis of the 18. I was very surprised by this one. Probably my favorite GL now. Dunno if you have Total Wine & More shops up by you, but they're selling GL18 for $54.99 down here.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-83297118770065456212013-03-19T20:04:53.313-04:002013-03-19T20:04:53.313-04:00Woohoo, I grabbed a couple miniatures of Glenlivet...Woohoo, I grabbed a couple miniatures of Glenlivet 18 at Beltramo's for $5.99 each (they also had the 15 as a mini so I got one too). I'd hate to say it but this is fruity. While tasting this one I decided not to add water because I felt the flavors were good enough already (just give it some time). As a point of comparison, I'd say Glenlivet 18 is very similar to Balvenie Doublewood with both having a lot of spice on the palate. I might actually buy a full bottle when I have the room on the bar. It might make a good everyday malt if it weren't for the price. Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-36648265400606867292012-09-26T22:34:44.942-04:002012-09-26T22:34:44.942-04:00I'm curious about what you think of the 15yr v...I'm curious about what you think of the 15yr vs 18yr. The 15yr still hasn't won me over. It's not like I'm not trying.<br />:-) Still workin' on that bottle.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-965337265672327292012-09-25T12:38:32.849-04:002012-09-25T12:38:32.849-04:00I got Glenlivet 15 YO French Oak and 18 YO minis i...I got Glenlivet 15 YO French Oak and 18 YO minis in my haul, so I'll get to replicate some of your tastings. Will be nice to try it with some proper glassware.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-70794016088049074322012-09-14T10:43:16.726-04:002012-09-14T10:43:16.726-04:00*awkwardly tries to return fist bump, misses entir...*awkwardly tries to return fist bump, misses entirely*Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-85510406622342628462012-09-14T00:24:17.813-04:002012-09-14T00:24:17.813-04:00*nerd fist bump**nerd fist bump*Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-17264168379874532532012-09-14T00:14:32.713-04:002012-09-14T00:14:32.713-04:00Going to read that now! BTW, most LA whisky bars ...Going to read that now! BTW, most LA whisky bars not have proper glassware. Some don't even have snifters. I've started bringing my own glass, like a nerd.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-36519744066256100522012-09-13T12:24:55.614-04:002012-09-13T12:24:55.614-04:00The Bourbon Wood. Just posted up my tasting notes:...The Bourbon Wood. Just posted up my tasting notes: http://cocktailchem.blogspot.com/2012/09/whisky-review-hazelburn-8-year-bourbon.html<br /><br />And yes, it's a proper whisky bar, so they have Glencairns.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-48030458453586253982012-09-13T02:03:55.854-04:002012-09-13T02:03:55.854-04:00Which CS Hazelburn? Did you go with the Sauternes ...Which CS Hazelburn? Did you go with the Sauternes or Bourbon? Hopefully you got a good glass for that one.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-9879869486686709512012-09-13T01:57:18.536-04:002012-09-13T01:57:18.536-04:00I tried it last weekend and found it decent but un...I tried it last weekend and found it decent but uninspiring. Admittedly, that was after a Bruichladdich and a CS Hazelburn, so my taste buds may not have been firing on all cylinders.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-52843993254461017252012-09-13T01:38:37.598-04:002012-09-13T01:38:37.598-04:00Yeah, I don't think it's powerful enough t...Yeah, I don't think it's powerful enough to shine through a tumbler's shape. It's been hot as hell here in LA/LBC, so I've been appreciating the quieter whiskies recently.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-27143160847409909542012-09-13T01:36:27.364-04:002012-09-13T01:36:27.364-04:00That's probably a good idea, a nice mini-vatti...That's probably a good idea, a nice mini-vatting of GL's best. From what I can remember, the Nadurra was a completely different creature from their regular bottlings, and in a very good way.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-48871446118328379982012-09-12T21:03:47.912-04:002012-09-12T21:03:47.912-04:00There's an old comment on the Straight Bourbon...There's an old comment on the Straight Bourbon forums that mentioned mixing a bit of Nadurra into a glass of Glenlivet 18 to perk it up so to speak. Haven't tried it myself since I don't have a bottle of 18 handy at the moment (though I've got a bottle of Nadurra Triumph in the bunker).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-75809305749618442632012-09-12T16:11:53.537-04:002012-09-12T16:11:53.537-04:00I need to try that one again. I had a dram at a ba...I need to try that one again. I had a dram at a bar here in PDX, but it was served in a tumbler, so I don't think I got much out of it. Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-8001553342855181422012-09-12T14:47:37.550-04:002012-09-12T14:47:37.550-04:00Couldn't have been me!Couldn't have been me!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-21030402515456960542012-09-12T11:56:22.009-04:002012-09-12T11:56:22.009-04:00Now, wait just a minute here...did you just say &q...Now, wait just a minute here...did you just say "fruity"?Joshua Lnoreply@blogger.com