tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post8889817363945405090..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Littlemills for my little girl: Littlemill 20 year old 1992 Berry Bros & RuddMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-21756693025031090882014-05-21T14:05:56.493-04:002014-05-21T14:05:56.493-04:00I'll message you on Twitter.I'll message you on Twitter.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-82752569613783400162014-05-21T14:02:47.866-04:002014-05-21T14:02:47.866-04:00Eric, yeah I think it's one of the reasons the...Eric, yeah I think it's one of the reasons the folks up north get many more official whisky tastings in general. The population, demographics, and wealth can be found in SoCal, but it's so much more difficult to get these tastings set up.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-57387417086523604842014-05-21T13:00:19.650-04:002014-05-21T13:00:19.650-04:00Which store? I'd be very interested in getting...Which store? I'd be very interested in getting a bottle of Glen Scotia 17.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-47062940530838597262014-05-21T12:07:57.824-04:002014-05-21T12:07:57.824-04:00Oops, I actually thought that XM Littlemill was a ...Oops, I actually thought that XM Littlemill was a Faultline bottling. I might have been thinking of that old Faultline Littlemill from a few years ago. Sadly I also missed David Stirk's visit to Redwood City though I'm not sure what was in the tasting line-up.<br /><br />Wow, Driscoll mentioned that he had to go through some hoops to get spirit tastings at the Redwood City store but I wasn't aware that LA/OC has made it cost prohibitive to hold them.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-19635031253743467152014-05-21T01:59:24.860-04:002014-05-21T01:59:24.860-04:00Yes, recasking into new strange oak is a possibili...Yes, recasking into new strange oak is a possibility, especially since we now know - thanks Mao! - that "single cask" does not mean what we think it means. I understand the buying freeze, baby needs shoes, as they say. Shoes before booze, I'm all for that!Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-65320162069308178282014-05-21T01:37:37.905-04:002014-05-21T01:37:37.905-04:00Florin, I'm going to opt out of splitting the ...Florin, I'm going to opt out of splitting the K&L Littlemill unless K&L does a tasting in town and I discover the Littlemill kicks butt. Plus the buying freeze will be going for a long time. Regarding the problem XMs, I'm wondering if they were recasked into new oak.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-81235579118232444012014-05-21T01:30:08.097-04:002014-05-21T01:30:08.097-04:00Hey Eric, we might be talking about different Litt...Hey Eric, we might be talking about different Littlemills. The one we're referencing is the brand new one released by Exclusive Malts using their own label and everything. The 25yo 1988. http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1158726<br /><br />I remember the Faultline Littlemill (http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1079278), but I've actually only tried one of the Faultlines (North Highland). A $30k-$50K license is required for a retailer to hold a LEGAL spirits tasting in store in the LA/OC area thus no one outside of Wally's Wines actually does them. The counties thought they'd bring in some extra revenue and no one bought in. The only way to do them is at restaurant/bar that has a liquor license and the only way K&L will do one of those is if a large group buys in. Thus the only times the tastings happen are if Southern California Whiskey Club or LA Scotch Club get involved. And those groups each do a couple every year and try to hit those up when they happen. Sorry this is so long-winded. What I'm trying to say is that you guys have it better up North!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-7059694719325688592014-05-21T01:09:15.389-04:002014-05-21T01:09:15.389-04:00Michael, there are more bottles of the Scott's...Michael, there are more bottles of the Scott's Selection around, although at $170+. I'm probably going to snatch one of these at some point soon - let me know if you want 1/2. For the XM Littlemill it seems like we'd need a bigger crowd split to hedge against the risk - 3 or 4 per. It's casked much earlier than the other XMs so it could be different, but I don't know what their deal is and why several casks are weird in similar ways - caution is the word.<br /><br />BBR 22yo Littlemill: Cask Ref #17, 54.3%, d.1990 b2013. - so a different animal, I was wrong about the longer aging of your 1992. Probably BBR doesn't bother to play with half casks anyway.Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-60728978360911973982014-05-20T21:35:39.568-04:002014-05-20T21:35:39.568-04:00That Littlemill was bottled under the K&L Faul...That Littlemill was bottled under the K&L Faultline label by EM and so far the Faultline selections have all been really good (check out the bourbon too). But I didn't get the Littlemill because I was more interested in that Mortlach. I did get the official Littlemill 12 a year ago and I agree that it's uninspired. Now I know the contents are older than 12 but it still tastes young (third fill barrels?) and rough.<br /><br />Maybe it's time to email David OG about holding more tastings (seems the Hollywood store doesn't have them as often). Driscoll schedules theirs on Wednesdays but I sadly missed Bill Lumsden's visit last month. Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-7612643372800248592014-05-20T21:08:25.211-04:002014-05-20T21:08:25.211-04:00We have the some of the old Glen Scotia 12 around ...We have the some of the old Glen Scotia 12 around here, but it was near $70. If it was $50, I would have given you a shout. I found a place with the old 17yo for $75.<br /><br />Wouldn't mind swapping for a sample of the Littlemill whenever it's opened. If it doesn't suck, then it would be nice to give it some (late but) good word of mouth.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-76090674936718663212014-05-20T20:50:03.145-04:002014-05-20T20:50:03.145-04:00I have so many photos of the baby that I'm sta...I have so many photos of the baby that I'm starting to see a potential meme developing. It's just too bad I didn't get a picture of her spitting up on my Guinness t-shirt.<br /><br />I'm curious about that 22yo BBR now. Do you know the cask number on it? If it's a different cask, then I hope they also bottled it before the oak notes expanded.<br /><br />My written notes on the Scott's Selection version are limited. Lemon peel, honey, dried herbs. I remember it having less of an alcohol bite (despite the higher ABV) than this BBR. Probably should have gone in with you guys on that bottle!<br /><br />I'm with you on the K&L Exclusive Malts hesitancy. Staff notes of "sweet oak" and "oak spice" aren't encouraging to me after our experiences. If K&L did a public tasting of it in LA, then it would give them a chance to clear up concerns.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-91979080040427728002014-05-20T20:22:30.506-04:002014-05-20T20:22:30.506-04:00Yup, closeout. Just wish that had happened with Gl...Yup, closeout. Just wish that had happened with Glen Scotia 12, which I genuinely like, before it disappeared.<br /><br />And no need to reword. I have yet to read a glowing review of of Littlemill 12 Year. My expectations are set very, very low. To exceed them all it has to do is not suck.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-81629296108850078202014-05-20T20:09:17.081-04:002014-05-20T20:09:17.081-04:00Thanks for the sample! I do like the salt, malt, c...Thanks for the sample! I do like the salt, malt, citrus peel, and herbal characteristics that I found, but some more sweet fruits would have made it a better ride.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-75074130395273014432014-05-20T20:05:00.473-04:002014-05-20T20:05:00.473-04:00Eric got skillz.Eric got skillz.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-458513381710085712014-05-20T20:03:23.129-04:002014-05-20T20:03:23.129-04:00$34 is a great price. Can get it for $50-$60 aroun...$34 is a great price. Can get it for $50-$60 around here. Another OR closeout, I presume? My wording about the 12yo may be a bit harsh, I'll dampen it a little.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-7809718261598948322014-05-20T19:54:54.959-04:002014-05-20T19:54:54.959-04:00And the you seal the bottle in wax! Wow....And the you seal the bottle in wax! Wow....Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-76319256041099443382014-05-20T18:59:29.006-04:002014-05-20T18:59:29.006-04:00Michael, your write-up was close to my experiences...Michael, your write-up was close to my experiences. Very malt forward, although I seem to have found more sweet fruits than you did, along with a similar bitter/citric element. Esanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653186813589393326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-59085151226682482302014-05-20T18:57:04.202-04:002014-05-20T18:57:04.202-04:00MAO, these are all done via Microsoft Word. Simple...MAO, these are all done via Microsoft Word. Simpler ones, like the BBR labels are fairly simple, but those with extensive images are a bit more challenging. I "cheat" by copying an image, if it is possible to find them through Google, etc. and inserting them into the field as appropriate. Some are really difficult, like Springbank. It has proven nearly impossible to find a workable "S" for the label and there is no standard font that I can find to create one. Esanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653186813589393326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-7359723599521418652014-05-20T16:21:02.644-04:002014-05-20T16:21:02.644-04:00Please, include a baby photo with *every* review a...Please, include a baby photo with *every* review at least for the next 6 months!<br />Once again, congratulations, you're experiencing now the best kind of Pappy there is!<br /><br />I found the key words in your review that link to what I find special about this distillery: bitter, herbal, savory. The "wormwood" is what I think I called gentian/Underberg in my review of Scott's Selection Littlemill. BTW, I think you had some of that Littlemill, how does it compare, if you remember? <br /><br />BBR did age this a little longer, they have a 22yo on the market, of which I have a bottle (with your help).<br /><br />Littlemill is at the moment also my favorite lowlander, although I'm discovering that Linlithgow is a strong contender.<br /><br />K&L has an attractive bottle of Exclusive Malts Littlemill. I'm not ready to buy a whole bottle, due to previous questionable XM casks, as you know. I now sampled the K&L XM Miltonduff, it had a similar oak burn to the XM Aberlour, although less pronounced. I am amenable to a bottle share at some point.Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-58159282064498867442014-05-20T14:23:53.206-04:002014-05-20T14:23:53.206-04:00If you want to try the OB 12 Year, I grabbed a bot...If you want to try the OB 12 Year, I grabbed a bottle recently. It was $34, so I figured it was worth a crack, if only for the sake of comparisons.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-31068565132460004552014-05-20T14:09:34.093-04:002014-05-20T14:09:34.093-04:00I demand to know how Eric S. makes these sample la...I demand to know how Eric S. makes these sample labels!My Annoying Opinionshttp://www.myannoyingopinions.comnoreply@blogger.com