My Quality Whisky (and others) June 15, 2015 Update

June 15, 2015

I figured I'd list out some of the better quality spirits I have around and hopefully I'll keep up this list, add tasting notes, etc. as I continue on my journey of discovery with this stuff. A very tasty journey indeed!


Scotch Whisky

  1. Islay
    1. Ardbeg Uigeadail - Islay
    2. Ardbeg 10 yr - Islay
    3. Bowmore 12 yr - Islay
    4. Bowmore 15 yr Darkest - Islay
    5. Bruichladdich 10 yr - Islay
    6. Bruichladdich Peat - Islay
    7. Bruichladdich Octomore - Islay
    8. Bunnahabhain 12 - Islay
    9. Port Charlotte The Peat Project - Islay - Haven't tasted yet
    10. Caol Ila 12 yr - Islay
    11. Kilchoman Machir Bay 2012 - Islay
    12. Kilchoman Loch Gorm Sherry Cask Matured - Islay
    13. Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release - Islay
    14. Laphroig Cairdeas 2014 - Islay - Haven't tasted yet
    15. Laphroaig 10 yr - Islay
    16. Laphroaig Quarter Cask yr - Islay
    17. Laphroig Triple Wood - Islay - Haven't tasted yet
    18. Lagavulin 16 yr - Islay
    19. Smokehead - Islay
  2. Islands
    1. Jura Superstition - Island
    2. Ledaig 10yr - Island
    3. Talisker 10 yr - Islands
    4. Talisker Distillers Edition - Islands
    5. Talisker 57' North - Islands - Haven't tasted yet
  3. Campbelltown
    1. Longrow CV - Campbeltown
    2. Springbank 12 yr Cask Strength - Campbeltown
    3. Springbank 10 yr Old Edition - Campbeltown - Haven't tasted yet
    4. Glengyle-Kilkerran Work in Progress #5 2013 Sherry Wood - Campbeltown - Haven't tasted yet
  4. Speyside
    1. Balvenie Doublewood 12 yr - Speyside
    2. Balvenie Signature 12yr - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    3. Balvenie Carribean Cask 14yr - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    4. BenRaich 10 yr - Speyside
    5. BenRiach 15 yr Dark Rum Cask - Speyside
    6. Benromach 10 yr - Speyside
    7. Glenfiddich 15 yr - Speyside
    8. Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams - Speyside
    9. Glenfiddich 15 Distillery Edition - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    10. Glenfiddich 14 yr Rich Oak - Speyside
    11. Glenlivet 12 - Speyside
    12. Glenlivet 15 - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    13. Glen Moray Classic - Speyside
    14. Glen Moray 16 - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    15. The Coopers Choice - Linkwood 1995 - Speyside
    16. Mortlach 15 yr G&M - Speyside
    17. The Singleton 12 of Glendullah - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
    18. Strathisla 12 - Speyside
    19. Tomintoul Peaty Tang Speyside Glenlivet - Speyside
    20. Tomintoul 10 - Speyside - Haven't tasted yet
  5. Lowland
    1. Auchentoshan 12 yr - Lowland
    2. Auchentoshan 18 yr - Lowland - Haven't tasted yet
    3. Auchentoshan Three Wood - Lowland - Haven't tasted yet
    4. Glenkinchie 10 yr - Lowland  - Haven't tasted yet
  6. Highland
    1. Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 44 - Highland
    2. Aberlour 12 yr - Highland
    3. Dalmore 12 yr - Highland
    4. Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength - Highland
    5. Glenmorangie 10 yr - Highland
    6. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban - Highland
    7. Highland Park 12 yr - Highland
    8. Highland Park 15 yr - Highland
    9. Highland Park 18 yr - Highland
    10. Macallan Gold - Highland
    11. Macallan Amber - Highland
    12. Macallan Fine Oak 15 yr - Highland - Haven't tasted yet
    13. Old Pulteney 12 yr - Highland
    14. Stronachie 12 yr - Highland
  7. Vatted Blend
    1. Big Peat Christmas 2012 - Islay Vatted Blend
    2. Cask Islay - Islay Vatted Blend
    3. Compass Box The Peat Monster - Islay Vatted Blend
    4. Cul na Creagan 21 yr - Vatted Blend
    5. Johnnie Walker Green Label Malt - Vatted Blend
  8. Blend
    1. Bell's - Blend
    2. Black Bull 12 - Blend
    3. Black Grouse - Blend
    4. Chivas Royal Salut 21 - Blend
    5. Chivas Regal 18 - Blend
    6. Ron Burgundy "Great Odin's Raven" - Blend
    7. Johnnie Walker Swing - Blend
    8. Johnnie Walker Black - Blend
    9. Johnnie Walker Double Black - Blend
    10. Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve - Blend
    11. Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yr - Blend
    12. Pigs Nose 5 yr - Blend
    13. Sheep Dip - Blend
    14. Sheep Dip Amoroso Oloroso 1999 - Blend Haven't tasted yet
    15. Teachers Highland Cream - Blend
Wales Whisky
  1. Penderyn Madeira Cask

Irish Whisky
  1. Bushmills Black Bush
  2. Connemara Peated Irish Whisky
  3. Green Spot Single Pot Still 
  4. Jameson
  5. Knappogue Castle 12yr
  6. Tullamore Dew 
Indian Whisky
  1. Amrut Fusion 12 yr - India
Bourbon
  1. Basil Hayden 8 yr
  2. Buffalo Trace
  3. Blanton's Single Barrel
  4. Bulleit Bourbon
  5. Bulleit Rye
  6. Eagle Rare 10yr
  7. Elijah Craig 12
  8. Four Roses Single Barrel
  9. Four Roses Small Batch
  10. Knob Creek 9yr
  11. Knob Creek Single Barrel
  12. Makers Mark
  13. Makers Mark 46
  14. Michter's Small Batch
  15. Montana Pure Malt Whiskey
  16. Wild Turkey Rare Breed
  17. Woodford Reserve Distillers Select
Tennessee Whisky
  1. George Dickel Sour Mash
  2. Jack Daniel's No. 7
  3. Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
  4. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
Canadian Whisky
  1. Alberta Springs 10 yr
  2. Crown Royal
  3. Cabin Fever - Maple Flavoured Whisky
  4. 40 Creek Double Barrel Reserve
  5. White Owl - White Whisky
  6. Wiser's Small Batch
Japanese Whisky
  1. Yamazaki 12 yr
Moonshine :D
  1. Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey
  2. Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon - Apple Pie
Vodka
  1. Belvedere
  2. Crystal Skull
  3. Finlandia
  4. Grey Goose
  5. Ketel One
  6. Luksusowa
  7. Pristina
  8. Russian Standard
  9. Tito's Handmade
  10. Wyborowa
  11. Wyborowa Exquisite
Tequila
  1. Alamo Reposado
  2. Avion Blanco
  3. Avion Anejo
  4. Cabo Wabo Reposado
  5. Herradura Reposado
  6. Don Julio Reposado
  7. Don Julio Anejo
  8. Kah Reposado
  9. Patron Reposado
  10. Patron Anejo
  11. Herencia Blanco
  12. Uno Mas Reposado
  13. 1800 Anejo
  14. Gran Mayan Ultra Aged
  15. Terra's Reposado
Mescal
  1. Del Maguey Chichicapa
  2. Del Maguey Minero Santa Catarina Minas
  3. Del Maguey San Luis del Rio - Haven't tasted yet
  4. Embajador de Oaxaca Anejo
Rum
  1. Cruzan Single Barrel
  2. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva 
  3. Eldorado 12 yr
  4. Flora de Cana 7yr
  5. Havana Club 7yr
  6. Kraken Spiced
  7. Matasulam 15yr Solera 
  8. Pumpkin Face Reserve
  9. Pumpkin Face 23
  10. Pyrat Rum XO Reserve
Gin
  1. Beefeater 24
  2. Hendricks
  3. Bombay Sapphire
  4. Gordons London Dry
  5. Parlour Gin
  6. Ungava
Cognac
  1. Camus VSOP
  2. Courvoisier VSOP
  3. Hennessy VS
  4. Martell VSOP
  5. St-Remy VSOP
Brandy
  1. Asbach 3 yr
  2. Paarl KWV Five Star VSOP
Akvavit
  1. Aalborg
  2. Aalborg Extra




9 comments:

  1. Looks like we share the same taste in Whiskey. Islay whiskey is my favourite too. Great stuff!
    Karl

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    1. It's nice to have the other stuff just to change it up every now and then but yup, I'll always go back to the Islay.

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  2. Jason, that's a very impressive list mate, you have all of these right now? It's almost an obsession. I think I have a bit of maturing to do yet. I have a bottle of Glenkinchie, Glenmorangie and Famous Grouse (won in a raffle).
    what's the best way to drink whisky?
    I usually mix with something which seems a bit of a waste when you're talking about single malts
    Cheers

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    1. Thanks Rob. Yep either I have them currently in my collection or I've finished them off. It's nice to have an assortment to choose from and the tastes are so varied that they're very unique delight's.

      The best way that I like whisky is with just a drop of water if it's about 40% and maybe up to a teaspoon's worth getting towards the cask strength stuff. It helps release more of the flavour. A really good resource that I've used to help guide me is Ralfy at Ralfy.com on YouTube and his own site. Very knowledgeable and the spirits he samples typically won't break the bank. Glenmorangie is a great spirit that both Gail and I enjoy.

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    2. Thanks Jason , I'll give it a try and pop over to check out Ralfy
      Cool that Gail likes Whisky too!!
      Cheers Rob

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  3. I tried. I tried. Just not my thing. BUT, if your ever need recommendations for a beer, hit me up :)

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    1. Will do man. There's many, many flavours to whisky and there might just be one out there for you.

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