Whisky Whiskey is a video podcast about my exploration of Whisky in all of its forms.
Whilst I’d discess Caol Ila in the past it was in the context of speculation of their contract distilling Smokehead Whiskies, and as a key part of many Johnnie Walker blends, including the Black Label. Today I’m going to review their 12 Year Single Malt to see how it stands…on it’s own two feet…
With John Chidgey.
This time I talk a bit about the Distillery itself, where this dram gets its name from and then I try to figure out for myself, why the Ardbeg Committee members voted the Uigeadail as being Ardbeg’s best core range Whisky. Is it that good? Let’s see.
With John Chidgey.
Ardbeg’s 10 Year offering has long been considered the benchmark Islay peated Whisky and set the standard for both quality and value. It’s odd that I hadn’t tried this until today and given my recent interest in Peated Whisky, it’s one I’ve been looking forward to. I talk about the Ardbeg Committee, Dr Bill Lumsden and of course I review the Whisky…plus there’s a special note towards the end…
With John Chidgey.
The ‘Wee Beastie’ was initially released to the market in 2020 making it Ardbeg’s most recent mainline entry into their Core Range. Some look at it’s price point and smile, whilst others turn up their nose at being less than 10 years in age. The real question is…is it any good? Let’s see shall we?
With John Chidgey.
For Scotch, many consider 18 Year Age Statement offerings to be the point at which the real ‘magic’ happens in Whisky aging. There are many 18 year offerings from Scotland that I love, although you generally pay for the privilege. The real question for me though, is what does the extra time in the cask do to a Laphroaig, and will be live up to expectations?
With John Chidgey.
The Laphroaig Lore is also referred to as ‘The Cask Lore’ and is said to represent over 200 years of the company’s knowledge and traditions… Well that’s all very delightful and lovely, but is it any good? Let’s see…
With John Chidgey.