Springbank/BenRiach tasting - Scottsdale, AZ July 12

[jhershauer]

The Sportsman's in Scottsdale, AZ is having a Springbank/BenRiach tasting from 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 12th.

For $35, you get 7 whisky samples, a Reidel "O" spirits glass, and a $10 off coupon for a purchase that night.

RSVP at 480-948-0520

Featured whiskies:

Springbank 10 100 proof
Springbank 15
BenRiach "Arumaticus Fumosus" Peated 12 year/ Dark Rum Finish
BenRiach "Herodotus Fumosus" Peated 12 year / Pedro Ximenez Finish
BenRiach 15 year / Pedro Ximenez Finish
BenRiach 15 year / Madeira Finish
BenRiach 15 year / Dark Rum Finish

I'm signed up. Any (either?) of you other AZ forum members up for it?

Jeff

[pkt77242]

Jeff, I will be there too. Looking forward to it as I have not had any of these whiskies before.

Sean

[pkt77242]

Aaron, are you going to go?


Sean

[jhershauer]

Jeff, I will be there too. Looking forward to it as I have not had any of these whiskies before.

Sean

Cool. These are all new to me as well.

[pkt77242]

met up with Jeff(jhershauer) at the tasting, and had a good time. The Springbanks were slightly disappointing though.

10yo 100 proof. Coconut, macadamia nut, vanilla, and biscuit. very salty. Ok but a very short finish. W/ water more biscuit and pancake.

15yo. slight sherry, some maltiness and salt, slight fruit. Also some smole on the palate and finish. Water brings out more fruit (strawberry).

At the end of the tasting we got to sample the Benriach 21 peated authenticus which was the star of the night. A wonderful smokey whisky. I might have to pick up a bottle of this down the line.
Will post notes on the Benriachs we tried during the Benriach tasting next weekend.

Sean

[jhershauer]

Good stuff at the tasting tonight...well, except for one of them. I'm just going to link to my blog where I posted notes: http://tinyurl.com/luqlwf

They really moved things along tonight...too fast for Sean and me. We were three drinks behind at one point. They need to slow down and let us enjoy them.

I bought a bottle of BenRiach Arumaticus Fumosus Peated Malt (12 year). 46% abv, non-chill filtered and natural color.

Jeff

[pkt77242]

Good stuff at the tasting tonight...well, except for one of them. I'm just going to link to my blog where I posted notes: http://tinyurl.com/luqlwf

They really moved things along tonight...too fast for Sean and me. We were three drinks behind at one point. They need to slow down and let us enjoy them.

I bought a bottle of BenRiach Arumaticus Fumosus Peated Malt (12 year). 46% abv, non-chill filtered and natural color.

Jeff

They did go way too fast, there were a couple of other people who fell behind as well.

Jeff, the review on your blog was great.

Sean

[TRAnnudi]

The Sportsman's in Scottsdale, AZ is having a Springbank/BenRiach tasting from 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 12th.

Enjoyed the blog on this event and hoping it might be annual and this year's is coming soon? Anyone know where to find upcoming events in Scottsdale / Phoenix area?

[JulieTennison]

going to a trip in Phoenix/Scottsdale with friends. Find any cool restaurants/whiskey bars while you were there??? Any suggestions.
Also if you are ever in Norfolk, VA are , check out Still in Portsmouth. Amazing selection and a jewel

[pkt77242]

going to a trip in Phoenix/Scottsdale with friends. Find any cool restaurants/whiskey bars while you were there??? Any suggestions.
Also if you are ever in Norfolk, VA are , check out Still in Portsmouth. Amazing selection and a jewel

Magnum's at 7th St and Union Hills in North Phoenix has a great whisky selection as long as you can handle the smoke (it is a cigar bar as well) as they have around 200+ whiskies.

[Ganga]

going to a trip in Phoenix/Scottsdale with friends. Find any cool restaurants/whiskey bars while you were there??? Any suggestions.
Also if you are ever in Norfolk, VA are , check out Still in Portsmouth. Amazing selection and a jewel

Wish I would have known about this when I had to work a week back there.

[JulieTennison]

Thanks! We are staying at the W in Scottsdale so maybe we will head over to Phoenix. I don't like cigar smoke but may be worth it. Yes, STILL in Portsmouth is amazing. It's like a speak-easy. Warm and cozy