Live Tastings discussion thread

[Ganga]

You want to maybe expand on that thought Willie? I find it an interesting way to go.

[Willie JJ]

Ok how about defining it as malts that are either not bottled by the owners or where maybe only one expression exists but is not actively marketed. A provisional list of Scottish distilleries:

Allt-á-Bhainne
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balmenach
Benrinnes
Blair Athol
Brackla
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dufftown
Glenallachie
Glenburgie
Glendullan
Glen Keith
Glenlossie
Glen Scotia
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Linkwood
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
Strathmill
Teaninich
Tormore

I realise that this is a long list, but a lot of these are hard to find so a bigger list means that more folk might have some of them. Also I'm perfectly willing to concede that some of these have established a substantial following and could be knocked off a list of obscurity (e.g. Mortlach, Linkwood, Glen Scotia, Benrinnes). Any thoughts?

[Ganga]

Works for me. Will get it started when the time comes. Keep the suggested list coming.

[Ganga]

Thoughts for July and August?

We seem to always drift towards independents in July. What about looking at Canadians, US and French whiskies (July 1, 4, etc)? August, Harvest whiskies....those with big grain influence or maybe grain whiskies.

[AdamMY]

Thoughts for July and August?

We seem to always drift towards independents in July. What about looking at Canadians, US and French whiskies (July 1, 4, etc)? August, Harvest whiskies....those with big grain influence or maybe grain whiskies.

One of these months I would prefer a general "summer drams" tasting. Basically whisky that we find nice and light, fitting for a summer day. These could potentially be rather young whisky, or other whisky that is otherwise light and refreshing even in the heat of summer.

[Ganga]

I'm easily convinced for July....

[Ganga]

Summer drams are up. What about August and September?

[Ganga]

Do to circumstances that are beyond my control (and that I approve of) there is a requirement for "Xmas in August".

[pkt77242]

Do to circumstances that are beyond my control (and that I approve of) there is a requirement for "Xmas in August".

I am excited for it.

[Ganga]

Hey, what does everyone want for September? October? November? December?

How about 4 Legged Whiskies for November, a traditional hunting season?

[AdamMY]

That sounds good for November, I am guessing you are implying things like Fiddich, and Dalmore, and any other whisky that features a four legged animal?

For September, I am suggesting a Bourbon theme, making it open between Bourbon Whisky and Bourbon cask Whisky ( I.E a single bourbon cask whisky is fair game for the tasting).