July 2008 Live Tasting - Aberlour Samples

[Matt2]

Hi all,

Ian is organising the product for us and on offer will be :

Aberlour 10yo
Aberlour 12yo
Aberlour 16yo
Aberlour 18yo

If you want samples please PM me with the subject 'Aberlour Samples', your name, full address, statement you are over 18 and the samples you need.

You are also expected to take part in the live tasting, not just free samples for you to drink in private, we want to hear what you think about them. If you don't take part you may not get any next time. Seems fair?

We are also trying to get some into the US, Canada and Europe, so everyone can apply for samples and I will see what can get sorted.

ps... I was going to ask for Abunadh batches 1 to 23 but thought that may be a bit cheeky, and a bottling nightmare for me But will be good to hear about various batches if anyone has them open.

[TheTross]

You are also expected to take part in the live tasting, not just free samples for you to drink in private, we want to hear what you think about them. If you don't take part you may not get any next time. Seems fair?

Yes, very fair, and I'm guilty as charged for this for the Glenfiddich samples from the last live tasting. I will eventually be adding my notes to that tasting, but very belatedly thanks to work having got in the way recently. Truth be told, I haven't even had the luxury of having enough time to myself to sit down with the Glenfiddich samples yet, so they're all still unopened and will have to remain so until Thursday or Friday this week. Sorry Matt, and indeed everyone else.

[Ryguy]

You are also expected to take part in the live tasting, not just free samples for you to drink in private, we want to hear what you think about them. If you don't take part you may not get any next time. Seems fair?

Yes, very fair, and I'm guilty as charged for this for the Glenfiddich samples from the last live tasting. I will eventually be adding my notes to that tasting, but very belatedly thanks to work having got in the way recently. Truth be told, I haven't even had the luxury of having enough time to myself to sit down with the Glenfiddich samples yet, so they're all still unopened and will have to remain so until Thursday or Friday this week. Sorry Matt, and indeed everyone else.

No problem Tross, it's understandable as we all have things going on from time to time. I think the point that Matt is trying to make is that the people who ask for samples, participate in the Tasting some way. I always look forward to reading your notes, so I'll keep my eye out for yours on the Fiddich Live Tasting Thread!

[Willie JJ]

Thanks for managing to sort out samples for this Matt. Especially as the lead time is much shorter than it was for the last tasting.

I really enjoy getting the samples and its good to have the latest bottlings to compare with older ones as well as the independents. I'm really looking forward to this one and have a feeling that many A'bunadhs (from me and from others) will surface over the course of the evening.

Cheers

[Matt2]

As long as you get in there soon it will be ok....
Haven't seen them on Ebay yet so all is good.

[Deactivated Member]

Matt,
thanks for this discussion, but you didn't say when the tasting would be?


From the poll it looks like, maybe, sort of, ish .... July 26th ????

If so, then I would try my bestest to be out of the pub that day and participate. I could certainly join in much later, around midnight, as worst case scenario.

But can you get the samples to me in Germany?
There are no customs, no problems, just a small packet in the normal post.
MT

[Willie JJ]

Keith, the date for the tasting is Saturday, July the 19th.

Cheers

[Deactivated Member]

Damn, I don't think I could make the 19th

I'm trying to plan a little, or really quite large (by which I mean LONG) party at the pub that night.









TO celebrate my Birthweek.

[Matt2]

By the way, you don't have to be there exactly at the time advertised. As long as you join in within say 2-3 days thats OK. I know it's hard to get the free time...

[Deactivated Member]

Thanks Matt.

You now have a PM with all details,
MT

[DanAir]

Thanks Matt and Ian

PMed you with details. Just noticed the date has been confirmed so ignore that bit!!

D

[Ganga]

By the way, you don't have to be there exactly at the time advertised. As long as you join in within say 2-3 days thats OK. I know it's hard to get the free time...

The benefit of being on-line the first day is that you get to have interaction with other members discussing the same beverage (and potentially a represntative for the distillery.

I know, I really pay attention to the posts that follow-up over the next several days as people have commitments come up at the last minute.

[Dram fine idea]

I agree it's only fair that if you ask for samples then you contribute to the forum, preferably on the night but otherwise at a time that suits. It's good to share views on the whisky. I look forward to receiving some samples (touch wood/forehead). It would be cheeky to ask for 23 samples of Abunadh but possibly one sample wouldn't be too cheeky! I was going to buy a bottle of the 15 yo but may wait and buy one of the samples provided.

[LagaDrinker]

Many thanks for the samples Matt which arrived yesterday. I am really looking forward to Saturday night now!

[les taylor]

Matt, Dave the postie has been this morning, Thankyou very much for the samples. You'll have to let us know how much we owe you.

I'm looking forward to the tasting. If its as good as the Glenfiddich it will be excellent.

[Deactivated Member]

No amples here yet, but I suspect they take longer to get to the Teutonic extremities.

[jmrl]

Mine arrived yesterday, what a pleasant change from the usual nonsense the postie brings.

[Willie JJ]

Hey you're joining us this time Mark. Good job.

[DanAir]

Got mine this morning, thanks Matt!!

Now I just need to keep my hands off...

[Willie JJ]

Oh yeah mine came yesterday. I thought I'd already said.

Cheers Matt

[UUNetBill]

Hmmm - I just realized that my Aberlour inventory consists of all a'bunadhs - 14, 18, and 21. Might be a good time to crack 'em. . .

[Willie JJ]

There wont be a better time Bill. Go for it.

[laddie teun]

Hi all,

ps... I was going to ask for Abunadh batches 1 to 23 but thought that may be a bit cheeky, and a bottling nightmare for me But will be good to hear about various batches if anyone has them open.

well actually i've got all the batches ready and waiting for one big a'bunadhj tatsing
just looking for one more bottle of batch 9

[Ras Mazunga]

Samples arrived, thank you Matt.

[irishwhiskeychaser]

Was out today but my obliging postie left a few samples in my shed

Thanks a million Matt looking forward to Friday night.

[Dram fine idea]

Thanks Matt for the samples - I'm looking forward to them. I'm going to add the 15 yo and the cask strength to the line up. Not long now ...

[Matt2]

They were sent to the US and should be arriving today at the latest...

[Ryguy]

They were sent to the US and should be arriving today at the latest...

Thank you Matt, and everyone else at Whisky Magazine that made this possible! Also many thanks for setting up the thread a day early for those who will be particpating tonight.

[Ganga]

Woohoo! If we don't get them in time, Matt, we're planning to do a second mini Live Tasting.

[Sherried Malt]

What Ganga said.

Thanks so much, Matt!

[Sherried Malt]

Welcome back LSD. Good to see you!

[Deactivated Member]

It's Saturday morning and the samples still haven't arrived here in Bayern yet.

Hopefully they will be in the post today and I will then be able to try them and report on the forum Sunday or Monday evening.
MT

[Matt2]

Can you let me know if your samples haven't arrived.

[Deactivated Member]

Nothing here yet.
MT

[Sherried Malt]

Not here yet either.