August 2008 Live Tasting - Final Poll

[Ganga]

The preliminary poll selected out the three candidates for the final poll to determine the August 2008 Live Tasting. Please select one distillery and one date.

Also, it has been suggested that we make the tastings a weekend event so that those unable to make a Friday can participate on Saturday or vice versa. Please comment in a post.

At this time we're soliciting suggestions for the September 2008 Live Tasting.

[Ryguy]

I chose Mortlach because I've really enjoyed what I've tried from them so far. Plus I have a few samples kicking around that I haven't tried yet. As far as the date, Friday the 15th or Saturday the 16th both work ok with me.

[irishwhiskeychaser]

Vote cast

Springbank

Friday the 15th


Finger crossed

[Dram fine idea]

Bladnoch, 23 August. I agree that a weekend event would be a good idea. For September, the runners up in August plus Rosebank and Scapa.

[Wave]

Mortlach for August 23rd.

For September I nominate,
Bunnahabhain

Cheers!

[Ganga]

It's a rough and tumble vote this month. Near dead heat for the whisky and right now a draw on the date. And me only allowed to vote in the case of a draw.

[jmrl]

Bladnoch 23rd August. More than happy to do Mortlach and sprigbank any date but Bladnoch is under estimated for me.

[Ryguy]

Don't forget to vote for next month!! Pick 1 Whisky, 1 Date.

[orangedogofglory]

looks like the whisky and the date are narrowly between two options.

[Willie JJ]

Wow the whisky is a dead heat at the moment. I voted Bladnoch.

All are good though.

[Ganga]

I'm rubbing my hands together, having the chance to be the deciding vote. Insert evil grin.

[Ryguy]

It's a rough and tumble vote this month. Near dead heat for the whisky and right now a draw on the date. And me only allowed to vote in the case of a draw.

hehehehe

[Ganga]

I've most of my integrity. I won't vote unless it is a draw. However, I probably can be bribed.

[Spirit of Islay]

Voted for Bladnoch (no Morty and not that stuck on Springer ) and for the 30th Aug ( away on hols first week-end , 2nd week-end is a bank Holiday here and will be up in Edinburgh anyway.....)

I nominate Bunnahabhain as well for the next one .

[cathach]

I have a bottle of Mortlach 16yo F&F that eeps looking at me funny so I'd like to try it in (at the very least virtual) company. Apart from that if you'll send me samples I'll try anything! Looking forward to my first live tasting.!

[TheTross]

Eee it's blummin' close this time! I voted for Bladnoch on Friday 15th, but I'd be equally happy with Mortlach - though I'd need to get hold of one or two first in order to take part. Not overly fussed about Springbank really, but I have a couple of bottles at hand if it came to that.

[Ganga]

Laddies and Ladies, it's getting down to the wire. Tie for distillery and date. Wednesday evening is the end of the vote (ok, depends where in the world you are). Get in and vote.

[Sherried Malt]

Get in and vote.

As our friends in Chicago say, "Vote early and often!"

[Ganga]

Tick, tock, tick, tock,
Should we vote for Mortlach?

Tick, tock, tick, tock,
Maybe vote for Bladnoch.

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

[Ryguy]

1 day 5 hours to vote everyone!!! Vote Now!

[Spirit of Islay]

Bladnoch , Bladnoch , Bladnoch......

[Ryguy]

I really have enjoyed the Bladnoch's I've tried. But since I only have 1 sample of 1 expression, I'd really have to work hard trying to get more before the tasting.

Mortlach and Springbank are both plentiful in my cabinet, with a new bottle of each on their way.

I'm happy either way though, they are all good IMO.

[orangedogofglory]

just in case Mortlach makes a quick come from behind victory (down by 1), I picked up a bottle today. like I needed a reason...

[Ras Mazunga]

Please convince me to vote.

[UUNetBill]

Tick, tock, tick, tock,
Should we vote for Mortlach?

Tick, tock, tick, tock,
Maybe vote for Bladnoch.

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

I'm torn - can't decide between Mortnoch and Bladlach. . .tough call. . .

[Ryguy]

Vote Mortlach Bill, you know you want to!!

[Deactivated Member]

I like Mortlach and voted for it.

But I also like Bladnoch.
MT

[Ganga]

Still a tight race. Althought looks like the date will be August 23.

Less than 12 hours to go.

[Ryguy]

I'd like to nominate Bruichladdich for September.

Only about 7 hours left to vote everyone, there is still time!!

[Ganga]

Ok people gather your Mortlachs for August 23.

[mikeymad]

Photo finish.....

It is a long way off C57.... finish off a couple of other bottles, and you will be good to go.

Cheers,

[Ryguy]

Mortlach!!!!

[orangedogofglory]

excellent - just had my first run with Mortlach... will have to get another bottle just to catch up to C57...

[TheTross]

Damn. The only weekend I can't make is the weekend you 'orrible lot choose

Ah well, will just have to try Mortlach in me own time.

[Wave]

Ok people gather your Mortlachs for August 23.

Cool! I think there will be a wide varity of bottles for the tasting since all Mortlach over here (US) are from independent bottlers and only the 16yo F&F as the "OB" on the other side of the big pond (unless someone is lucky enough to have their 32yo OB!).

Cheers!