October Live Tasting - Final Poll

[Ganga]

I resisted using Ardtober in the Subject line.

Well, we've come to the conclusion of the preliminary poll. Remember the rules. One vote for your choice of distillery, one vote for your choice of dates. I am merely a tie-breaker in the voting.

Also, remember to post suggestions for November.

[les taylor]

I voted for the little guy. I will have to get some in if it is approved.

[Dram fine idea]

Ardbeg (either date will do).

[Ryguy]

Looks like Ardbeg is off to the races!!

Thanks to Spirit of Islay for the above emoticons! I love these!

[martin grant]

[Willie JJ]

Ardtober for me.

I didn't vote for a date since I don't much mind.

[mikeymad]

At least someone joined my Bowmore vote...

Cheers,

[Deactivated Member]

If I am allowed two options for voting, can I vote for St. Maggy twice?

[mikeymad]

mikey mad, I was one for bowmore

oh well it has to come around sometime.. no?



cheers,

[Willie JJ]

I expect it will be along in due course Mikey.

[Ryguy]

Here you go Mikey......I'd like to suggest Bowmore and Bunnahabhain the November Prelim poll.

[Spirit of Islay]

I nearly didn't vote for Ardbeg in this one , mainly because i'm arranging something for the Wednesday night chat for after when the new Ardbeg releases have had a chance to circulate , but after a bit of a think i chose the Big "A"

[Ryguy]

I nearly didn't vote for Ardbeg in this one , mainly because i'm arranging something for the Wednesday night chat for after when the new Ardbeg releases have had a chance to circulate , but after a bit of a think i chose the Big "A"

SWEET!! Could it be???

[Wave]

Oh I know Ardbeg is gonna blow the doors off the rest of the pack but I still went with the 'Laddie anyway. A fly in the ointment, pain in the a......


For November: Highland Park

Cheers!

[Ganga]

So far for November:

Bowmore
Bunnahabhain
Glenfarclas (Whisky Calender)

[Muskrat Portage]

As this is the first anniversary of our experiment into "live" internet tastings, perhaps we should celebrate with a really top notch, blow the doors off the competition Single Malt. I would propose that we all celebrate with a series of Ardbegs in the October tasting.

Bring whatever Ardbeg you've got and let's make October 2008 something to be remembered. Sadly, I'll be at Whisky Live Toronto and may not be online on Friday night(the actual first anniversary) unless there's internet available there.

Muskrat Portage

[Spirit of Islay]

Another Saturday night "Merry" on Ardbeg......
How the hell do you narrow down what your going to drink ?

[Muskrat Portage]

Another Saturday night "Merry" on Ardbeg......
How the hell do you narrow down what your going to drink ?

1) Take all the opened Ardbeg bottles.
2) Pour 1 tablespoon of each into as many nosing glasses as you'll require, covering each with a watchglass/cover.
3) Start at one end and see how far you get before the evening ends or your liver "caffs out".
4) Take two Advil and three large tumblers of water before bed.

Wish I had your problems choosing what Ardbeg to drink.
Musky

[Ganga]

G, start Friday. Continue through the weekend.

[Willie JJ]

May I nominate Rosebank for the next one?

You may.

I nominate Old Pulteney.

[Ganga]

Hey, I don't care what is nominated so long as it meets two criteria.

1. must be whisk(e)y
2. has not recently been done as a live tasting

So go ahead, nominate Kinclaith.

So far (alphabetically as always):

Bowmore
Bunnahabhain
Glenfarclas (Whisky Calender)
Old Pulteney
Rosebank

Also, poll will be closing Saturday....

[Ryguy]

So far (alphabetically as always):

Bowmore
Bunnahabhain
Glenfarclas (Whisky Calender)
Old Pulteney
Rosebank

Please add Springbank to the mix...... Thank you!

[Ganga]

Glad to oblige.

[Ganga]

Final reminder, poll closes this afternoon/evening.

[Ganga]

Ardtobergest it is on the 25th. Start gathering. Let us know what you've got.

[shoganai]

Hopefully I'll be around that day. Right now I've got a standard 10, a Corry, and an Ellenstown. Maybe I'll grab another Uigiedail or young IB too.

[Ryguy]

Ardbeg!!!!!!!!!!

[Spirit of Islay]

Ardtobergest it is on the 25th. Start gathering. Let us know what you've got.

To quote a song.....
Where do i begin.....
i take it most will have the standards (Ten , ANB , Oogie )
Then will most have the Ren , AAT , ASY , AVY ?
Then who knows.....

[Gilles Deleuze]

Nice! A tasting that I, with my still modest collection, can participate in.

I've got the 10, the Oogy, the Renaissance, and the Almost There.

Only the Oogy is open at the moment, but what the hell....

[woodhill]

I'm looking forward to this - A tasting I can join in on (hopefully)

Badger 6 yo Ardbeg Milroys
AAT
A10 (oldish)
Renny
Corry

hold on.........I did this line up last week

Anyone opening a Mor to send out samples??

You know you want to.

[lohssanami]

So far, this is my confirmed lineup for the Ardtobergfest.

Ardbeg 10 (2007)
Ardbeg Uigeadail (2006)
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist (2006) (thanks David)
Ardbeg Lord Of The Isles (thanks Nick)
Ardbeg 17 (2000)
Ardbeg Renaissance
Serendipity (thanks Nick)
G&M 96' Ardbeg 9yr (thanks David)
Ellenstown 10

I was saving the following for a different tasting, but I may think about opening:

Ardbeg Very Young
Ardbeg Still Young
Ardbeg Almost There
Ardbeg Corryvreckan

I'm also pulling to get a New 10 and a Blasda. We'll see!!!

[Wave]

I won't be on till later in the evening then but I'm planning a '77 vs. Beist head-to-head taste off with a Uigeadail follow-up!

Cheers!

[Ryguy]

Ok, I'm really looking forward to this one, in case nobody has noticed.
My lineup is going to go something like this:

Ardbeg 10
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 06
Ardbeg 17 (Thanks Tim!)
Ardbeg LOTI (Thanks Nick!)
Ardbegeddon (Thanks Alan!)
Ardbeg Corryvreckan (Thanks Ras!)
Ardbeg Uigeadail (Thanks again Tim, I just finished my bottle!)
Ardbeg Renaissance (Thanks Tim & Ras)
Ardbeg SMWS 33.66 (Archive sample, had to dig it out)

Also I'm hoping that the Blasda that Ganga and I ordered will arrive in time too!

I don't think I'm forgetting any, but if I am I'll add them at a later date. Also for anyone here in the U.S. that would like to participate in the tasting, but may not have any Ardbeg at home, I'm willing to provide Ardbeg 10 samples to them. PM me if interested.

[martin grant]

Fingers crossed I can make it along to the tasting night. I've got a fair few bottles of Ardbeg open so it would be great to join in the fun.

[Kernow]

I will be buying a couple bottles , so u wont be alone with the little selection lawschooldrunk.

Will buy a 10 and one other not sure which one yet, Will only drink Ardbeg on the night tho so will be in the swing of it , i think.

Have taken your advice Willie and checking the expert notes; am currently comparing my Talisker 10 ...

Jim Murray
Nose
A razor-sharp spiciness lances through Demerara sweetness and rich peat. Absolutely magnificent.
Palate
The enormous build up of spice adds to the multi-layered peat. The sweetness is almost like freshly crushed grist. Wave upon wave, layer upon layer of complexity.
Finish
Massively warming and still spicy. The peat lingers while the spice bristles.
Comment
A dram to be savoured and celebrated


One question to everyone , im loving the 'wave upon wave' but not getting any 'demerara sweetness' . is it me or is that a hard one to find. lovely drink tho.

lookin forward to the tasting night