World Whisky Advent Calendar PT2
As promised, here are my continued notes on 5 further days of world whiskeys.
• World Whisky Blend (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
https://www.thatboutiqueywhiskycompany.com/blog/worldwhiskyblend
Traditionally distillers and bottlers blend whiskeys to create a specific flavor or maintain it across multiple bottlings. This was an odd duck blending multiple whiskeys from across the world. Perhaps a better palate than mine could speak to its unique character but I found it rather average-a beverage distinguished by its pedigree rather than its singular experience.
• Copper Republic Single Grain Whiskey
https://www.copperrepublic.com/product/single-grain-bourbon-cask-whisky/
This was interesting if not exceptional. It had lighter notes but suffered from a lack of aging. Worth a try if not repeat buys.
• Teeling Small Batch
https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/teeling-whiskeys/small-batch-whiskey/
This was excellent-so good I wish I had more than a sample. It was rich and flavorful-obviously drawing character from aging in rum casks. I’ve always loved good Irish whiskey and this was something I’ll be looking for again.
• Starward Solera
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/new-world-whisky/starward-solera-whisky/
Ah, the good stuff😉 I never thought I’d be loving a Scotch derivative from Australia but this proved me wrong as several of these offerings have. This has a nice nose and a beautiful taste. The finish is a little lacking-short as if it runs out of gas just before the end-but has a rich smooth complexity to it.
I misidentified one of my bottles so I’ll have to come back when I figure out which one it was. Anyway, there are lots more in the box😉
• World Whisky Blend (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
https://www.thatboutiqueywhiskycompany.com/blog/worldwhiskyblend
Traditionally distillers and bottlers blend whiskeys to create a specific flavor or maintain it across multiple bottlings. This was an odd duck blending multiple whiskeys from across the world. Perhaps a better palate than mine could speak to its unique character but I found it rather average-a beverage distinguished by its pedigree rather than its singular experience.
• Copper Republic Single Grain Whiskey
https://www.copperrepublic.com/product/single-grain-bourbon-cask-whisky/
This was interesting if not exceptional. It had lighter notes but suffered from a lack of aging. Worth a try if not repeat buys.
• Teeling Small Batch
https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/teeling-whiskeys/small-batch-whiskey/
This was excellent-so good I wish I had more than a sample. It was rich and flavorful-obviously drawing character from aging in rum casks. I’ve always loved good Irish whiskey and this was something I’ll be looking for again.
• Starward Solera
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/new-world-whisky/starward-solera-whisky/
Ah, the good stuff😉 I never thought I’d be loving a Scotch derivative from Australia but this proved me wrong as several of these offerings have. This has a nice nose and a beautiful taste. The finish is a little lacking-short as if it runs out of gas just before the end-but has a rich smooth complexity to it.
I misidentified one of my bottles so I’ll have to come back when I figure out which one it was. Anyway, there are lots more in the box😉