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Port Ellen 9th release
21 Oct 2009 | Port Ellen

The Port Ellen 9th annual release is probably one of the most anticipated bottlings of the yearly Diageo special releases. This is the first official 30 years Port Ellen. While some shops have already sold their complete allocation, you can still find some bottles. I’ve compared it to the 6th and 7th release (which will be posted in the near future).


Port Ellen 9th release 30yo 1979
(57,7%, OB 2009)
Nose: seems a bit more modest than most previous bottlings. The peat influence is rather soft and the grist is coated in a honeyed sweetness. Dried fruits and pears. More medicinal notes than other official PE’s. Slightly mentholated. Lemons and a touch of vanilla. Apples. A confident 30yo gentleman really. Mouth: coating mouth-feel, sweet delivery with a coal smoke centre. Soon the spices kick in (pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg). Hints of salty liquorice. Powerful and balanced. Finish: long, still quite sweet, fading on smoke, spices and liquorice.

After an 8th release with seamingly disappointed comments, this is a rewarding high-class dram. Especially the nose is excellent. Around € 260.

Score: 91/100
Kilde: http://www.whiskynotes.be/

Ardbeg Supernova

Ahhhhhhh, denne blir bare bedre og bedre! Smakte den igjen i går og klarer ikke å finne noen anne whisky som gir meg like mye smak. Dette er rett og slett en smaksbombe - selv om dette er en klisje :-)så stemmer det faktisk med denne!!

Ny Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX
08 Oct 2009 | Glenmorangie

The Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX is the first expression in the “Private Collection”, a range of limited editions sold in travel retail (although by now it’s available in regular shops as well). It was finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks after maturation in white oak ex-bourbon casks.


Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX
(46%, OB 2009)
Nose: aromatic and luscious. A very complex play of chocolate, raisins, almonds and toffee. Spicy as well: vanilla, cinnamon, ginger. Richly sherried but it respects the original spirit, with hints of apricots, honey and oranges. Wonderful notes of toasted nuts. Sweet, rich and quite magical. Mouth: good mouthfeel with vanilla, lovely coffee beans and blood oranges. Sweet and coating but never too sugary. Soft pepper. Tobacco. Plums. Again perfect balance between malty flavours and the sherry. Very polished. Finish: long and creamy, on demarara sugar and spices.

I must admit that until now, Glenmorangie had a rather commercial image in my opinion, with a well composed but harmless profile. This is totally different though, high class and very drinkable. Around € 70 for 1 liter. Highly recommended.

Score: 90/100

Kilde: http://www.whiskynotes.be/

Meget bra skrevet (og tenkt)....

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