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[theBaron]

For all you whisky fans, this is an interesting little article:

http://www.wntp.com/article.aspx?id=7788df96-9bc8-41b7-a169-7d4c1339bf9e


Prost!
Brad

 

[Mitch]

Thanks for posting this was really interesting. Wonder what it would be like after all of these years and, imagine the price?
Mitch

 

[4th Hussar]

I am no expert on Scots whiskey but I think it is aged in wood not glass and definitely not frozen. The value of this whiskey is likely historical not quality

 

[Mitch]

I thought the article stated it was not frozen and, would already have been distilled correctly so, it may still be quality
Mitch

 

[OzDigger]

I am no expert on Scots whiskey but I think it is aged in wood not glass and definitely not frozen. The value of this whiskey is likely historical not quality

Och mon, it's Scotch whisky ya bampot

 

[theBaron]

I thought the article stated it was not frozen and, would already have been distilled correctly so, it may still be quality
Mitch

That was my thought, too. 4th is correct, whiskey is aged in oak, but I'm sure it was properly aged, back in the day. The oak's tannins provide the color and add flavor--funny, the tannins have the opposite effect on our hobby--and once ageing has stopped, you've got a constant level of tannins. I wonder what further chemical processes, if any, may have occurred in the bottles in all these years. It was still liquid, but the low temperature would slow chemical reactions down, too.

I'd be curious to have a shot of it, a taste of history, as it were.

Prost!
Brad

 

[4th Hussar]

Och mon, it's Scotch whisky ya bampot

You are somewhat correct my upside down friend - Scotch is the whiskey made by Scots, so it would be Scot's Whiskey

 

[OzDigger]

You are somewhat correct my upside down friend - Scotch is the whiskey made by Scots, so it would be Scot's Whiskey

It's true there has been a shift towards the use of Scot in most cases. However, Scotch is an adjective, meaning of Scotland and the use of the term Scotch is still applied to products such as Scotch broth, Scotch beef, Scotch egg and of course Scotch Whisky.

 

[trooper]

Interesting little fact in the correspondance here, the American and Irish product is always spelt "whiskey" whereas true Scotch is spelt "whisky". Check the labels on the bottle next time you have a wee nip.

 

[OzDigger]

Interesting little fact in the correspondance here, the American and Irish product is always spelt "whiskey" whereas true Scotch is spelt "whisky". Check the labels on the bottle next time you have a wee nip.

Yeah I know, I have only ever known it as Scotch Whisky and would not like to see the PC lobby change it.

 

[tdubel]

As always, i have an opinion!

Seriously, why don't they auction off (keeping the crate and one bottle for a museum) the other 10 bottles and use the proceeds for restoration of the hut. Honestly, whiskey crate under the floorboards doesn't add that much historical value to the future tours!!!

Just practical thinking in my book.

Tom

 

[nshighlander]

I wonder if this`s a single malt or a blend?One of the best books I have found is Michael Jacksons Malt Whisky Companion.A great read if you like your malt whisky.Mine would be Highland Park 15 year old and Dalwhinnie 15 year old.
Cheers
Dave

 

[Louis Badolato]

My favorite Scotch is 18 Year Old Glen Morangie Port Cask Aged.

My favorite Whiskey is Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

That extra distilling removes the impurities, which makes Irish Whiskey more smooth and easier to drink.

On the other hand, single malt Scotch uses the impurities (which give it that burning "bite" at the back of your throat) as well as the peat-smoking of the malt on the floor where it is fermented to give each Single Malt its unique smokey and peaty flavor. Did you know that a lot of Scotch (including Laphroig, for example) is aged in Bourbon Barrels from the U.S.?

I wouldn't want to live without either.

 

[Mitch]

Louis....

You can never go far wrong with a Glen Morange.
Mitch

My favorite Scotch is 18 Year Old Glen Morangie Port Cask Aged.

My favorite Whiskey is Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

That extra distilling removes the impurities, which makes Irish Whiskey more smooth and easier to drink.

On the other hand, single malt Scotch uses the impurities (which give it that burning "bite" at the back of your throat) as well as the peat-smoking of the malt on the floor where it is fermented to give each Single Malt its unique smokey and peaty flavor. Did you know that a lot of Scotch (including Laphroig, for example) is aged in Bourbon Barrels from the U.S.?

I wouldn't want to live without either.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis....

You can never go far wrong with a Glen Morange.
Mitch

Mitch,

Come to the Symposium next March, and I'll crack open a bottle of the 18 year old with you.

 

[Mitch]

Louis...

Thank you for the offer. We are planning our next trip over which will be in the new year we sail as my wife cannot fly so, we usually stay in New York for a little while I don't think we will hit the same days but, one day I would really like to attend and meet.
Mitch

Mitch,

Come to the Symposium next March, and I'll crack open a bottle of the 18 year old with you.

 

[nshighlander]

Boy Louis
I`m really thrusty.I think in Scotland once the bottle is open you MUST drink it all.Thats what it was like when I live there anyway .
Cheers
Dave

 

[trooper]

Chivas Regal for me when I can afford it.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Boy Louis
I`m really thrusty.I think in Scotland once the bottle is open you MUST drink it all.Thats what it was like when I live there anyway .
Cheers
Dave

Come on over Dave, and we'll make it a dead soldier in no time . . .