Scotch Tasting

Took a day off to recuperate.

It wasn't really that bad, just forgot to post on this yesterday.

The tasting went very well. A cozy little group of 5, with 2 newbies. One was a real newbie to Scotch.

I only took one pic, and that was just of the line up before we got started.

The Bowmore and the Highland Park were the common favourites.

We had spring water and unsalted crackers between samples to help cleanse our palates.

After the formal part of the tasting we had another sociable or two along with a few snacks (Scottish shortbread, smoked gouda, malt cheddar, capicolo, prosciutto,smoked maple mild pepperoni, smoked maple salmon pate, milk and dark chocolate).

Everyone had a great time (and we didn't scare off the newbie). We even started making plans to have another one this summer that will include cigars.

[romwarrior]

Originally Posted by kayaker

The Bowmore and the Highland Park were the common favourites.

Nice! I have a Signatory bottling of Highland Park from 1992 and it is outstanding. I'm definitely no Scotch expert but it is the best I've had. Sounds like a lot of fun!

Time for another Scotch tasting!!! and there's going to be cigars too!

Here's what's on our tasting list for tonight:

Macallan 18 Fine Oak
Auchentoshan 1998
Clynelish 14
Aberlour A’bundah
Bowmore 17
Caol Ila 1996 by Gordon & MacPhail

We are going to start the evening with some Innis & Gunn beer (the Canada Day edition). I have some Cohiba minis for a short smoke half way through and some bigger cigars for after the formal part of the tasting.

Lots of great snacks including meats, cheeses and smoked char.

Should be a great night. I'll post some pics tomorrow.