I belong to a small whisky-tasting group, and my turn as host will be coming round soon again ... I thought I'd like to set the theme on malts that have been matured in bourbon casks ... does anyone have any suggestions of single malts which have such clear bourbon flavours ?
Thanks ! JDP
In my experience the flavours are more subtle than clear. And bourbon casks are not common. I think Glemorangie have dome a bottling... but it's usually independent bottlers like Scotch malt Whisky Society that do them.
Roger
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Usually, all scotch whiskies mature in ex-bourbon casks, since sherry butts are very rare.
For instance, I bought a couple of casks, a Macallan 1989 and a Linkwood
1989, both matured in oak ex-bourbon hogsheads. In fact, this is common for Linkwood, but not for Macallan, which normally is sherry wood.Bye.
I forgot to say that scotch whisky, as someone told me, never mature in new casks. So I think that if you're searching for a bourbon-like scotch, it'll be very hard to find.
Bye.
I wouldn't say "never." Supposedly Aberlour and Glenfiddich have malts that are a mixture of various kinds of casks, including new oak casks. And Glenmorangie has at least one variant that is matured exclusively in new casks. I read this online, so it must be true...
Thanks for your replies ... I understand Glenmorangie uses bourbon casks, as does Laphroiag ... the former is a bit bland, whereas the latter would be overpowered by the peat/creosote ... any middle ground suggestions ...?!
JDP
On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 21:43:26 +0100, the alleged JDP, may have posted the following, to alt.drinks.scotch-whisky:
Give the often mentioned Balvenie Double-wood a shot.
Regards, Rob
On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 20:48:50 +0100, the alleged JDP, may have posted the following, to alt.drinks.scotch-whisky:
The most "Bourbon-like" single-malt that I can think of is the Talisker
10-YO.Regards, Rob
Springbank "Wood Expression" 12y/o bourbon
Thanks to all for your suggestions ! JDP
Not the Double Wood, which has Sherry as the second, but the Single Barrel (Single Cask ??) version, which is strictly bourbon.
Doug.
Longrow 10yr Bourbon... Great whisky! and much better than the 10yr sherry cask... imho... On the other hand... don't know if this qualifies for a typical bourbon maturing??? nevertheless its one of the best 'bourbonmatures' whiskies I've had...
michel
Longrow 10y/o is double matured (sherry/bourbon).
P.
Never heard Glanmorangie or any other single malt described as "bland" before... Even the least good malt I've ever drunk - 5yo Old Fettercairn was not bland. Fiery and immature yes!"!
Roger
Paul, trust me... I know what I've tasted!
1991 = bourbon 1992 = old oak casks 1993 = bourbon/sherry 1994 = bourbon/sherryThe bourbon cask from 1991 was the best imho!
Cheers, michel
I'm sure you do.....maybe next time you could be more specific in the first place ? ;-) P. (Springbank cask owner & ambassador)
This is a great dram...
Sorry Paul... btw... is it worth the money to become a Springbank member... I'm hasitating for over a year now... but because nobody seem to post anything about it I still hesitate...
thx., michel
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Michel,
If you're referrering to becoming a Society member then the answer is yes. It will cost you about GBP 15, I believe. In view of the corresponding benefits I think its worth every penny (particularly if the Springbank distillery or any of the Cadenhead shops is nearby). As for the mentioned visibility, you may have a valid point there. There is perhaps room for improvement shall we say ;-)
Drop me an email if you would like to have more info.
Best. Paul
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