Welsh Whisky experience and Heathrow purchases

Jan 13, 2005 4 Replies
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We just returned from two weeks in London and Wales, during which we tasted the new Welsh whisky, Penderyn, several times. Unfortunately, we were not impressed.



The flavor is somewhere between ouzo and anisette -- very pronouncedly anise-flavored, without any other (to us) identifiable whisky flavorings. Acceptable to my wife, who likes anise flavoring, but revolting to me.



Does anyone have experience or tasting notes on the Macallan Elegancia, Glenmorangie 100 proof "Traditional", or Oddbins' "Jon, Mark, and Robbo's 'Rich Spicy One'"? TIA...


-- Larry


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Welsh Whisky Co.,

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sent me two 10 cl. complimentary sample bottles of Penderyn, to Los Angeles, on which I ended up paying $ 35 duty! It had what I thought was a slight Irishness to it, but was generally unimpressive. Certainly not worth the cost ($175/litre!), although their generous intent is duly noted.

Slainte mhor! Go Hibs!

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...and notably dutied.

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Go Hibs? Wow, leave it to the Scotch group to not surprise me but at least make me smile!

Hands off The Hibs!!!

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Nah. You can put yer hands on the Hibs. They can take it, but can you?! Hey! I'm a Sicilian from da Bronx, now in Los Angeles, supporter of the Edinburgh Hibernian Football Club! Rabbie Burns Birthday coming up on the

25th. Tip a wee dram or seven on Robert Burns Night!

Slainte mhor! Go Hibs!

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