Gordan and MacPhail phrase it in a lovely way and it explains how these spirits last so long. The oldest stock is kept in what is termed an ICU (Intesive Care unit). In essense the environment and atmosphere is kept in a way to really look after the cask and i presume use cooler temperatures to help preserve the liquid and prevent too much evaportation, all the while promoting slow and modest maturation. This means a slower angel share and prolongued survival of the spirit in the cask itself to achieve what are very impressive ages. Gordon and MacPhail have casks at 70 and 80 plus year old over 40% abv, not a lot, but impressive nonetheless.
Here's the thing I've found with older whiskys. You no longer get direct scents and tastes. It's more of hints to what you smell and taste. Familiar, but you can't quite put your finger on it. It's more fun actually.
I watch these videos and cannot help think that it is such a shame that only a very small number of select people get to try these extraordinary spirits... Quite sad really, particularly when you realise that those who do get to sample these glorious liquids have so much money that they don’t really give a rats about the history. it’s purely about the status amongst their pathetic friends 😔
Hello. How are you. Quite well,thank you
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To think at 50 years the cask strength is only 42 abv. Thats crazy.
Gordan and MacPhail phrase it in a lovely way and it explains how these spirits last so long. The oldest stock is kept in what is termed an ICU (Intesive Care unit). In essense the environment and atmosphere is kept in a way to really look after the cask and i presume use cooler temperatures to help preserve the liquid and prevent too much evaportation, all the while promoting slow and modest maturation. This means a slower angel share and prolongued survival of the spirit in the cask itself to achieve what are very impressive ages. Gordon and MacPhail have casks at 70 and 80 plus year old over 40% abv, not a lot, but impressive nonetheless.
Here's the thing I've found with older whiskys. You no longer get direct scents and tastes. It's more of hints to what you smell and taste. Familiar, but you can't quite put your finger on it. It's more fun actually.
I watch these videos and cannot help think that it is such a shame that only a very small number of select people get to try these extraordinary spirits... Quite sad really, particularly when you realise that those who do get to sample these glorious liquids have so much money that they don’t really give a rats about the history. it’s purely about the status amongst their pathetic friends 😔
What do you base your statement on? Do you know every rich person who tries these gems and don't appreciate them?
When do you add the artificial color?
rofl,,when things dont look quite right i suppose
Are there any fortified wines that are popular in America?
Madeira
Prison wine
How the fuck do you taste charming, elegance and finnese?
Who would pay ridiculous money for whiskey that low in ABV ? it is literally 60% water .$60,000 for a bottle that's mostly water ? NO THANKS!