Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"philippe.amard" <philippe.amard at sfr.fr> wrote >>>> Edradour 21 yo 1985/2006 Ch?teau Yquem finish (50.4%, Signatory, cask #06/0093/1, 320 bottles) Colour: gold. Nose: much more vinous, smelling like a fortified wine (like Macvin or Pineau). Better balanced I think. Nice notes of maple syrup, apricot pie, caramel- topped pears? Mouth: sweet and round attack but it?s getting harsher after a moment. Not too tannic but slightly sour. The Sauternes comes through, with ripe apricots and maybe rose-flavoured Turkish delights. Rather long finish, nicely balanced, with hints of fresh mushrooms. Again, pleasant. 80 points. <<<<<<< Philippe, my wife is off tomorrow to the Isle of Arran in Scotland where they have a much vaunted distillery which matures their wares in sherry cases. I've asked her to bring me back a bottle. The place is getting rave reviews and Prince William and Prince Harry have a cask maturing there since 1997. The distillery seem to be very proud of it and treat it with some ceremony. http://www.youtube.com/user/arranwhisky?feature=mhw5#p/a/u/0/c_pC2REuZ9A Douglas _________ Douglas Barry Bray, Co. Wicklow Republic of Ireland