Missing: The Worlds Oldest Whisky

I was pondering yesterdays article about the worlds most expensive whisky when I came across another interesting article.

According to the Luxist, the worlds oldest whisky, a 70 year old malt bottled by Gordon and MacPhail from the Mortlach Distillery in Dufftown has disappeared at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival. 

This 70 year old whisky was bottled in very limited quantities. A 700 ml bottle fetched about $16,000 and there were also a few 200 ml sample bottles which were going for around $6,000 a piece.

The Importer, Symposion International, thinks that it was stolen towards the end of the show and is asking for help tracking it down. We wish them good luck in finding it.

I wonder what all these 60 and 70 year old spirits taste like?! They better be really darn good but even so $16,000-$160,000 a bottle is just insane. You'd have to be out of your mind or just have so much spare cash just lying around... *sigh*.

Sláinte!

The most expensive whisky in the world?

According to the National Post, Dalmore has just sold two bottles of its Trinitas 64 year old whisky for £100,000 (or in US Dollars ~$160,000) per bottle. These are supposedly the first bottles of whisky to be sold for six figures. One bottle was sold to someone in the US and the other to someone in the UK, the third and last bottle will be sold at a whisky show in London in October.

The distillery claims that if this whisky were to be sold by the glass it would go for about $32,000. Plus, if you do buy this whisky you get a cabinet with documents that prove the stuff is real as well as a lock and key so your friends can't down the stuff when you let your guard down to go to the bathroom.

Man oh man! That better be some damn good whisky, cause if it isn't it just proves the Grey Goose Effect to the X power.

Bottoms up!

Whisky wedding

Tonight I was at a wedding and there were some nice single malt whiskies going around. I tasted the only three that I was able to get my hands on: Dalwhinnie 15 yr, Glenfiddich 15 yr Solera Reserve and Glenmorangie. There were other Single malts but the eluded me the rest of the evening

Both the Dalwhinnie and Glenfiddich I had tasted before, they are excellent whiskies. They have hints of chocolate and honey sweetness and are on the delicate, light side, while Dalwhinnie is slightly more smokey.

As for the Glenmorangie, I have tried their "Port Wood" and "Cote D'Or Burgundy wood" finishes in the past, both of which I deeply enjoyed. However, the Glenmorangie I tried this evening was one I am not familiar with. I was pleasantly surprised, it was very sweet, with predominantly citrus, honey, heather flavor. At first I thought it was a Glenmorangie Whisky Liqueur, but then after drinking a bit more I realized that it wasn't. I also noticed that this whiskey felt stronger than your average 40% abv stuff. Because the lighting was lousy and the fact that someone was doling it out I was unable to see the label clearly, except for the name "Glenmorangie". The bottle itself was strange for a Glenmorangie bottle, shaped like a short stubby Chivas or Dalwhinnie bottle in brown glass like Glenfiddich's 15 yr Solera Reserve. If anyone out there can help me identify which Glenmorangie this was I'd be very grateful :)

Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years

Highland Park is a single malt Scotch from the "Islands" region, it is distilled in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. The 12 year old won double gold medals at both the 2007 and 2008 San Francisco world spirits competition. One can see why Highland Park 12 year is a great whisky, balanced, flavorful and easy to drink it is definitely recommended for those looking to dive into the "single malt" world as well as seasoned vets. I really enjoy this whiskey it starts out with a pleasant citrus flavor and then slowly develops hints of smokiness. I recommend adding a drop of water after you have tasted it neat so that you can further explore the smoky flavor of this whisky.

Color: Amber, Golden.

Nose: Honey, Sweet fruits, Citrus and a slight peatyness.

Palate: Citrus, Honey, Some smoke, Slight sherry and a faint medicinal taste (in a good "peaty" way)

Finish: A warm smoky finish with hints of spice.

Give this one a chance it won't disappoint.

**** (out of 5*)