Month: September 2019

Whisky #558: Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt

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Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt. ABV: 46%. Highlands, Scotland. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $99 (bottle).

Colour: Deep gold.

Nose: Like Ron Burgundy’s office – full of leather-bound books and rich mahogany.

Palate: Soft smokiness, with some juicy blueberry, salty notes and a hint of caramel.

Finish: Smoky umami meatiness, with a caramelised onion glaze.

Comments: In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, 60% of the time it works every time. Exceedingly easy to sip as a pre and/or post dinner dram. A fantastic all-rounder that would appeal to most palates.

Whisky #557: Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt

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Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt. ABV: 46.7%. Lowlands, Scotland. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $98 (bottle).

Aaaaand we’re back! After a bit of a break, Whisky a Day is back and kicking the feet up this Friday afternoon with a delicious Bladnoch Samsara to start the weekend.

Colour: Polished gold.

Nose: Creamy; fresh baked lemon cakes or pastries, like you’ve just walked into a patisserie.

Palate: Honey, lavender and bubblegum. Soft oak and a touch of pepper.

Finish: Sweetness of stewed strawberries and raspberry-flavoured boiled lollies; balanced out by a savouriness of oak, juicy beef jerky and a hint of leather.

Comments: A beautifully balanced dram; a perfect opener for the weekend and/or an evening of making a serious dent into the whisky collection.