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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:54 pm Post subject: Companions of the Quaich Dinner and Tasting - My Report |
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Last night I attended my single malt scotch club event in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Order of the Companions of the Quaich. I knew there would be 3 limited edition Jura expressions but didn't know which ones until they were served.
The first was Jura 1996 15 year single cask, Boutique barrel, cask strength at 56.5% abv OB
The second was Jura 1995 15 Year single cask, Boutique barrel cask strength at 56.5% abv OB
The third was Jura 1993 17 Year single sherry cask, Boutique barrel, cask strength at 54% abv OB
This is the first time that all three drams were from the same distiller. The first listed packed a powerful punch and is not for the faint of heart. I would say that though it had some appeal to me, it showed a certain rough around the edge, harshness to my palate. The second dram was a little more contained but having much of the same qualities but less harsh. The third dram, the 17 year was quite delightful. The first two responded to a few drops of water and opened a bit. The 17 year requires no water as it is perfectly balanced and delectable at 54% abv, imbibed "neat".
My taste notes for each now appears in the Tasting Notes section of the Forum. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
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Charlie Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1303
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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There will be some exceptions but i always consider Jura to be one of thse whiskys that really does improve with age. Not had the chance to try any of the 3 you tasted last night Quaich1 but the 17 sounds appealing. |
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William Administrator
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 4054 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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Just read your tasting notes Murray, the Jura 1993 17 year old sounds like it was a good one. _________________ There's no bad whisky. Just good whisky and better whisky. |
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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:47 am Post subject: |
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William wrote: | Just read your tasting notes Murray, the Jura 1993 17 year old sounds like it was a good one. |
Hi William. Yes, I would definitely recommend this one. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
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