Whisky Forum - Glasgow Whisky Festival 2012

minesascotch · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:11 pm Post subject: Glasgow Whisky Festival 2012

Anyone going ? I will be there flying in from Bristol just for the festival, it would be nice to meet Fellow Forum Fellows, I will be wearing a dark blue Distillery Map of Scotland T shirt and a set of mutton chops for Movember , say hello.

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Innes · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject:

I was giving it a miss this year, i had attended everyone up until now. Enjoy your trip.

minesascotch · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:15 pm Post subject:

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1405

I forgot all about it until last month and found all the tickets sold out, never mind i will spend the money on i saved on whisky.

minesascotch · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:38 pm Post subject:

bifter · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:34 pm Post subject:

Have a great time, make sure to let us know how it goes.
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Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1742

I will be there tomorrow, just having a nightcap before calling it a night

Alastair · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:19 am Post subject:

minesascotch I will look out for you.

William · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:52 am Post subject:

I cant make it this year but i am sure it will be a great afternoon.
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Nelbongo · Member Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 7

Will be there as well. Always look forward to this one.

Quaich1 · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:13 pm Post subject:

The only thing stopping me from coming to this event is the Atlantic Ocean, living here in Canada. When I think about perfect pictures, what comes to mind is drinking a peated malt while being on Islay or going to a whisky event in Scotland like this one. For those going, have a great time and a wee dram for me....

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minesascotch · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:51 pm Post subject:

Well folks had a great day, met some nice people and tasted some great whisky, the best for me were the following,

Old Pultney 40 (Liquid fruit pastels)
Tomintoul 30 (Strawberries and cream)
Ben Riach 25

I know that these are all at the higher end re cost and availability but that is what I found.

A surprise for me was the Glen Moray 8 yr old Chennin Blanc a nice drink and the Festival bottling a SMWS 7.79 Longmore was also very nice.

I avoided Islay whisky as I wanted to keep my palate clear and have tasted quite a few over the years.

I have not made detailed notes as when at a festival I tend to just mark out of ten and keep the writing to a minimum so that I can enjoy the tasting, the first two got 11/10.

If you can go next year I would suggest that the Â£20 entry fee is money very well spent,
but please pace yourself, have a meal first and drink plenty of water, I had a great day,walked out unaided (unlike some) and had a few more pints/whiskies at the Pot Still later a great day.

Cheers all.

Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:12 am Post subject:

bifter · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:36 pm Post subject:

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