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GBrough Master Of Malts

Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 459 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:37 pm Post subject: What whisky is in Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 |
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I am sure this has been asked before what whisky makes up this blend. I know dalwhinnie makes an appearance but besides that i have no clue. _________________ The Laga 16.
It even tastes like an ashtray-WM |
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William Administrator


Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 4059 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:22 am Post subject: |
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GBrough, you often find that there is around 40% malt whisky and 60% grain whisky in any blend (perhaps a little higher malt content in a deluxe blend), the percentage of malt whisky can be made up of as much as 40 or 50 single malts and often only a few single malts are at the heart of the blends style/character. I have heard it said in the past that Dalwhinnie is a contributor to the Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 year old which is very possible as Buchanan's and Dalwhinnie are both owned by Diageo and Buchanan's does have a mild smokeyiness and sweet honey notes which could possibly have come from the Dalwhinnie. Having said that Dalwhinnie doesnt have a huge output capacity so Diageo would use it sparingly.
The short answer to your question is the whisky companies dont reveal what exactly goes into their blends. _________________ There's no bad whisky. Just good whisky and better whisky. |
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GBrough Master Of Malts

Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 459 Location: United States
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Makes sense i was surprised at the quality of the blend. _________________ The Laga 16.
It even tastes like an ashtray-WM |
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Kenny M Master Of Malts

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Buchanan's is not widely available here in the UK, i guess it is one of those blends that is produced for and mainly sold in overseas markets. I have only come across it in the US |
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GBrough Master Of Malts

Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 459 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:45 am Post subject: |
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| Kenny M wrote: | | Buchanan's is not widely available here in the UK, i guess it is one of those blends that is produced for and mainly sold in overseas markets. I have only come across it in the US |
Here in the states and in South America it has popularity. I feel it is much better than Johnnie Walker Black Label. _________________ The Laga 16.
It even tastes like an ashtray-WM |
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