First whisky blog

Just a quick update to at least get one whisky related post on here to get me going.

After watching a +ralfystuff vlog, a while back, I decided to start up my own "solera bottle".

I thought this was an amazing idea and promptly set about holding an empty bottle back to start the "Whisky Belfast Blend".

Well anyway thought I'd stick on a wee post highlighting what's gone in so far.  I shall add to this over time and keep you all well informed.

To date I've refrained from sampling the blend in order to allow it to marry fully but no doubt I'll have a wee taste over the Christmas period and maybe add a few more in.

Well, without further ado, here's the mix so far:

Bunnahabhain 10yr - Carn Mor single cask bottling - 46% - 100ml

Balvenie 12yr Doublewood - 40% - 40ml

Aberlour 10yr - 43% - 100ml

Sainsbury's Islay Single Malt 12yr (Craft presentation) - 46% - 40ml

Bowmore 12yr - 40% - 50ml

Glenmorangie 10yr - 40% - 100ml 

Not much, as of yet, and by no means anything fancy but already the smell is fantastic with wafts of sweet sherry with hints of smoke in the background.  Can't wait to get this into a Glencairn and give it a good proper nosing.

I have some excellent whiskies nearing the end of the bottle so the blend should be boosted sooner rather than later.

Right, must be off now, time to get some Christmas shopping done.  

Until next time,

Slainte.

SI

P.S. Click here to see Ralfy's vlog that gave me the urge to get the blend started.

Hello "Blogworld"

Hello there,

If you are reading this then you are witnessing a great beginning.

I've never tried anything like this before but now is the time to take the plunge, try something new and enjoy myself on the way.  Why the hell not?

As I explore my way through this new "blogworld" I hope to have some craic (Irish slang for fun) whilst documenting my hobbies, interests and experiences.  These documented ramblings should mostly comprise of my ever growing love of whisky / whiskey but I have no doubt that other topics shall creep in from time to time.

I think, as I have become more interested in whisky, I have noticed more and more ways of getting information across through all forms of media and am interested in seeing what this shall evolve into.

Now I'm not saying that I know anything about anything but I'll have a go at passing on my humble opinions and hopefully it'll all help towards a greater learning for myself and others.

Well anyway I think that's enough to get me going and will give the page a less empty look while I desperately work out why I have started this and what way to best keep it going :)

Until next time,

Slainte.

SI