Luk Loves Whisky

in Domu Whisky Jastrzebia Gora

On 22-23 August 2014, in the Dom Whisky Jastrzebia Gora the first in Poland whisky festival took place. I arrived there the day before and started the weekend with the presentation, as well as tasting of Glenfiddich Excellence 26 years old. The event was organized in the Dom Whisky, there were Masterclasses at the upper level, in Bar Max, but primarily organizers used the entire space between the buildings, where they placed the individual stands of exhibitors. The weather was good so you...

That is finish in Port casks

Glenmorangie has already had its premiere on the blog. Previously I described Glenmorangie 18 years old, offered in elegant gold packaging. The basic version of the 10 year old was the first whisky from this distillery, which I tried, probably the time will come to write about it, and now The Quinta Ruban. Glenmorangie since the beginning of the ‘90 in XX century finishes whisky in casks of various fortified wines. This process involves standard aging in Bourbon barrels and then...

experiment with NAS

Old Pulteney 12 year old version accompanied me during the weekend at the Kania Lodge. This time I got in my hands Old Pulteney WK209 Good Hope. With this product distillery fitted into the recently popular trend of releasing single malts without specifying age (NAS-no age statement). Among other manufacturers worth mentioning is Macallan with Ruby, Amber and Siena, Coal Ila Moch, Finlaggan or Aberlur ABunadh. Due to the growing market demand for whisky and melting older distilates, we will...

the first single malt edition

Chichibu is the youngest whisky distillery in Japan. It was founded by Ichiro Akuto, the grandson of the founder of now closed Hanyu distillery - Isouji Akuto. Distillation was launched in February 2008. Previously they released some blends using stocks of Hanyu. The distillery is located in the town of the same name about 100 km NW of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture. The ambition of the founder, Ichiro Akuto is the production of high-quality whisky, using traditional methods and presentation....

inauguration even

Last Friday and Saturday Dom Whisky Jastrzebia Gora inaugurated the purchase of barrel of Jack Daniels. They organized the event with the presentation, tasting, snacks and live music. [caption id=attachment_1943 align=alignnone width=801] Jack Daniels barrel for Dom Whisky Jastrzebia Gora[/caption] [caption id=attachment_1944 align=alignnone width=801] Jack Daniels barrel for Dom Whisky Jastrzebia Gora[/caption] [caption id=attachment_1945 align=alignnone...

Shiver me timbers

[caption id=attachment_1857 align=alignnone width=801] Scotch Malt Whisky Society 4.151[/caption] After stiring atavistic soul with SMWS 93.38, the time has come for Shiver me timbers! Also from Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Also ex Sherry, refill butt, older, because matured 26 years, bottled cask strength 53,1% ABV, natural colour, un-chillfiltered. There are only 227 bottles. [caption id=attachment_1858 align=alignnone width=801] Scotch Malt Whisky Society 4.151[/caption]...

Stirs the atavistic soul

Not so long time ago I had a family visit, as it often happens it that situations there was no opportunity not to go over the sea. I was able to carefully arrange the trip and offered Jastrzebia Gora. And if Jastrzebia Gora Dom Whisky had to be vistited. As planned as done. On-site I focused my attention on whisky from Scotch Malt Whisky Society 93.38, Stirs the atavistic soul. [caption id=attachment_1808 align=alignnone width=801] SMWS 93.38[/caption] I wrote about Scotch Malt...

Orcadian Single Malt

Scapa Distillery lies on the Orkney Islands in Scotland, which makes it one of the most northerly located distillery. On the same island there is also Highland Park. [caption id=attachment_1489 align=alignnone width=801] Scapa 12 years old[/caption] Barley used in the production isnt peated, but its water flows through the peat bogs. Single malt production for many years is maintained at a low level. The distillery belongs to the Chivas Bros, which in turn is owned by Pernod...

Single Malt on the occasion 175 anniversary of the distillery

Springbank Distillery is located in Campbeltown, Scotland. There were times when Campbeltown used to be called the capital of whisky with about 28 distilleries. Today there are only three left: Springbank, Glengyle and Glen Scotia. Springbank Distillery produces three single malts: Springbank, Hazelburn and Longrow. Distillery is independent of big companies and makes traditional, crafted whisky. Starting from own barley growing, through own malting floors, un-chillfiltration, natural colour...