Whisky Live Singapore 2014 part 2
Nikka Masterclass i Collector Room […]
During the Whisky Live Singapore 2014 I participated in one Masterclass, which I had to sign up with the purchase of the ticket. The organizers tried to make as many people would choose a Masterclass, hence the participation in several of them was not possible. You could choose from: Trade masterclass Rum appreciation debate Johnie Walker from farmer to global Scotch icon Nikka masterclass GlenDronach masterclass Pernod Ricard Boutique Malts Glenfiddich Solera Deconstruction Monkey Shoulder Cocktail Craft I would go gladly to all of them, but this was not possible. I was never on classes about Japanese whisky, so the choice fell on Nikka. Masterclass was hosted by Emiko Kaji Global Brand Ambassador. First, she told the story of Masataka Tatetsuru and history of whisky in Japan. Then we moved on to study composition and tasting of Taketsuru NAS, 17 years old and 21 years old. This year 12 year old version, which I described on the blog, has been replaced by the NAS (no age statement). Overall, Taketsuru is a very pleasant pure malt. [caption id=attachment_3807 align=alignnone width=801] Whisky Live Singapore Taketsuru[/caption] [caption id=attachment_3808 align=alignnone width=801] Whisky Live Singapore Taketsuru[/caption] [caption id=attachment_3809 align=alignnone width=801] Whisky Live Singapore Taketsuru[/caption] At Whisky Live Singapore 2014 as in Paris collector room was organized. It offered a set of older and more rare single malts. I tried a few of them. Below are my basic tasting experiences. I have also scored (more or less) tried whiskies and I am very curious how I will find them tasting next time in the other circumstances. [caption id=attachment_3806 align=alignnone width=801] Whisky Live Singapore Collector Room[/caption] I started with the Taliskera 25 years old, cask strength 54,8% ABV, bottled in 2009 in the number of 5862 pieces, refill casks. N: smoked fish, a little bit of ash...
