Luk Loves Whisky

Announcement of autumn

Talisker has already hosted on the blog (eg. Talisker 10 years old), recently I posted a report from a visit to the distillery. Autumn is fast approaching, so today a version corresponding to this climate. Talisker 57 ° North. This edition is no age statement (NAS), but with a high content - 57% ABV. Ageing took place in bourbon casks. 57 ° North is originated form a latitude that the distillery is located. As it turned out during the tasting, whisky clouded after adding water, so it is...

The only distillery on the Islay of Skye

As probably I have already mentioned in a few places (eg. Tasting in the Orkney) a year ago I also traveled to Scotland. I visited several distilleries, but so far it eluded me to write about them. Ill have to slowly make up for these shortcomings. Due to the fact that recently I tasted Talisker 10 years old, today I give some photos from the visit in this distillery. It should be remembered that Talisker is the only distillery located on the beautiful Isle of Skye - island of the...

The only from Isle of Skye

Once, Talisker 10 years old was the primary whisky from this distillery. Now there are Storms, Mochs etc, but fortunately 10 years old has not disappeared from the market and is still available. We have a bottling at 45.8% ABV, why not 46%, I dont know, maybe to stand out? The difference of 0.2% is so small that it rather doesnt influence on tasting virtues. I would not cry if the color was natural and there have been no chill filtering, but I cannt have everything ;). [caption...

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...

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...

My favourite Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker brand needs no introduction. The basic version, Red Label can be found everywhere, in large quantities. It all has started in 1820 in Kilmarnock, when 15 year old John Walker founded the store where he offered, among others, alcohols. Mixing whisky in larger amounts occurred during the reign of Alexander Walker. It was after 1860. In 1893 the company purchased its first single malt distillery Cardu. Later they also acquired shares in many other distillieries. Currently Johnnie...

Paris, Paris

In the last weekend of September I went to Paris, for Whisky Live Paris 2013. It is now the 10th edition of this festival, going back to 2003. I flew to Paris on Friday evening. Everything went very good, until arrival hall at the airport, where my appointed and prepaid transfer hasnt been wainting. Hmm, after a few phone calls, the driver came and drove me to the hotel. The best is that on my way back home, after appointed hour the boys from transfer called with information that they will...

Whisky tasting.

[caption id=attachment_1194 align=alignnone width=801] The Hakushu[/caption] In addition to the official, organized demonstrations you could try countless editions of whisky, mostly from Scotland and Japan. Tastings was included in the ticket price, besides very rare editions, which could be obtained for the so-called Premium Vouhers, I mentioned which in the part 3 TIBS. You just needed to approach a particular distillery booth and ask, if the presenter has not already suggested...