Laphroaig 25 years old Glencadam 21 years old in The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur
Tasting in Malaysia […]
In the capital of Malaysia I have visited The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur. This is probably the best place in town to enjoy a respectable single malts. This was my second visit to this place. The first time I went there a few years ago, by the way of my birthday. I remember I have presented myself Port Ellen 1979 Douglas Laing Old & Rare Paltinum on that occasion. Interestingly it was my first whisky from this distillery. I did not write the tasting notes, but in my mind there is still left that it was quite peaty and ashy ;). Those fond memories caused that also this time I had to visit The Whisky Bar. Whisky selection is really rich and also available on the website of the bar - a cool solution if you do not want to spend hours on the site over the menu. After selecting, the drink is served in Glencairn and for volunteers there is water with a pipette and ball of ice. Such a set looks very nice and proffesional. [caption id=attachment_3914 align=alignnone width=801] The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur[/caption] I decided to continue the tradition of trying single malts for the first time in The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur, so the choice fell on Glencadam 21 years old. Natural color, unchillfiltered and 46% ABV - as it should be. C: gold, N: at the beginning quite alcoholic and sharp, but it passes quickly, immediately there are notes of metal, mineral, a touch of sulfur, immature fruits, intense apples and pears, after a while it smoothes, there are more green apples and vanilla, also the smell of wet earth; T: slightly warming and sweet, after the first phase a lot of apples and ripe pearas comes in, or rather staying in local climates I should say ripe dragon fruit, then a bit of ginger and traces of bitterness; F: medium long, fruity (mostly apples) with a touch of bitterness. Score: 86. Very good whisky, though slightly less typical. I was positively surprised here by the intensity of green apples and original metallicity. [caption...
