totalatool schreef:semtex schreef:GlenGlassaugh First Cask.
Het allereerste vat Glen Glassaugh van na de heropstart, afgelopen vrijdag gebotteld.
Oh, hier ben ik heel erg benieuwd naar, omdat ik ook via via een flesje zou kunnen bemachtigen! Is hij het waard?
Net open gedaan, en hier mijn impressie:
Glenglassaugh First Cask, 3 yo, 2008-2011
Initial nose: hints of new make, sherry notes, salty, white pepper, stewed fruit (pear, apple)
After aeration: the new make is gone and made place for some sophisticated sherry (Palo Cortado kicking in) and warming vanilla.
Taste: sweet sherry notes – especially the PX- dominate the palate (sweet raisins), gingerbread, light spices, not too alcoholic despite the high abv, fruity again. No new make in the taste.
Finish is medium to long, with the sweet sherry notes lingering on. More Palo Cortado on the nose ( a bit more refined than the PX)
In short: for a 3 yo, this is one fantastic dram. It also shows what good wood policy can do. The fact that this dram is already so refined at 3 years of age, shows the influence of some excellent sherry casks (PX and PC). If this is the road that Glenglassaugh will keep walking on, success is guaranteed.