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[damac] 09/1/2020 12:43

Just realised that and came back to post the following.

The water used in production does also have an effect on the final distilled taste. Most (if not all) distilleries use local natural spring water in the process. If for example the local spring water used at one distillery had been naturally filtered through peat bog (like Islay) then you can expect the smokey undertones from the peat to be prominent in the final flavour.

[excell1] 09/1/2020 12:42

Brexit discussion.Are we going to get a great deal from the EU or are we going to get better terms with the U.S.?

[gtaval1] 09/1/2020 12:35

I'm on about the production.

[damac] 09/1/2020 12:34

Gtaval1

Adding just one small drop of water to a single malt changes the taste, complexity and aroma of that malt.

Going back to the Malt Whisky Society as an explanation on this, when you visit any venue you are handed what is called the 'Bar Bible' which contains the tasting notes for all malts they currently have in stock. For each malt, they provide you with tasting notes for both scenarios, with and without water, explaining to you what you should expect to taste and smell depending on how you choose to drink it. The taste changes significantly when you add water to a single malt.

[flyinghorse1] 09/1/2020 12:32

I bottled a hogs head of Springbank in 2017 and one of the participants was in America, so his bottles could not be cask strength but a set strength (and a different size) for import.
I asked Springbank how they adjusted it to correct alcohol spec and the response was with water.
Talking of water I just bought a 1 litre bottle of fancy stuff at £1.09 so at 159litres in a bbl thats £173/bbl--perhaps we are selling the wrong stuff and water more sustainable than oil!

[gtaval1] 09/1/2020 12:26

The water added imparts no taste whatsoever to the whiskey. This comes from the aging process in the casks from the casks themselves (sherry, port, bourbon etc) and from the grain used.Whiskey currently makes up about 2% of my portfolio at present.I can always drink it if it underperforms..

[damac] 09/1/2020 12:20

For anyone that likes single malts I would thoroughly recommend membership of the Scottish Malt Whisky Society.

In addition to the 3 venues in Scotland they also have a venue in London. You are able to visit these venues when you want (subject to opening hours obviously) and on each visit as a member you receive 3 drams of your choice free. They also do regular tasting sessions at these venues. Well worth it for access to exclusive (single run) malts which you can buy by the bottle if still available and which you will never find on any off license or supermarket shelf.

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[thegreatgeraldo] 09/1/2020 12:00

tournesol
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I've always understood that single malts benefit from the addition of a very small amount of good quality water - ie not tap. Sometimes I follow that advice. Sometimes I don't.

...Very small amount, a few drops (literally). Of course, the water in the whisky (put there by the distiller) is very relevant to the taste of the whisky....a flavour of the local geology

[tournesol] 09/1/2020 11:38

off topic for light relief.


Currently have 4 bottles of whisky open

Aberlour Double Cask 16 yo }
………;……̷0;……R30;…...…………;……...……...} scotch single malts
Old Pulteney Maritime 18 yo}

Hudson Manhattan Rye made in New York

Kavalan Solist - single malt from Taiwan of all places


The Rye is outclassed by the others but it was a meaningful Christmas present from someone special so I'm really enjoying it.

The Aberlour is really delicious.

The Pulteney is absolutely wonderful. Complex, smooth, ever changing.

The Kavalan is transcendental. To my amazement it is in a different league from the others above. I would not have believed it. Nor does anybody I've shared it with. Taiwanese whisky? I've been accused of switching bottles. The IWSC (International Wines & Spirits Challenge) - which runs large scale blind tastings awarded it 98/100 and I reckon they were being a bit mean at that. I've only just noticed that it is 59.4% proof!!! Maybe that has something to do with its magical qualities.

I've always understood that single malts benefit from the addition of a very small amount of good quality water - ie not tap. Sometimes I follow that advice. Sometimes I don't.

What I did find rather teeth clenching was being asked for one of the scotches on ice this Christmas. But I managed not to flinch and took it on the chin.

[thegreatgeraldo] 09/1/2020 11:26

Have a nice day - Spike

[bountyhunter] 09/1/2020 11:23

tgg, sorry forgot the ice!

[tournesol] 09/1/2020 11:21

"Naming of Parts" by Henry Reed is my long standing favourite.

[extrader] 09/1/2020 11:07

The Rubai’yat of Omar el Khayyam for me.

[ngms27] 09/1/2020 11:04

Just to pass time, anyone else like poetry?My favourite is the rime of the ancient mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

[thegreatgeraldo] 09/1/2020 10:14

bountyhunter
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Goes nicely with Whisky

...Aaaaggghhhhh.....

[triple seven] 09/1/2020 09:45

Ukog looking better this morning.Thinking of selling here, recouping some funds back.

[tcarter66208] 09/1/2020 09:30

Would love to know whats going on... Heads telling me to get out of this quickly, red flags. Hearts saying stay :')

[ltinvestor] 09/1/2020 09:21

Tournesol.I am “inside” at the moment but will post a link when I am able...very exciting opportunity.

[taudelta1] 09/1/2020 09:12

water cut?

[bountyhunter] 09/1/2020 08:27

Goes nicely with Whisky

[bountyhunter] 09/1/2020 08:27

preferably single malt such as Glenmorangie

[amaretto1] 09/1/2020 07:51

Now back to water :-)

[bountyhunter] 09/1/2020 07:07

Sorry to change the subject (well actually I'm not) as an aside this FSPO is expected to have a capacity of 100,000 bbl/day (in 2023)...

[s_murray] 09/1/2020 06:59

ngms, That's funny actually..lol

[backinblack80] 08/1/2020 23:47

Is the main issue not that O&G has had its day? Perhaps funds are now starting to focus on different opportunities/technologies ........