Girvan SMWS G7.10 “The Texan tea party”

Thanks to /u/twiddleDD for the sample Introducing a new series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. Girvan represents an interesting whisky for me. First off, it’s a single grain whisky. I’ve always enjoyed single grain whiskies because of the age statements required… Continue reading Girvan SMWS G7.10 “The Texan tea party”

Girvan 47 year old 1965 (cask 9487) The Clan Denny

You say to someone, “How’s that 47 year old Whisky?” and you’re kinda in a bind. I mean, Age = Quality, right? Something older than me was cradled, protected, untouched, and has cost so much to make. And more wood equals better, right? Probably not. I mean, we’ve already seen that climate affects the taste. Young whiskies can be good. There’s expectations of terroir that… Continue reading Girvan 47 year old 1965 (cask 9487) The Clan Denny