Now since the Shepard’s pie is simmering I can drop a line about our latest whisky experience.
It was supposed to be a whisky blending experience, first a tasting of 5 drams and then a blending exercise with a winner announced at the end. However, upon our arrival it was announced that the original line-up was changed completely. Nevertheless, my missus put her foot down and insisted on attending the event (I know... lucky me...). After a tough working day she was looking for something what can be qualified as a reward and I have to agree I filed no complaints from my side whatsoever !!! The Balvenie isn't something we would consider for consumption on a regular night out. However, somehow there was this mutual gut feeling that we'd rather go for it.
Back to business. Few whiskies were lined up including a new spirit. Here I have to highlight that I appreciate these new spirits a lot when it comes to tasting them in small quantities. At the end of the day it is the material what whisky is coming from. However, then distilleries start selling them for mass consumption, it looks like people care more about quick quid rather than a good whisky. To be honest I know some brrriliant providers of quality moonshine and it doesn’t taste any worse than most of these new spirits. What matters more is the transformation of this spirit into the whisky.
