A unique kind of Scotch

[shave/brush]

I just checked out the Eades E2 and I noticed they make 2 variety's. One is the Speyside and the other is the Highland. I see you got the Highland.

 

[dadiswin]

I just checked out the Eades E2 and I noticed they make 2 variety's. One is the Speyside and the other is the Highland. I see you got the Highland.

they released a few blends over a 2 year period or so. The speyside blend isn't as enjoyable.

 

[dadiswin]

Did the base 15 get replaced with the solera because I can't find it at any large spirits retailer.

 

[shave/brush]

Did the base 15 get replaced with the solera because I can't find it at any large spirits retailer.

I don't know. I just discovered this Scotch a few days ago. Someone else posted a thread here about how they make it and I thought the Solera sounded interesting. So I gave it a try.

 

[dadiswin]

Obsidian, outbid Illinois makes some sort of American whiskey that is a solera process. Never tried it but the lack of age statement concerns me.

I've had a few rum soleras that were magical as well. I'd rather see more solera and less cask finishes to be honest.

 

[shave/brush]

'dadiswin', check out this thread. It is what got me interested in this Scotch:

Great Scotch Whisky. Documentary

 

[shave/brush]

Anyone else try Glenfiddich Solera Reserve Scotch?

 

[rockviper]

Anyone else try Glenfiddich Solera Reserve Scotch?

Not I, but it's now on my radar as I finished off a small (500ml) bottle of 12 year old last month.

 

[shave/brush]

This is one great Scotch. the best I have ever tasted.

 

[Doc4]

Ralfy says ... make your own solera!

There goes my bank balance.

ftfy.

One nice thing about Scotch is that if you over-due it and drink a little too much, Scotch gives you the least hangover effect than any other alcoholic beverage. That's a fact.

Well, going back more decades than I'd care to admit, my first "drunk" in college was from a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red. We had an end-of-term Xmas party at the dorm, and that's what I was drinking. I well remember standing at the train station downtown, waiting for the early-morning train to take me home for the Xmas holidays, with a certain strong burn still in my stomach. Not "pleasant" by any means, but more distinctive than other hangovers I'd later experience (thanks, College!) and I think a bit ... um ... "less unenjoyable" than the others, if you will.

 

[shave/brush]

Well, going back more decades than I'd care to admit, my first "drunk" in college was from a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red. We had an end-of-term Xmas party at the dorm, and that's what I was drinking. I well remember standing at the train station downtown, waiting for the early-morning train to take me home for the Xmas holidays, with a certain strong burn still in my stomach. Not "pleasant" by any means, but more distinctive than other hangovers I'd later experience (thanks, College!) and I think a bit ... um ... "less unenjoyable" than the others, if you will.

One nice thing about Scotch is that if you over-due it and drink a little too much, Scotch gives you the least hangover effect than any other alcoholic beverage. That's a fact.

 

[Cl3anShav3]

Sounds interesting! I will give that a try. Thanks for sharing, I've never heard of that process called solera before.

 

[dpm802]

I never tried the normal Glenfiddich 15 but my last Scotch was Johnny Walker Black and I like it better than that.

Johnnie Walker Black has been my default go-to drink for about 12 years now, and it is the benchmark that I judge all other Scotch whiskeys against.

I used to drink Glenfiddich a couple times a month at a dive bar that my friend liked to hang out in but I didn't. I would order Glennfiddich because it was the only Single Malt they had, but after one drink I felt really depressed and went back out to my car to sleep while my friend partied the night away. I'm not sure if it was this brand of whiskey or the dismal, dreary aura of this dive bar that made me feel that way, but I never really liked Glenfiddich very much, despite my love for all things Scotch.

But I'm intrigued by this Solera, and I will keep an eye out for it. I'm hoping I can find a bar that will serve me a neat shot or two, rather than having to get a whole bottle to test it out. If any bar has it on the shelf, it will be this place ... birds of a feather baltimore - Google Search

 

[BigJ]

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy!

Thanks for sharing! I was well aware of this method for port, but never before for Scotch.

 

[Esetter]

I thought I was set with a nice Highland, Speyside, and Islay. I've been on a bit of a Glen Garioch run lately, the reserve. But the Solera looks very interesting...

 

[shave/brush]

I thought I was set with a nice Highland, Speyside, and Islay. I've been on a bit of a Glen Garioch run lately, the reserve. But the Solera looks very interesting...

It is worth a try. It won me over.

 

[Mitch339]

Wow this looks amazing. Glenfiddich never disappoints and seems to always have great limited editions. I am hoping Santa Claus (aka my wife) leaves a bottle of Glenfiddich “Winter Storm” under our tree. It is scotch aged in Canadian ice wine casks!

 

[shave/brush]

Wow this looks amazing. Glenfiddich never disappoints and seems to always have great limited editions. I am hoping Santa Claus (aka my wife) leaves a bottle of Glenfiddich “Winter Storm” under our tree. It is scotch aged in Canadian ice wine casks!

That sounds interesting.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

If you like Scotch, how about trying Welsh... Penderyn Madeira is very nice!

 

[Esetter]

It is worth a try. It won me over.

You, sir are absolutely correct. I picked up a bottle on the other side of the Rockies and enjoyed my first dram thoroughly.
Also two bottles of Lagavulin 16; for a significant discount from where I live.
$150 in BC, $85.99 in Alberta.
I'm set for a while...