dimanche 8 janvier 2012

Ardmore 1992, Liquid Sun (en)

This is a bottle that was not unanimous since the gap between the highest score(92) and the worst one (47!) is the absolute record in history (albeit only recently) ofWDTS,. A bottle that has its admirers and detractors. Despite this extremely lowrating, the average assigned to this unusual bottle that costs 80 euros is 81.89.
Here are the notes extremes:
Savoureur
appearance: Riesling
nose: Medium to strong intensity, well-integrated alcohol, cheese (Camembert, Munster) (it's very nice for those who, like me, like that kind of cheese), sea air, medicinal (antiseptic), farmer (straw in barn) smoke and peat in the background
Taste: Medium to strong intensity, smoke and dry peat dominate but they leave place for the farmers, sailors and antiseptic aromas. Exactly the opposite of the nose
finish: average
With water: Slightly less intense on the nose and the palate, a little bitterness in the mouth, I like less with water
conclusion: An interesting and well balanced whisky .It takes time to articulate. I really like.
92/100
Canis Lupus
Colour: Pale, white wine.
Nose: nose 1st acid, vinegar, of course, pungent. Notes of rotting stench of garbage. Then through grassy notes. Occasionally, a burst of delicious jammy fruit happens to be drilled to vanish soon. Bitterness. And always the bad smell of landfill that spoil everything and will even mention the slurry.
Water harmonizes the nose, but without actually removing unpleasant notes. However, beautiful floral and fruity notes finally expressed as to succeed in cleansing the nose. But not enough to completely remove odors.
Taste: Very (too?) Fat, a lot of material. There are notes on the nose perceived, unpleasant like eating in a garbage can.
Water harmonizes the mouth but we feel that he would not take much to pass the threshold of surdilution. Again, more harmony, but without achieving a pleasing result.
Finale: On the same note as the mouth and nose, it becomes astringent over time.
Water reveals a kind of bitterness and metallic mineral. A lot of smoke astringent after a few minutes.

Comment: I've been drinking bad whisky, but it was undeniable that they were whiskys. Here I do not know what I had in my glass. I just hope it was not garbage juice. Without doubt one of the worst alcohol of any type I have ever tasted. And unfortunately, the water really does not save him.
47/100
As the gap between both notations is rather unbelievable, it is highly recommended to have a look on all tasting notes on the page: http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/WhiskyWDTS/2011-04/Bottle2.shtml



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