We were toying around with ideas for whisky themes for our wee Nurnberg International Whisky Explorers group, and proposed exploring inventive and interesting blends. The goal was to avoid all mass-produced well-known names. Instead, we challenged ourselves to research and bring something a bit different for each other to discover!
So what made its way into our theme of “Not Your Ordinary Blend“?
- Glenalba 30 year Blended Scotch Whisky 41.4% – Though Scottish, it is bottled for Lidl supermarket in Germany and can be found on sale for a mere Eur 59! A true “preis leistungsverhaeltnis” dram!
- Wemyss Nectar Grove Blended Malt Scotch Whisky with Madeira finish 46% – A fruity ginger spice delight!
- Berry Bros & Rudd Sherry Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 44.2% – Reliable, reasonable, and most enjoyable – what not to like in that?
- North Star Super Sonic Mach 3 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 55% – Powerpacked sherry bomb
- GlenAllachie (2009/2011) Olorosso, Chinquapin and Grattamacco Tuscan Red Cuvee Cask Finish 55.9%
Technically the last isn’t a blend, however, we were delighted to have it close our evening – in honour of our birthday lass!
We then had a “bonus” round with Two of Pentacles blended whisky alongside a pairing – with nuts and chocolate with special wafers joining our usual close with cheese and bread to help soak up the alcohol before going our different ways. This addition was a complete hit! And certainly something to consider for future sessions.
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