Whisky Tasting Record - Whisky Live Taipei/2011

Yamazaki, No Age Statement, Sherry Cask 2011, 48%.

Very clean and vibrant sherry note yet complex, even out runs some of high age profile sherry oak whisky. Some lovely juicy plums and prunes in the after taste (Good). NT$4,500

Yamazaki, No Age Statement, Puncheon Cask 2011, 48%.

Young with detectable apricots and ripened pineapple; round and clean in the mouth (Good). NT$2,500

Hibiki, 30 Y.O., Bottle #41503, 43%.

An outstanding dram, its complex aromas was absolutely stunning. It sets the milestone for all luxury blended whisky to match and redefined my definition of blended whisky (A must have before you died). NT$21,000

Yamazaki, 25 Y.O., 43%.

It posted an image of beautiful 40-45 year old Japanese lady wearing Channel No.5 in my head, very feminine in structure and aromas. Deep classic sherry oak but less some subtleness for the age given (Good). NT$25,000

Duncan Taylor, (Glenlivet), 39 Y.O., 1970/2010, Cask #2007, 50.9%.

Straight and clean with standard Glenlivet notes such as heather flower, apple, pear, sweet and fruity. Expect more layers and complexity from a 39 year old (Good). NT$8,400

Duncan Taylor, (Glen Grant), 34 Y.O., 1974/2009, 51.5%.

Soft and easy with cereal and wet soil/earthy notes, short aftertaste (Standard).

Duncan Taylor, (Bowmore), 26 Y.O., 1982/2009, Cask #85064, 54.9%.

Very fruity with orange flesh freshness and zest dryness, fruity perfume (almost like Moschino – I Love Love), a hint of peat and roasted rubber (Good).

SMWS 27.93, (Springbank), Cask #128, 2000, 51.1%.

Smoke tar, coffee bean and a lot of minerals. Classic Springbank structure in the background with extra dashes of tar and robustness (Good).