I found the tasting notes of a Single Malt Whisky Seminar by Michael jackson held at Sherlock's Home on 11 October 1997. We tasted 8 whiskys; Invergordon 26 yr. single grain, Old Fettercairn 26 yr, Glendronach 15 yr, Dalmore 29 yr, Scapa 12 yr, Isle of Jura 30 yr, Bruichladdich 26 yr, and Laphroaig 15 yr. I piped at the event so I had a complimentary seating.
Invergordon 26 yrs, single grain, very rare, North of Inverness. Column distilling, pale in colour and aged in bourbon casks.
Old Fettercairn 26 yr. Highland, Eastern Highlands near Kirriemuir distilling since 1830's. Barley malt base like all scotch. Warm earthy, smooth, slight peatiness, good with food. It has a light body and a light colour.
Glendronach 15 yr., Highland, distilling since 1826, owned by Teacher's Scotch. This was aged in sherry, apricot and almondine notes, malty sweetness. Good for after dinner. These are direct fire stills.
Dalmore 29 yr, Highland, distilling since 1839. Aged in sherry amontillado casks giving it an orange marmalade taste and it tends to be good for blending.
Scapa 12 yr, Highland, Orkney Island. Salty tasting, aged in bourbon casks, slight peatiness with notes of chocolate and licorice.
Isle of Jura 30 yr, West Highland/Island Piney tasting and very smooth.
Bruichladdich 26 yr, Islay, Iron rock (?) and very smooth.
Laphroaig 15 yr, Islay, Peatiness, smoother than the 10 but not as smooth as the 30 yr.
It was kind of cool to find this a look back at the whole experience. I also have a signed copy of his New World Guide to Beer.
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