Wizards Of Whisky: James Buchanan
World Whisky Awards 2022
“If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” – Steve Jobs
SMAC along with its members heartily congratulates winners of the World Whisky Awards 2022 (Rest of the world)
‘Indri’ from Piccadily distilleries winning the category award for NAS Single malts for India is an extremely proud moment for the industry and the ever-growing tribe of whisky enthusiasts in India. The distillery garnered attention for itself by releasing the Kamet single malt a while ago that has been very well received across the globe. The distillery is fast cementing its place as a pillar of the reputed production houses delivering quality whisky.
Indri- A triple cask matured whisky that we eagerly await to be launched in various markets in India and worldwide has received recognition in quick time. Lest we forget the hard work and perseverance of the team by some very recognised and reputed names, the quote at the beginning of this post is to remind all of us of the effort behind such success. Congratulations to the team and Surrinder Kumar
Paul John needs no introduction to most whisky aficionados, after delivering stellar performances and whiskies over the year it continues to add to the ever-expanding wall of fame with silver and bronze medals in multiple categories. Congratulations Michael and team.
From our members we expect all to taste these stellar whiskies at the earliest and share your thoughts with us.
Please do remember whisky awards may not reflect your choices or preferences.
CS – Cask Strength
On today’s edition of #FunFacts…
CS – Cask Strength
Cask Strength has changed its definition over time and has progressed to ‘Natural Cask Strength’. CS now refers to whiskies with a alcohol strength of 55% or higher.
NAS – No age statement
On today’s edition of #FunFacts…
NAS – No age statement
Something that is very prevalent today in the whisky world.
Time to announce the SMAC New Year 2022 contest winners!
Time to announce the SMAC New Year 2022 contest winners!
Some really good whiskies with amazing pictures and sentiments, thank you for all the entries! Keep sharing the whisky love and always consume responsibly.
We cannot thank our sponsors enough for the great prizes!
Winners, we will reach out to you shortly with details how to collect your spoils.
Demystifying a common acronym!
On today’s edition of #FunFacts…demystifying a common acronym!
BFYB!
Why you must taste the Paul John Select Cask PX?
If you are from geographies beyond the sub-continent you would wonder or perhaps snigger at the fact that whisky is consumed completely diluted in water, soda or sometimes coke!
There is a very simple reason -a sniff of the concoction that is called ‘whisky’ will make you realise why this is the preferred form of consumption! That strong odour of ENA, grain distill reeks through most whiskies produced locally, and if you get past that you may observe a typical grimace when you take the first sip. Again, no mystery here; apart from the caramel overload the drink will be laced with artificial flavours & since there is no (or in rare cases, little) maturation the alcohol burn is significant. And this I would guesstimate is the experience with 95% of the whisky drinking population in India.
To associate sweet, syrupy & date syrup that we found in the Paul John Select cask PX it is almost an unfathomable task for the usual dramster. That’s why I recommend you to get your hands on this magnificent dram. The whisky recently awarded as a winner by “World Whisky Awards” in its category is now offered in India and will give you an opportunity to see how different a whisky can be. The impression begins from the dark burgundy colour that the liquid exhibits and experiments such as using this as a topping to a “Kesar Kulfi” will leave you astounded with the explosion of flavours in your mouth.
ABV: 48%
Non Chill Filtered
NAS- No Age Statement
Release: Batch produce, limited quantities
Available for booking with SMAC – https://forms.gle/mMgbBLRyaD3rSuqH7
Review Video – https://youtu.be/NFKK9GKLjWM
Young peated whisky but still maintaining the character of the Lagavulin.
Young peated whisky but still maintaining the character of the Lagavulin.
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We had the company of Mr. Offerman last evening. Young peated whisky but still maintaining the character of the Lagavulin.
Very nicely done Mr. Offerman.
12 CS releases by Lagavulin is a cult and is perhaps the best kept open secret. Now imagine that watered down and you get the Offerman. And yes it would be wonderful sitting next to a fire drinking this the whole evening, just that we have too much to do…. #it‘stime
Paul John select cask PX and Oloroso
We thought we should get a bit of a prelude of the whisky that we intend to taste at the event on 11 Feb at The Paul 😁.
Harsha joins Hemanth in tasting the latest release from John distilleries.
Paul John select cask PX
Paul John select cask Oloroso
Both whiskies are non chill filtered and are bottled at an ABV of 48%.
These exquisite whiskies finished in ex wine casks offer you the opportunity to taste a different dimension in craft whisky. Be it the dessert-like sweetness offered by the whisky finished in Pedro Ximenez or the dry dark chocolate with citrus offered by the Oloroso. These releases in India are a testament to the growing interest in single malt whisky.
Join us for a tasting session of these expressions soon.
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