#whisky-quest

[seadowg]

Whisky Quest #8

 ### Ardbeg Galileo #### Why? Because I found it in a shop in my new home of San Francisco and was it excited to get some due to it being completely sold it out (ironically) in Scotland. #### Verdict The whisky has a really interesting taste: initial peat and smoke associated with a standard Ardbeg and but with a stronger hit due to the extra alcohol (49%) and age. There was also overtones of bourbon and a sour/fruity finish that both add a twist to make this a bit special.

[seadowg]

Whisky Quest #7

 Finally picked up a bottle of [this](http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/product.asp?pf_id=0010000032512). Its on the tiny whisky menu at my favourite restaurant which often marks anniversaries/birthdays with my girlfriend and tastes pretty damn brilliant. As you can imagine, its one of my favourites.

[seadowg]

Whisky Quest #6

Highland Park 1991 (19 Year)

Why?

Again, because it was on the menu at a certain restaurant. Also, I wanted to try something almost as old as me.

Verdict

This was a completely different experience from the (mediocre) 12 year. It has a sharp smoky spike to its aged in a sherry cask which seems to serve to make it very pleasing (easy) to drink. The key feature, although I find it hard to describe, is that it simply tasted 'old'. This is one of my favourite that I've had but I'm not sure I yet have the skills to properly describe a whisky like this.