Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky
Tasting note: The deep mahogany / gold ochre hue stains the sides of the glass and shows good viscosity. Mildly prickly aroma offers suggestions of pancake, dilute maple syrup and mocha. Little variation in the second phase which, if anything sees the intensity drop a notch. Light entry opens to a plush, clean, richly sherried profile; semi sweet Christmas cake flavours, hollowing out at the finish, concluding with vanilla and caramel at the fade. 45% Alc./Vol.
Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky
$440 eachPrice consistently low
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
Jim Murray's Japanese Whisky of the Year for 2022. The small-scale craft (or Ji) whiskies from Kurayoshi have been impressive. Blenders here often combine malt whisky from Scotland with locally produced whisky. This is not an uncommon practice in Japan, and the exact breakdown typically remains undisclosed. There have been several strong reviews for the 18 YO (see below). One can't help noticing the similarity in packaging to Suntory's Yamazaki 18...
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
95 points$450 eachPrice consistently low
Penfolds II Dourthe Cabernet Merlot, South Australia, Bordeaux MV
A multi-vintage blend of cabernet and merlot made in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux, blurring the notions of Old and New World. 2020 Merlot from the soils of Bordeaux blended with 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from distant vineyards in South Australia. Medium-bodied, savoury and complex.
Penfolds II Dourthe Cabernet Merlot, South Australia, Bordeaux
99 points$425 eachPrice consistently low
Domaine de Joy Armagnac
Brown with orange reflections. Rancio nose with hints of roasted hazelnuts. Unctuous and fluid mouth where mix rancio and candied orange.
Domaine de Joy 1992 Armagnac 40.5% 700mL
$177 eachPrice consistently lowDomaine de Joy 1982 Armagnac 40.5% 700mL
$213 eachPrice consistently lowDomaine de Joy 1972 Armagnac 40.5% 700mL
$346 eachTypical priceDomaine de Joy 1962 Armagnac 40.5% 700mL
$547 eachPrice consistently highDomaine de Joy 1952 Armagnac 40.5% 700mL
$1,544 eachPrice consistently high
