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For August, the Weedrammers (all 10 of us) were treated to a special evening hosted by Bo H. at his new digs in Berwick Parksville. A beautiful meeting space was provide for the gathering complete with a wonderful selection of appies specially prepared for our event.
To top it off, Bo was able to secure two new whiskies. Neither were familiar to the group; both are available from our local BCLB stores.
On this evening Bo started with the Glasgow 1770, a Lowland single malt produced by The Glasgow Distillery Company (established in 2014 in a city dating back to 1770 and much earlier). A relatively new but ambitious player in the world of Scotch whisky, the Glasgow Distillery Company aims to revive Glasgow’s whisky heritage. Their vision is to create a modern whisky that honours traditional craftsmanship. The whisky is crafted using traditional methods but also incorporates some modern techniques. It’s made from malted barley and aged in a combination of American oak and sherry casks, giving it a distinctive profile.
Tasting notes for this dram are nicely summarized on the BCLB website: “The palate is well balanced and smooth with vibrant vanilla, soft caramel and double cream opening up to succulent orchard fruits and berries followed by delicate floral notes alongside a sweet almond nuttiness.”
Glasgow 1770 is available at BCLB and is priced at $104.00 ABV is46%
Bo’s second selection was Mossburn – Torabhaig Allt Gleann a single malt Scotch
whisky produced by Mossburn Distillers, another relatively new but notable player in the whisky industry. Established in 2011 Mossburn Distillers was founded with the intention of creating high-quality whiskies while paying homage to traditional Scottish methods. Torabhaig is located on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The distillery was founded in 2017 and is one of the newest distilleries on the island. It reflects a commitment to producing high-quality Scotch whisky with a distinct regional character. The whisky is made from 100% malted barley and is aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. The use of both types of casks helps to create a complex flavour profile.
Tasting notes for this dram are nicely summarized on the BCLB website:
“95 Points, Whisky Advocate, “Salt air, light smoke, chocolate, ginger and earthy notes on the nose. A fruity palate, fresh raspberries, vanilla and aged oak. The peat is beautifully interwoven, with a balance of berries and light smoke, followed by a long, fruity, flavourful finish. Gentle yet complex.” March 2024”
Available at local BCLB stores, the dram is priced at $124.99 ABV 46% Isle of Skye
The folks at Berwick prepared a wonderful sample of appies at Bo’s request. Meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits plus incredible chocolate (prepared in-house) accompanied Bo’s selections to a ‘t’! The images below tell the story.
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Another very successful tasting! Numbers 176 and 177 are in the books! Thanks Bo!
