Name: The Girvan Patent Still Proof Strength
Brand: The Girvan Patent Still
Place of Purchase: Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendar
Country/Region of Origin: Richmond, Surrey, UK
Tasting Conditions: Room temperature, neat
Description: Single grain Scotch whisky from the Girvan Patent Still range, presented at 57.1% ABV. Despite its higher strength, this single grain retains its mellow, creamy vanilla and vibrant citrus notes that other expressions from the range exhibited.
Nose: Vanilla, bananas and honey
Palate: Vanilla cream, pepper, citrus peel
Finish: Sweet, peppery, sunshine
Notes: So, I am back after an almost 2-year hiatus. I bought a Whisky Advent Calendar from Master of Malt's Drinks by the Dram line. I am pretty pedestrian in my single-malt choices (Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Dalwhinnie), so I decided to spend this holiday season trying new whiskies (and new wines, but I will post those after Christmas). The advent calendar was pricey, but definitely cheaper than trying 25 whiskies at my local pub.
At 114-proof, this stuff is pretty potent. But man, does it taste good. Sweet as candy. Something to keep you warm when the snow falls.
At 114-proof, this stuff is pretty potent. But man, does it taste good. Sweet as candy. Something to keep you warm when the snow falls.