On Thursday 20th of October we hosted a whisky tasting session in the library of Taradell.
This is another activity related to the twinning programme with the Dingwall Library. This session, conducted by Joan Mitjavila, consisted in the nosing and tasting of six diferent whiskies (five single malt whiskies: Auchentoshan, Glenmorangie, Glenfarclas, Talisker and Laphroaig and a blended whisky, Famous Grouse).
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The chosen brands were very different from each other and were good examples of the diversity of flavours that can be found in Scotch whisky. These are some of the conclusions the attendants could draw from the tasting: The malt whiskies were more appreciated than the blended whisky – Famous Grouse. The audience found that malt whiskies are much smoother with a wide variety of aromas and tastes. Peaty malts – Talisker and Laphroaig – raised opposite reactions … people really liked them or didn’t like them at all … Islands and Islay produce special whiskies… Auchentoshan, Glenmorangie and Glenfarclas were very well received … The smoothness of the Lowlands, the sweet notes of the Sauternes casks and the rich woody flavours of sherry casks were really appreciated. It was also pointed out that Glenmorangie is not far from Dingwall…
In short it was a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. We were able to appreciate the diversity of the world of Scotch whisky. In this wide range of flavours we can always find some malt that suits our personal taste.
L’expert Joan Mitjavila va oferir el passat dijus dia 20 d’octubre un Curs-tastet de whiskies a la Biblioteca de Taradell dins el marc de les activitats del projecte “De Biblioteca a biblioteca, de país a país: Osona-Highlands 2011”, que enguany ha agermanat les biblioteques de Taradell i Dingwall (Highlands). A més de degustar sis whiskies de diferents regions d’Escòcia, els assitents van gaudir de les explicacions sobre la seva història i el procés d’elaboració.
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