Angel’s Share Sampling Society
Last night was spent sampling whisky/whiskey at 9 Maple Ave.What a great way to end the trip back from Salem. We arrived back in Saratoga Springs just in time for the start of the tastings.
First up was an Irish Whiskey called Bushmills 10 Year Old. It’s from the world’s oldest licensed distillery. Originally called ” Uisce Beatha” (”Water of Life” in Irish), the name was difficult to pronounce by English speakers and was then shortened to “Uisce”. Over time, the name eventually became whiskey. It is believed that the troops of King Henry II enjoyed the taste of Bushmills some 400 years before the distillery became officially licensed in 1608 by King James I. In 1784, the Bushmills Distillery became an officially registered company.
Next came the Single Malt Scotch Whisky, called Glen Moray 12 Year Old. It is from the Speyside district of the Highland region. Jackson gave it an overall score of 76.
My personal favorite of the night was the Bourbon Whiskey called Kentucky Vintage Small Batch. It comes from Bardstown, Kentucky also known as the “Bourbon Capital of the World”. This is a new addition to the collection of Bourbon at 9 Maple Ave and I will be adding to my own.
