Nose : Clean, crisp aroma, hints of vanilla Tasting notes for "Bank Note" - 5 Year Old Blended Whisky Food nibbles were also served at this time to go along with this excellent blend and everyone in the 30 strong crown were showing its appreciation to what was an excellent first whisky out of four to be tried at The Ubiquitous Chip Whisky Club. We were all told that this blend was slowly matured in oak casks and this produces a mellow taste with sweet richness and good depth in flavour. The other 60% of "Bank Note" comes from the purest grain whisky from the Lowlands of Scotland. This whisky was called "Bank Note" and is a premium 5 Year Old Blended whisky with 40% of the whisky coming from malt whiskies from the Speyside and Highland regions. The chatter around the room was becoming louder as the first whisky was being distributed. He went on to say how this tasting room can accommodate up to 20 people and tasting sessions last for 60 to 90 minutes. You can also see a working "Sample Room" and then make use of their "Tasting Room". This whisky experience in Ayrshire is packed with whisky treats like visiting the Cask Room where you can see a traditional 'under bond' whisky warehouse. He then went on to talk about how they are an independent bottler and have a shop and a whisky experience in the village of Kirksowald near Ayr. Rattray and the history of this independent bottler. Ian then told the whisky crowd what treats they were in for over the next 60 minutes and so started off explaining more about A.D. He quickly told everyone the format of the night and how food was going to be served with each of the whiskies we were all about to consume. Just after 6.30pm the whisky tasting night began and it was James who had the first word and welcomed the 30 or so whisky lovers to the launch of The Ubiquitous Chip whisky club. This made everyone in the room take notice as the smell of burning peat is a one to remember and set a perfect atmosphere for the night tasting ahead. Ian also had a wee trick up his sleeve as he had just started to burn some peat behind the bar to create a peaty atmosphere around the room. He talked about their wine club and how busy that is at present and wanting to take the Whisky Club to the same level with 60-70 people tasting every club meeting which is going to be on every two months.Īs more people started to arrive you could feel the buzz going around the room with everyone waiting patiently for the whisky club tasting to begin. Also James told me more at the bar/restaurant facilities and what they are trying to achieve in this very busy West-end establishment. We had a short discussion about the night ahead and also a brief chat about A.D Rattray and their Whisky Experience and shop near Ayr. Rattray an independent bottler from Ayrshire.Īs I walked into The Ubiquitous Chip I was warmly welcomed by James MacDuffie part of sommelier team of The Ubiquitous Chip and Iain Croucher. This tasting night was hosted by Iain Croucher of A.D. It was a great pleasure for Planet Whiskies to be asked to come along to the launch of The Ubiquitous Chip Whisky Club (known to many as The Chip) and their first ever whisky tasting night. The Ubiquitous Chip Whisky Club - Planet Whiskies Whisky Tasting Experience at Aston Lane, Glasgow
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