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Glenfiddich Havana Reserve Scotch

Started by AVB , Sep 18 2004 12:50 PM

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#1 AVB

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 12:50 PM

Glenfiddich 21 yo Havana reserve Scotch, 700 ml, presentation tube, standard Glenfiddich bottle, 80 proof, not available in the US, about $110 from the UK.

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The wife won some contest at work and so last night we found ourselves in a Limo headed toward one of the fanciest restuarants in the Baltimore area, Peerce's Plantation. I took along my bottle of Havana Reserve and a RASS for the the ride down.

Well, it turns out I couldn't smoke in the Limo so the bottle got my full attention. Because Rum casks from Sancti Spiritus in Cuba are used in the making of this, it isn't allowed to be imported to the US. Also, the name has been changed to Gran Reserva although that still won't get it into this country.

The nose is one of the richest you'll find with malt, chocolate, oranges and a hint of toffee. Tasting confirms the chocolate and a bit of vanilla sweetness balanced with aged malt. The rum finish blends seemlessly with the malt and doesn't stand in front as you might think.

Iain Banks in Raw Spirit said, '"Utterly Assured whisky making of the first order" and also called it "The Perfect Dram." While I won't go that far, it is very, very good and well worth seeking out. If you are interested, email or PM me and I'll point you in the right direction to get some of your own. :thumbs:

Edited by AVB, 17 December 2006 - 06:39 PM.

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 12:55 PM

Well, I got a bottle of this in AVB's group buy, and I must say, while I can't distinguish subtle flavors like he can, this stuff is good! Definitely has a bit of a different flavor from traditional scotch, but like AVB said, its not as obvious or stright forward as you might expect.

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 01:52 PM

I as well picked up a bottle of this along with other1 and AVB. I sat down and poured a dram on my birthday. It was not nearly as sweet as I anticipated it. The rum cast add the perfect amout of sweetness to this scotch. I would definately recommend this to those searching for something a little different than your normal Highland scotch

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 02:52 PM

Sure, make me feel bad for passing on the buy :p Sounds great. Thanks for the notes :thumbs:

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 07:52 PM

Sounds interesting guys, thanks for the review AVB. Maybe a future bonus ;) will purchase a bottle. Should have awesome Nov/Dec bonuses I'm hoping.

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Posted 18 September 2004 - 08:19 PM

Glenfiddich 21 yo Havana reserve Scotch, 700 ml, presentation tube, standard Glenfiddich bottle, 80 proof, not available in the US, about $110 from the UK.

The wife won some contest at work and so last night we found ourselves in a Limo headed toward one of the fanciest restuarants in the Baltimore area, Peerce's Plantation.  I took along my bottle of Havana Reserve and a RASS for the the ride down.

Well, it turns out I couldn't smoke in the Limo so the bottle got my full attention.  Because Rum casks from Sancti Spiritus in Cuba are used in the making of this, it isn't allowed to be imported to the US.  Also, the name has been changed to Gran Reserva although that still won't get it into this country.

The nose is one of the richest you'll find with malt, chocolate, oranges and a hint of toffee.  Tasting confirms the chocolate and a bit of vanilla sweetness balanced with aged malt.  The rum finish blends seemlessly with the malt and doesn't stand in front as you might think. 

Iain Banks in Raw Spirit said, '"Utterly Assured whisky making of the first order" and also called it "The Perfect Dram."  While I won't go that far, it is very, very good and well worth seeking out.  If you are interested, email or PM me and I'll point you in the right direction to get some of your own.    :thumbs:

where in MD do you live AVB??

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Posted 19 September 2004 - 10:30 PM

He lives in the part thats in Pennsylvania. :p

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Posted 20 September 2004 - 08:23 AM

Shuuuuuuuuuush! Now everyone knows. ???

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Posted 20 September 2004 - 03:51 PM

Shuuuuuuuuuush!  Now everyone knows. ???

And unless you want the rest of the address posted you'll send me the contents of the top shelf of your liquor cabinet! :0


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Posted 20 September 2004 - 04:14 PM

Sure....go ahead and threaten a Marine....I need some excitement. :0

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Posted 02 November 2004 - 06:05 PM

Had about 6oz of this at the Jets game last night. This stuff is great :thumbs:

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Posted 02 November 2004 - 06:46 PM

Ohhhh, so you were that half naked, green painted, green afro wearing guy. :0 :0

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Posted 02 November 2004 - 07:00 PM

Ohhhh, so you were that half naked, green painted, green afro wearing guy.  :0  :0

I have not and will not ever facepaint!!!!

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Posted 02 November 2004 - 07:15 PM

So you don't deny the afro? :0

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Posted 03 November 2004 - 08:43 AM

It's called a blackout. ;)

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Posted 03 November 2004 - 08:38 PM

Sure, make me feel bad for passing on the buy :p  Sounds great.  Thanks for the notes :thumbs:

My thoughts exactly!!!! ???

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Posted 03 November 2004 - 09:09 PM

I believe you just missed out on the 2nd buy as well :0

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Posted 14 February 2007 - 08:54 AM

Broke out some of this last night and I'm always amazed how good it is. Glad that I have another buy coming up so I can get more.

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Posted 14 February 2007 - 10:29 AM

Broke out some of this last night and I'm always amazed how good it is. Glad that I have another buy coming up so I can get more.



I love this Scotch Ray. I have a couple of bottles left, but always interested in picking up more. Especially since the service I have historically used without flaw abroad is getting a bit spotty lately. Let me know when you're going to do your buy...I might partake.

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Posted 23 February 2007 - 02:00 AM

This was my first love of Single Malts and while I've tried a few others since then, the Gran Reserva is still my favorite!! :thumbs:
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