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What's the overall impression of the event? It was great, even though it wasn't without its flaws. It's great that there are enthusiasts organizing such events. Personally, I still have a lot to learn, gain experience, and learn how to taste and accurately describe complex, aged releases, but the direction for my future journey along the winding paths of this magical beverage, mysteriously obtained from simple grain and water, has been set.
First and foremost, I remember Bunnahabhain; it's a very interesting concept, and I hope to try other releases from their line. I liked Dalmore, but it's not in my price range. Highland Park – I think I can safely add any of their releases to my list to try. Speyside – forget it.
It's a pity there was nothing from Islay, except for Bunnahabhain, but Bunnahabhain is unlike anything else. On the other hand, I didn't burn out my taste buds with peat, so I could better appreciate the rest. There weren't enough samples overall. The acoustics were poor. Sometimes, there wasn't enough tasting dram to fully understand. It was a bit cramped. The show component of the festival was a bit weak. I missed the Bunnahabhain masterclass. I didn't try Loch Lomond (or was it the remnants of it that we all so cheerfully and sadly drank at the end of the festival?), I didn't fully explore Glen Scotia, and I didn't pay enough attention to the author's blends. But these are all minor things. The main thing is that it was cozy, fun, interesting, delicious, there was good whiskey, and there were good people. There was also focused sipping, and there were hastily made but heartfelt toasts to the health of new acquaintances, and there was cheerful clinking of glasses among a dozen people, all pouring "just a little more whiskey" into themselves at the last moment – it didn't matter what kind. And at the end, I really didn't want to leave – that's the main sign of a good event. That's the story.
Added 3 minutes later
Oh, almost forgot. On Sunday, I drank sbiten with Ment. I wasn't given the right glass, and I couldn't appreciate the full flavor and aroma, so I'll just say that sbiten with sage is great.
https://coub.com/view/1eekgt
First and foremost, I remember Bunnahabhain; it's a very interesting concept, and I hope to try other releases from their line. I liked Dalmore, but it's not in my price range. Highland Park – I think I can safely add any of their releases to my list to try. Speyside – forget it.
It's a pity there was nothing from Islay, except for Bunnahabhain, but Bunnahabhain is unlike anything else. On the other hand, I didn't burn out my taste buds with peat, so I could better appreciate the rest. There weren't enough samples overall. The acoustics were poor. Sometimes, there wasn't enough tasting dram to fully understand. It was a bit cramped. The show component of the festival was a bit weak. I missed the Bunnahabhain masterclass. I didn't try Loch Lomond (or was it the remnants of it that we all so cheerfully and sadly drank at the end of the festival?), I didn't fully explore Glen Scotia, and I didn't pay enough attention to the author's blends. But these are all minor things. The main thing is that it was cozy, fun, interesting, delicious, there was good whiskey, and there were good people. There was also focused sipping, and there were hastily made but heartfelt toasts to the health of new acquaintances, and there was cheerful clinking of glasses among a dozen people, all pouring "just a little more whiskey" into themselves at the last moment – it didn't matter what kind. And at the end, I really didn't want to leave – that's the main sign of a good event. That's the story.
Added 3 minutes later
Oh, almost forgot. On Sunday, I drank sbiten with Ment. I wasn't given the right glass, and I couldn't appreciate the full flavor and aroma, so I'll just say that sbiten with sage is great.
https://coub.com/view/1eekgt
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza,
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers