…and the winner is…
Diamond Whiskey’s annual knockout stage is here to select the winner of the finest whiskey award in 2021 that has appeared on the Diamond Whiskey Blog. The Diamond Whiskey Blog managed to sample eleven different whiskeys last year, which makes the number unequal. I’ll divide all of the whiskeys into groups of two at random. One whiskey will receive a complimentary pass. There’s a lot to think about and a lot to fight for, so let’s get this tournament started!
The groups have been formed, and the whiskey has been organized. The teams for round one of the knockout stages are as follows:
1) Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey vs. Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
2) Redbreast 15-year-old Irish single pot still whiskey, Old bottling label VS Glenmorangie 18-year-old Extremely Rare
3) Glenfiddich 15-year-old Vintage Cask vs. Laphroaig 10-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
4) Chita Single Grain Japanese Whiskey vs. Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey
5) Glen Deveron Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16-Year-Old, Royal Burgh Collection VS. Family Heritage Rye Malt Whiskey Ex-Cognac Cask
Glenlivet 12y.o Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the whiskey that will receive the free pass in the first round. See you in the second phase! Now that the groups have been established, we will evaluate each group based on their performance in the Diamond Whiskey Blog.
The first duel involves a Scotch against an Irishman. The Jameson and the 16-year-old Lagavulin. At first glance, it appears that there is only one dominant winner since many people believe that the older the whiskey, the better the quality, and that if the price of the whiskey is high, it is better than those with lower prices. This isn’t always the case, because many superb whiskeys are young and inexpensive.
This is a difficult decision to make. Two very distinct whiskeys are standing next to one other, but both are excellent in their own land. This group’s winner is Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky! Congratulations, you’ve progressed to the next round. The combination of body and smoke provided the scotch with an advantage in this group.
The second group is also featuring an Irish and a Scotch! This time the arm wrestle is between 18-Year-Old Glenmorangie and 15-year-old The Redbreast. Those two are both quality whiskeys and if you have either of them in your glass you are in for a treat. The winner of this group is The Redbreast 15-year-old Irish single pot still whiskey, Old bottling label. The redbreast had a slight edge on the richness and also it had a quality sweetness in it that was important in this decision.
The second group also includes an Irish and a Scotch! This time, the arm wrestlers are Glenmorangie, 18 years old, and The Redbreast, 15 years old. Both of these whiskeys are fantastic, and if you have either of them in your glass, you are in for a delight. The Redbreast 15-year-old Irish single pot still whiskey, Old bottling label is the winner in this group. The Redbreast had a slight edge in terms of richness, as well as a qualitative sweetness that was significant in this judgment.
Both whiskeys in this group are from different continents, as one is from the United States and the other is from Japan. Two distinct styles and geographical regions. The Chita will be the winner since it was surprisingly tasteful. I was told that Japanese whiskeys are among the best in the world, and they were correct. This one was very rich and full of flavour.
The last group in this round is an intriguing one since it sets my family’s heritage whiskey against the major league. To decide the rightful winner, I shall be unbiased. Even though I enjoy my family heritage whiskeys, I believe there is room for growth. The 16-year-old Glen Deveron Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Royal Burgh Collection is the final group winner. Glen Deveron has a better body shape with quality sweetness than his competition.
Six whiskeys have been chosen, and we are now on to the next phase. The groups were chosen at random by the randomizer, and they are as follows:
1) Glenlivet 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs. Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky
2) Redbreast 15-year-old Irish single pot still whiskey, Old bottling label VS Laphroaig 10-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
3) Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky against Glen Deveron Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16-Year-Old, Royal Burgh Collection
The second round opens with Glenlivet and The Chita, both 12 years old. When I reflect on the two tastings, there is one clear winner in my opinion. Glenlivet 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, this one is difficult to beat because it was such a pleasant surprise in every manner. I have to mention that it has a fabulous body, and every other whiskey should take note of that.
This group has two whiskeys that I believe are their region’s star players; those whiskeys have set a heavy standard. Still, I have a clear choice in mind since the way this whiskey has been crafted is fantastic. You can’t help but admire the process that resulted in Laphroaig 10-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Glen Deveron Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16-Year-Old, Royal Burgh Collection is the final group winner. When I compare the two tastings, I found Glen Deveron to be far more enjoyable than Lagavulin. Both are excellent whiskeys in their own right, but the total score is essential.
The semi-finals are now prepared. One whiskey was given a free pass: Laphroaig 10-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This means we already have one finalist! The others must battle their way through each other in order to meet 10-year-old Laphroaig in the grand final.
Glenlivet 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs. Glen Deveron Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16-Year-Old, Royal Burgh Collection – I need to go into as much detail as possible to compensate for anything which influences the tasting on that particular day.
Glen Deveron, in my opinion, has the greatest bottle I’ve seen so far and has a superior sweet flavor to him, although Glenlivet surprised me last year with an amazingly surprising body. The texture was wonderful and soft, one of the most fascinating bodies I’ve had since I began learning about whiskeys. Glenlivet, kudos on reaching the final!
It’s time to decide on the greatest whiskey in Diamond Whiskey Blog 2021!!!
Glenlivet 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs. Laphroaig 10-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky! The best-peated whisky vs the best-bodied whisky!
The proper approach to settle this is to first do the face-off, then settle the score in a classic fight between two whiskies by pouring them into their glasses and letting them do their job. Let’s get started!
The bottles on both whiskies are gorgeous, and the final begins with a stalemate.
According to the color comparison, the Glenlivet do have finer and smoother tones.
The body must go to Glenlivet as well; it cannot be equalled, but the smoke flavor must be acknowledged. I’ll have to consider their whisky styles. The first produces fantastic peated whisky, while the second produces real scotch. The Laphroaig has outstanding flavor quality and a pleasant finish. Nonetheless, Glenlivet has a very rich and diverse spectrum of taste notes in the end.
The winner has been deduced. Glenlivet 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky wins the Diamond Whiskey Blog’s Best Whisky award for 2021!!! WOW!! It’s finished! We have a champion, and it was a tough contest, which implies that the other whiskies in the event were of high quality and if you have one. Pour yourself some liquid gold into a glass. If you have the winner, the Glenlivet, please be aware that you have received a truly exceptional whisky.
The year 2021 is now officially over, and all of the contributors who appeared on the Diamond Whiskey Blog are now eternally a part of my whiskey adventure. Last year, I had several amazing experiences that I will carry with me throughout 2022. I will shortly unveil the new whiskey warriors that will be featured on Diamond Whiskey Blog this year. Follow me on social media for the most up-to-date content. Thank you to all of you frequent and new readers; I hope you enjoyed it. I’ll talk to you shortly!
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