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Aerstone 10 Land Cask (blind)
Review by: Raygun
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Aerstone is a single malt brand from Ailsa Bay, a new distillery (2007) owned by William Grant & Sons, owners of Balvenie and Glenfiddich as well as a number of blends. Ailsa Bay is a malt distillery located within the Girvan grain site, which used to house Ladyburn. Ailsa Bay produces both peated and unpeated malt, but not too many single malt…
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Crowley didn't know why he kept coming back to the bookshop. [AO3]
Muriel listened to his advice, no books were being sold. Her oddly polite "Kindly sod off!! Thank you!!" delivered with a hearty smile made Crowley's mouth twitch every time. He started sorting the books Jim had moved around, back the way they used to be, according to the order Az- he had last put them. Crowley replenished the fire extinguisher supply. He scoffed at the yellow duster and just miracled any dust he saw into the close proximity of customers who he could sense being nasty to the staff in the surrounding shops. Enjoy coughing for the rest of the day, jackass.
Crowley avoided the messy writing desk. He avoided plenty of things. Couples. Certain genre movies and music. Bentley, on days when hissing it to shut up shut the fuck up with the certain genre songs didn't work. He had plenty of thoughts he avoided like a professional.
But then he saw Muriel actively defiling the desk.
She had moved the once dispersed yellowing pieces of paper into one pile and gathered old tea cups to be taken to the kitchenette. There was a large leather bound notebook in her hands that she was maybe moving to a shelf.
"Leave. It," Crowley snarled, regretting his too harsh of a tone the moment the words spat out of his lips, but Muriel just seemed surprised. She'd gotten too used to his presence, he thought absently.
"Oh, is the mess intended? Is that another human thing?
"It's his mess. He doesn't- didn't-" Crowley tried not to groan in frustration. "Humans, people, don't like it when their personal stuff is touched."
Muriel's brows furrowed as she considered the revelation. "I guess that makes sense. I've never owned anything, angel's aren't supposed to crave possessions you see, but I do suppose if I did... I'd be upset too."
She let out a little nervous chuckle. "I'd rather like to give a permission first! I don't know what that would be like, I've never been asked." Her eyes widened and suddenly she looked like the book had burned her, and she quickly put it back down on the desk.
Crowley's irritation melted away. He couldn't stay mad at Muriel over anything. He'd forgotten how cruel Heaven was. Well, he hadn't, but spending such a long time with one angel had skewed his memory- Nope. He forced his mind to look for something else to think, anything else than that ecstatic smile when he’d obtained a rare book, or the pure, unfiltered delight when he ate or drank something delicious, or-
Crowley shook his head vigorously and started sauntering towards the door. He needed fresh air. Or a bottle of Aerstone, he wasn't sure which.
"It's okay, glad we cleared that up. Leave the desk be, uh, yeah. Bye."
In all earnestness he considered finally going on a trip of some kind. Somewhere warm and dry, Australia maybe. Maybe he'd just keep driving and see where he ends up. Few years of Wanderlust might do him some good.
He was back at the bookshop in three days.
Irked out of his mind, Crowley acknowledged Muriel's cordial greeting with a grunt and started meandering around the bookshelves, glaring at anything that could possibly be out of place. If he focused hard enough, he could make the old plant essence in the books shiver under his scrutiny.
With a sigh, he sprawled on the sofa like a deflating balloon. Muriel left him be, in some round about way she'd learned when he wasn't in a talking mood. Apparently she'd been taking 'Demon Crowley Behavior' notes and refused to show them to him. He didn't want to compel her, in fact he was appreciative of the silence. Trying to ground himself, Crowley took in a deep breath, taking in the slightly stale scent of ancient books, leather and glue and regretted the act immediately. Another thought to avoid.
He didn't feel like leaving, no matter how often the thoughts get up, get out, why am I here kept repeating in his head. Maybe reading could distract him for a while. He lurched upright and slunk around, browsing the ever so slightly trembling book spines.
A Change in the environment caught his attention and he glanced at the writing desk. Right, Muriel had touched it so it didn't look the same as before. Crowley hadn't seen the book she'd dropped on the table before, it must've been buried under other notebooks. There were multiple pages jutting out, and he saw some colorful markings on them. His curiosity won and he picked up the book, unwrapping the leather string and started to browse it.
His eyes widened until they almost bulged out.
Crowley slapped the book shut, snatched it and staggered towards the stairs. When Muriel inquired where he was going, Crowley tried to answer something akin to "just visiting the bathroom", but what came out was mostly unintelligible garble. This apparently didn't bother Muriel.
"... Is there a bathroom? Do demons need to use the toilet? Or is your corporation different from mine? Mine didn't come with an active digestion tract, at least to my knowledge, I haven't consumed anything yet and..."
Muriel's prattling died out when Crowley crashed into Jim's (Gabriel's? Who cares) old room and slammed the door shut. The door had enough sense to lock itself. He sucked in a preparatory breath.
Crowley plopped the book on the bed, waved it to flourish open and spread his hands and fingers, moving them in an 'arise' gesture. All the loose sheets of paper spread around him in the air in a half sphere. Crowley forgot breathing existed. His heart worked overtime, seemingly pumping all the blood to his cheeks and neck.
Tens, no, more like hundreds of adept drawings. Of Crowley, and Crowley only. Various ages of paper, he could sense the trace of power that kept the older ones pristine. Ink, pencil, charcoal, watercolor. Vibrant red and yellow colors used to depict his hair and snake eyes in great detail. Worrisome amount of drawings of him sleeping in various locations. Drawings from multiple eras, of countless of his different looks and styles. Drawings of his wings. None had his glasses. He was drawn smiling in most of them (Crowley didn't know did he really have that bright of a smile or was it just drawn like that).
Aziraphale doesn't- didn't draw, Crowley thought, numbly. He kept grabbing one paper after another, staring at the details. Some of them had text next to the drawings, proving him wrong. It was Aziraphale's small, tidy handwriting.
I miss his curls.
I miss seeing his eyes glint in the sun. Like flawless, yellow garnets.
Why did men's stockings have to go out of fashion?
He looked stunning in a hanfu. Oh, who am I kidding, he’d look stunning in a jute sack.
Attractive messy bun. Perfection.
He looks so peaceful while sleeping. Some day I wish to see him as calm and content while awake.
Crowley grinned madly. Why was he shaking? A hysterical laughter was trying to tear its way out of his throat. Oh, this was rich. What a weirdo. When that bastard came back, Crowley would needle him about these till the end of time. Absolutely ridiculous. Incredible. Straight up beyond belief…
To his horror, his grin twisted into a grimace and his silent laughter warped into sobs. Before he knew it, he had dropped down on his knees, tears rolling down his cheeks. He managed to pay enough attention to not get any on the drawings.
Well, fuck. Fuck. The overpressurized bottle holding his thoughts and emotions burst open.
I miss you, you bastard angel.
#in which crowley finds aziraphale's drawing notebook#we know aziraphale is a talented drawer. it's basically canon he has a notebook like this#1300w#post s2 angst#good omens fan fiction#ineffable spouses#good omens#manic writes things#Ineffable husbands#Aziracrow
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Aerstone 10 Years old Single Malt Whisky: Sea Cask
Been a while since I've "reviewed" a whisky, odd coincidence about a year ago! Some things never change, £10 off (£30-£20) in supermarket, so treated myself. Well, not really much of a treat sadly. "Smooth and easy" is code for bland boring unfortunately😞 yes, it is smooth, and doesn't have much going for it, I think I can taste the salt amongst the spices, but that could just be because the label mentions it!
There's sadly not much I can say to describe this whisky, it's drinkable neat, but there's just not much too it, no real flavour, just sort of tastes like whisky. for £20 you could do worse, but for £30 you could do much better.
Maybe it's just not sweet, or fruity enough for my liking, but I'm really not sure who this would appeal to.
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Aerstone Land Cask & Sea Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review https://www.greatdrams.com/aerstone-land-cask-sea-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-review/
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Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask (40%, OB, 2018)
Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask (40%, OB, 2018) #whiskyreview
Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask Whisky Review
ABV: 40%
Age: 10 Years Old
Bottling: William Grant & Sons
Category: single malt scotch whisky
Cost: £20
Origin: Undisclosed distillery
Vintage: undeclared
What they say
Carefully matured for over 10 years in warehouses, perched on the intense environs of the Ayrshire coast, of Scotland.
Sea Cask is so-called because some of our warehouses are situated…
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#10 Years Old#40% ABV#82 points#Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask#£20#single malt scotch whisky#undisclosed distillery#Whisky review#William Grant & Sons
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Aerstone - Sea Cast - 10 Years
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#whiskylover#whiskytime#whiskey#whiskytasting#scotch#single malt#neat#quiet moments#end of day#end of work#alcohol
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A nice Oliva Protege cigar and William Grant & Sons Aerstone Single Malt Land Cask on a chilled Sunday evening here in Los Angeles. Is #singlemaltsunday a thing? Can it be? "The proper drinking of Scotch whisky is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilization, a tribute to the continuity of culture, a manifesto of man's determination to use the resources of nature to refresh mind and body and enjoy to the full the senses with which he has been endowed." ~ David Daiches #cigars #cigar #cigarafficionado #cigarlife #cigarlifestyle #cigarafficionado #cigarsandwhiskey #cigarsnob #tapthatash #autumn #whiskyafficionado #scotchwhisky #whiskylife #whisky #smokey #scotch #whiskylover #cigarphotography #whiskyphoto #cigarphoto #smoking #whiskyphotography #whiskysnob #scotland #firepit #sunday #sundayfunday #quote #quotes (at San Pedro, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3lEb9cBltb/?igshid=18cugh2ejoxwr
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GSN Review: Aerstone Land & Sea Cask Whiskies
GSN Review: Aerstone Land & Sea Cask Whiskies
William Grant & Sons recently announced the US launch of two 10-year-old single malt Scotch whiskies under the name Aerstone.The brand focuses on the impact of maturation and malting on flavor and is available as Sea Cask 10 Year Old and Land Cask 10 Year Old. This new range aims to simplify the taste messaging of the single malt category and help new single malt drinkers navigate flavors easily…
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Project hero & Chicks with Flicks | Podcast
Project hero & Chicks with Flicks | Podcast
On this week’s Podcast – I begin #ProjectHero, I talk about what’s next for me work wise as well as my trip to the Roadhouse for Chicks with Flicks in Covent Garden London.
Industry News
The Spirits Business’ Top 10 Spirit launches of September 2018
Proper No.12 Whiskey from Conor McGregor
Aerstone Single Malts from William Grant & Sons
Fever Tree Citrus Tonic (for Tequila & Mezcal)
Bacardi Ginger
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After checking in, Becca Stevens, left, and Marcus Hummon, right, who were the official first guests of the hotel, view the art in the lobby at the Kimpton Aerston Hotel, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The new hotel opened on Wednesday afternoon. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean http://ift.tt/2s1fcDL
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Aerstone 10 Year Land Cask
Aerstone 10 Year Land Cask
Reviewer: zSolaris
Distillery: Ailsa Bay.
Region: Lowland.
Age: 10 Year.
ABV: 40%.
Price: $24.99.
Color: 1.0, Deep Copper.
Nose: There’s a bit of smoke, it is quite light. Some burnt sugar presents itself but that’s about it.
Palate: Very similar to the nose. There’s a very light amount of smoke, a bit of burnt sugar, and then a little bit of a black pepper…
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Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask (40%, OB, 2018)
Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask (40%, OB, 2018) #whisky review
Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask Whisky Review
ABV: 40%
Age: 10 Years Old
Bottling: William Grant & Sons
Category: single malt scotch whisky
Cost: £20
Origin: undisclosed
Vintage: Undeclared
What they say
Further inland… These whiskies hero the use of highland peat and are therefore rich and smoky in character.
Aerstone showcases two distinctive styles of single malt scotch whisky which are…
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#10 Years Old#40% ABV#81 points#Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask#£20#single malt scotch whisky#Undisclosed#Whisky review#William Grant & Sons
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Aerstone Land Cask & Sea Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review https://www.greatdrams.com/aerstone-land-cask-sea-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-review/
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Aerstone Land Cask & Sea Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review https://www.greatdrams.com/aerstone-land-cask-sea-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-review/
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Aerstone Land Cask & Sea Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
William Grant & Sons has brought two new editions to the Whisky market with the aim of simplifying the language of malt.
The Endeavour for Accessability
Lots of brands these days are
trying to bring new drinkers into the fold, either through branding or by
creating malts that are less complex, but still enjoyable.
With Aerstone, William Grant & Sons are trying to do the same.
Sean Wiemann, GlobalInnovation Brand Manager for the company has said; “We wanted to create abrand that would allow consumers to make a confident choice and offer a greateveryday single malt to complement the rest of our premium portfolio,
“We recognise that for some
consumers, the category is complex and can be intimidating.
“With Aerstone we want to
break down some of those barriers and help simplify single malts, inviting
existing malt drinkers and new entrants to learn about all the different
flavours and styles of single malt Scotch.”
The Brand
Aerstone is aiming to bring Whisky to the masses and they have created two exceptional malts to do justthat.
Consisting of Land Cask and Sea Cask, theses expressions capture two different flavour profiles and do itwell.
Land Cask is a 10 Year Old,
peated malt made from Highland Scotch it has big notes of smoke throughout.
The nose begins with peat
smoke and citrus fruits. It's like bonfire night, with a lovely warmth and
refreshing breeze running through it.
The smoke is excellent and
seeps into every inch of it.
The palate is packed with
charcoal and wood smoke. It wafts through the oak, picking up vanilla and
caramel notes on the way.
The citrus fruit is gentle
and slightly tart adding a nice edge to the overall flavour.
The finish is bold and long,
with more smoke and an exceptional tang of peat.
The Sea Cask is similarly
bold in its flavours, only this time the profile is lighter, with more floral
and seaside notes. it is also a 10 Year Old and has been matured in warehouses
on the South West coast of Scotland, in Ayrshire.
The nose begins with sweet
nut, heather and oak wood. there is a biscuity base, with a slightly buttery
note.
Malted grains and a hint of
vanilla come in, adding a little bit of sweetness.
The palate brings in yet
more sweetness, with vanilla, caramel, oak wood and sweet nuts.
The sweet flavours are
offset by a delicate floral note and hints of tannin.
The finish is bold on the
oak and adds a lovely richness to end.
These are some really
exciting malts from William Grant & Sons, whether you are new to the Whisky
game, or a seasoned expert.
As for simplifying the
language of Whisky, they work to introduce two very distinct flavour profiles
to people who might not have a lot of knowledge of the subject.
They are a wonderful
introduction to good Whisky, but still enjoyable even if you’re well versed in
it. Definitely worth a taste.
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