September's Whisky of the Month - Dobson's Old Reliable

Posted by Tattersalls Club on Thursday, September 06, 2018

Members Alex and Sean Obern review this month's Whisky: Dobson's Old Reliable Triple Distilled Whisky.

“An Australian whisky with Highlands inspiration, I was first stricken by the alcohol in the nose and my amateur whisky tasting abilities, (at 47% don’t take a straight whiff!). I noticed the colour of warm amber with a sweet floral nose and hints of strawberry. Upon tasting I first noticed the light smokey flavour typical of a Highlands whisky but upon the finish found some sweet chocolate notes with a medium finish. After adding a drop of water, the chocolate became stronger with almost a hint of liquorice and the finish became significantly shorter.”

Alex Obern

“Old Dobson's was a treat with a light caramel taste and a light smokey aftertaste. A little bit of water further enhanced the sweetness. We were both surprised when the bottle was revealed to be from NSW. Great drop!"

Sean Obern

Thank you to Alex and Sean for taking the time to review this month’s whisky!

From the distiller:

Old Reliable is a lighter style triple distilled whisky. At 40% abv it is very lightly peated and aged over French shiraz oak, a very approachable and smooth whisky. This style is easy drinking neat or on the rocks. It is made in small batches and is released every six months or when the gods of oak determine that the required balance of smoothness and flavour has been achieved. Grains used are 'golden promise' and 'bairds peated' malt barley.

Contact Sara on sarapeelgrane@tattersallsclub.org to arrange your Whisky Club Membership.

Schnitzel - Genug Gesagt

Posted by Tattersalls Club on Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Are the Chefs at Tattersalls harbouring a ‘geheim’ to their delicious monthly specials? We can assure you, they are no secret keepers; our Chef’s simply cook Australian seasonal and local produce with love.

The result of this love is schnitzel, one of those dishes that is mysteriously more than the sum of it's parts. Schnitzel can, of course, be made from any meat large enough to crumb, but for the month of September we have decided to serve a whopper 250 gram chicken schnitzel with chips and salad.

Because sometimes schnitzel, chips and salad doesn’t quite make a meal complete, we have topped it off by matching it with our beer of the month! Devour this month's special with a complimentary beer from Sydney Beer Co for only $20.

Come in every Wednesday to Friday evening in September for this super Schnitzel!

To book in to try our monthly specials, please contact the food and beverage team at dine@tattersallsclub.org or on 9263 9216.

Whisky of the Month for August - Bowmore 12 yo Single Malt

Posted by Tattersalls Club on Monday, August 13, 2018

Members David and Tim Baynham review this month's Whisky: Bowmore 12 year old Single Malt.

This is a classic, approachable expression of Islay whisky. It is not overly complex, but there is a lot to maintain interest from nose to finish. Balance is the word.

Colour:A lovely honey, verging on amber

Nose:In classic Islay fashion, peat comes first, but it is a lighter smoke level than many from Islay, already giving hints of a more approachable palate. There is also an oceanic element, with some saltiness coming through, some firewood, and hints of citrus.

Palate:This is where the enjoyable level of balance in this scotch really comes to the fore. Light smoke and peat continue on to the palate, with greater levels of citrus, and a new sweet note balancing things out.

Finish:The sweet note evolves into a cocoa, chocolatey element, with the peat evolving to an oiliness that smoothed out the finish alongside some heat.

Thank you to David and Tim for taking the time to review this month’s whisky!

From the distiller:

The original Islay distillery and home to the oldest Scotch whisky maturation warehouse in the world.

Reflecting the essence of Bowmore – thrashing waves, windswept landscapes and generations of tradition – the 12 year old is both complex and perfectly balanced. Subtle lemon and sweet heather honey complement Bowmore’s trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish.

Contact Sara on sarapeelgrane@tattersallsclub.org to arrange your Whisky Club Membership.