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Geoff, Your scaring the crap out of me.
Divin is what they call Moldovan brandy AFAIK. Supposed to be quite good
Not joining this club.
made in Wisconsin, and not very good apparently :lol:
I took a punt on a bottle of this:
https://i.postimg.cc/Hs531xZv/tamnavulin-sherry-cask-edition-whisky.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZCb6rTh6)
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/303300752
On offer - £30 /litre, very smooth, sweeter than I am used to, you can tell it comes from sherry casks, and very easy drinking. I think that it would go well with chocolate/Christmas cake. Well worth the money.
I took a punt on a bottle of this:
https://i.postimg.cc/Hs531xZv/tamnavulin-sherry-cask-edition-whisky.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZCb6rTh6)
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/303300752
On offer - £30 /litre, very smooth, sweeter than I am used to, you can tell it comes from sherry casks, and very easy drinking. I think that it would go well with chocolate/Christmas cake. Well worth the money.
Ive a litre bottle of that... its 2/3 empty :eyebrows: quite nice, although its not super refined its quite nice. youll enjoy it.. if i could get to tesco i'd buy another at 30 notes
Finished my bottle of Glenfarclas 15..it was quite decent and my first of that age. Not bad value too so replaced it with a bottle of their cask strength 105.
It was cheaper than the 15, and at 60% a fair bit stronger so will need water, question is how much? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200704/fc19e039b9789336338ce5392f568516.jpg
New shelf up..
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Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 15:25
280472804828049 bought this for my Dads 50th but he never got chance to drink it,so at some point im going to open it, ive done my best with pics, had to dig out an old laptop as my tablet wont play ball:(
lovely stuff.. very good to have..about 30 yr old or so i think
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 15:35
lovely stuff.. very good to have..about 30 yr old or so i think
Distilled in 1960 Grant, 53%, probably best not to have half a bottle in one night:)
yeah checked it was bottled in 92.. so 32 yr old:eyebrows:
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 15:43
yeah checked it was bottled in 92.. so 32 yr old:eyebrows:
Ah so you age it from the date it was bottled, good to know:)
Ah so you age it from the date it was bottled, good to know:)
yup, date distilled to date bottled. once in glass it stops 'aging' as such; ie reacting with air and wood. would have been expensive, and worth more probably every year
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 15:55
I cant recall what we paid but I did have it valued a few years ago,£400:eek:
distillery closed around 92 so would be one of the last year or 2's bottlings.. rosebank is quite sought after as its gone... they are opening it again but it will be a lot of new stuff as i think the stills etc were all sold etc
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 16:18
Let's hope it's good stuff then:)
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/4370/rosebank-1981-22-year-old-rare-malts
a 1981 22yr old rosebank... 1,500 quid... dont underestimate what this could make:eyebrows:
a 1960's one at 2,500.... https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/23522/rosebank-bot1960s
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 17:07
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/4370/rosebank-1981-22-year-old-rare-malts
a 1981 22yr old rosebank... 1,500 quid... dont underestimate what this could make:eyebrows:
a 1960's one at 2,500.... https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/23522/rosebank-bot1960s
Bloody ek, I might get it valued next week, just out of interest you understand.....
Worth checking before opening [emoji23]
Grant, nice job on the shelf!
You filled it already too.
I have been looking at Glenfarclas , I can get that here , would you get the 15 year, or a 14 year Glenmorangie ?
I've not seen the cask strength GF here yet.
I could stand to learn some about scotch, seems distillers have broken out from tradition a little and everyone is trying something new.
I opened that inexpensive peat bomb large small valley , It's not the most refined, It's like adding alcohol to an ashtray and pouring it into a bottle.
Ralfy says you cant fully appreciate good whisky with out keeping a bottle or two of terrible whisky around . It's the fastest way to show someone the difference .
So I won't pour it down the drain.
James, open that bottle and sip it remembering your father!
This is how it can still be his gift.
Pieoftheday
04-07-2020, 18:01
Worth checking before opening [emoji23]
I dont think I could sell even at silly money, I'll just drink it smuggly knowing its expensive :)
Grant, nice job on the shelf!
You filled it already too.
I have been looking at Glenfarclas , I can get that here , would you get the 15 year, or a 14 year Glenmorangie ?
I've not seen the cask strength GF here yet.
I could stand to learn some about scotch, seems distillers have broken out from tradition a little and everyone is trying something new.
I opened that inexpensive peat bomb large small valley , It's not the most refined, It's like adding alcohol to an ashtray and pouring it into a bottle.
Ralfy says you cant fully appreciate good whisky with out keeping a bottle or two of terrible whisky around . It's the fastest way to show someone the difference .
So I won't pour it down the drain.
James, open that bottle and sip it remembering your father!
This is how it can still be his gift.Only morange 14 I've tried is quinta ruban.. It's a port finish and lovely.
Farclas 15.is heavily sherried. Suppose its down to which finish you want. Both good whisky and sure you'll like them.. Is go the farclas way overall.
I dont think I could sell even at silly money, I'll just drink it smuggly knowing its expensive :)Yeah I know that but it'd be nice to be tempted a little so it tastes better
Altered the shelf to be mostly lowland whisky.. Well lowland-ish lol
Spot the odd one or oneshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200705/557e38b7fab78eb61e7a5ea0581935ee.jpg
A Macallan sherry cask. My fav..
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200705/8ff048f522860a2974c18135a42999e9.jpg
OK, ill bite the Deanston is a Highland?
I opened the Redbreast Lustau last night and honestly, I like the 12 year cask strength a little more.
OK, ill bite the Deanston is a Highland?
I opened the Redbreast Lustau last night and honestly, I like the 12 year cask strength a little more.Not tried the cask strength. I like the 12 a bit better than the lustau.
Deanston is indeed a Highland malt technically.. It's not far from Stirling so it's not far into the region tho.
Glenrothes distillery is up at Rothes which is in Speyside region but pretty far north. It sometimes gets confused with the town of glenrothes which is in Fife quite low down near the forth.
Might add the 2 arran ones are Highland too technically.
Might add the 2 arran ones are Highland too technically.
You really should do a you tube whisky channel, You have so much knowledge to pass along.
Grantsdram channel.
You really should do a you tube whisky channel, You have so much knowledge to pass along.
Grantsdram channel.Ha, somehow I think it might be the worst subscribed channel on the net [emoji3]
In all honesty Grant you have amassed a huge valuable stock of information , about scotch,Irish and American whiskey.
Origins, distillers, processes,mashes, histories , not to mention there taste and value comparatively.
Just a video of you discussing what you are drinking each night would be watched a lot.
Don't underestimate what has taken you years to learn and the interest here in the U.S. buy people exploring for the first time quality whiskey.
It is a real thing here now. People demand better than Jack and coke.
You may be surprised the number of views, you have great camera skills, your computer savvy, and knowledgeable.
Ive seen complete twits get a million subscribes who have no clue or direction or even a reason for making a video.
Give it a go man! Grant's Dram .
After 10 episodes you will begin to get people tuning in from what I have seen, it takes a little regularity to come up on you tube.
It takes 30 min. to an hour to make a decent clip , 2 hours to make a really good one.
This Tullibardine 228 has spent its last year in a barrique of pinot noir chateau de chassagne montraghet..
Rich cherries and turkish delight lead to a sweet spice medium finish.
Rather nice stuff.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200706/3496403a7be1cce1f74241873bd81092.jpg
Tullibardine is in Blackford, near Auchterarter in Perthshire. A relatively modern distillery originally opened in 1949.
Dead man walking.. [emoji23]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200707/e7597935615d852f4943327cf20fac7b.jpg
Quickie before rest time... Maybe lol.
Glendronach 12yr old.
Bottle is getting low too.. Plan is to reduce the open bottle count, before a new opening... Maybe
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200707/ca5168deb50d148c94e10d449541f22f.jpg
Pitilie burn water, and some considerable time...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200708/9232a70fee8c21386b1e9e949d4c1529.jpg
One of these today.
It's good stuff although I prefer the 12 to it overallhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200709/22666738f748eb1d69d6a3cb7029e5f6.jpg
Couldn't resist opening this.. From the knockdhu.. They renamed the whisky ancnoc to avoid confusion with another distillery.
This is the vintage 2002 wit a nose of citrus and honey.. Tastes citrus and honey too, although the citrus comes late and is like peel. Medium finish, this is a super dram and it's a long time since I've had knockdhu.
46% non chill filtered, a nice Amber colour and was matured in Spanish and American oak..
Not cheap this although sometimes on offerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200709/ac52fd26216ffb68f86d162bbbf05908.jpg
Grant,
You have some serious skills, It's like French noir film photography, all light and shade. Yet you do it with color.
I couldn't talk you in to doing video but can you describe the nose and pallet of what you are drinking and tell a little about what you like or don't like about it?
I have had the Redbreast Lustau, the 12 and 12 cask straight,I have the 15 but have not opened it yet.
So far I like the 12 cask straight the best with a 1/2 tea spoon of water. The Lustau edition is sweeter, but not as complex, It just seems like the green apple, and floral flavors are lost to me.
The sherry while subtle still changes and makes it a little 1 dimensional to me. Your thoughts?
Grant,
You have some serious skills, It's like French noir film photography, all light and shade. Yet you do it with color.
I couldn't talk you in to doing video but can you describe the nose and pallet of what you are drinking and tell a little about what you like or don't like about it?
I have had the Redbreast Lustau, the 12 and 12 cask straight,I have the 15 but have not opened it yet.
So far I like the 12 cask straight the best with a 1/2 tea spoon of water. The Lustau edition is sweeter, but not as complex, It just seems like the green apple, and floral flavors are lost to me.
The sherry while subtle still changes and makes it a little 1 dimensional to me. Your thoughts?The review I did went like this..
my 'lady of the night'
A little stronger and a little younger and more brash perhaps, but still a fine version of the 12 yr old.
Sophisticated opening leads to a drier, less sweet finish, with a bit more fire in the belly... my 'lady of the night'
No laughing now. Lol.
It's good but the dryness and excess cinnamon in finish isn't imo ideal for a sherry. I think it might be the spirit not bring aged enough. Possible a section of it should have been put in a different sherry butt but of course it wouldn't be lustau then.
In all honesty Grant you have amassed a huge valuable stock of information , about scotch,Irish and American whiskey.
Origins, distillers, processes,mashes, histories , not to mention there taste and value comparatively.
Just a video of you discussing what you are drinking each night would be watched a lot.
Don't underestimate what has taken you years to learn and the interest here in the U.S. buy people exploring for the first time quality whiskey.
It is a real thing here now. People demand better than Jack and coke.
You may be surprised the number of views, you have great camera skills, your computer savvy, and knowledgeable.
Ive seen complete twits get a million subscribes who have no clue or direction or even a reason for making a video.
Give it a go man! Grant's Dram .
After 10 episodes you will begin to get people tuning in from what I have seen, it takes a little regularity to come up on you tube.
It takes 30 min. to an hour to make a decent clip , 2 hours to make a really good one.
Yesh, but what would he wear?:eyebrows::bum:
Marco.
:spank: spandex and flying goggles
You see, this is why... [emoji23]
julesd68
10-07-2020, 18:49
I'm really enjoying this Organic Italian white wine - can't tell you what the grapes are but it's an 'ancient mixture' apparently!
Lovely light straw gold, fresh, aromatic, ripe peaches and citrus fruits; it would also be the perfect accompaniment to fish …
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50098055716_5323121a49_c.jpg
I'm really enjoying this Organic Italian white wine - can't tell you what the grapes are but it's an 'ancient mixture' apparently!
Lovely light straw gold, fresh, aromatic, ripe peaches and citrus fruits; it would also be the perfect accompaniment to fish …
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50098055716_5323121a49_c.jpg
Taken from the Oddbins site:
The infinite (well, 500 plus) variety of grapes to be found in Italy is a source of constant wonderment. Of these varieties - Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino - go particularly well together. Found in the Marche region on the east coast of central Italy, they have combined to form, in this instance, a wine with gentle chamomile and acacia flavours, apple-y acidity and surprising body.
I didn't think that Oddbins still existed! :hmm:
Marco.
Think they are in administration
I thought they went bust years ago! All the ones I remember (in various locations) have long gone. Are there any left in Scotland? Not that I've seen.
Marco.
Yup, here we go: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/03/oddbins-has-now-closed-all-of-its-stores/
Thought so! Maybe online only now, or not at all?
Marco.
I'm really enjoying this Organic Italian white wine - can't tell you what the grapes are but it's an 'ancient mixture' apparently!
Lovely light straw gold, fresh, aromatic, ripe peaches and citrus fruits; it would also be the perfect accompaniment to fish …
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50098055716_5323121a49_c.jpg
Looks interesting, Jules, but do me a favour, when you post pics of wines you've had, please list both the PRICE and SOURCE, so that anyone interested knows where to get it! Ta:)
Marco.
Depending on vintage, I think it is around £8 to £12 a bottle.
Grant, The Redbreast Lustau is a 10 year old Irish whisky with an additional year in a Spanish oak sherry cask.
I picked up this when I saw it today, Your side of the pond . I'll open it tomorrow night.
I believe it's a Speyside? It says Highlands on the bottle, but it could still be a Speyside because Spayside is in Highlands right? Or was that Glenfarclas ? Fruitcakey ? I know they use the tallest column stills in Scotland.
It has the most beautiful color, and no fake coloring added. Some times it looks purple, sometimes red .
My picture sucks,dose not show the real color of this gem. At $72.99 I could nearly have gotten a Glenfarclas 17 year or cask 105.
I was told $62,99 but thats not what I was charged,looking at my receipt later. Liquor stores are like that here. I should have looked at the receipt before leaving ,my bad. I know better.
Ah the quinta ruban.. Lovely dram, and I've got a bottle stashed myself. Very nice stuff. Yes morangie stills are very tall necks, about 5 metres and have an odd firing bulge at bottom I think.
The label used to say the 16 men from tain, on it but I think it's got just the men from tain.
They are pot stills as well, not column.
Anyway you will enjoy that. They do a 12 called Lasanta which is sherry cask finished.
Quinta is older now than it used to be, getting longer in the port tubes.
Enjoy Jeff
Below, the morange stills. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200711/2cda1a21a64835d6cf1e2b67be6d7492.jpg
you can see the bulge at bottom of neck.. i think its called a reflux ball, supposedly slows down the vapour producing a finer vapour.. (I think )lol
My bottle at back of shelf. Got at a good price.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200711/f60944796d474eda894361c6e26539f9.jpg
More interesting facts is the water used is spring water. It can take over 100 yrs for rain to emerge as spring water. The distillery were worried about contamination of the catchment area so bought about 650 acres so it stayed pristine.
The stills are designed originally from gin stills, thus the size, which are biggest in country.. and only a third of the second distill is used as whisky. The rest is reprocessed. A very fine whisky
I have a question for the knowledgeable people on this thread.
What is an exceptionally good whisky to give someone for a “big” birthday present, without spending stupid amounts on a bottle?
I have a question for the knowledgeable people on this thread.
What is an exceptionally good whisky to give someone for a “big” birthday present, without spending stupid amounts on a bottle?
depends on the person and their likes, and of course how much you want to spend... maybe an 18 year old Glen Grant.. comes in a nice box and is lovely stuff..
or maybe a Macallan sherry cask.. the 12 is about 60 odd.. the GG is maybe double that.
Not stupid amount = less than £400
The person in question has no particular preference in regions, which makes it more difficult.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glengoyne/glengoyne-25-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
Ive tasted this at the distillery.. its pretty awesome..:eyebrows:
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tomatin/tomatin-30-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
another from my list of expensive ones.. not tried it but i love the distilleries stuff
Thanks Grant. How does the Glengoyne 21 compare to the 25? There is a massive price hike for 4 years....
the 21 is fabulous too tbh(as is their 18 of which ive a bottle)... a bit spicier and longer finish too by a fair bit.. obviously not as great as the 25 but its a lot closer than the price suggests..Glendronach do an 18 and a 21 as well that are both well regarded. ive not tried the 21, but the 18(old Alardice) is very good too and about same price area to the goyne 18..
Thanks. It may wellbe the Glengoyne 21.
julesd68
11-07-2020, 17:08
Depending on vintage, I think it is around £8 to £12 a bottle.
Yes it was a tenner from a local Oddbins that I was also surprised to see open.
In my opinion the best whiskeys I have ever had come from Scotland and Ireland, something about the slower aging in the cask makes them less bold in color than American whiskey's but there is more separation in the flavors and they retain there citrus and floral smells and flavors even when aged over 2 decades, American Bourbon becomes very dark in both color and flavors ,chocolate,leather .ect..
The stuff from Grants side of the pond is just more delicate and refined. Not saying I don't like a good bourbon they are just very different from one another.
Grant, what bottle of Glenfarclas is a good place to understand their flavor profile, for example I recommend the Redbreast 12 year cask with a little water or the regular 12 year for Redbreast drinkers as I think it represents the flavor profile of the brand better than the 15 year or Lustau. I have turned 3 people on to Redbreast this way. I have to be careful not to cause to much demand or like so many other things I liked it will be out of my reach.:scratch:
walpurgis
11-07-2020, 17:22
In my opinion the best whiskeys I have ever had come from Scotland
Ooh, you'll be in trouble now. Referring to Scotch as 'whiskey'! :D
Ok fair enough Whisky.
Anything distilled from gain is whisky if in America whiskey.
The Scotts have taken it to a whole other level and in the early 90's a bottle of 21 year McClellan proved that point to me forever.
I was able to buy 3 bottles in my like but stopped drinking whiskey for a long time when prices sky rocketed here.
A bottle of Redbreast 12 brought me back in, and since my pantry is becoming a liquor cabinet.
Ok fair enough Whisky.
Anything distilled from gain is whisky if in America whiskey.
No, if it comes from Eire it's whiskey - with an 'e'. ;)
No, if it comes from Eire it's whiskey - with an 'e'. ;)
Ok, so Ireland whiskey?
Yes, even grain whisky tho uses malted barley, as it gives the enzymes that convert the starches to fermenting sugars, that makes the beer. Grain is distilled in column stills, which are continuous things and produce very strong alcohol 80+% abv. Malt whisky has to have 100%malted barley.
In bourbon they usually add a bit of malted barley for the enzymes, although they also add industrial ones too. Corn doesn't malt easily so they need it.
Ireland used to be without an E, but when Scots started making their whisky it was giving the Irish stuff a bad name so they changed it to with an Eto distinguish it apart.. [emoji23]
Of course Scotch is now regarded as the best.
Bourbon is usually made with column stills too. Scottish Single malt is always made in pot stills.
Just opened up a wooden packing case of a dozen bottles of 2014 Chateau de Chiffre, Saint-Chinian:
https://www.lorgeril.wine/product/chateau-de-ciffre-grand-vin-2014/
https://www.lorgeril.wine/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ch%C3%A2teau-de-Ciffre-St-Chinian-GV.jpg
Terroir: Selection among the most beautiful plots, the terroirs are gneiss and limestone of altitude which peak at 350m. It is an altitude terroir whose night freshness allows the tannins to mature gently, the most elegant expression of aromas and finesse.
Vinification: Harvest and manual sorting. Vatting variable from 20 to 30 days from 35 to 40 days favouring the greatest sweetness in the extractions. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Tasting: Beautiful ruby red colour. Aromatic complexity. Finesse aromas of garrigues (scrubland), truffles and black olives. Elegant palate, present and velvety at the same time. The tannins are sweet and vanilla.
Sent as a gift from my partner's son in France, who like me is a bit of an oenophile :)
Yes, even grain whisky tho uses malted barley, as it gives the enzymes that convert the starches to fermenting sugars, that makes the beer. Grain is distilled in column stills, which are continuous things and produce very strong alcohol 80+% abv. Malt whisky has to have 100%malted barley.
In bourbon they usually add a bit of malted barley for the enzymes, although they also add industrial ones too. Corn doesn't malt easily so they need it.
Ireland used to be without an E, but when Scots started making their whisky it was giving the Irish stuff a bad name so they changed it to with an Eto distinguish it apart.. [emoji23]
Of course Scotch is now regarded as the best.
Bourbon is usually made with column stills too. Scottish Single malt is always made in pot stills.
The Japanese are catching up fast. Just look at the best single malt in the 2020 world whisky awards.
I'm not that keen on Japanese stuff. I like it but not as much as, say bourbon. It's complex but not what I prefer. It's better than Belgian tho or Welsh. [emoji23]
julesd68
12-07-2020, 12:38
I love it - only had entry level Hibiki and Yamazaki but would love to try something more exotic ...
Got a couple of bottles of Nikka here. Nothing wrong with it but at the prices for Japanese whisky, Scotch malt is a proverbial bargain in comparison
julesd68
12-07-2020, 13:39
Yes there are always some good deals to be had with Scotch whereas you don't see Japanese whisky discounted in quite the same way.
one out one in... the revival...
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a real sherry peach this.. one of the great drams for sherry aficionados... marvellous
That's a better dram than I remember. Have to say its one of the best sherry casks around
The 14 year Glenmorangangie quinta ruban was a perfect scotch on so many levels for me.
Nothing was over powering, the ABV felt just right for the flavors ,no strong burn, not overwhelming peat ,port or bourbon flavors . It all married nicely and just made you want another sip every time.
This bottle should come with a warning ,because it's just hard to put back in the box. I really can't find anything bad to say about it. And it is not the most expensive bottle in the store.
I am now looking at Grants post #3078.
Looks like another good choice.
Got a couple of bottles of Nikka here. Nothing wrong with it but at the prices for Japanese whisky, Scotch malt is a proverbial bargain in comparison
I agree with you Grant. I have a Yamazaki 12 YO, which retails at around €65 over here. I can buy a better Scottish Single Malt for that kind of cash. The Yam is good, but overpriced in comparison.
The 14 year Glenmorangangie quinta ruban was a perfect scotch on so many levels for me.
Nothing was over powering, the ABV felt just right for the flavors ,no strong burn, not overwhelming peat ,port or bourbon flavors . It all married nicely and just made you want another sip every time.
This bottle should come with a warning ,because it's just hard to put back in the box. I really can't find anything bad to say about it. And it is not the most expensive bottle in the store.
I am now looking at Grants post #3078.
Looks like another good choice.
glad you enjoyed it.. i really like it too, and as you say, very more-ish.. yup th GlenDronach revival is fabulous stuff and not uber expensive really.. probably cheaper than the macallan 12 sherry cask, and 3 years older.....
So much alcohol in a whiff straight from bottle..
It can only be A'bunadh... 61%abv let it sit then add h2ohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200713/aa0067874b478be8f2fdc09a99f2c73c.jpg
A treat today
Using my refractometer it says I've diluted to 44%abv
Seems to be a sweet spot for me anyway.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200713/ae0186fa2284d2f0b90dc8927a4053db.jpg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53392949
Not a whisky that I would buy, but :eek:
A quick Nikka at barrel strength of 51.4%abv.
Jaoanese blended malt and grain from Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. Use of bourbon, sherry and hogshead here to give a complex whisky.. It's up to £43 a 50cl bottle now do pretty expensive for what it is, although a nice light, expressive dram. One of the better value Japanese whiskies.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200713/d14456bdaa4f83704e6d14d732db8cb6.jpg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53392949
Not a whisky that I would buy, but :eek:
dont think it will help sales tbh, although i suppose a few will want to try it just for the hell of it.. whisky should be in glass..period
2014 Lorgeril Chateau de Ciffre, Saint-Chinian, Langerdoc-Rousillon
https://www.wine-searcher.com/images/labels/01/52/10350152.jpg
40% Grenache and 60% Syrah grape
14.5% ABV €24 a bottle (75cl)
Tyrconnell port finish.
Mangos and oranges here and a medium finish with more orange peel.
Good for a 10 yr oldhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200715/7a8a126644381943885e3a82c2be5df3.jpg
I'll have to look for that one, I have not tried a port cask Irish, Is it super sweet?
I Got kicked out of the pantry, Nosheen got me this cabinet so she could get the bottles out of her way.
I'll have to look for that one, I have not tried a port cask Irish, Is it super sweet?
I Got kicked out of the pantry, Nosheen got me this cabinet so she could get the bottles out of her way.
looks like a great cabinet. i could do with one of those..right height for bottles.. as to the sweetness, no its not super sweet, just an edge of sweet... as opposed to sour or dry etc. think you would like it and it comes in a rather fine tin with a painted scene on.
you can keep the tin... this bottle is getting a bit low but i do have another stashed:eyebrows:
son bought me this today, which was kind..
https://cdn1.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/glendronach/the-glendronach-cask-strength-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
61% abv matured in Spanish oak Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.. will be lovely, but will wait a while as ive plenty open at moment:)
Hazelburn 10yr old. Triple distilled and matured in bourbon casks, this is one of the great Campbeltown whiskies and made at the Springbank distillery. they could sell this stuff 5 times over if they wished i think..
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Another classic and a fav of mine.. Deanston 12yr old
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Grant do you like Rum, I just got these for the Liquor cabinet.
How is the Glendronich Cask strength?
Not these days no. I used to drink it on occasion but got pissed on it once and sickened myself lol
Not opened the dronach yet, but I'm sure it will be stunning.
Cracked open the Glenfarclas 25.
100% Oloroso casks for 25 years makes this a complex dram indeed.
Not quite the sherry rush the 15 is but very classy. One of the best around
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Nice Drop that...
indeed it is... :eyebrows:
Wow, Grant ,
You had to drag out a ladder to reach for that bottle !
Now that is top shelf buddy! You just dropped a " There it is", Bomb on us.
That bottle is $170.00 dollars here and it is what I am going to get for Christmas, That or Redbreast 21. Jury is still out.
I have heard let it open up 30 min. before you drink and it blooms like a delicate flower.
No more than a drop or two of water for the 25.
What was your experience since I have 6 months to wait , I'll live through you!
its very busy jeff.. it has a bite in taste and nose.. nuts, fruit, and quite spicy on the tongue. not as sherry front as the 15, but quite a bit busier/ complex whatever you want to call it.. might be some chocolate there too and honey..
i do love the 15 so im comparing re that a bit as its half the price i guess. not tried water so far but your right it needs 10 mins or so to calm down.
actally added a splash of h2o and yes it opens a few more doors, and tames its boisterous nature.. oddy at 25 its still young at heart due to the very strong wood i think
I bought six of these yesterday at Lidl (about £4.50 per bottle, and I will be going back for more), just as a bit of a punt. Wasn't expecting much, but very pleasant surprise - if only I had a decent baguette, some 18month Comte and a few bits of saucisson or rough cut pate, I could dream of camping in France.
Light, dry, fairly smooth with a few rough edges a really "honest" little wine:
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2019 La Vieille Ferme, Rhône
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Grenache 40%, Cinsault 30%, Syrah 20% and Carignan 10%.
13% ABV £7.50 a bottle (75ml) from Tesco.
[QUOTE=struth;1206817]its very busy jeff.. it has a bite in taste and nose.. nuts, fruit, and quite spicy on the tongue. not as sherry front as the 15, but quite a bit busier/ complex whatever you want to call it.. might be some chocolate there too and honey..
i do love the 15 so im comparing re that a bit as its half the price i guess. not tried water so far but your right it needs 10 mins or so to calm down.
actally added a splash of h2o and yes it opens a few more doors, and tames its boisterous nature.. oddy at 25 its still young at heart due to the very strong wood i think[/QUOTE
That review makes me want it more, 15 year is not sold in the U.S. 12 or 17 year then on to 21 or 25 but the 25 is the grand finally as 30 year and up is unobtainable for most people.
The 50 year can be ordered but its over 2K. and only 900 bottles where produced world wide. 60 year forget about it. Better chance of being abducted by aliens while on the toilet on the 2nd Tuesday of the week in the last month of a leap year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8dRFB8LQ4
2019 La Vieille Ferme, Rhône
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Grenache 40%, Cinsault 30%, Syrah 20% and Carignan 10%.
13% ABV £7.50 a bottle (75ml) from Tesco.
I have had, and enjoyed, that - it's on offer at Waitrose at the moment £6.49, a bit of a bargain :)
I have had, and enjoyed, that - it's on offer at Waitrose at the moment £6.49, a bit of a bargain :)
Tastes like chicken?
I bought six of these yesterday at Lidl (about £4.50 per bottle
My kind of wine at that price. :D
whisky, natures healer:eyebrows: fell when sober ffs.. ok now for the healing:ner:
After a good ol baseball game it was Redbeast night .
Started with a 15 year and ended in 12 cask strength .
The 15 has a lot more influence of the wood for sure.
I hope to get a bottle of Redbreast 21 before to long.
not tried the cask strength.. do you add water? nice pool.. good pics too
The cask strength tastes like the 12 but everything is amplified, It has legs like the 15 , last night to my tastes the 15 was better than the 12 , I was getting a fruitcake , shortbread cookie and cinnamon with butter scotch on the back.
I was enjoying them to much but last night the 15 really opened up and was the bell of the ball.
I started with no water but added 1/2 teaspoon and that both smoothed things out and took away the bite but left the Dublin hug..
The pool is not mine belongs to my friend Brad in one of the pictures. I wish I could send a small video of his back yard it is crazy cool after dark, the lights ,fire and water features are not to be believed.
His pool has a remote control !
The Glenrothes https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/273f5a0977ef57bded2960a76dd2a578.jpg
This is completely matured in first-fill sherry seasoned casks.. nose is astounding... boy that sherry hits you between the eyes :eek:
its spices, fruity but also dry-ish too.. quality wood this and a teaspoon of water opens it up and tames it slightly as its 48.8%abv... orange is strong to, and a bit of cream too... good mouthfeel too.
i think i like this even if its a nas..:eyebrows:
perhaps 2 teaspoons
The other new one today will be the Redbreast 15. You got me taste buds going..
Nose gives an extra to the 12 of wax polish. Maybe Mangos too..
Good mouthfeel with a little banana and maybe caramel or butterscotch. A bit drier finish, a bit grapefruity. This is with a teaspoon of water. A second splash evens out the drier, sourer notes a bit.
It's got a kick for 46% no doubt.. Typical pot still.. I might end up liking this too https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/cf7d19c809efbdd8778c5721c39a5010.jpg
yeah some sawn wood too..
quite sophisitcated once tamed
At the risk of lowering the standard, I'm enjoying a slug or two of Spey Cascade 'The Singleton'. According to the blurb a "Single Malt Scotch Whisky of Dufftown", Banffshire.
https://cdn2.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/dufftown/singleton-of-dufftown-spey-cascade-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/dufftown/singleton-of-dufftown-spey-cascade-whisky/
40% ABV £32 a bottle (70ml).
Not too bad: caramel and toffee notes, but a short finish. But I mustn't be too critical, it would be churlish as I was given the bottle. Certainly a lot better than some of the reviews offered.
Singleton whiskies I've tried have been quite decent. Usually need a little water but good for money.
Drop of Grouse for me, cheers
Been tidying up the whisky bottles that are open. Was becoming difficult to view lol [emoji23].
A bit more segregated hence easier to find.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200721/71fb557b1a86611f3480ec4ced18d3a0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200721/6efdf09a3762b410fdfc2c87c96619a2.jpg
There are a few on bottom shelf that are unopened too
A new one for the collection.
Poit Dhubh 21yr old Blended.. Should be a bit smokey too being from skye.
Poit Dhubh Pronounced potch ghoo means illicit still.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200721/a65f47dae3f28d852569e7dffc7e06a1.jpg
Polishing this today
Much shinier now https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200722/56c37e8ee23ec6274b1b82d6516ca2a3.jpg
I just picked up this 10 year bourbon , I think you have one open Grant. You have such an amazing collection.
I have heard good things about Eagle Rare. Anything by Buffalo Trace is always good.
Yeah I love Eagle rare. Lovely stuff but bottle is too tall. Doesn't fit in my shelves.
Sure I read it was pretty similar mashbill to trace, but better position in the rack, distance from roof etc, and sits longer
Pieoftheday
23-07-2020, 15:30
Grant, I had the Rosebank whisky valued today, £3000/£3500:eek:
Grant, I had the Rosebank whisky valued today, £3000/£3500:eek:
great.. more like my thoughts:D
i'd be tempted to cash in and buy something else to drink his health with. sure he wouldnt have minded
Pieoftheday
23-07-2020, 15:45
i'd be tempted to cash in and buy something else to drink his health with. sure he wouldnt have minded
I'm sure he wouldnt mind ,I'll have to give it some serious thought. It was the Whisky Exchange that valued it, i tell a lie, it was their sister company Whisky.Auction .i spoke to my mum about it and she said it was £50 in 1993
I, ll drink all your healths' with this.
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Grant,
I got a pair of Tuath glasses, they are fantastic .
I highly recommend them , far better to sip from than the Glencaren.
Noses and sips better in my opinion.
Rather nice looking Jeff. Must have a look out for them
Rather nice looking Jeff. Must have a look out for them
www.tuathglass.ie made in EU.
Glengoyne 12
. A nice affordable sherried Highland malthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200724/4830e89afaee9090f293cd8b1e048422.jpg
Followed by a nice irish pot still.
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Dalmore is an interesting one. Takes a bit of adjusting to in comparison to the other two. Quite a lot of different flavours etc
Eagle rare to go with my beer
Then dinner which is chicken pancetta bakehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200725/24990081102a2ef2dc89703384173241.jpg
Pieoftheday
25-07-2020, 15:25
You must have a right old collection of whiskies Grant,do you buy them all locally? Having done a bit more digging on my unopened bottle, I was offered 4.5k yesterday :eek:
You must have a right old collection of whiskies Grant,do you buy them all locally? Having done a bit more digging on my unopened bottle, I was offered 4.5k yesterday :eek:
owner of whisky exchange might be interested.. he has a huge collection.. he's Rajbir Singh... cool guy.. id probably take it..
i buy online, at a number of shops... i used to get from amazon too, but they started being silly and saying someone in there 60's needs pictorial proof he is over 18 :scratch: told them to piss off... arseholes
Pieoftheday
25-07-2020, 15:41
The whisky exchange directed me towards their auction house and they estimated £3000 to £3500 then I got intouch with a place in Leeds that offered the £4.5, , who knows there could be more to come!
a lot of interest in their old bottlings as the distillery is i think reopening/opened
Pieoftheday
25-07-2020, 15:50
a lot of interest in their old bottlings as the distillery is i think reopening/opened
Yes I've come across something about that as I've been looking Into it
I think I would take the £4.5k.
You can buy a lot of decent whisky for that, and do so many other things...
Dalmore is an interesting one. Takes a bit of adjusting to in comparison to the other two. Quite a lot of different flavours etc
I quite like the Dalmore Port Wood
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Which is what led me to buy the King Alexander.
http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/dalmore-king-alexander-iii-single-malt-scotch-whisky.jpg
I have just been given this, as a "thank you" from one of the neighbours for helping him sort out the fallen trees in his garden after the storm we had a few weeks ago....
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.BOdiObPw4zpkzoq1nc4_JwHaHa?pid=Api&rs=1
I hope it is good, as I think I already have one...
A question - if I have a cork that looks like it is drying out, what is the best thing to replace it with?
Preferably something available on-line....
I was thinking a tapered cork, as some of the bottles I have are of different size necks.
Fettercairn is a decent distillery. I still have some fasque which is great. Think the 12 will be similar if not the same. Fasque was a bit darker
If Cork is still solid then tip it upside down a few times and it should soften again. You should do this with all whisky as a matter of course to keep cork moist. Maybe every 3 months or so is a good gauge
If Cork is still solid then tip it upside down a few times and it should soften again. You should do this with all whisky as a matter of course to keep cork moist. Maybe every 3 months or so is a good gauge
That is a great tip.
Still working on stocking the new cabinet.
Lots of good stock there Jeff.. Redbreast. Mmn
Lots of good stock there Jeff.. Redbreast. Mmn
You got us all beat by a thousand bottles Grant.
The Lustau is a 10 year aged with one additional year in a sherry cask yet some how when compaired to the 12 or 15 seems much younger, the legs and the back of the pallet compares to a 4 to 6 year Bourbon. tried to take a nice picture of tonights whisky but I don't have your skills with a phone camera.
Not that I'm complaining,I still enjoy it , Im just glad my first Redbreast was 12 year CS. As that was a very nice way to appreciate the true flavor profile and quality of the brand.
The 15 is still my favorite.
Looks great. Love the clam. Yes lustau feels younger than 11 but it might be that they might have used European oaked sherry cask for last year and it might have been a bit strident. ie, a first fillhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200726/ba794de262e0369a8764fcd344546951.jpg
The shell lamp came from Maui where my parents lived for 3 years.
one of a kind if memory serves correct , there was an story in the newspaper of my Mom buying it .
She liked to buy local art. My sister got 2 paintings I got the lamp.
Somehow Grant you got light and color back into my photo.
I tweaked it slightly. It a nice thing. It has a certain something. Great mood lighting
Grant, have you had a go with the Naked Grouse ?I have heard good things and it is available here for $30.00 a bottle.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/naked-grouse-whisky/
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/naked-grouse/p/192240750?s=1101&igrules=true
Not tried it Jeff. It's a vatted Nas malt. Supposedly glenturret and some macallan and something else vatted up in a butt for 6 months. I guess it will be fairly inoffensive, and may be quite pleasent. At price it might be worth a try.
Just picked up a bottle of Ballechin 10 y.o. it's from the Edradour distillery, had a bottle 4 years ago while visiting the distillery, dry July is over at midnight Friday. I think I will enjoy this weekend.
Just picked up a bottle of Ballechin 10 y.o. it's from the Edradour distillery, had a bottle 4 years ago while visiting the distillery, dry July is over at midnight Friday. I think I will enjoy this weekend.
think thats their smoked one.. not tried it although i like edradour
Not tried it Jeff. It's a vatted Nas malt. Supposedly glenturret and some macallan and something else vatted up in a butt for 6 months. I guess it will be fairly inoffensive, and may be quite pleasent. At price it might be worth a try.
The something else is Highland park and Glennroth. They are all supposed to be Speyside Scotch going into the blend.
What is a Nas malt?
The something else is Highland park and Glennroth. They are all supposed to be Speyside Scotch going into the blend.
What is a Nas malt?
yeah highland park.. forgot it... same company. nas is no age statement. glenturret is i think the oldest distillery in scotland although its not always been open 1770's sometime i think
End of the 10yr old Edradour.
Great stuff this
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Having a drink early.. Might settle my breathing, or that's my excuse
Lochranza Arran Bodega sherry cask.
This is a young but potent dram at 7years in sherry and out of cask at 55.8%.
Lots of sherry in this and some strong floralness on nose too behind it.
Strong so will get a little water but what a nose
May improve with air this too
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This bottle is very hard to find so I picked it up when I had the opportunity.
It was being held for someone who never picked it up.
It is harder to find than Weller and like Weller always demands a premium on top of retail.
Just checking, it's £90 a bottle here. So a fair investment
It's funny but you would think it would be easy to find in the U.S. but so much of our top shelf bottles go to export.
Japan and Europe buy a lot of whiskey.
This is a problem too.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/d/sacramento-reduced-blantons-whiskey/7168039568.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/d/sacramento-blantons-whiskey-pappy/7168039710.html
$100.00 for Weller SR. it's a $50.00 bottle, $150 for Blanton's a $60.00 bottle full retail.
I would like to try Weller Antique 107 but not from these guys at $140.00 to $150.00 a screw top bottle. It should be $60.00 to $70.00 a bottle.
Noah's Mill IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD ALTHOUGH NOT AVAILABLE HERE AT LEAST
Neck is away again arthritis wise. It's a real pain in the.. [emoji23]
Anyway, another open bottle..
Glenfarclas 15.
Finished a bottle of this earlier but replaced it.. A quality whisky for the money.
Lots of sherry in this. Great distillery Glenfarclas. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200730/02e82f9c07d83ee4d2e4e8143fbe1a25.jpg
When putting flour away I found a near full bottle of drambuie and a good half, 2/3 of bicardi.
Will be OK but I won't drink them
Need to find a home for them. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200730/9f9280bfe5bda9bb4a06cc52e076d6fd.jpg
having a second :D gorgeous stuff this; imo better than the 25
mightymonoped
30-07-2020, 16:04
I know the Yellow is much better but I’m rather partial to the Green Apples [emoji4]
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Current unopened list is here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AT2_T2lnfQAl3xz7u_hKoxM9IDTg7nlyKlo-JAmd5lE/edit?usp=sharing
I know the Yellow is much better but I’m rather partial to the Green Apples [emoji4]
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not had a green spot for years ... its ecent value for sure tony
I had a bit of a clear up yesterday and am in a state of shock.
I bought myself a bottle of Glenmorangie "midwinters night dram 2017" in Morrisons for about £20 three years ago:
https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-gb/a-midwinter-nights-dram-2017
forgot about it and find that it is now selling for about £100 :eek:
Note to self: buy a few bottles of limited edition whisky when on offer and put them in a cupboard, one hell of an investment
Not tried it but sure it'll be nice n spicy as a Winters dram.
Always nice to get a whisky to be worth more later. Improves the taste
makes me worried about opening it now :)
Grant,
A nice read on Glenfarclas ages.
https://malt-review.com/2019/05/28/glenfarclas-15-21-and-25-year-old/
The 15 is not available here it goes C.S. 12,17,21,25.
Hence my 16 year Anniversary present from my lovely wife Nosheen .
She got me a bottle of Glenfarclas 21 year and a 12 year old bottle of Dominican rum.
Grant, between you and my friend Brad ,I have been inspired to enjoy a good whiskey again.
I only drink 50ml. on Friday and Saturday nights so I am going with the good stuff.
I will have a nice rum to at some point but my favorite is whiskey.
Grant,
A nice read on Glenfarclas ages.
https://malt-review.com/2019/05/28/glenfarclas-15-21-and-25-year-old/
The 15 is not available here it goes C.S. 12,17,21,25.
Hence my 16 year Anniversary present from my lovely wife Nosheen .
She got me a bottle of Glenfarclas 21 year and a 12 year old bottle of Dominican rum.
Grant, between you and my friend Brad ,I have been inspired to enjoy a good whiskey again.
I only drink 50ml. on Friday and Saturday nights so I am going with the good stuff.
I will have a nice rum to at some point but my favorite is whiskey.The guys review of the 15yr old reminded me not to listen to majority of online reviews. I would say it's nothing like he says... Unless he got an odd bottle
The guys review of the 15yr old reminded me not to listen to majority of online reviews. I would say it's nothing like he says... Unless he got an odd bottle
Sadly here in the U.S. I will never know what a 15 year is,but I can try a 17 year .
I'm sure it will be different though.
It was your comments in the 15 that got me interested in the G.F. brand. This is the first review I have seen that was not happy with the 15 year.
Mabey one day they will do a special run here. I'll send an email to G.F. and ask if they can do that for Christmas !
the 17 here is 100 pound plus.. twice the price of the 15, so i wont be trying it
A new one to me from Jeff's side of pond.
Few Bourbon from Evanton, which was the last place to lift prohibition apparently.
Toffee, and spices.. Long warm finish. Spicy and fairly dry this.
I like it... I like it a lot.
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Ancnoc 15 today. Lovely dram this. Might get more of this.
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a quick redbreat 15 to keep up the age class:lol:
Ever like something when you where young ,taste it later and say to your self thats piss what was I thinking.
I used to drink JB rare blended scotch when I was a teen into my 20's then moved on.
I wanted to put something in my 2 liter cask to keep it from drying out so I added 1.75 liter bottle of JB and gave it a taste.
Peat & piss, No self respecting Scotsman would drink this, it has to be export only.
This is to Scotch what Thunderbird is to wine. I'll leave it in the barrel permanently.
On the bright side I uncorked the GlenFarclas 21 and I am amazed how good it is, it's a real fruit basket of flavors that just linger on and on.
Ever like something when you where young ,taste it later and say to your self thats piss what was I thinking.
I used to drink JB rare blended scotch when I was a teen into my 20's then moved on.
I wanted to put something in my 2 liter cask to keep it from drying out so I added 1.75 liter bottle of JB and gave it a taste.
Peat & piss, No self respecting Scotsman would drink this, it has to be export only.
This is to Scotch what Thunderbird is to wine. I'll leave it in the barrel permanently.Ah yes, JB, was blended for the US Market for mixing. It's not great on own but nice in some ginger ale and ice.
On the bright side I uncorked the GlenFarclas 21 and I am amazed how good it is, it's a real fruit basket of flavors that just linger on and on.Not had the 21 tmk, or maybe once a while ago. Good to hear its nice. Not sure it's such good value here. Will check but guessing it'll be 100£
Redbreast 12.one of my all time favshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200802/b683590cd5b74c9a0938108c7bb85196.jpg
Also decided to open this from the newly opened Wolfburn distillery.. Langskip at 58% is potent, and young.
Lots of light fruit and ginger on nose. Nuts, more nuts and fruit. Then spices.. Pepper and ginger again. Something else too but can't place it.
A teaspoon of water is a big plus. Smoother again, and spices under control. More nuts, almonds I think.
Damn good this for a very young lassie.
Can't wait for this distillery to get some older stock.
Fabulous stuff for age.. 5 star consideringhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200802/922c080b36392a8bc042f4913c99ac8b.jpg
A long finish with this.. This I think would go down a storm in usa.
two teaspoons and the fire returns but it opens up even more.. heavier fruits... more oak spice.. really is stunning for a very young whisky, age i dont know but cant be old..great wood.
yup very impressive.. having another:eyebrows:
Not had the 21 tmk, or maybe once a while ago. Good to hear its nice. Not sure it's such good value here. Will check but guessing it'll be 100£
It was $120.00 here and that is very reasonable for it's age and quality.
I plan to stash one away for when Conner graduates collage as a gift. By then it may be unobtainable here.
It was to long ago I had McClellan 21 but I don't remember it being this good to be honest. I remember it being darker in flavor more leathery.
92 was awhile back,but I do love this GF 21. Both light fruits and darker fruits like mango and papaya the 21 is just an assortment and it stays in your mouth for a good long time.
I used a straw to put 3 to 4 drops of water in a generous pour and it got even better,I let it sit in the Tuath glass for 25 min. before tasting.
The finish was like Indian Mango and chocolate, This and the Redbreast 15 are my favorites to date,
It was $120.00 here and that is very reasonable for it's age and quality.
I plan to stash one away for when Conner graduates collage as a gift. By then it may be unobtainable here.
It was to long ago I had McClellan 21 but I don't remember it being this good to be honest. I remember it being darker in flavor more leathery.
92 was awhile back,but I do love this GF 21.
good.. its 94 pounds here.. the 25 can be had for 115£ here in the odd place although the 15 in my opinion is better .. i would like to try the 21. but i might buy anoth wolfburn :eyebrows:
The 15 is not for export, but If I ever get the chance believe me I wont pass on it.
As for the Wolfburn. https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/wolfburn-northland-single-malt/p/190707750-1?glia=true&s=1101&pid=cpc:utm_source=Google:utm_campaign=Shopping%2B SD%2BUS%2BCALI%2BENG%2BSPART:utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1u2-6fr86gIVQx-tBh1cygY9EAQYASABEgKoNPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
The 15 and the Wolf Burn are not for export, but If I ever get the chance believe me I wont pass on it.
you'd like both im sure... wolfburn dont have a huge amount of spirit at moment so it mostly for jhome market, but i think if the trump penalty to scotch is lifted it might become available in a year or two.
scotch here is having a bit of a renaisance i think, with many new distilleries producing exciting stuff.. think on small scale, some/masny newish american distilleries are too.. the old "pushing the envelope" :lol: god i wish i hadnt typed that ;)
The 15 is not for export, but If I ever get the chance believe me I wont pass on it.
As for the Wolfburn. https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/wolfburn-northland-single-malt/p/190707750-1?glia=true&s=1101&pid=cpc:utm_source=Google:utm_campaign=Shopping%2B SD%2BUS%2BCALI%2BENG%2BSPART:utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1u2-6fr86gIVQx-tBh1cygY9EAQYASABEgKoNPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Its £46 here... a bit of smoke in that one if you like it.
the langskip is nearly 70£ here, which is a lot for a young un.. in usa it would be 120 dollars which is probably why its not sold there
I was wrong to assume Wolfburn was not imported here, but looks very limited . I edited my post after finding it.
I really eye the shelves in the scotch section over and over reading bottles ,trying to educate my self.
I feel the GF21 to be the best integration of a Sherry cask into a scotch I have ever had. It never dominates at any point in the from my lips through the long finish.
It really takes you on a flavor ride.
It is here but not in my neighborhood.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/wolfburn+distil+langskip+single+malt+scotch+whisky +highlands+scotland
Bunnahabhainhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/67fe3305433224f148f699a78f39e734.jpg
Bunnahabhainhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/67fe3305433224f148f699a78f39e734.jpgThis was rather nice on a second visit to bottle, which shows clearly never to fully judge a bottle on first glass, whatever the reason. Initially I wasn't overly enamoured, but whether it was me, or maybe some air in bottle made the change, I don't know.. Was rather good tho
I opened a bottle of Fettercairn 12 year old the other day.
Not as complex a flavour as I am used to, but after the first glass, perfectly acceptable.
It is quite light in colour, similar to honey. Nose is supposed to be Vanilla and pear, with soft spices, it I struggled to find it.
Taste: refreshing nectarine and tropical fruits, with a subtle roasted coffee, clove and ginger. A memorable finish of sultanas and black toffee.
Again, I didn’t get all of that, I certainly found the tropical fruits, and the coffee, and fortunately did not find the clove, as I am not keen on clove.
The thing I found odd was it seemed aggressive on the tongue at first. I am hoping that as it now has had a bit longer to breathe, the taste will be better.
may well do.. a teaspoon of water might work too
We went to Costco today , they have their own store brand Kirkland .
They go to top sellers like Mcallan , GrayGoose ect.. and they sell Gray Goose for example right nest to their brand of vodka . The 1.75 liter was $19.99
I got a 1 liter bottle premium 100% Agave Anijo Tequila 1 liter $19.99.
I just wanted to add some variety to the cabinet.
https://www.thekitchn.com/costco-kirkland-vodka-alcohol-booze-spirits-258029
https://drinkhacker.com/2008/12/18/review-kirkland-macallan-18-year-sherry-cask-finish/
nice to have other drinks for the others.. keeps them out of the redbreast :eyebrows:
A new to me one today. I've been waiting for the mood to be on me lol.
Hellyers Road Pinot Noir Cask Nas whisky from Tasmania.
This is very interesting stuff, even if youngish. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/3edc7ab2cf86db1b92af4a774e34b816.jpg
And a dead but mightily brave soldier.. Fought many bigger boys and held his own.
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I had an Islay tonight that I was wanting to try for a while.
The Bottyist. An Islay gin. It was really nice with the fever tree tonic water.
Maybe too much gin? [emoji23]. The botanist, not the bottyist
What a stunning autocorrect that was.
I typed the Botanist.
rmcin626
06-08-2020, 14:48
What a stunning autocorrect that was.
I typed the Botanist.
That is a very nice gin
Audio Al
06-08-2020, 16:14
Noticed this in Aldi today and thought "why not " so I did
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:eek: Bloody hell talk about knock your sox off , blimey it's strong :doh:
Added another glenglassaugh to my shelf the other day.
Revival to go beside the evolution.
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Another added recently was this glenfiddich 18yr old.
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rmcin626
06-08-2020, 17:29
Added another glenglassaugh to my shelf the other day.
Revival to go beside the evolution.
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Not a malt that I have tasted.
Not a malt that I have tasted.It was reopened in 2008 after being closed for a while. Its owned I think by benriach. They make nice stuff. Youngish still but it was a class distillery before too. Think their stuff will just get better.
rmcin626
06-08-2020, 18:02
It was reopened in 2008 after being closed for a while. Its owned I think by benriach. They make nice stuff. Youngish still but it was a class distillery before too. Think their stuff will just get better.
Will keep an eye out for it Grant
Pinot Noir Cask.. All way from Tasmania.. Cheers
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Maybe too much gin? [emoji23]. The botanist, not the bottyist
Having thought about it, that is the type of name Marco would give a gin. 😜
I reckon he has had a hand in creating an amusing post....
Ha - indeed!:D
Granty, awesome pic... Hope the whisky inside was as nice:cool:
Marco.
Grant,
This is pretty hard not to like. Just a drop of water or two and it offers far more than most none age statement scotches I have tried.
It changes as you sip ,sometimes I think I taste a small amount of peat and the next sip non at all.
$29.00 U.S. and it seems a little brother to the G.M. 14 year Quinta Ruban.
The sherry reminds me of the Redbreast Lustau , Sherry forward in the front then falls off to reveal fruits and vanilla.
If you get a chance to try this Naked Grouse,don't pass on it.
Some Highland park in there so that will be where the occasional whiff of peat comes from Jeff I guess.
Not tried it but it's good value at about £26 here.
Ha - indeed!:D
Granty, awesome pic... Hope the whisky inside was as nice:cool:
Marco.You'd probably like that Tasmania one being a wino.. Lol
Tomatin Legacy.
Not expensive this but a mighty nice dramhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/540c070a7de5f009a288fe6c62d50f39.jpg
One of the best 10yr olds today.. Just opened.. Edradour
Famed as having some of the smallest stills in country. Small stills, big flavour.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200810/cdd5f23c535609d2eda95143d190f8d4.jpg
Sherry, oak, flowers and toffee on nose, a little dark chocolate, sherry and honey are in mouth with a fruity and spicy finish
just a note that glenfiddich have a free postage offer on from their own site in case anyone is interested
https://d3163f6mrkpr5t.cloudfront.net/uk/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/05bc89904627dbee2e1afef9cd2d4128/g/l/glenfiddich-15-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-bottle-box.jpg
ordered a bottle of the solero 15... cheaper than the usual sites and free post.. good value i think for a sherried 15yr old £42
Thanks to some recent good news Enjoying a dram of this tonight.
(I like the Peaty ones)
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Some of its Brethern coming in the mail, looking forward..
rmcin626
10-08-2020, 20:57
Thanks to some recent good news Enjoying a dram of this tonight.
(I like the Peaty ones)
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A wee bit too peaty for me
What’s your favourite tipple then Robin?
rmcin626
10-08-2020, 21:26
What’s your favourite tipple then Robin?
From Islay, I like Bunnahabhain , I also enjoy Dalwhinnie, the Arran malts and Auchentoshan as its only 25 minutes away and have been there for the tour.
Anyway, enough of this whisky pish! Popped into Lidl earlier and grabbed some bargain (high-quality) vino:
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Some truly great wines there at, quite frankly, daft prices!:eek:
The Chianti Riserva DOCG, in particular, is an absolute stonker - one of thee best I've ever had, and could easily command a price of three times that amount!!:trust::cheers:
Marco.
rmcin626
10-08-2020, 21:47
Buckfast!:D
Marco.
Far too sweet for me.
Ah, so you know?:eyebrows:
Anyway.... I'm still waiting on you going to Lidl from the last time, to check out what wines they have in your branch. Have you been yet, and if not, what's keepin' ye?:ner:;)
Marco.
rmcin626
10-08-2020, 22:01
Ah, so you know?:eyebrows:
Anyway.... I'm still waiting on you going to Lidl from the last time, to check out what wines they have in your branch. Have you been yet, and if not, what's keepin' ye?:ner:;)
Marco.
I will get to Lidl but its not somewhere we normally shop, we do go to Aldi though. as for buckfast not tasted it in about 40 years. At my age I remember when people in this area area thought wine came in three flavours, dinner wine, clear wine or dark wine.
Lol, no worries... You do realise that I'll keep hounding you until you go!:D:eyebrows:;)
Aldi is fine, but Lidl have the better wine selection.
Marco.
Gust got this the other day, Have you tried it Grant?
cabnet is filling up.
Gust got this the other day, Have you tried it Grant?
cabnet is filling up.Cabinet is nearly full.. Not tried the cask strength makers.. Normal mark only. Its not a bad drop. Be interested in your findings.
I got this tonight so I just have room for 3 more bottles on the top shelf.
Here everything is 750ml. so when I find a good 1 liter bottle I'm all over it.
Imperial gold.. I'll take a guess at Russian Vodka
rmcin626
11-08-2020, 10:33
Ok just happened to drive in to Lidl this morning and made a couple of purchases, however you do get some strange looks when you take photos of their wine, probably thought I was on a spy mission from Aldi.
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Awesome, although a bit closer up, so I could see the labels more would've been good!:ner:;)
But it looks pretty similar to the layout in my store, so lots of stuff there worth buying... I'll have a closer squint later and, as I know most of those wines well, and will make a few reccos.
Glad you picked up the Chianti though, so will be interested to know what you think:cool:
Marco.
You missed the Chablis! :doh:;)
Second picture, second row down, 1st on the left!
Marco.
rmcin626
11-08-2020, 11:05
You missed the Chablis! :doh:;)
Second picture, second row down, 1st on the left!
Marco.
I didn’t have a note of those you had recommended previously with me. That looks a decent price.
Talking of whisky, this is some Japanese stuff. Quite floral, but fairly young. Nice tho and fairly potent, hence a splash of the h2o is advisable.
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Obviously can't end on jap juice do some islay juice too..
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Yeah Robin, make sure next time you're in, you grab some of that Chablis - it's SUPERB for the money!
Ok... Wines worth getting (labels I recognise representing wine worth drinking), from the first picture, top row:
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First picture, second row:
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First picture, third row:
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First picture, bottom row:
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Second picture, top row:
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Second picture, second row:
You already know about the Chablis, so onto this right next to it:
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Second picture, bottom row, first from the left:
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And lastly, second picture, bottom row, last on the right:
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Try and nab some of those next time you're in, along with the Chablis:cheers:
Marco.
rmcin626
11-08-2020, 17:16
Yeah Robin, make sure next time you're in, you grab some of that Chablis - it's SUPERB for the money!
Ok... Wines worth getting (labels I recognise representing wine worth drinking), from the first picture, top row:
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First picture, second row:
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First picture, third row:
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First picture, bottom row:
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Second picture, top row:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/5cHd4b.png
Second picture, second row:
You already know about the Chablis, so onto this right next to it:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/WuGptW.png
Second picture, bottom row, first from the left:
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And lastly, second picture, bottom row, last on the right:
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Try and nab some of those next time you're in, along with the Chablis:cheers:
Marco.
Thanks Marco, will try and call in again soon.
Imperial gold.. I'll take a guess at Russian Vodka
Ding,ding,ding correct guess.
Russia can make both the best and worst vodka , this one is upper middle shelf but very hard to get here.I would have liked to gotten one with the cardboard tube.
I won't pay $200.00 for a bottle of the best vodka from anywhere. It's just going to end up in a bloody marry some morning.
I do believe in getting vodka from natural water sources and 5 to 6 times distilled . The taller the column still the better it tastes.
Cheap vodka hurts my brain.
BTW the cabinet still has room for 3 more bottles, I will have to be picky.
https://www.liquorstore-online.com/53217/trump-premium-vodka-1.75l?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3O-gv-WT6wIVQgnnCh3IiA3vEAQYASABEgJcCvD_BwE
Ding,ding,ding correct guess.
Russia can make both the best and worst vodka , this one is upper middle shelf but very hard to get here.I would have liked to gotten one with the cardboard tube.
I won't pay $200.00 for a bottle of the best vodka from anywhere. It's just going to end up in a bloody marry some morning.
I do believe in getting vodka from natural water sources and 5 to 6 times distilled . The taller the column still the better it tastes.
Cheap vodka hurts my brain.
BTW the cabinet still has room for 3 more bottles, I will have to be picky.
https://www.liquorstore-online.com/53217/trump-premium-vodka-1.75l?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3O-gv-WT6wIVQgnnCh3IiA3vEAQYASABEgJcCvD_BwE
so they made a gold bottle for donny? lol.... a bit tacky ..i wonder if he drank it:D
https://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28326&d=1597171377
Came quickly from manufacturers via ups. That's the way to do it.
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rmcin626
12-08-2020, 11:34
Came quickly from manufacturers via ups. That's the way to do it.
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That should be tasty
It was a limited run , Donald Trump doesn't drink ,he decided he never would after loosing a close family member at a young age to drinking.
Even when he orders a drink it's alcohol free. He doesn't mind if others have a sip but it is his personal vow in memory of his alcoholic brother Fred Trump JR. that died from drinking.
Donald came home from a movie to learn his brother died of a hart attack induced by drinking to much.It has upset Donald forever. Something people don't know about Donald is he really cares for people.
He believes familys are critical for children to grow up with a future, This is why he got so involved with prison reform, Drugs and drinking leads to broken family's. To many familys with Dad's locked up for small time drug offenses
while big time dealers walk free. Drugs are killing an entire generation here,I see it every day , needles, heroin,meth and crack,
Nice looking 15 year bottle ,enjoy Grant!
It was a limited run , Donald Trump doesn't drink ,he decided he never would after loosing a close family member at a young age to drinking.
Even when he orders a drink it's alcohol free. He doesn't mind if others have a sip but it is his personal vow in memory of his alcoholic brother Fred Trump JR. that died from drinking.
Donald came home from a movie to learn his brother died of a hart attack induced by drinking to much.It has upset Donald forever. Something people don't know about Donald is he really cares for people.
He believes familys are critical for children to grow up with a future, This is why he got so involved with prison reform, Drugs and drinking leads to broken family's. To many familys with Dad's locked up for small time drug offenses
while big time dealers walk free. Drugs are killing an entire generation here,I see it every day , needles, heroin,meth and crack,
Nice looking 15 year bottle ,enjoy Grant!
cheers, it will be a nice one i think.. its vatted in their 15 solera tank after its matured. ive a nice bottle of their 18 too which isnt vatted. fiddich are a big producer and maybe the biggest seller. still privately owned by William Grant & Sons.
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some of this... a bloody fruit fly kamakazied into it when i laid it down... the fool; it had its whole life ahead of itself;)
at least it died pissed.
Well Grant,
He went out in a good Dram.
An unpeated Islay , Bruichladdich The classic Laddie it was actually in a discount Grocery for $44.00 .
I'm betting it's young but I have to try it.
I know Grant has had this or at least knows it's whole story.
Your thoughts Grant?
Great price Jeff. It's about £43 here. An Islay distillery but no peat. Its profile changes by the batch tbh, but it should have a nice finish.
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