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I get a lot of freebies from MofM. This is Dewars 8yr old Carribbean smooth.
They are 3cl bottles.
A blend of malt and grain giving plenty tropical fruits and a nice rummy finish.
Not bad actually.
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Château Gigault Cuvée Viva 2012, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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Across the river from famous Margaux lies the Premières Côtes de Blaye. Cuvée Viva is a rich, world class, modern claret.
13.5% ABV, £19.99 a bottle
Château Beauvillage Cru Bourgeois 2018, Medoc AOC Cru Bourgeois
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Since 2009 Cru Bourgeois status has signified clarets of particularly high quality. Deep ripe fruit from an excellent, warm vintage, well positioned vineyards, plus the expertise of the third generation.
Gold Medal winner, 2020 Vinalies International
14.5% ABV, £18.99 a bottle
Château Pillebart 2019. Bordeaux AOC
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Fine, elegant Bordeaux, with lots of appealing fruit – a delicious, modern style of claret that makes great drinking from the get go. Top vintage conditions helped in 2019, so you can be sure of a glassful of ripe plum and cassis, with a leafy edge.
13.5% ABV, £13.49 a bottle
I'm assuming you haven't drunk all three Barry as it's only lunchtime! :D
Château du Ragon 2020, Bordeaux AOP
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Awarded two Gold medals, this is a rich, flavoursome claret from the exceptional 2020 vintage. Smooth, dark plummy flavours.
13% ABV, £12.99 a bottle
Deanston virgin oakhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221126/cf09a50d2eb20b955ede7e8f19c576d3.jpg
Glenfiddich project xxhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221121/0d800c0e95a9f4e4da280355685c7bcd.jpg
this again... not much left in bottle by feel of it lol. price has gone up, like most...sadly prices are becoming an issue with the industry or is it the retailers?.. i don't know
rmcin626
08-12-2022, 19:15
this again... not much left in bottle by feel of it lol. price has gone up, like most...sadly prices are becoming an issue with the industry or is it the retailers?.. i don't know
Some of the prices are way over the top, with so many now north of £100, for me all about value for my money plus I have a price limit
Some of the prices are way over the top, with so many now north of £100, for me all about value for my money plus I have a price limit
indeed robin.. ive bought a few bottles of favs that are still affordable to lay down.
rmcin626
08-12-2022, 19:55
indeed robin.. ive bought a few bottles of favs that are still affordable to lay down.
Doing something similar, picking up malts I enjoy before the prices go really daft
Doing something similar, picking up malts I enjoy before the prices go really daft
will buy a few more before stopping buying until things get back to normal..ish lol
just trying a sample of dewars 8yr old japanese smooth.
Not sure if I like it yet. It's warm and certainly smooth, but..
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rmcin626
08-12-2022, 21:06
will buy a few more before stopping buying until things get back to normal..ish lol
just trying a sample of dewars 8yr old japanese smooth.
Not sure if I like it yet. It's warm and certainly smooth, but..
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Need to take some photos of recent purchases, although most are not opened yet
the twelve from benriach.. lovely drop this..
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/benriach/benriach-the-twelve-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
A freebie here. The Sassanach blended malt.
Summat to do with an actor.
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Taste wise, it's slightly sweet and a bit of malt, orange be etc. Mouth is thin but finish is decent, slow but warm.
I feel it's a newbies dram and can see it enticing new buyers to whisky.
Very pleasant but a whisky drinker wouldn't want a bottle of the stuff
Deanston virgin oak
I'm rather partial to the Deanston 12 YO Grant - now that's a hidden gem bargain IMO, especially with so many whiskies I normally like (Springbank) being hard to come by and ridiculously expensive.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/deanston-12-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
I'm rather partial to the Deanston 12 YO Grant - now that's a hidden gem bargain IMO, especially with so many whiskies I normally like (Springbank) being hard to come by and ridiculously expensive.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/deanston-12-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
yes its very good too Tim. the virgin is bit cheaper at about 35 and equally tasty. deanstons 18 yr old is good value for its age too at about 70 notes. last bottle of it i got was actually 63.. deanston do some nice whisky
Haha . . . . I've about an inch left of the 18 YO, a very nice dram indeed. I haven't tried the Virgin Oak, so I think I need to change that, thanks for the nudge.
an very smooth customer is Aberfeldy 16.. buttery smooth but plenty of spices just below surface amazingly the all compliment each other and it just stays smooth yet the mouth wants more.
a very good whisky for the price.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
rmcin626
14-12-2022, 18:44
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
That should be nice Grant, don’t I have tasted it so far.
That should be nice Grant, don’t I have tasted it so far.
ive added a quick description Robin... yup youll like it i think. not many whiskies you can compare to its style
A snap of the bottle lol
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rmcin626
14-12-2022, 19:15
ive added a quick description Robin... yup youll like it i think. not many whiskies you can compare to its style
Thanks Grant, much appreciated
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rmcin626
16-12-2022, 18:33
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Mmm yum yum, very tasty
Mmm yum yum, very tasty
yes its a lovely drop... i picked up a couple of bottles for xmas
rmcin626
16-12-2022, 20:11
yes its a lovely drop... i picked up a couple of bottles for xmas
An excellent dram
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
got some more of this on back order.. its no ordeal to quaff stuff like this..yum
rmcin626
21-12-2022, 18:37
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
got some more of this on back order.. its no ordeal to quaff stuff like this..yum
Very nice Grant
Very nice GrantMy whisky back order arrived so I'm flush with spirit of Xmas.. well spirit anyway lol
Aberfeldy again.
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rmcin626
22-12-2022, 18:22
My whisky back order arrived so I'm flush with spirit of Xmas.. well spirit anyway lol
Aberfeldy again.
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Enjoy it mate
Cheers all. Got my final pre Xmas delivery of a monthly collection plus a director's cut 2 disc version of Das Boot on Blu-ray.
Might watch that soon.
Skol to all..Slante etc.. aberfeldy againhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221223/71e799fe313beab6be9403165e369ec1.jpg
rmcin626
23-12-2022, 17:37
Cheers all. Got my final pre Xmas delivery of a monthly collection plus a director's cut 2 disc version of Das Boot on Blu-ray.
Might watch that soon.
Skol to all..Slante etc.. aberfeldy againhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221223/71e799fe313beab6be9403165e369ec1.jpg
Slante Grant, Aberfeldy is proving a favourite
Slante Grant, Aberfeldy is proving a favourite
alas it is... a bit pricy but ive got enough stock for the festive season, as im likely to be on my own except from mr aberfeldy :D
Santa was good to me this Year,
Currently loving the hell out of this bonfire Monster...
Astonishing stuff, better even than my previous go-to the 16.
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rmcin626
26-12-2022, 17:32
Santa was good to me this Year,
Currently loving the hell out of this bonfire Monster...
Astonishing stuff, better even than my previous go-to the 16.
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Very nice Gary
got this for xmas to myself... glengassaugh revival... was on offer and ive enjoyed it before. lots of milky toffee caramel in this, with some oranges further dow. a little sherry type finish too. overall for money its a lovely sipper.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/glenglassaugh-revival-single-malt-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
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Santa was good to me this Year,
Currently loving the hell out of this bonfire Monster...
Astonishing stuff, better even than my previous go-to the 16.
https://i.imgur.com/pcu3MTF.jpeg
not tried that either... lag stuff is usually decent, if smokey..
yes
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yes
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i got a bottle of taliskar skye in my xmas pressies. i have enjoyed taliskar befor but not tried skye
https://youtu.be/frbsZ8TGsX8
(Parks and Recreation…worth a watch)
a drop of this now before bed;)
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(Parks and Recreation…worth a watch)
classic; and he has a point
a drop of this now before bed;)
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well, maybe ot quite... bed lol.. a fiddich now:eyebrows:
rmcin626
26-12-2022, 20:04
well, maybe ot quite... bed lol.. a fiddich now:eyebrows:
Had some of that myself last night.
Had some of that myself last night.
i hope it hit spot robin
rmcin626
26-12-2022, 20:17
i hope it hit spot robin
Yes very much so, we had a few family over had a few different malts as my nephew hadn’t tasted some of them before.
rmcin626
26-12-2022, 20:36
Last night we tasted
Johnnie Walker Blue label
Ledaig 10
Ardnamurchan ad/04
The Gauldrons Douglas Laing
Last night we tasted
Johnnie Walker Blue label
Ledaig 10
Ardnamurchan ad/04
The Gauldrons Douglas Laing
tried the ledaig but not the others...
rmcin626
27-12-2022, 10:44
tried the ledaig but not the others...
Just trying to help our nephew on his whisky journey, really enjoy the Ardnamurchan
Just trying to help our nephew on his whisky journey, really enjoy the Ardnamurchan
good to see a youngish one interested.
rmcin626
27-12-2022, 13:40
good to see a youngish one interested.
In his 40’s, youngish but back in Scotland after living in the States
In his 40’s, youngish but back in Scotland after living in the States
maybe been drinking bourbon then..
rmcin626
27-12-2022, 15:29
maybe been drinking bourbon then..
Not sure he was much of a bourbon drinker, from memory more a beer person, he seems to enjoy the smoky peaty whisky’s
Not sure he was much of a bourbon drinker, from memory more a beer person, he seems to enjoy the smoky peaty whisky’s
interesting... when younger i used to like peated ones but my palate has changed and im more bourbon casked or sherry casked now.. a good sherried being my fav. although nice bourbon types done right can match them in their own way. that aberfeldy is rather good, although bottles are always slightly different not sure how its bottled.
rmcin626
27-12-2022, 16:24
interesting... when younger i used to like peated ones but my palate has changed and im more bourbon casked or sherry casked now.. a good sherried being my fav. although nice bourbon types done right can match them in their own way. that aberfeldy is rather good, although bottles are always slightly different not sure how its bottled.
I’m much the same like both sherry and bourbon, but also enjoy a bit of peat, a good whisky is a good whisky in my book. There are a lot of good ones out there, as a rule try to stick with , non chill filtered and no added colour.
rmcin626
31-12-2022, 21:57
For seeing the New Year in
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For seeing the New Year in
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAh some Campbelltown.. very nice Robin .slante
rmcin626
31-12-2022, 22:44
Ah some Campbelltown.. very nice Robin .slante
Slante GRant, all the best
rmcin626
01-01-2023, 00:14
Fireworks and banging
Same here
Fireworks and banging
I used to prefer “banging,” then “fireworks “.
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A bottle of bunna and cup came as an Xmas gift.
Very nice the whisky is too. Mug looks great too. Goes into collection as I'm on wagon currently. I take these spells of TY occasionally lol
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rmcin626
05-01-2023, 13:56
A bottle of bunna and cup came as an Xmas gift.
Very nice the whisky is too. Mug looks great too. Goes into collection as I'm on wagon currently. I take these spells of TY occasionally lol
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Very nice Bunna 12, is very nice , I have one of those mugs as well came a bottle I picked up the last time we travelled from Glasgow airport
I've a good few bottles not on the 2 shelves.
These would be classed as drinkers although I'm not drinking currently.
A few aberfeldy in fronthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230108/fa7ac21a63521bdc3f59bfbe5d468dcd.jpg
rmcin626
08-01-2023, 13:40
I've a good few bottles not on the 2 shelves.
These would be classed as drinkers although I'm not drinking currently.
A few aberfeldy in fronthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230108/fa7ac21a63521bdc3f59bfbe5d468dcd.jpg
Very decent front line there Grant
Very decent front line there Grant
lol yeah, i got a couple in presents and bought a couple too. ive another that is open but not much out. got a taliskar at xmas too.
I can't imagine drinking whisky out of a mug! :scratch:
rmcin626
08-01-2023, 21:27
I can't imagine drinking whisky out of a mug! :scratch:
It’s a camping mug apparently
That's no excuse - any more than drinking vintage claret from a 'sucky bottle':
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:D
rmcin626
08-01-2023, 23:05
That's no excuse - any more than drinking vintage claret from a 'sucky bottle':
https://johnlewis.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/239963626alt1?$rsp-pdp-port-640-82$
:D
I didn’t say it was for drinking whisky
I was only joking - hence the ":D".
They are known as maritime mugs. For hot drinks preferably while sailing off Islay lol. A drop of bunna in your coffee sir?
A couple of bottles for the collection. Got at a good price.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230114/9206a6c32144a255dbffed33e149d522.jpg
rmcin626
14-01-2023, 14:34
A couple of bottles for the collection. Got at a good price.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230114/9206a6c32144a255dbffed33e149d522.jpg
they should be enjoyable
they should be enjoyable
the balvenie is a new one on me robin... ive not had knockando for years. its usually hard to find passed 12.. the 18 was superb years ago. was a good price for 15 years.
the balvenie is a new one on me robin... ive not had knockando for years. its usually hard to find passed 12.. the 18 was superb years ago. was a good price for 15 years.
Knockando is one of my favourite malt whiskies. I much prefer these lighter malts rather than anything heavy like Lagavulin. If you can recommend anything else along the lines of Knockando Grant I would appreciate your thoughts?
Knockando is one of my favourite malt whiskies. I much prefer these lighter malts rather than anything heavy like Lagavulin. If you can recommend anything else along the lines of Knockando Grant I would appreciate your thoughts?
maybe blair athol for smoothness jim. most knockando goes into blends alas. but some of the older ones are quite sherry rich so maybe aberfeldy too
maybe blair athol for smoothness jim. most knockando goes into blends alas. but some of the older ones are quite sherry rich so maybe aberfeldy too
Thanks Grant. I will keep a look out for those.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/blair-athol-12-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/aberfeldy-12-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
both decent, or go for broke with one of my favs
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky/
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/blair-athol-12-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/aberfeldy-12-year-old-whisky/?srh=1
both decent, or go for broke with one of my favs
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/aberfeldy/aberfeldy-16-year-old-whisky/
They all look very good indeed, I feel the wallet may take a bashing!
Break the abstinence tonight.
Aberfeldy 16yr oldhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230119/9cd535230198543b6e4be9add2ba2673.jpg
Is that one you recommended to me Grant?
Is that one you recommended to me Grant?
it is... a lovely drop it is..
rmcin626
19-01-2023, 18:29
Break the abstinence tonight.
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Trying to confuse me Grant, with the Dalmore glass
Trying to confuse me Grant, with the Dalmore glass
yup, i don't have an Aberfeldy one alas..
rmcin626
19-01-2023, 18:47
yup, i don't have an Aberfeldy one alas..
I have a Glenmorange glass, and a couple of glencairn glasses which I don’t really use much as I don’t have a great sense of smell, all about the taste for me, so usual crystal tumbler for single malts.
Here is a pretty decent wine and very reasonably priced:
https://s7e5a.scene7.com/is/image/waitrose/CellarProductDetailMainImage/837882_a_ch%C3%A2teau-margerots-bordeaux-sup%C3%A9rieur-837882?$roundel1=waitrose/c-save-third-roundel
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
13.7% ABV £6.99 a bottle (reduced from £10 a bottle).
(Don't confuse this with Chateau Margaux - the 2016 vintage of the latter, and sold by Waitrose cost £650 a bottle!)
rmcin626
19-01-2023, 21:21
Here is a pretty decent wine and very reasonably priced:
https://s7e5a.scene7.com/is/image/waitrose/CellarProductDetailMainImage/837882_a_ch%C3%A2teau-margerots-bordeaux-sup%C3%A9rieur-837882?$roundel1=waitrose/c-save-third-roundel
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
13.7% ABV £6.99 a bottle (reduced from £10 a bottle).
(Don't confuse this with Chateau Margaux - the 2016 vintage of the latter, and sold by Waitrose cost £650 a bottle!)
Where is wine on offer Barry?
Where is wine on offer Barry?
Oops! I should have made that clearer - it's sold by Waitrose.
https://www.waitrosecellar.com/merlot/ch%C3%A2teau-margerots-bordeaux-sup%C3%A9rieur-837882?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIod2Ki9PU_AIVxN_tCh2G0QDJE AQYASABEgJaO_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
rmcin626
19-01-2023, 22:26
Oops! I should have made that clearer - it's sold by Waitrose.
https://www.waitrosecellar.com/merlot/ch%C3%A2teau-margerots-bordeaux-sup%C3%A9rieur-837882?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIod2Ki9PU_AIVxN_tCh2G0QDJE AQYASABEgJaO_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks Barry, thought that was the case, unfortunately not too many Waitrose stores in my area.
This time it is what the glass says..
Lol
Glen Scotia double cask
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rmcin626
22-01-2023, 17:44
This time it is what the glass says..
Lol
Glen Scotia double cask
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Quite like a Glen Scotia myself, been drinking 8 year old Lagavulin this weekend, quite nice on offer at Tesco just now
Quite like a Glen Scotia myself, been drinking 8 year old Lagavulin this weekend, quite nice on offer at Tesco just now
too much smoke for my liking now alas... but yes 38 notes is good for it
rmcin626
22-01-2023, 18:10
too much smoke for my liking now alas... but yes 38 notes is good for it
Very drinkable at that price , especially as the 16 year old price has gone crazy
Cracked open this bottle of Royal Backla 12 yr old.
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rmcin626
25-01-2023, 18:30
Cracked open this bottle of Royal Backla 12 yr old.
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Looks good Grant, bit of a sherry bomb.
looks good grant, bit of a sherry bomb.
for a 12, its very good. I have tried brackla before but this is well sherried.. Delish
rmcin626
25-01-2023, 18:53
for a 12, its very good. I have tried brackla before but this is well sherried.. Delish
Enjoy mate
Last of the bottle of aberfeldy 16..
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Last of the bottle of aberfeldy 16..
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That's a large one Grant:)
New bottle off back of one of my shelves(I replaced it with an upgrade.. (glen Scotia 15) lol.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230126/2a0bc3e6cff07c73d699df6ad03aa056.jpg
That's a large one Grant:)
its not a huge glass jim but it was decent lol... glencadam is interesting... more of a trad whisky i guess. lots of wax, honey, vanilla etc.. not ba at all..
rmcin626
26-01-2023, 19:00
That's a large one Grant:)
Decent sized dram there Grant
rmcin626
26-01-2023, 19:02
New bottle off back of one of my shelves(I replaced it with an upgrade.. (glen Scotia 15) lol.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230126/2a0bc3e6cff07c73d699df6ad03aa056.jpg
That’s a dram I would like to try but my local shop doesn’t stock it, so will need to order on line
Knockando 15.
Interesting and good. Quite a lot in therehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230128/da67a90966878850e720f9e89f17cdf3.jpg
Knockando 15.
Interesting and good. Quite a lot in therehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230128/da67a90966878850e720f9e89f17cdf3.jpg
A favourite of mine Grant but nort sure if I have had a 15 year old?
lots of fruit including pears and bananas as well as some darker ones too.
Looks a good deal darker than the one I drank. I can imagine the flavours develop somewhat over that time. The Bog standard Knockando is very light and ethereal?
Looks a good deal darker than the one I drank. I can imagine the flavours develop somewhat over that time. The Bog standard Knockando is very light and ethereal?
yeah the 12 is a bit lighter in colour and character the 15 is a bit fuller and better for it i think, but everyone is different. i wouldnt call it a sherry whisky but there are sheried influences there..
Another nice sherried whisky . smooth as silk get has a nice warming finish. There is some fruit peel in this too but for all the warmth the smoothness never leaves it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230129/a11d283bccd2419f275c110d41f3cb66.jpg
Last of the knockando 15.
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rmcin626
10-02-2023, 18:16
Last of the knockando 15.
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Nice dram that
About the last of the Royal Brackla 12 too..lol
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About the last of the Royal Brackla 12 too..lol
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stunning sherried dram that... reflected in price somewhat but, boy its nice
Edradour 10 yr old. Smallest distillery around I think, but this one is excellent. A bit of a marmite distillery tho.
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rmcin626
12-02-2023, 18:21
Edradour 10 yr old. Smallest distillery around I think, but this one is excellent. A bit of a marmite distillery tho.
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Not sure i have tasted that one, decent size dram though Grant
Not sure i have tasted that one, decent size dram though Grant
week early birthday drink robin lol, and a thank god we scraped it too:doh:
Quick dram tonight.
This again...a reused pic tho lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230218/8c7f5ce74f289d4a587c35fdc53e9501.jpg
rmcin626
18-02-2023, 18:48
Quick dram tonight.
This again...a reused pic tho lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230218/8c7f5ce74f289d4a587c35fdc53e9501.jpg
A wee sherry bomb
A wee sherry bomb
lovely stuff. pre b'day booze up lol... all on my lonesome but im used to that...more booze for me:eyebrows:
rmcin626
18-02-2023, 19:19
lovely stuff. pre b'day booze up lol... all on my lonesome but im used to that...more booze for me:eyebrows:
Enjoy mate
It’s become a bit of a thing for my wife to buy me a bottle of whisky for valentines (much rather that than the flowers and chocolates I get her!) unashamedly bought because it was on offer, I never even knew Welsh whisky was a thing - but it’s not bad at all. :)
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It’s become a bit of a thing for my wife to buy me a bottle of whisky for valentines (much rather that than the flowers and chocolates I get her!) unashamedly bought because it was on offer, I never even knew Welsh whisky was a thing - but it’s not bad at all. :)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230220/6a7ff4c23fc9d87bad2157ac4155163e.jpgA lot of folk like it. I was left non plussed tbh. It was ok but not what I like
Bunna tonight..
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rmcin626
22-02-2023, 18:34
Bunna tonight..
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That’s a decent dram at a decent price
Bunna tonight..
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Lovely drop :cocktail: - my youngest daughter gave me a bottle for my birthday last week
I had mentioned to my son in law (eldest daughter) that I hadn't tried Japanese whisky, so he bought me this for my birthday - goes very well as chaser to American style IPA/pale (I think it supports the citrus hops)
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We oenophiles are not getting much of a 'look in' at the moment! So:
2015 Château Chante Alouette – Cuvée Montuzet, Blaye Côtes de Bordeux
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The history of the Château Chante Alouette – Cuvée Montuzet dates back to 1900 when Francis Xavier and Gabrielle Louise Auclet buy the field. Since 1996, it is Mary-Pierre de Boisséson, who perpetuates the family tradition in this historic vineyard. The origin of the name “Chante-Alouette” dates back to the eleventh century and is justified by the presence of old, many larks “posh” some of which still nest in vines. This family property is located on the heights of Plassac, overlooking the estuary of the Gironde, in the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Château Chante-Alouette’s terroir extends over a gravely clay soil, on very rolling hills, mostly facing south. The vines are 65% Merlot, 17% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. The vines are cut in double guyot in order to obtain a regular performance from year to year. This vineyard of 25 hectares is worked in a traditional way and produces racy, balanced and harmonious wines.
13% ABV, about £15 a bottle.
2018 Château Roquegrave, Médoc, Cru Borgeois
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The family-owned Château Roquegrave estate takes its name from its terroir, the Château and vineyard are positioned on one of the highest points in the commune of Valeyrac overlooking the Gironde Estuary. The thirty hectares of vines are certified sustainable and grown on sandy gravel or clay gravel and the wine is made from classic Bordeaux grapes; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Château Roquegrave has aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, and red cherries with hints of violet and sweet spice. The palate is rich and firm with a fresh finish and integrated tannins.
14% ABV, about £20 a bottle
rmcin626
24-02-2023, 18:25
Always good to have some wine recommendations.
OK - some more 'slurps':
2011 Château D'Aurilhac, Haut-Médoc
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Château d’Aurilhac lies in Saint-Seurin de Cadourne, close to the Médoc/Haut-Médoc, just north of Saint-Estèphe. Its near neighbour is the renowned Château Sociando-Mallet. From d'Aurilhac's vineyards, you look down to the Gironde and this proximity to the estuary helps provide a superb microclimate for its vines. In 1983, its vineyards were replanted with new rootstocks, better suited to the local conditions, and quality improved almost immediately. Aged a year in oak, this 11-year-old shows mature fruit and spice box character.
Merlot 49%, Cabernet Sauvignon 46%, Petit Verdot 2.5% and Cabernet Franc 2.5%.
13% ABV. About £20 a bottle.
having a few of this again and ordered more as its on offer... lol
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2020 Château De Colombe, Sainte-Colombe, Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux
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Tucked away in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, next to Saint Emilion, is award winning Château de Colombe, a tiny estate much neglected until new ownership in 2012. Now it’s being lavished with utmost care in the vineyard and the cellar. 2020 has been unanimously declared as 'exceptional', its fruit deliciously ripe, which has made for a very much ‘drink me now’ style. Merlot with a little of both Cabernets and Malbec, aged a few months in barrel, this red is fruit-rich and supple. For now open early and decant.
Grapes used: mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec
14.5% ABV About £15 a bottle.
(At the moment it's one of my favourites. :) )
Last of the Bunna.
I've been a bad boy lol https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230227/6b370ca847ba67922a6e3feba8c37bdb.jpg
rmcin626
27-02-2023, 17:29
Last of the Bunna.
I've been a bad boy lol https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230227/6b370ca847ba67922a6e3feba8c37bdb.jpg
It’s a very pleasant easy drinking dram
It’s a very pleasant easy drinking dram
too easy robin.... still ive plenty in stock for another time. lots of their cups too lol
Glenallachie 8yr old.
Nice rich, if slightly firier than the 12.
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rmcin626
28-02-2023, 17:32
Glenallachie 8yr old.
Nice rich, if slightly firier than the 12.
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Cant go wrong with something from Billy Walker
Cant go wrong with something from Billy Walker
a good price for a quality dram.
Alcohol is fun but such a massive price to pay in terms of human health.
I hate it for that reason. Nothing makes you feel as shit the next day as alcohol does.
rmcin626
28-02-2023, 23:01
Alcohol is fun but such a massive price to pay in terms of human health.
I hate it for that reason. Nothing makes you feel as shit the next day as alcohol does.
That’s your opinion, alcohol in moderation is fine, you must be overindulging.
Never had a sore head drinking good quality whisky.
I think all those who post here, drink in moderation.
I think all those who post here, drink in moderation.
:comatose::comatose:
rmcin626
01-03-2023, 13:14
Quality over quantity
Quality over quantity
imo a lot of alcohol issues are from folk drinking these 'made yesterday' drinks...
last of the BLAIR ATHOL 12. very nice, smooth and sweetish sherried whisky with little burn. its not silly priced for what it is but a bit higher than most 12's.
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rmcin626
04-03-2023, 11:13
A couple a new purchases
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nice robin.. benromach usually are very good. the other is quite peaty and not really my style now
rmcin626
04-03-2023, 12:08
nice robin.. benromach usually are very good. the other is quite peaty and not really my style now
The Benromach is Cask strength and I don’t mind a bit of peat for a change
The Benromach is Cask strength and I don’t mind a bit of peat for a change
yes at near 60% it will need a splash :eyebrows: i used to like smokeys but no more really unless its just a tingle..
enjoy robin. let me know how you get on..
rmcin626
04-03-2023, 12:30
yes at near 60% it will need a splash :eyebrows: i used to like smokeys but no more really unless its just a tingle..
enjoy robin. let me know how you get on..
Will do Grant, might crack one open tonight
Will do Grant, might crack one open tonight
:glug:.... im starting an Aberfeldy 16 again... superb stuff
Arty Aberfeldy
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rmcin626
04-03-2023, 22:02
Wow that Port Charlotte is nice very peaty though, but very nice if you enjoy that type of whisky
Wow that Port Charlotte is nice very peaty though, but very nice if you enjoy that type of whisky
yes only pc i have tried was peaty, peaty..lol glad you liked it
rmcin626
05-03-2023, 09:09
yes only pc i have tried was peaty, peaty..lol glad you liked it
It is very enjoyable Grant
one of these tonight after a delivery of a small fish supper which was tasty:)
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nice sherried malt and much better than most 8's... better than many 12's too.
rmcin626
05-03-2023, 17:42
one of these tonight after a delivery of a small fish supper which was tasty:)
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nice sherried malt and much better than most 8's... better than many 12's too.
I still have some of my 12 left
A new bottle night. Edradour 10. A marmite whisky.
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rmcin626
08-03-2023, 21:05
A new bottle night. Edradour 10. A marmite whisky.
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Don’t think I have tasted that one.
deanston today.. i need pain relief... can barely walk currently... damn i left bottle on other side of room:doh:
nurse!!!
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rmcin626
14-03-2023, 18:06
deanston today.. i need pain relief... can barely walk currently... damn i left bottle on other side of room:doh:
nurse!!!
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Nice dram Deanston, sometimes on offer in Tesco that one
a freebie dram of this now... quite nice for a blend
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i need pain relief... AGAIN... done too much.
glenfiddich.... very good this.
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rmcin626
15-03-2023, 17:26
i need pain relief... AGAIN... done too much.
glenfiddich.... very good this.
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Enjoy ope the pain eases.
blair athol 12... A Flora and Fauna release from the Blair Athol distillery, this 12 year old exudes sherry and Christmas pudding notes with spice. Blair Athol does not receive the acclaim it so thoroughly deserves.
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rmcin626
21-03-2023, 17:08
A wee peaty one as we build up to a holiday https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230321/e375024d64019156dc62aedd6d187f52.jpg
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enjoy both robin...skoll
rmcin626
21-03-2023, 18:04
enjoy both robin...skoll
Cheers Grant, the Ardbeg was on offer in Tesco, heading hopefully for some sunshine on Thursday
Cheers Grant, the Ardbeg was on offer in Tesco, heading hopefully for some sunshine on Thursday
i didnt go a lot of holidays abroad, and especially now im not able and dont have a passport now anyway, so just have to put up with what god gives me:D but im always happy to see folk enjoying a trip away. my daughter likes her trips away
rmcin626
21-03-2023, 19:30
i didnt go a lot of holidays abroad, and especially now im not able and dont have a passport now anyway, so just have to put up with what god gives me:D but im always happy to see folk enjoying a trip away. my daughter likes her trips away
looking forward to 10 days in the Canaries, hopefully with some sunshine which will do the wife and me some good.
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I'm a bit of a fan of Islay whiskys, and Ardberg is one of my favourites.
Le Vieux Château Guibeau 2019, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion AOC
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80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes:
Smooth, ample ripe plum and cassis, with firm tannins, tight oak spice
Aroma:
Ripe plum, blackberry, herby leafy edge, cloves
14% ABV, £20 a bottle
2020 Château du Tertre Bel Air, Côtes de Bordeaux
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"Deep colour bordering on black with dark purple reflections. Nose of black fruits, pepper and violet. Fruity and powerful at point of entry with a mid-palate marked by slightly harsh tannins that need to soften."
One of the most enjoyable wines I have tasted this year. Needs to be opened in plenty of time before consumption and allowed to breathe.
14% ABV, £18 a bottle
2019 Château Pillebart, Bordeaux
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70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting notes
Rounded tannins, ripe silky red fruits, leafy edge
Aroma
Ripe plum, damson, touch of cherry and a hint of leafy spice
13.5% ABV, £14.50 a bottle
2018 Château Dasvin-Bel-Air, Haut Médoc
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"Dating back to the early 19th Century, Château Dasvin-Bel-Air is located near the village of Margaux, in the heart of the Médoc. This wine displays delicious blackcurrent fruit, is medium bodied, with a silky lush finish. Although can be drunk now (2018), the wine will continue to improve for 2 to 3 years."
14.5% ABV, £14.25 a bottle
A bit of an oenophile delight for me:
Château Peyrat-Fourthon, Haut-Médoc 2009
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50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot.
Enjoyed this wine whilst celebrating my birthday at Maxim's restaurant in Paris.
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"Intense garnet in colour. Expressive nose of ripe black currant, black pepper, cloves, wet earth, hint of leather. Oxygenation brings noticeably more aromas. Tannins are firm and give structure as they develop. Generous body helps to bring balance to the powerful tannins. There is a lingering bitterness that is drying in final palate. Finishing of about 8 sec. This is a fleshy wine that needs to go with a hearty dish with some sweetness."
13.5% ABV, about £24 a bottle
This was an absolutely stunning Barolo I enjoyed with some friends last night. Probably in the top 5 wines I have ever drunk.
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15% ABV about £40 a bottle.
friday dram.. a new bottle of
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Got a couple of nice ones today.
Not got any for a while so..
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rmcin626
25-03-2023, 16:49
Got a couple of nice ones today.
Not got any for a while so..
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They should be good
They should be good
hows the canaries??
Got a couple of nice ones today.
Not got any for a while so..
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scotia 15 is very nice as expected. drinking the one off my shelf and new one will replace it..
lots of sea breeze, a whiff of smoke, probably from the barrel char which has produced lots of vanilla and exotic spices.. more putty and malt on nose now too. for all its spices its one smooth customer. may be a little stewed apple n cinnamon too..
first class.
rmcin626
25-03-2023, 18:10
hows the canaries??
23c and very sunny Grant
rmcin626
25-03-2023, 18:13
scotia 15 is very nice as expected. drinking the one off my shelf and new one will replace it..
lots of sea breeze, a whiff of smoke, probably from the barrel char which has produced lots of vanilla and exotic spices.. more putty and malt on nose now too. for all its spices its one smooth customer. may be a little stewed apple n cinnamon too..
first class.
Your nose is much better than mine, I rely on my taste buds, are apart from peat and smoke which are easy pick outs.
Forgot to mention picked up Craigellachie 13 at the airport
Your nose is much better than mine, I rely on my taste buds, are apart from peat and smoke which are easy pick outs.
Forgot to mention picked up Craigellachie 13 at the airport
must be a travel exclusive i guess... sounds good tho.. most are
This was an absolutely stunning Barolo I enjoyed with some friends last night. Probably in the top 5 wines I have ever drunk.
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15% ABV about £40 a bottle.
Barolo is probably my favourite Italian red wine. :)
Barolo is always expensive, so I don't drink it as much as I would like. :( (Actually the price your host paid for the 2011 was well below the price you would pay today (~£57))
Sadly very good wine is becoming increasingly expensive these days. The Château Peyrat-Fourthon I mentioned above costs about £45 for a bottle of the 2021.
Barolo is probably my favourite Italian red wine. :)
Barolo is always expensive, so I don't drink it as much as I would like. :( (Actually the price your host paid for the 2011 was well below the price you would pay today (~£57))
Sadly very good wine is becoming increasingly expensive these days. The Château Peyrat-Fourthon I mentioned above costs about £45 for a bottle of the 2021.
I usually drink Pinot Noir ( Burgundy) but to get anything decent nowadays means spending a fortune. There are so many Burgundies on the market that are simply terrible. All the good stuff is astronomical sadly. I do feel there are better value Bordeaux wines available but these have drifted upwards.;)
I have friends who work in the wine industry and have been lucky to try some fabulous wines which I could never afford so I only buy stuff occasionally now as I prefer quality rather than quantity.
A friend of mine used to work at this business near me and indeed I have been rummaging around their cellars many times. They have unbelievable stuff although most of it is in bond and unaffordable!:rolleyes:
https://www.nickollsandperks.co.uk
used to drink wine a lot but not now just occasional one. prefer whisky :rolleyes:
used to drink wine a lot but not now just occasional one. prefer whisky :rolleyes:
Hits the spot a bit quicker!:)
Hits the spot a bit quicker!:)
indeed it can if not careful, but i find really good, well aged whisky to be quite invigorating for the body if not abused, and you shouldn't get a hangover unless you really drink way too much.
well on to the glen grant...a 15 yr old bottled at what they call a batch strength... about 50%.
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nosing like proving bread, and a light mouthfeel. nice and typically gg fruity taste and although some spice its less than the last one, as expected. after 10 mins or so it really pulls itself together and warms cockles nicely without slapping the throat, going down with a peaches and cream type of chaser lol.. its very good and opened out with air very well.
quite a few fruits in there now... banana for one... rather different to the scotia, but non the less enjoyable.. in fact i really like this and it may just be better than the 18.. shock, horror, probe:eek:
rmcin626
26-03-2023, 17:15
They only have 3 malts in the hotel bar, Cardhu, Glenfiddich and Glenmorange, been drinking gin so far but time for a change
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They only have 3 malts in the hotel bar, Cardhu, Glenfiddich and Glenmorange, been drinking gin so far but time for a change
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well they are foreign;)
rmcin626
26-03-2023, 17:20
well they are foreign;)
True, but to be fair, you don’t usually find included in the all inclusive bar menu
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yup fair enough if its in the price.. all drinkable..:D
rmcin626
26-03-2023, 17:34
yup fair enough if its in the price.. all drinkable..:D
Just checked the the Cardhu and Glenfiddich are 10.60 euros each the Glenmorange Malta 10 year old is 13.60 euros, new one on me
rmcin626
26-03-2023, 17:49
pricy...
One of the reason we are all inclusive
been ai a couple of times.. beer was dishwater and no malts; just one shit scotch which was watered down... no wonder i dont like holidays :D
glad yours is better
rmcin626
26-03-2023, 19:48
been ai a couple of times.. beer was dishwater and no malts; just one shit scotch which was watered down... no wonder i dont like holidays :D
glad yours is better
Things have improved at lot since those bad old days, all top brands including Grey Goose if you are a vodka drinker, all the gins are high standard as well
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2016 Château d'Arsac, Margaux
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From an historic property with vineyards planted in clay-limestone and gravel soils, this is a scented, refined and approachable blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 28% Merlot grape making up the balance.
13.5% £26 a bottle
must be a travel exclusive i guess... sounds good tho.. most are
sorry robin i misread this.. thought it was a glenallachie 13 lol..
it was Craigellachie 13 !!
which i know well.. its a powerful wormtub classic great label too..
today its a glenallachie 12 yr old.. stunning and classic billy walker sherry forward dram.. nose has a bit of proving bread which smooths out to almonds after air... also a bit of banana.
mouthing is typical of the brand but smoother and mor fruity than the 8.. lots of dried fruit, spices, oak etc but blended well with a bit of creamed vanilla, and slides down well with a medium finish.
superb stuff. this has won a few awards too... not as dark as the 8 either but it has a smoother and deeper sherry taste
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rmcin626
28-03-2023, 16:55
sorry robin i misread this.. thought it was a glenallachie 13 lol..
it was Craigellachie 13 !!
which i know well.. its a powerful wormtub classic great label too..
The wife paid but I think around £55 for a litre
rmcin626
28-03-2023, 16:56
today its a glenallachie 12 yr old.. stunning and classic billy walker sherry forward dram.. nose has a bit of proving bread which smooths out to almonds after air... also a bit of banana.
mouthing is typical of the brand but smoother and mor fruity than the 8.. lots of dried fruit, spices, oak etc but blended well with a bit of creamed vanilla, and slides down well with a medium finish.
superb stuff. this has won a few awards too... not as dark as the 8 either but it has a smoother and deeper sherry taste
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Nice dram that one
The wife paid but I think around £55 for a litre
not much dearer here but only a normal bottle, so a very good buy. its meaty tho so watch
rmcin626
28-03-2023, 17:19
not much dearer here but only a normal bottle, so a very good buy. its meaty tho so watch
Will do my best to be careful Grant
Will do my best to be careful Grant
:lolsign:
rmcin626
28-03-2023, 18:00
:lolsign:
Last night tried the Glenfiddich which was a 12 year old, back to gin tonight though Tanqueray 10 .
benriach the 12...
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a nice whisky for the price. i usually add a drop of o2
rmcin626
01-04-2023, 17:53
benriach the 12...
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a nice whisky for the price. i usually add a drop of o2
Tasted that one , very nice
knockando 15 now... another lovely malt with a good age at a decent price this... decent sherry base
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L'Épiphanie Réserve de l'Harmonie Pauillac 2018, Bordeaux
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L’Épiphanie de Pauillac hails from Pauillac’s top tier – a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate. There are only three in the appellation: Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild and Latour, and this wine is from one of them.
L’Épiphanie de Pauillac has blackcurrant, cherry and ripe plum infused with subtle spice, cedar and cigar box notes. These classic aromas combine with firm tannins for a complex wine with a long finish. Can drunk now, but cellaring will pay dividends - drink by end of 2028.
14% ABV £25 a bottle
got a pack of 3 in my last order:eyebrows: all noble rebel from the loch lomond distillery.
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the listing says ; Nose: Sweet hay, green apples, and floral honey.. Palate: Malted milk, with more apple, pear, and some waxy orange peel, along with a drizzle of salted caramel.. Finish: Sweet and lingering, with some spiced apple pie.
its firey but i will say its tasty too in its way, but for me and for 40 quid it needs to be a lot more and a lot more rounded. maybe 30 notes but not 40. still its as i say quite fruity anda bit firey on way down..
they come in odd packs of 3 like this lol
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this is cheaper and much better... deanston virgin oak.. the end of the bottle.. only £34 by comparison and light years more sophisticated. tbh it has a similar if not as fruity profile but this is much better.
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rmcin626
03-04-2023, 16:26
this is cheaper and much better... deanston virgin oak.. the end of the bottle.. only £34 by comparison and light years more sophisticated. tbh it has a similar if not as fruity profile but this is much better.
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Picked that up a couple of times when on offer in Tesco
opened one of my bottles of brackla... love this stuff
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2019 Château D'Arsac, Margaux Grand Vin de Bordeaux- Médoc
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One of the oldest wine estates in the Médoc. Château D'Arsac is proud of a history going back a thousand years. This dates to the Lords of Arsac in the 12th century, Thomas de Montaigne in the 16th century, and 1986 when it was acquired by Philippe Raoux.
Chateau d’Arsac has risen like a phoenix from the ashes thanks to the dynamism of its owner, Philippe Raoux, and is a great example of how a once neglected estate can be reborn.
This chateau had long been an oddity in Bordeaux as the wheel of fortune seemed to have passed it by in modern times. After the phylloxera crisis at the turn of the 20th century not a single vine remained at d’Arsac and in the mid 1930′s the chateau was completely abandoned.
Unbelievably, the chateau’s actual winery became a chicken-coop from the end of the Second World War to the mid 1980’s. Such was its condition that d’Arsac was not even considered for the Margaux appellation, which was created in 1954. Every other chateaux in the commune of Arsac was entitled to bear the Margaux AOC on their wines except it’s namesake.
It was a strange state of affairs as Chateau d’Arsac has a glorious past. It is regarded as one of the oldest wine estates in the Medoc and has a rich history that can be traced back over 900 years.
Records go back to the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 – 1204). During the Hundred Years War (1337 – 1453) the Lords of Arsac were allies with the King of England. In the 16th century, the estate was acquired by Thomas de Montaigne, the brother of the famous philosopher, Michel de Montaigne.
D’Arsac was also part of the Segur empire (the owners of First Growth Chateau Lafite). During the French revolution the chateau was destroyed but it was rebuilt in 1830 by the Rubichon family. By the end of the 19th century, d’Arsac’s vineyard was one of the largest in the Médoc.
D’Arsac was bought by Philippe Raoux in 1986, a 4th generation member of a family of wine makers and traders who operate the Chamvermeil wine trade business.
Raoux vigorously embarked on reawakening Chateau d’Arsac: he reconstructed the 276 acres (112 hectares) of d’Arsac’s vineyard and after 10 years of intense renovations and investments Raoux successfully approached the INAO to have d’Arsac re qualified into the Margaux appellation.
It wasn’t an easy battle – experts from the INAO insisted that Chateau d’Arsac did not qualify but Raoux produced geological surveys and historical documents attesting to the quality of Chateau d’Arsac’s wine in the 19th century. And won. So, since 1995, 133 acres (54 hectares) of d’Arsac’s vineyard are classified under the AOC Margaux, the remainder are classified under the AOC Haut-Médoc.
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot Noir.
13.5% ABV. ~ £30 a bottle.
rmcin626
07-04-2023, 09:06
Enjoyed a couple of drams from this last night.
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Enjoyed a couple of drams from this last night.
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nice Robin. its a tasty drop; quite meaty tho. they still use worm tubs there, which are now making a comeback again elsewhere...
rmcin626
07-04-2023, 09:52
nice Robin. its a tasty drop; quite meaty tho. they still use worm tubs there, which are now making a comeback again elsewhere...
Really enjoyed it Grant
Just opened a bottle of the superb Edradour 10 yr old, from the smallest distillery with the smallest commercial spirit still.
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https://www.edradour.com/explore
Easter Deanston 12... a lovely drop this.
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rmcin626
09-04-2023, 19:10
Easter Deanston 12... a lovely drop this.
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Always enjoy a wee dram of Deanston
well on to the glen grant...a 15 yr old bottled at what they call a batch strength... about 50%.
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nosing like proving bread, and a light mouthfeel. nice and typically gg fruity taste and although some spice its less than the last one, as expected. after 10 mins or so it really pulls itself together and warms cockles nicely without slapping the throat, going down with a peaches and cream type of chaser lol.. its very good and opened out with air very well.
quite a few fruits in there now... banana for one... rather different to the scotia, but non the less enjoyable.. in fact i really like this and it may just be better than the 18.. shock, horror, probe:eek:
having this again... very nice drop and typical of GG's older output. think i prefer this to the 18, especially when you take the price difference.
rmcin626
10-04-2023, 17:14
having this again... very nice drop and typical of GG's older output. think i prefer this to the 18, especially when you take the price difference.
Enjoy Grant, interesting that you prefer the 15
Enjoy Grant, interesting that you prefer the 15
considering price i think i do
Last of the glen grant. Was a great bottle.
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rmcin626
12-04-2023, 21:52
Last of the glen grant. Was a great bottle.
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That’s a decent size of dram Grant
That’s a decent size of dram Grant
aye it was a little large but was end of bottle. enjoyed it mind :)
my neck is killing me so some relaxant... Bunnahabhain 12... very nice Oily and Leathery, rich sherry spiced dram this.. one of the few non peated Islay ones and one of the best considering its an entry level really. It got a gold from the Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022 at the International Spirits Challenge.
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my neck is killing me so some relaxant... Bunnahabhain 12... very nice Oily and Leathery, rich sherry spiced dram this.. one of the few non peated Islay ones and one of the best considering its an entry level really. It got a gold from the Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022 at the International Spirits Challenge.
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Very nice one :)
rmcin626
16-04-2023, 11:09
Very nice one :)
Yes very nice
My last bottle I think. Might have to restock [emoji17]
A freebie of glenallachie 13
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rmcin626
16-04-2023, 18:42
Had some family visiting last night, so good excuse to try out some different drams
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hope they went down well robin...
rmcin626
16-04-2023, 19:00
hope they went down well robin...
All very different Grant, but well received, Lum Reek was a very interesting one from Billy Walker Speyside and Islay blend.
All very different Grant, but well received, Lum Reek was a very interesting one from Billy Walker Speyside and Islay blend.
i was never overly into smoke... although i did drink lagavuin and laphroaig a lot when younger. im opposite now and prefer either bourbon or sherry based ones.
Ardmore 16 distilled on the millennium and bottled by old particular.
This is a free sample.
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from mom...
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Meaty malt with a whiff of bonfire and smoked ham.
Palate: The ham notes acquire a honey glaze. Barley persists underneath, imparting vanilla notes.
Finish: BBQ and chocolatey toffee.
i would agree with this more or less... very nice
rmcin626
18-04-2023, 18:37
Ardmore 16 distilled on the millennium and bottled by old particular.
This is a free sample.
only 84 bottles of this were produced so this is a treathttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230418/bce64e290a9d85d9f60bb63ad6ee0bf8.jpg
from mom...
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Meaty malt with a whiff of bonfire and smoked ham.
Palate: The ham notes acquire a honey glaze. Barley persists underneath, imparting vanilla notes.
Finish: BBQ and chocolatey toffee.
i would agree with this more or less... very nice
Hope you enjoyed it
Hope you enjoyed itVery nice robin. Quite meaty
I got a bottle of this new release from wolfburn, direct from the distillery today; straight into my collecton of wolfburns :D..
they have finally made it to 10 years old..
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rmcin626
20-04-2023, 21:59
I got a bottle of this new release from wolfburn, direct from the distillery today; straight into my collecton of wolfburns :D..
they have finally made it to 10 years old..
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That should be good
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