i haven't included my opened stuff as of yet but might later. there are a good few open; both Scotch and whiskey/rye/bourbon.Quote:
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i haven't included my opened stuff as of yet but might later. there are a good few open; both Scotch and whiskey/rye/bourbon.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
You must have some decent contacts to have picked some of the bottlesQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
That 12 yr old cask strength springBank is now costing well over £300 now. Crazy money but folk just can't buy it now. A bit like that bourbon in states..name escapes me, but I've had a bottle and it wasn't that good tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
Not getting involved in all the nonsense around Springbank, although it is a decent dram. You might be thinking of Pappy Van WinkleQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
Yes on both. Not that fussed re them, and next door is glen Scotia which is excellent at a fraction of cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
I bought a bottle of Pappy once. It was fairly old and dusty and cork disintegrated in bottle [emoji23]
Tasted very nice but wasn't worth the premium then, and now they cost a fortune.
I'd have done better keeping it
The Glen Scotia Victoriana is lovelyQuote:
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its been a while since victoriana passed my lips.. remember it to be quite charry and quite strong.Quote:
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It is quite strong and to me has a nice coastal flavourQuote:
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Not had a dram for a while so this is the last of the Deanston.
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Deanston is a very nice dramQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
61 bottles? !!! You're as bad as Roy with his collection of wrist watches. ;)Quote:
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63 now lol.
2 cask strengths. Both will be cracking and might be forced to open them at some time [emoji23]
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A couple of good choices there Grant, very fond of Bunna
yeah me too. i liked all the glenrothes ive tried too. quite a big distillery now with 5 wash and 5 spirit stills in operation. bunna only has 2 of each..Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
Not tried the Glenrothes for a wee while, just noticed its 62% abv should be really niceQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
yeah its cask strength and 10 too so should be good. got my eye on a few non glenrothes bottled ones i might try and put bye.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
just having odd dram from time to time and finishing off partial bottles... well its my excuse anyways:D
glenallachie 12 tonight. one good sized dram in it, or 2 normals
looking at collection prices it appears what i have has increased about 25% from purchase price. not bad.
As you know I’m quite fond of GlenallachieQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
Good to know, some of the whisky prices now are just daftQuote:
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yes, far too many have bumped up their prices by quite a bit. not sure the product being bought cost any more to make and sell tho. just an opportunity to make extra cash.. as an example deanston 18 has gone up about 30%Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
2018 Chateau du Gazin, Canon Fronsac
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Located on the famous Right Bank alongside Saint-Émilion and Pomerol stands Château du Gazin. Since 1532 the château has been producing wines, but a new chapter began when the Robert family, originally from Burgundy, acquired the estate almost 90 years ago. The vineyards were revitalised and since 2018 the estate has been converting their wines to organic. Château du Gazin is from vineyards in the Canon-Fronsac. The appellation lies upon clay-limestone soils, similar to those found in Saint-Émilion, and is known for its big full-bodied reds. This 2018 is mostly Merlot with red berry Cabernet Franc and juicy Malbec. It shows dark berry fruit with hints of mocha and smoky oak.
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec.
14.5% ABV. About £20 a bottle.
Like the sound of that wineQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
last of the bunna 12, top dram and needs replacing as one of my drinkers
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A fav dram of mine as wellQuote:
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yes robin, one of the best value whiskies around..Quote:
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Fresh stock.. fiddich xx..
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Not tried the XX so far, just noticed a Lochlea, a very enjoyable young dramQuote:
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That one in pic is the lochlea cask strength.
The xx is great.
I had the Lochlea fallow a months ago, very young but nice.Quote:
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That XX has amazing color, very inviting .
2018 L'Epiphanie de Pauillac
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L’Épiphanie de Pauillac hails from Pauillac’s top tier – a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate. There are only three estates in the appellation: Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild and Latour.
This wine is from one of them. It isn’t their Grand Vin, of course, but it’s made from the same fruit by the same winemaker and housed in the same barrels. Yet it costs less than 1/16th of the Grand Vin’s price.
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 be drunk now, but cellaring will pay dividends.
14% ABV, £25 a bottle
More bunna arrived.yay..
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A friend dropped off a bottle of Springbank 10 yesterday, after a recent drip to Campbeltown
very nice.. lucky you and a good friend indeed..Quote:
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Yes, not an easy whisky to pick upQuote:
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a Deanston 12 yr old tonight
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Nice dramQuote:
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A glen Scotia double cask from new bottle.
Naughty me lol
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Enjoy mateQuote:
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I will have to try that - this is my current “go to” late evening/night tipple:Quote:
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decent dram too that... the 12 is better imo but i like stiuir tooQuote:
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Hard to beat when its on a Tesco clubcard offerQuote:
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yeah they often do it... not at moment thoQuote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
True, but it does feature on offer fairly regularlyQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
Ahh, that explains why my youngest gave it to me as a Father’s Day present :lol:Quote:
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2018 Château Roquegrave, Médoc
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Château Roquegrave – a family owned estate comprising 30 hectares of vineyards planted on a high plateau with a commanding view of the Gironde estuary. With an average age of 25 years, the vines are carefully tended by winemaker and owner Pierre Yves Joannon. 2018 was no dream year for Bordeaux, as many vineyards were caught out by the humid conditions of spring. Low yields and great summer weather right through to harvest, however, has ensured exceptional quality – "legends in the making". a rich, complex claret, crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (45%) with a splash of Petit Verdot (5%), all aged in fine French oak. A supple Bordeaux, worthy of its acclaim.
14% ABV About £12 a bottle.
Glenturret triple wood..this is the 2021 edition.
Elegant and heavy bottle and a nice fruity and vanilla nose...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ef7dfabc30.jpg
Vanilla sweetness hits lips followed by spices and oranges. Sultanas are then to front but vanilla is even all way.
Nice prickle on tongue and a medium finish.
Very elegant
Your taste buds are definitely better than mineQuote:
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MacLean’s Nose
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A blend?!! ;)