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21-04-2023, 16:30
struth

hopefully robin... it took place of this...
Glenfiddich Project XX

The second release in Glenfiddich's Experimental Series is their Project XX expression, which was made not simply by one Malt Master, but 20! 20 Malt Masters were invited to the Glenfiddich distillery and invited them to pick any expression from the thousands of casks maturing in the warehouse. The 20 chosen whiskies were then married by Malt Master Brian Kinsman to create this single malt you see before your eyes. Hooray for teamwork!

Gold Single Malt No Age Statement - 2020
International Spirits Challenge

Gold Speyside Single Malt Premium - 2019
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

a lovely dram this.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...sky.jpg?ss=2.0
21-04-2023, 17:00
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

hopefully robin... it took place of this...
Glenfiddich Project XX

The second release in Glenfiddich's Experimental Series is their Project XX expression, which was made not simply by one Malt Master, but 20! 20 Malt Masters were invited to the Glenfiddich distillery and invited them to pick any expression from the thousands of casks maturing in the warehouse. The 20 chosen whiskies were then married by Malt Master Brian Kinsman to create this single malt you see before your eyes. Hooray for teamwork!

Gold Single Malt No Age Statement - 2020
International Spirits Challenge

Gold Speyside Single Malt Premium - 2019
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

a lovely dram this.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...sky.jpg?ss=2.0

Will be interested to know how you find it, not a huge fan of the standard Glenfiddich but I do have a couple of bottles a 14 year old and something else.
21-04-2023, 17:06
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Will be interested to know how you find it, not a huge fan of the standard Glenfiddich but I do have a couple of bottles a 14 year old and something else.

quite rich, but of summer fruit like pears and a medium spice;; cinnamon in there too... very nice; you'd like it i think
21-04-2023, 17:44
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

quite rich, but of summer fruit like pears and a medium spice;; cinnamon in there too... very nice; you'd like it i think

Will check it out
21-04-2023, 17:56
struth

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcin626

Will check it out

currently about 50 notes but occasionally cheaper. but its a premium, if nas whisky, and some of contents are of decent age i think.
17-05-2023, 14:00
rmcin626

Some Springbank releases today, 10 year old gone in minutes
17-05-2023, 14:57
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Some Springbank releases today, 10 year old gone in minutes

no doubt to their pals
17-05-2023, 15:13
struth

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcin626

Some Springbank releases today, 10 year old gone in minutes

looking at stock ive a hazelburn 10 yr old and 2 springbanks; a 12 @55.3% and a 15 yr old @ 46%... the way prices are now with them they are worth a fair bit now.. glad i didnt thrink them, and a pity i drank the others lol
17-05-2023, 15:23
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

looking at stock ive a hazelburn 10 yr old and 2 springbanks; a 12 @55.3% and a 15 yr old @ 46%... the way prices are now with them they are worth a fair bit now.. glad i didnt thrink them, and a pity i drank the others lol

They are worth a few quid now, it was interesting the email came in ,and you had to phone to order the 10 year old Springbank and the others, all gone in less than 20 minutes
17-05-2023, 15:40
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

They are worth a few quid now, it was interesting the email came in ,and you had to phone to order the 10 year old Springbank and the others, all gone in less than 20 minutes

Can't recall what I paid for them tbh. Not as much as they can go for now, even from purveyors.

I'm not drinking now anyways so they will just sit there, hopefully going up in price [emoji23]
17-05-2023, 15:46
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Can't recall what I paid for them tbh. Not as much as they can go for now, even from purveyors.

I'm not drinking now anyways so they will just sit there, hopefully going up in price [emoji23]

I assumed you were not drinking currently, lack of posts, the price will go up for a bit until the bubble bursts or people learn that there’s lots of good whisky out there.
27-05-2023, 13:52
rmcin626

Latest additions to the whisky bar

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27-05-2023, 14:05
struth

good. not tried the balblair but the other 2 are good. my sis in law used to go to raasay regular..
27-05-2023, 14:34
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

good. not tried the balblair but the other 2 are good. my sis in law used to go to raasay regular..

looking forward to couple of drams later
27-05-2023, 17:45
struth

Hope to read your thoughts
31-05-2023, 16:41
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

looking forward to couple of drams later

how did you get on with those robin?
31-05-2023, 16:57
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

how did you get on with those robin?

Only tasted the BalBair so far, very nice and smooth, good value for money as well, also had a couple Deanston virgin Oak which again is decent.
01-06-2023, 22:46
Barry

By way of a change (!):

2020 Madirazza Plavac Mali

https://www.wine-searcher.com/images...400&fit=bounds

Country: Croatia
SubRegion: Srednja i južna Dalmacija
Appellation: Pelješac

Plavac Mali is a well-known red wine grape in its homeland of Croatia, providing the basis of many of the nation's most sought-after red wines. It is one of Croatia's most planted varieties.

Plavac Mali is known for producing dense and robust reds with black cherry flavors and notes of pepper, smoke and spice. They are often quite high in alcohol and tannins, and have excellent aging capabilities, a trait not often seen in Croatian wine.

The variety's name comes from the appearance of the grapes: mali means small, while plavac – a prefix given to several Croatian varieties – refers to the blue color of the berries. These are small and thick-skinned with high sugar concentration, giving structured, tannic wines that are sometimes produced with a little residual sugar to provide a softening effect.

13% ABV, Roughly £6 a bottle.
02-06-2023, 07:20
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

By way of a change (!):

2020 Madirazza Plavac Mali

https://www.wine-searcher.com/images...400&fit=bounds

Country: Croatia
SubRegion: Srednja i južna Dalmacija
Appellation: Pelješac

Plavac Mali is a well-known red wine grape in its homeland of Croatia, providing the basis of many of the nation's most sought-after red wines. It is one of Croatia's most planted varieties.

Plavac Mali is known for producing dense and robust reds with black cherry flavors and notes of pepper, smoke and spice. They are often quite high in alcohol and tannins, and have excellent aging capabilities, a trait not often seen in Croatian wine.

The variety's name comes from the appearance of the grapes: mali means small, while plavac – a prefix given to several Croatian varieties – refers to the blue color of the berries. These are small and thick-skinned with high sugar concentration, giving structured, tannic wines that are sometimes produced with a little residual sugar to provide a softening effect.

13% ABV, Roughly £6 a bottle.

Dont think I have tasted wine from Croatia, but the price looks great.
03-06-2023, 21:37
Barry

I knew that Croatia, and the whole of the Dalmation coast (including Albania) was a wine producing region, but it was not until I visited there recently did I have a chance to sample, and bring back a few bottles.

Not only is the wine of excellent quality, but it is cheap, often less than €10. Of course there are some regions and vinyards that have a very good reputation, and for these one can pay €50-60 a bottle.

We drank mostly red wine, but as seafood is very popular in Croatia, having a long coastline, we did try a couple of whites. One of which was

2021 Graševina Vina Belje

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Premium Graševina is Belje’s most important wine. It reflects the full potential of Baranya’s vineyards, is widely available to customers due to its price and regularly declared by the Croatian media to be exceptional value for money. Belje’s Premium Graševina is an original wine which exhibits a blend of citrus aromas (tangerine and grapefruit) with touches of green apple and a very strong minerality. The long aftertaste features both a light almondy bitterness and the specific chamomile taste so typical of the Eastern Croatian dry Graševina wines.

Premium Graševina is usually served with smoked meat, roast chicken, roast turkey or grilled pork chops. We at Belje believe, though, that its gastronomic potential is much wider and recommend it with premium freshwater fish like zander, premium sea fish like sea bass, and sole, and small sea fish like sardines.

12.5% ABV and about €7 a bottle.
03-06-2023, 21:48
Barry

2019 Château Lalande D'Auvion, Médoc

https://s7e5a.scene7.com/is/image/wa...vion-medoc-cru

With succulent rich berry fruit flavours, this sumptuous wine is silky textured, with a complex round palate, fine-grained tannins, and excellent concentration.

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet franc grape.

13% ABV, £10 a bottle (reduced from £15 in Waitrows)
04-06-2023, 20:32
rmcin626

12 year old Balbair tonight bourbon cask quite fruity

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05-06-2023, 06:30
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

12 year old Balbair tonight bourbon cask quite fruity

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the 15 is maybe their best; certainly the best buy i think..

so 12 was a fruity bourbon then..:) cheers
05-06-2023, 08:16
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

the 15 is maybe their best; certainly the best buy i think..

so 12 was a fruity bourbon then..:) cheers

A very smooth dram Grant, with a touch of fruity sweetness, was very easy to drink

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05-06-2023, 08:30
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

A very smooth dram Grant, with a touch of fruity sweetness, was very easy to drink

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Ive not actually tried that French oak one. Thought it was a different one. Raasey is not bad.
Still not cracked and had any whisky for a good while [emoji23]
Nearly did on Saturday thoo
05-06-2023, 17:23
Barry

2018 Château Roquegrave, Médoc

https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/images...t/3775318b.png

Château Roquegrave is 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 not expected to be a good 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" wrote RobertParker.com. So a rich, complex claret, crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a splash of Petit Verdot, all aged in fine French oak. A supple Bordeaux, worthy of its acclaim.

14% ABV About £15 a bottle
05-06-2023, 19:34
rmcin626

Trying the Isle of Raasay again tonight, a little bit smoke, very pleasant and another one of the young malts, at best 5 year old for me not as good as Ledaig or Ardnamurchan .
06-06-2023, 08:18
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Trying the Isle of Raasay again tonight, a little bit smoke, very pleasant and another one of the young malts, at best 5 year old for me not as good as Ledaig or Ardnamurchan .

yeah pretty young stuff. nice bottle tho
06-06-2023, 08:46
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

yeah pretty young stuff. nice bottle tho

Yes the bottle’s very cool
10-06-2023, 15:30
goraman

2 Attachment(s)

Blanton's single barrel

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I have been enjoying this one.
10-06-2023, 15:46
struth

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Attachment 31029 Attachment 31030

I have been enjoying this one.

lovely drop it used to be jeff.. is it still as good? dont see much of it here now
10-06-2023, 16:03
struth

Got this in today as a father's Day gift. Chivas Regal Dalmain 15 yr old blended.
No box tho sadly. Some ex brandy casks were used apparently.

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10-06-2023, 17:03
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Got this in today as a father's Day gift. Chivas Regal Dalmain 15 yr old blended.
No box tho sadly. Some ex brandy casks were used apparently.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c2a9f5ba50.jpg

Chivas is always a pleasant dram
10-06-2023, 17:11
Gazjam

He's a good Lad. :thumbsup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Got this in today as a father's Day gift. Chivas Regal Dalmain 15 yr old blended.
No box tho sadly. Some ex brandy casks were used apparently.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c2a9f5ba50.jpg
11-06-2023, 17:31
struth

so, i break my fast as its nearly dads day and i might not be here next week ;)

Chivas Regal XV Balmain Limited Edition

(70cl, 40%)

This was finished in casks that previously held Grande Champagne Cognac, and you can immediately tell by nose, taste and finish.... very interesting and quite moreish..

sweet in palate and lots of vanilla in the excellent finish, along with the cognac influence of course. good clean nose with nice fruity edge... pears appearing in finish too.

altogether a damn fine dram, at going price it may just be a tad expensive at 60 notes...but hey i didnt pay:D
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11-06-2023, 19:19
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

so, i break my fast as its nearly dads day and i might not be here next week ;)

Chivas Regal XV Balmain Limited Edition

(70cl, 40%)

This was finished in casks that previously held Grande Champagne Cognac, and you can immediately tell by nose, taste and finish.... very interesting and quite moreish..

sweet in palate and lots of vanilla in the excellent finish, along with the cognac influence of course. good clean nose with nice fruity edge... pears appearing in finish too.

altogether a damn fine dram, at going price it may just be a tad expensive at 60 notes...but hey i didnt pay:D
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Good thinking Grant, might need to open the good stuff, as this cough is doing my head after a few days.
13-06-2023, 16:46
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Good thinking Grant, might need to open the good stuff, as this cough is doing my head after a few days.

had a bit of a throat today too so had this

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...sky.jpg?ss=2.0

one of the great sherry malts
13-06-2023, 17:17
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

had a bit of a throat today too so had this

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...sky.jpg?ss=2.0

one of the great sherry malts

That’s a nice dram , there a few clubcard deals in Tesco just if that’s of interest Grant.
15-06-2023, 17:07
struth

Got a bottle of this in today.
Lovely heavy decanter styled bottle.
Glenturret triple wood.
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15-06-2023, 21:58
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Got a bottle of this in today.
Lovely heavy decanter styled bottle.
Glenturret triple wood.
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That looks nice, need to obtain some i think, slumming it with Glenmorage 10
16-06-2023, 08:13
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

That looks nice, need to obtain some i think, slumming it with Glenmorage 10

I think Lalique own a leg of business so it's one of there making
17-06-2023, 16:32
struth

Still struggling with my back so gonna lie down soon, but have one of these to get me relaxed that's my story lol.
Glenfiddich project xx
A very nice dram thishttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5048f58c3e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5e22748562.jpg
17-06-2023, 18:19
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

Still struggling with my back so gonna lie down soon, but have one of these to get me relaxed that's my story lol.
Glenfiddich project xx
A very nice dram thishttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5048f58c3e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5e22748562.jpg

Not one i have tasted yet
17-06-2023, 18:55
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Not one i have tasted yet

Worth trying. Think you'd like it a lot
17-06-2023, 19:33
rmcin626

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

Worth trying. Think you'd like it a lot

Will do
22-06-2023, 09:53
struth

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Originally Posted by rmcin626

Will do

managed to source another bottle to sit in collection of closed bottles:eyebrows: also picked up a 12 yr old (2021) bottling of Glenturret too as i love the bottles..
22-06-2023, 10:05
struth

Been cataloguing my whisky.

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22-06-2023, 10:13
struth

found this old bottle of this 1975 Armagnac hiding away in back of cupboard too yesterday. oft goes for a fair amount now. think my presentation is fractionally different, but not sure as ive hidden it away again for luck. lol

https://d3suvtcq00dftb.cloudfront.ne...69206-zoom.jpg
22-06-2023, 13:29
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

Been cataloguing my whisky.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a32a7d47be.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d6cdb95d57.jpg

Really nice collection Grant, I only have about 20 bottles currently, most of which have been opened.
22-06-2023, 13:30
rmcin626

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Originally Posted by struth

found this old bottle of this 1975 Armagnac hiding away in back of cupboard too yesterday. oft goes for a fair amount now. think my presentation is fractionally different, but not sure as ive hidden it away again for luck. lol

https://d3suvtcq00dftb.cloudfront.ne...69206-zoom.jpg

Very nice , I have bottle of Armagnac , been a wee while since I tasted it.

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