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13-07-2020, 07:18
CageyH

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Originally Posted by struth

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.
13-07-2020, 08:44
struth

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Originally Posted by goraman

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.....
13-07-2020, 15:10
struth

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/202...9a99f2c73c.jpg

A treat today
13-07-2020, 15:23
struth

Using my refractometer it says I've diluted to 44%abv
Seems to be a sweet spot for me anyway.
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13-07-2020, 16:56
guy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53392949

Not a whisky that I would buy, but :eek:
13-07-2020, 17:01
struth

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.

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13-07-2020, 17:07
struth

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Originally Posted by guy

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
13-07-2020, 18:14
Barry

2014 Lorgeril Chateau de Ciffre, Saint-Chinian, Langerdoc-Rousillon

https://www.wine-searcher.com/images...2/10350152.jpg

40% Grenache and 60% Syrah grape

14.5% ABV €24 a bottle (75cl)
15-07-2020, 16:21
struth

Tyrconnell port finish.

Mangos and oranges here and a medium finish with more orange peel.
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16-07-2020, 04:52
goraman

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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.

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