Well I would love to sample both the Glendronach and Glengoyne for sure but they will have to go into the notebook for now - there has been some indulgence on the hi-fi front and I don't want to take the proverbial too much ... :lol:
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Well I would love to sample both the Glendronach and Glengoyne for sure but they will have to go into the notebook for now - there has been some indulgence on the hi-fi front and I don't want to take the proverbial too much ... :lol:
Lol - it's only money!:D
Marco.
I noticed yesterday that some corporate sleazebags have increased the price of Aberlour a'Bunadh from around £48 to £80!! In the erudite words of one blogger - 'Fuck. That.'
What could possibly justify this? If the quality had increased it would help, but the last batch I bought was very rough indeed, and not a patch on earlier releases. Shame.
yeah i saw tht.. it was originally overly cheap, so maybe they are consolidating the price now it has a following(it might backfire tho)Quote:
Originally Posted by julesd68
I've noticed prices creeping up over the last few years Jules, loads are collecting and flipping at auctions it seems. Was watching something recently where the commentator said during the 80's Scotland had a vast Loch of surplus whisky and many distilleries were either closing or being mothballed due to lack of demand.
Right now that surplus Loch is a puddle in comparison, distilleries are working at around 90% capacity, with new ones being opened and older sites being revived. There's a 3 year waiting list at Forsyths Ltd for new stills apparently. So I guess it's inevitable prices will rise.
Have you seen the new £140 million Macallan distillery, it's like something from a James Bond movie. The overall brand investment is £500 million!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJrV258u5SM
Interesting Tim!
I wonder how the recent US tariffs will affect the capacity you mention?
Some place that.. fits in nicely.
Yes the usa duty hike may also have had a reason as may brexit to the price increase
I'm not a Macallan drinker myself, but the distillery is a thing a beauty - very tastefully designed and must be something to see up close. All those gleaming stills purring away, wonderful stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
They don't do it anymore. Just asked this minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Ah, that's a shame. Maybe an online wine retailer would have it?:)
Marco.
Possibly but my next inline purchase will be for De Dolle Oerbier. The finest bottled ale I have ever drink.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Sooooo so hard to get hold of, though.
Pity always looking out for good wine to try, also need to spend the money in Naked Wines account.
I’m on the Primitivo from Majestic tonight and it’s delicious.
Zinfandel and Primitivo are virtually the same grape but you wouldn’t believe it from this offering - it’s much more subtle and three dimensional than the Zin I tried earlier.
A lot of Primitivos can be somewhat mediocre and rather ‘dark’ but this is far from that with its bright berry style; a very classy effort indeed. £8.99
Thanks to Marco for the recco on this one. :cheers:
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Nice one, Jules. Glad it worked out well:)
Now, get thee that Morellino di Scansano... I will keep annoying you about it until you do, as I *know* it'll be a memorable experience for you!:ner::D
This: https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/mor...scansano-13849
Although Majestic do an even better one, which isn't too much more expensive: https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/pec...scansano-13504
That'll be a genuine mind-blower!
Marco.
I’m going later this week but sadly both of those are out of stock locally!
I turned 40 back in August
My collection has done quite well this year; I've over 30 bottles currently, but these on the top of our dresser are the keepers/long-term drinkers ;)
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https://i.postimg.cc/hjZ3HJhJ/whisky2.jpg
The last 3 are the standout malts, the Octamore is stunning
Nice collection of malts, Dan:thumbsup:
Marco.
Ah, bummer... Any idea when they're getting them back in?Quote:
Originally Posted by julesd68
See if you can find a bottle of this somewhere (I haven't used the seller in question): https://www.winebuyers.com/products/...ng&utm_term=uk
The Sella & Mosca one is particularly good: https://www.vivino.com/sella-and-mos...rdegna/w/15818
It's another absolute stunner! The wines from the Italian islands tend to all be superb, as they're only produced in small quantities using some interesting and unusual grape varieties:)
Marco.
I used to drink Cannonau at a local pizzeria years ago - was an excellent wine.
This is the first duffer I have had from my recent Majestic haul - I'm not a big white drinker but I do like Viognier occasionally ...
I found this South African effort rather insipid, lacking those ripe peach and apricot flavours; tasted more like a cheap NZ Sauvignon than a pukka Viognier ...
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Nice one... If you can find a good one again, I'd advise revisiting it, as it's just lovely!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by julesd68
Marco.
Cheers Marco...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I’m doing my best to get through them :D :cool:
What he said, some SMWS treats there too I see, Ardbeg Corryvreckan (yummy) and an interesting Caol Ila. Yet to try an Octomore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
So much whisky, so little time!
Yeah, the Corry is almost done unfortunately... There was an Ugi before that, that was stunning too...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
I do have a bottle of Kelpie on the way though, that’ll be an interesting bottle ;)
The Caol Ila is one I’ve not come across before, it’s the colour of water more or less, so it’ll be an interesting dram :)
The Octamore is amazing, but, it lingers a long time, hence why I’ve hardly touched it. It’s so oily, the taste sits with you for hours!
The SMWS bottles are great fun, the Tar Very Much is lovely, a smooth drinker, but quite hot. I have their Eviscerated Jelly Babies too, that’s a great dram
Just a heads up guys... Had this earlier today, and it was excellent. Rather alcoholic at 8% A.B.V, but so very flavoursome, rich, malty and hoppy. Think Italian Leffe Tripel - an unusual but rather rewarding beer, available from Tesco:
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https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-G...ucts/302168731
Get some in for Christmas, folks - it's a corker!:cool:
Marco.
"Sorry, this product is currently unavailable"Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Ah well - another chance to get pickled gone!
Would be at least £3 per bottle north of the border based on an 8% alcohol content - minimum pricing.
Can't be, Dave, as my dad bought some only the other day, so it *exists* in the Wrexham store., and therefore likely others. Could be the software hasn't been updated with latest stock levels, so best to visit your local store and see:)
Marco.
yup that one isnt in scotland as im on doing an order for my son. there are other Birra Moretti Grani tho
That's the only one I can comment on, though. It really is good, so worth finding!:)
Marco.
This just arrived on the doorstep :)
Lagavulin Distillers Edition
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nice
Bet that will be interesting seeing how the peat and smoke marries with the Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Enjoy! :)
This is amusing Grant, Nick Offerman is a huge Lagavulin fan, he did a video once of him just sitting by a fire drinking Lagavulin 16 - it's 10 hours long!!!!
I love it - this is a tad shorter! :)
https://youtu.be/HENOfXtjhh4
Looking forward to trying it Jules, not had it before but I'm a bit of a recent Lagavulin fanboyQuote:
Originally Posted by julesd68
used to prefer Laphroaig myself, a bit like the duke of rothesay:D will be interesting tho...
Very nice, Timbo! Only thing for me is that I find the 'standard' Lag rather smoky - too much for my tastes... However, your palate may be different, and also the Distillers Edition' might have a different flavour. In any case, enjoy:)
Marco.
Can you bear to tell us how much it cost? Around £80-90 perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Also, when you’ve sampled it, how much better do you think it is than lesser varieties? Lagavulin is one of my favourites, though (perhaps good for me ...) not so many others like it.
its £65 on Amazon which is a decent price for distillers editions
Well I'd love the sherry, but not the peat and smoke ... :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Let us know how you get on.
I will, probably won't open if for a few days, but I often fail at that. I need to make a dent in the 28 bottles I already have open, before starting another!Quote:
Originally Posted by julesd68
I adore the 16 year old, so can't imagine I won't like this one. Used to just be a total Speyside fanboy for decades, but recently have pushed my palate and the flood gates have opened. Bloody expensive floodgates too!
Scored this the other day. Excellent.
Recommended for mother-in-laws that just won't stop nagging.
Note subtle ambiguity in the post.;)
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The Pinot Noir looks interesting, although was it perhaps a bit light and lacking in balls for your tastes?:)
Marco.
Chaps, just a heads up, Back from Aldi, and they've got their bargain Amarone DOCG in at a silly price of £12.99, see here: https://www.aldi.co.uk/amarone-della...52567246580600
My advice would be to snap some up while you can, as I've just done, as it will be superb!:)
I also picked up a bottle of this rather excellent Vinsobres (top-notch Rhone red), think 'poor man's Chateauneuf du Pape', for £8.99: https://www.aldi.co.uk/vinsobres-cru...18959303012800
Both of these are great examples of top-notch wines available in Aldi for a mere fraction of the cost normally... The Amarone, think much nearer £20 a bottle, and around £14 for the Vinsobres. Enjoy:cheers:
Marco.
I haven't forgotten this Dave, just not opened it yet, but I'll fess up when I do. As Grant spotted it was on a limited deal at Amazon for £65.99, rather than the normal 85 ish. Lagavulin 16 is one of my go to whiskies as well, in fact I've just pored a wee dram :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dave2010
Another heads up, chaps, for those of you who enjoy quality German weissbier. Aldi have some in now, which is just lovely and the real McCoy [proper craft-type beer]:
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Just enjoying this whilst watching the Scotland game!:)
£1.25 a bottle, which is fantastic value for a weissbier of this quality: https://www.aldi.co.uk/german-wheat-...67544016540500
Review here on YT:
https://youtu.be/kmED94WSS7E
These are the sorts of products Aldi and Lidl excel in.
Marco.
I'm out with my brother for a few jars of ale tonight; but we'll be cracking into my bottle of Ardbeg Kelpie afterwards for a dram or 3 ;)
It landed yesterday, so can't wait to crack the seal :cool:
That is superb Wiessbier Marco. I used to drink a Wiessbier called Wiessbier Crystal when I worked in Germany and the one you mention is close.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
This was one of the better ones, on draught it was nectar.
https://www.weihenstephaner.de/en/ou...al-wheat-beer/
Nice one, Jim. That stuff looks really good!:)
The Aldi one is defo worth checking out, though.
Marco.
Btw, I don't know if you're a sherry drinker - we use dry stuff in cooking and better quality varieties, chilled as an aperitif, served with the likes of tapas, but we picked up a bottle of this Fino yesterday in Aldi:
https://www.aldi.co.uk/exquisite-fin...79795181701200
Not had it yet, but it's very good value and appears to tick the right boxes!:)
Marco.
Not tried Aldi sherry although dare I say I do like a schooner!:lol: Usual tipple is Waitress Amontillado.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco