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Teeznutz
01-27-2009, 06:23 PM
After several scotch tasting fiascos, I decided to stock my bar with a few bottles. A special "Thanks" to my lovely wife for this belated xmas present. :D:D

My new additions:

JW Blue Label
Macallan 18
Macallan 12
Lagavulin 16

What was yours?

GWN
01-27-2009, 06:26 PM
Famous Grouse. Damn Christmas credit card bills.

dabigdog
01-27-2009, 06:41 PM
Knockando 14yr
Highland Park 12yr

WhoDeySchenk
01-27-2009, 06:44 PM
Dewars 12
Bowmore Legend
Jura Superstition

ActionAndy
01-27-2009, 06:45 PM
After several scotch tasting fiascos, I decided to stock my bar with a few bottles. A special "Thanks" to my lovely wife for this belated xmas present. :D:D

My new additions:

JW Blue Label
Macallan 18
Macallan 12
Lagavulin 16

What was yours?


Macallan 15 :)

dunng
01-27-2009, 06:50 PM
Cragganmore Distiller's Edition for Scotchy :al

mosesbotbol
01-28-2009, 05:06 AM
Talisker 18

TripleF
01-28-2009, 05:20 AM
Just bought my first bottle of bourban - Makers Mark.

I know it's not scotch, never bought a bottle of that either, but I thought I might try something besides a Coca Cola when I am sitting and enjoying my cigars after dinner.

JohnnyFlake
01-28-2009, 10:07 AM
Another of many, many bottles in the past. My go to scotch, Johnnie Walker Black!!!

silentjon
01-28-2009, 10:12 AM
Glenlivet 18

awsmith4
01-28-2009, 11:30 AM
Balvenie 12

ade06
01-28-2009, 11:41 AM
JW Black all day long.

Ace$nyper
01-28-2009, 11:43 AM
Famous Grouse. Damn Christmas credit card bills.
I was told to give this a try, I was rather impressed for what it was.

giovanni
01-28-2009, 11:45 AM
Laphroig Quarter Cask

kayaker
01-28-2009, 11:53 AM
The MacPhail's Collection version of Bunnahabhain. Laid down in 1991, bottled in 2007. Bought it for a Robbie Burns tasting with friends and left it with the host family. I'm going to have to pick it up again for me.

Also picked up Bowmore 15 recently.

I'm on the hunt again now...

CoroHo
01-28-2009, 12:10 PM
Laphroig Quarter Cask


Enjoy that one, it's freaking GUD.

I bought a bottle of Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Single Malt for Robbie Burns night. I thought I'd 'matured' past Glenlivet some years ago but this one intrigued me. WELL worth the money.

drill
01-28-2009, 05:57 PM
had several good bottles recently
over xmas and new years i finished off a bottle of
laphroig 30 yr
then i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21yr
then the week prior to my bday i opened a mac 30 anmd finished it off the afternoon before my bday party then at the party i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21 and finished of the night with glenlivet 21

all are decent

though for the past few years the balvenie portwood has been my go to scotch
i really like the mac but they continue to price themselves above their worth
jmho

k

HawkEye19
01-28-2009, 06:30 PM
Does a bottle of McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt count? It's not a true "Scotch", but has many aspects of it.

kayaker
01-28-2009, 07:06 PM
Have you compared it with other single malts? Curious to see what it matches up with.

omowasu
01-28-2009, 07:14 PM
Glenlivet 18

I bought one of these too, Glenlivet 18 (IMO) is one of the defining Speyside Scotch whiskies.

Also bought a Bowmore Islay "Darkest" 15 single malt. If you havent tried this one, well, you must - especially if a fan of Islay flavors.

tobii3
01-28-2009, 07:18 PM
Tape.

:bx

I'm a member of the Striding Man Society.......what does that tell you??

HawkEye19
01-28-2009, 07:58 PM
Have you compared it with other single malts? Curious to see what it matches up with.

I've not a head to head comparison. By itself it was very peaty and somewhat astringent. Rather like a "new" scotch. I have to pick up another bottle to see if that is really there, or it was a one off.

BigBruce
01-28-2009, 09:32 PM
ahh bought my starting batch

Glinlivet 12 years
Johnnie green :D

No1der
01-28-2009, 09:34 PM
Tape ;)

yourchoice
01-28-2009, 09:49 PM
Highland Park 12 yr

groogs
01-28-2009, 10:28 PM
Glenlivet 18

:tpd: I also grabbed a bottle of JW Blue. It was on sale what could I do.:dance:

GoodFella
01-28-2009, 10:36 PM
JW black
i could not take any more back on the air plain after pickin up a few other things other wise i would of loved some JW blue, green or gold. i guess next time

dccraft
02-05-2009, 05:49 AM
Tried my first bottle of Glenlivet 12. Very nice. I usually have a Cutty Sark or J&B in the house. I know, not high end stuff, but I like them.

eldondo
02-05-2009, 06:54 AM
My Single Malt purchases of the last weeks:
- Macallan 1973
- Mortlach "Dreams" 1989
- Zacapa 23 yo. (old bottling) --> ok, I know, it's no Whisky but a great Rum!
- Caol Ila 15 yo. bottled by SSMC
- Ardbeg "Lord of the Isles"
- Caol Ila 15 yo, Scottish Castle Selection by JWWW
- Laphroaig 9 yo bottled by SSMC
- Speyside Single Malt (Glenfarclas) 1971, 35 yo. bottled by Whiskyfair

Heiko

JohnnyFlake
02-05-2009, 12:43 PM
My Single Malt purchases of the last weeks:
- Macallan 1973
- Mortlach "Dreams" 1989
- Zacapa 23 yo. (old bottling) --> ok, I know, it's no Whisky but a great Rum!
- Caol Ila 15 yo. bottled by SSMC
- Ardbeg "Lord of the Isles"
- Caol Ila 15 yo, Scottish Castle Selection by JWWW
- Laphroaig 9 yo bottled by SSMC
- Speyside Single Malt (Glenfarclas) 1971, 35 yo. bottled by Whiskyfair

Heiko

YOOZA!!!That's a very nice list!

kayaker
02-05-2009, 01:31 PM
YOOZA!!!That's a very nice list!

:tpd::tpd::tpd:

Nice finds.

I went to the Costco liquor store yesterday and saw three real yummies:

Highland Park 18
Bruichladdich 18
Bruichladdich 1998 Olorosso

They were decent prices for their respective bottlings.


Hmmm...what to get...

HawkEye19
02-05-2009, 06:52 PM
:tpd::tpd::tpd:

Nice finds.

I went to the Costco liquor store yesterday and saw three real yummies:

Highland Park 18
Bruichladdich 18
Bruichladdich 1998 Olorosso

They were decent prices for their respective bottlings.


Hmmm...what to get...


All three?

kayaker
02-05-2009, 09:13 PM
All three?

yeah, but I wouldn't survive long. My wife would kill me, even if she a few thousands klicks away.::hn

Fumes
02-05-2009, 09:17 PM
Balvenie 12
Bowmore Legend
Powers (yeah, I know... but I gotta balance the books somehow.)

kayaker
02-05-2009, 09:23 PM
How is the Bowmore Legend?

GWN
02-06-2009, 04:30 PM
Bowmore 12 yr. Peaty goodness.

Fumes
02-06-2009, 11:25 PM
How is the Bowmore Legend?

I think of it as the poor man's Lagavulin. Not as expressive, but a nice peaty dram for the budget minded.

kayaker
02-06-2009, 11:34 PM
I think of it as the poor man's Lagavulin. Not as expressive, but a nice peaty dram for the budget minded.

Have you compared it with anything else of the Bowmore line?

DAFU
02-07-2009, 01:28 PM
Highland Park 1988/14 Year 46% Signatory bottling.

gpugliese
02-07-2009, 01:45 PM
Highland Park 18 & Laphroaig 15. I think Ardberg is next on the list, but I'm not sure yet.

Fumes
02-07-2009, 03:44 PM
Have you compared it with anything else of the Bowmore line?

Just the 12 yo, which is a bit more complex and a little sweeter. Now that I think of it, I should explore the Bowmore line a bit more. I've always gone to the Legend because it's such a great value.

kayaker
02-10-2009, 09:46 AM
I didn't purchase, but was just gifted a bottle of Bunnahabhain Darach Ur. Can't wait to open it.

icehog3
02-10-2009, 02:04 PM
A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again. :r

JohnnyFlake
02-10-2009, 03:52 PM
A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again. :r

As I see it, scotch (Cutty Sark ???), is a man's drink, so at age 16, you didn't qualify, and the Cutty Sark, OMG!!!

Now that your obviously older, and hopefully wiser, you should try a real scotch, both a blended and a Single Malt. You may be amazed!

icehog3
02-10-2009, 04:06 PM
As I see it, scotch (Cutty Sark ???), is a man's drink, so at age 16, you didn't qualify, and the Cutty Sark, OMG!!!

Now that your obviously older, and hopefully wiser, you should try a real scotch, both a blended and a Single Malt. You may be amazed!

I would love to get a palate for it, but I have a hard time getting past the smell after my teenage experience. I can drink Irish Whiskey but haven't had the guts to try much else......any suggestions for a "beginner"?

Fumes
02-10-2009, 06:34 PM
A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again. :r

I had the same experience with Jim Beam. Haven't touched bourbon since.

JohnnyFlake
02-10-2009, 06:49 PM
I would love to get a palate for it, but I have a hard time getting past the smell after my teenage experience. I can drink Irish Whiskey but haven't had the guts to try much else......any suggestions for a "beginner"?

Taste is so very subjective, that it's always hard to make recommendations like this, however, in the past, when asked for suggestions for starters into the world of scotch, I have always recommended the following, as they are great examples, at very reasonable prices:

Single Malts:
Aberlour 10yo – Speyside – Very pleasant Malt, Nougat & Fruit Cake Flavors

The Balvenie 12yo Double Wood – Speyside – Very Nice, Spicy, orangey, cinnamon, sherry & heather Flavors

Blended:
Black Bottle 10yo – Very Nice Smokey, Fruity, Malty & Oak Flavors

Johnnie Walker Black Label – Exceptional Dry Smokiness, Malt, Creamy Vanilla, Honey & Orange Blossom Flavors

Johnny

JohnnyFlake
02-11-2009, 02:48 PM
I won a bottle of Grand Old Parr, on eBay, about two weeks ago. I actually picked it up for a great price, $19.55, plus $12.50 S&H. This is a new to me scotch, and not only that, but it's not available within the USA. As I understand it, Grand Old Parr, is the number one selling scotch in Japan.

Well, I opened the bottle of Grand Old Parr last night and tasted a healthy dram. First of all, let me say, that this is a different character of scotch than JW Black. Old Parr is excellent, for what it is, but it would never replace JW Black as my go to scotch!

I’m no real expert when it comes to reviewing Scotch, Rums, Bourbons, and so on, but I’ll try to give my impressions of this libation. For me, this is a very bold, aggressive style, that has a very impressive flavor profile. I really enjoyed my first trial of this blended Scotch; however, this doesn’t impress me as a scotch that I would reach for very often; although, I will definitely enjoy it from time to time.

Nose: Heavy Malt, Raisin and Orange, Very Big.

Palate: Very aggressive, Oily, with strong nuances of Malt, Raisin, burnt Caramel and a light touch of Brown Sugar.

Finish: Very long, Oaky, with a touch of Peat/Smoke and, a touch of Sweetness.

Jbailey
02-16-2009, 04:23 AM
Jura 16yr It's a bit smoother and less peaty compared to the 10 and 12 and offers a very tasty coffee finish.

omowasu
02-16-2009, 06:45 PM
Grabbed another Lagavullin 16, this may be the last Lag for a while as the prices seem to be going up over the 80.00 mark... Also picked up another Laphroaig 10. I like the 'phroaig, but I think I may be the only one in my circle of friends. Others have compared it to "liquid smoke", battery acid, etc. I love the smoky, peaty, medicinal kick.

Jbailey
02-16-2009, 07:05 PM
any suggestions for a "beginner"?

I'll bring you down something to the March mob herf Tom.

WarMace
02-16-2009, 07:49 PM
My last was a few weeks ago:

Dalwhinnie 15

Smooth and delicious.

Nick
02-16-2009, 08:24 PM
Glenlivet 15 year old a couple months ago, it's been gone for awhile and I haven't replaced it yet.

kayaker
02-16-2009, 11:25 PM
This one is my B-day gift to myself.:D

I asked my Scotch pusher, who knows what I like, to recommend something new to me in the $80-100 range.

Here's what I came away with:

Gordon and MacPhail Coal Ila, 1995 (bottled in 2006), 57.6%, from 2 casks and aged in refill sherry butts.

Haven't cracked it yet, but I can't wait to try it.

kayaker
02-20-2009, 09:12 PM
Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich 18 (2nd ed.) from my sisters.
:chr

AD720
02-21-2009, 08:41 AM
Went back last night and got another bottle of the Bowmore Islay Legand and a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year.
:chr

AD720
02-21-2009, 08:41 AM
Just the 12 yo, which is a bit more complex and a little sweeter. Now that I think of it, I should explore the Bowmore line a bit more. I've always gone to the Legend because it's such a great value.

:tpd:

pmp
02-24-2009, 08:34 AM
Last 2 bottles were mccallan 10 year fine oak and aberlour 12 year double cask matured.

Both are go-to scotchs for me. I haven't found as much bang for your buck as those two bottles. I also really dig talisker and lagavulin when I want to splurge.

BengalMan
02-27-2009, 02:26 PM
Picking up a bottle of Glenfiddich 18 this weekend. I had this, the 15, 12, and the 21 at an event last night, and IMO, the 18 stood out as the best of the group, hands down.

alley00p
02-27-2009, 02:46 PM
Dalwhinnie 15 (gifted by my son)
Laphroaig 10 yo - slight splash of water to open up the taste, goes great with a cigar!!






:dance:

kgoings
06-09-2009, 10:24 PM
I bought a couple bottles, Glenfiddich 12 and Macallan 12. I liked the Macallan much better.

bigloo
06-10-2009, 12:19 AM
Balvenie Doublewood
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

kayaker
06-10-2009, 06:19 AM
Balvenie Doublewood
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

How is the GQR? I haven't had that one before.

canucks6024
06-10-2009, 10:32 AM
JW Black
Bowmore 12
Macallan 12

From the Duty Free on my way home

bigloo
06-10-2009, 11:51 AM
How is the GQR? I haven't had that one before.

I will let you know as soon as it arrives (I ordered online to avoid the Oregon state monopoly).

Lu

BigCat
06-10-2009, 11:57 AM
How is the GQR? I haven't had that one before.

I've had it and liked it, but I bought it hoping it would taste like the old port wood finish that they stopped making and it didn't. Although I bought it at a time when I was just learning how to drink single malt scotch neat as opposed to on the rocks, so that may have affected my opinion/taste.

Wanger
06-10-2009, 07:43 PM
Picked up some Old Pultney on a recommendation from SmokeyNL. Good stuff. Only my second bottle of Scotch. Better than the Glen Moray I had before.

Smoke Naked
06-30-2009, 02:12 PM
Got my first bottle of single malt not too long ago, The Glenlivet 12.

Scottw
06-30-2009, 02:13 PM
Macallan 18

kgoings
06-30-2009, 03:14 PM
Macallan 18

Have you had the 12 yr? I would like to know how it compares...

Scottw
06-30-2009, 03:17 PM
Have you had the 12 yr? I would like to know how it compares...

I have, the 18 has a deeper finish and a complexity that the 12 doesn't quite capture. The 12 is good but the 18 is great.

cricky101
06-30-2009, 05:25 PM
My most recent, which was also my first, was highland park 12

kgoings
06-30-2009, 05:29 PM
I have, the 18 has a deeper finish and a complexity that the 12 doesn't quite capture. The 12 is good but the 18 is great.

Does the 18 have the 'sting' that the 12 does?

nozero
06-30-2009, 05:30 PM
Got my first bottle of The Glenlivet 12 y.o. that came with a nice same title branded flask Saturday. Mmmm, me likey.

mash
06-30-2009, 05:46 PM
I have, the 18 has a deeper finish and a complexity that the 12 doesn't quite capture. The 12 is good but the 18 is great.

I need to try the 18 then. I just bought a bottle of the 12, and it is superb. Smoothest 12 year old I've ever tried.

replicant_argent
06-30-2009, 09:13 PM
haven't had a good scotch in the house for a while, the last was Dalmore 12, which I liked a lot. It may be a good time to shop for a few new ones I haven't tried, which are many, so it shouldn't be hard. ;)

eldondo
07-01-2009, 02:06 AM
These bottles came in the last weeks....

Ardbeg Supernova, peated with 100 ppm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/ardbeg_supernova.jpg

Lagavulin Distillers Edition 1991
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/lagavulin_1991_destillers_edition.jpg

Laphroaig 1990, Waldhaus am See
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/laphroaig_18_waldhaus_label.jpg

Laphroaig Triple Wood
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/laphroaig_triple_wood.jpg

Springbank NC2, peated, Port cask
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/springbank_nc2_portwood.jpg

Heiko

eldondo
07-01-2009, 11:13 AM
Some more Scotch....

Bunnahabhain Darach Ur
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/bunnahabhain_darach_ur.jpg



Glen Scotia 1975, 30 yo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/glen_scotia_1975_01.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/whisky/glen_scotia_1975_02.jpg


Heiko

Jbailey
07-01-2009, 11:50 AM
Jura 16yr again. Can't get enough of it!

SmokeyJoe
07-01-2009, 12:32 PM
Just bought my first bottle of bourban - Makers Mark.

I know it's not scotch, never bought a bottle of that either, but I thought I might try something besides a Coca Cola when I am sitting and enjoying my cigars after dinner.


Uh oh... new slope dead ahead! :D

Last bottle I bought was:
GLENLIVET 16Y NADURRA
Stock Status: In Stock
Our Price: $44.99
THE GLENLIVET NADURRA 16YR NATURAL CASK STRENGTH NON-CHILL FILTERED.

www.hitimewine.net

Yummy! :dr

Noodles
07-01-2009, 01:30 PM
Johnnie Walker Blue. Not really a purchase but a gift from my cousin. Last purchase is a bottle of Laprohaig.

Savvy
07-04-2009, 01:52 PM
JW Black. You guys have been talking about it so much in here I figured I'd give a blended scotch a try. Will report later.

The Poet
07-04-2009, 02:01 PM
So I'm sittin' here at work, on the 4th of July no less, with a whole shelf full of airplane bottles behind my back. Amongst them are some Dewar's 12. Do you think the boss would mind if I chugged one?

kayaker
07-04-2009, 06:00 PM
I have my next target selected. G&M CC Caol Ila 1996. I'm told it's not as good as the 1995 (I've had a small sample and enjoyed) but still quite good.

I'll have to wait a couple of weeks before I can get it though.

Savvy
07-05-2009, 01:49 PM
So...


JW Black is going to be my new go to...


I love it, and you guys here led me to it...so thanks for that.


Single Malts will be saved for more special nights. My wallet will like that more too...

blugill
08-09-2009, 06:04 PM
Glenrothes 16 year old:)

hotreds
08-09-2009, 06:23 PM
Glenlivet for the Shack Herf- I don't drink Scotch.

captain53
08-09-2009, 06:25 PM
Laphroaig - 10 to go with the bundle stogies.

kayaker
08-09-2009, 07:58 PM
Wifey bought me the Caol Ila (see above).

Tastes wonderful.:tu

SkinsFanLarry
08-10-2009, 05:03 AM
Isle of Jura Superstitution

blugill
08-11-2009, 05:13 PM
I've become a big fan of Jura Superstition!
That is some great scotch!

AD720
08-16-2009, 05:43 PM
I could use a little help from Kayaker on this one.


I popped into one of the regular state stores (not a premium collection store) to grab another bottle of what is hands down my favorite budget single malt - the Bowmore Islay Legend.

While there were out of that they did have a single malt on the shelf I'd never seen before (which is saying something - generally their entire selection premium of Scotch, single malt or otherwise, is limited to the Glen's, the Mc's and the Johnny's).

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/SNC00023.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/SNC00024.jpg

So since it was in the same price range as the Bowmore (which is usually right around $28) just for fun I grabbed it and pretty much forgot about it until tonight.

I decided to open it up and try it out. Unfortunately I was greeted with a broken cork so I had to decant it through a sieve - not sure how much that will affect the taste.

First I tried just a nip of it neat:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/SNC00025.jpg

Neat tasted very fruity and citrus-y. Easliy the most citrus I've ever tasted in a Scotch.

Next with just a couple drops of still water, which really opened it up. I tasted more fruit and a little bit of peat.

Finally I tried it as I usually take my Scotch - on the rocks:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/SNC00026.jpg

I found that while I usually enjoy the taste on the rocks more I don't think that it really complemented this one as it lost the interesting fruitiness and really brought out the medicinal taste.

As it sits and the ice melts a bit the medicinal taste is drying down and I'm getting mostly sweetness and peat. For the price I think I might go over and try to grab another bottle.

So here is the question. Everything I've seen online the bottle looks like this:

http://scotchblog.ca/scotch_blog/edradour-10-yo-malt-whisky.jpg

Mine looks much different and says "The" Edradour.

Any idea what's up with this one?

kayaker
08-16-2009, 10:26 PM
Hey Andrew,

I haven't had Edradour yet, but I'll have to give it a try when I find it. We don't have it here in Newfoundland, but I'll keep an eye out for it when I go back to Alberta in January.

From what I've been able to find out the Distillery changed ownership in 2003. I think your bottle came from before the change and the other picture you showed is from after. I'm not sure if there was a change in the master distiller or not. If there was, there may be a difference in the taste between the old bottlings and the new ones.

I'll try to dig up more info for you.

Ian

blugill
08-17-2009, 07:23 PM
Has anyone tried Jon, Mark, and Robbo's malt scotch whisky?

AD720
08-17-2009, 08:01 PM
Hey Andrew,

I haven't had Edradour yet, but I'll have to give it a try when I find it. We don't have it here in Newfoundland, but I'll keep an eye out for it when I go back to Alberta in January.

From what I've been able to find out the Distillery changed ownership in 2003. I think your bottle came from before the change and the other picture you showed is from after. I'm not sure if there was a change in the master distiller or not. If there was, there may be a difference in the taste between the old bottlings and the new ones.

I'll try to dig up more info for you.

Ian

Thanks Ian!

I'm going to swing by and grab another bottle if they still have them. It definitely didn't taste like a $25 bottle of Scotch, very complex - not a daily drinker for me but a nice change of pace.

eber
08-23-2009, 10:23 PM
my latest purchase was a Mcallan 12 yr fine oak, I have little to compare it to (some glenlivet 12 and Tomatin 12) this easily blows them both out of the water IMO. I am looking forward to learning more and tasting more scotches.

Eleven
08-23-2009, 10:53 PM
Glenmorangie 10 year old

Had it on the rocks today and it was great.

I had tried it and Aberlour with a little distilled water, should I make my ice cubes from distilled water too?

kayaker
08-24-2009, 04:59 AM
Glenmorangie 10 year old

Had it on the rocks today and it was great.

I had tried it and Aberlour with a little distilled water, should I make my ice cubes from distilled water too?

Spring water would be fine. Mineral water or chlorinated tap water could negatively affect the taste. For fun you could do a bling taste, using different types of water to see if you can tell the difference.:tu

ratpack
08-24-2009, 06:09 AM
Glenlivit 18. Always tasty.

yourchoice
09-20-2009, 02:30 PM
I was at the shore this weekend and while walking past the liquor store I saw that everything was 20% off for an end of the season sale (they're tearing down and rebuilding during the off-season). While normally expensive, with the discount I was able to pick up a 1.75 liter Johnnie Walker Black for about $60. Wasn't sure if it was a "great" deal when I did it, but checking out on-line prices I think I did just fine. :tu

I also picked up a couple of bottles of gin on sale. :D

In the last couple of weeks I've also picked up these bottles:
Bowmore 12
Ardbeg 10
Old Pulteney 12
Glenlivet 12

JohnnyFlake
09-20-2009, 03:43 PM
I Love J.W. Black!!!

You did very well!

BigCat
10-02-2009, 04:42 PM
Stopped by a place that had the somewhat recently discontinued glenmorangie port wood finish. There were two fifths and I bought one of them. The cashier told me they were a collectors item - I told him I was going to drink it :) I had a couple nips of it last night and it was quite good, as expected.

Flat4boxer
10-02-2009, 04:52 PM
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Sauer Grapes
10-02-2009, 05:07 PM
Thanks Ian!

I'm going to swing by and grab another bottle if they still have them. It definitely didn't taste like a $25 bottle of Scotch, very complex - not a daily drinker for me but a nice change of pace.

The newer bottles of Edradour cost anywhere from $50-60 or even a bit more. I'm not sure if there is a difference between what you have and what the current stuff is.

I have a coworker that loves the stuff.

Prospector
10-02-2009, 05:26 PM
Glenlivit 12 Year Old

I bought a one litre bottle before I quit drinking (which was 23 years ago now). I guess that would make it at least 35 years old today - probably closer to 40. Never did get to taste it. Finally cracked it open several years ago for a friend of my wife who was visiting from back East (she said it was fine).

I still have three-fourths of the bottle left.

Les Nessman
10-04-2009, 07:10 AM
Went to the a tasting hosted by Macallan last night. It was a nice free event, so I thought I would give them a little plug here. Not a fan of the fine oaks, but I thought the 18 yo sherry oak was outstanding. Next time I splurge on a bottle, that is going to be on top of the list.

silentjon
10-07-2009, 10:22 AM
Picked up one of my favorites, Balvenie Doublewood. :)

WhoDeySchenk
10-07-2009, 10:26 AM
received a bottle of Laphroaig! Ahhhhh! Running low on my bottle of Jura Superstition, may have to pick up a new bottle soon.

kayaker
10-11-2009, 05:55 AM
Glenkinchie 10. The liquor corp is clearing them out.:td But I did save almost $11 on the normal price.:tu

romwarrior
11-04-2009, 01:54 PM
Recently picked up some Macallan 10. If there's a better $30 bottle out there, I haven't found it.

mtaill
11-06-2009, 05:41 AM
Dalmore 12yrs
Highland Park 18yrs

kayaker
11-06-2009, 06:20 AM
The Singleton of Dufftown 12 and Bunnahabhain 18. I love duty free.:D

eber
11-12-2009, 10:56 PM
just got back from the liquor store with a bottle of Tomatin 12yr and a bottle of JW Black 100 year anniversary

kayaker
11-13-2009, 04:36 PM
Glenkinchie 12. It's replacing the 10 year old.

Pilon
11-13-2009, 04:44 PM
Johnny Walker Green Label.......Aucentoshan is on my to buy list

yourchoice
11-28-2009, 10:16 PM
Aberlour A'bunadh. Had a mini Scotch tasting last weekend with KDKLOSS (Kevin) and after trying it decided to pick up a bottle. Quite good, and quite strong! :al

BrandonJ
11-28-2009, 10:24 PM
Laphroaig 10... mmmmm like licking a rock covered with salt a peat...

kayaker
11-29-2009, 07:12 AM
Aberlour A'bunadh. Had a mini Scotch tasting last weekend with KDKLOSS (Kevin) and after trying it decided to pick up a bottle. Quite good, and quite strong! :al

It's a great malt.:tu

Laphroaig 10... mmmmm like licking a rock covered with salt a peat...

Mmmm...salty, peaty rocks.:D

TheStatsGuy
11-29-2009, 09:46 AM
Grabbed a bottle of The Balvenie - 15 years for over the Turkey day holidays. Has been quite good and will probably finish it off over a second holiday dinner with friends and some Football games on the tube. There will be cigars as well, of course! :ss

JohnRogers
12-07-2009, 12:06 AM
Bushmills Single Malt: 16 Years. Yeah its Irish.

Trying to boycott the Scottish for a while. Itching for The Dalmore Gran Reserva though.

DMK
12-07-2009, 04:30 PM
A bottle of Jameson, came with a handy flask, the wife grabbed it for "purse liquor":r:r

baldanders
12-08-2009, 12:59 AM
Last pickup was Auchentoshan three wood.Real nice!

Ultdrake
12-08-2009, 07:36 AM
My last choice, Oban 14 yr.

Sweet... have to be taste!!!

yellowgoat
12-08-2009, 09:06 AM
The Dalmore 12 year Mmm Mmm good and a bottle of J&B for my on the rocks when ever drink.

mosesbotbol
12-08-2009, 10:52 AM
1.5 JW Black at Costco

TheStatsGuy
12-08-2009, 12:38 PM
Bought some Balvenie 12 year that some of the boys down at the lounge helped me drink the other night over some fine cigars.

Have a bottle of Glenfiddich 30 year old on the way for the holiday fesivities. :al

Pilon
12-08-2009, 12:39 PM
auchentoshan classic

pmwz
12-09-2009, 09:29 AM
my local supermarket has a couple of discounts on scotch right now. picked up a bottle of glenlivet 12 years old.

e-man67
12-09-2009, 09:38 AM
Just bought my first bottle of bourban - Makers Mark.

I know it's not scotch, never bought a bottle of that either, but I thought I might try something besides a Coca Cola when I am sitting and enjoying my cigars after dinner.

Add a splash of water!

Ultdrake
12-09-2009, 07:12 PM
About bourbon!

have just finished a glasses of Wild Turkey :banger

BigCat
12-10-2009, 01:02 PM
My wife bought me a bottle of Talisker out of the blue the other day. I love that stuff.

I bought myself a bottle of the glenmorangie quinta ruban last week. It is becoming a go-to for me. I love it.

Fumes
12-10-2009, 10:40 PM
Finlaggan from Trader Joe's. I haven't tried it yet, but a decent Islay for 18 bucks seems like it's too good to be true. The reviews are mostly good though, likening it to a young Lagavulin. Anybody tried it?

Heliofire
12-15-2009, 09:13 PM
I was just given a bottle of The Balvenie 17 year New Oak for Christmas. I can believe my friend found a bottle of this, it was produced 3 years ago. I am going to save it until Christmas Eve when we do extended family Christmas. I hope I have the will power to last that long. At least I have a bottle of the 12 year double wood I can drink in the mean time.

Fumes
12-15-2009, 10:21 PM
Tried the Finlaggan over the weekend -- it's not Lagavulin by a long shot, but it's definitely Islay -- peat, salt, and iodine up the wazoo. For the price, I'm not disappointed.

pmwz
12-19-2009, 02:48 PM
got a small isle of arran bottle (arround 0.4l) + bought laphroig 10 yo

MadAl
12-22-2009, 12:12 PM
Balvenie Quinta Ruban

BigCat
12-22-2009, 12:52 PM
Balvenie Quinta Ruban

They are two separate scotches, but you can't go wrong in my book either way :tu

lightning9191
12-22-2009, 02:41 PM
Laphroaig quarter cask

Montano
12-22-2009, 05:28 PM
Johnny Walker Black.

bilkay
12-22-2009, 06:57 PM
Glenrothes 1991

Tarks
12-22-2009, 10:12 PM
Macallan 15 yr. Get a bottle every year when my parents come to visit for the holidays. My dad loves this stuff.

Pete
12-23-2009, 07:39 AM
Knockando 12 Year old
Springbank 10 Year old
Aberlour A'bunadh
Caol ila Cask Strength
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year old

Should get me through the holidays. ;-)
Never had the Knockando. Curious to try it.

mash
12-23-2009, 07:54 AM
Lagavulin 1993 Distiller's Edition.

mrreindeer
12-23-2009, 08:15 AM
Lagavulin 16...had never tried it up until earlier this month....good stuff.

TheStatsGuy
12-23-2009, 09:25 AM
Glenrothes 1991

Had bottle of this last night with some of the guys down at the B&M. Great stuff - nice and smooth. Went well with a Tat Black from the jar release.

ucla695
12-23-2009, 09:27 AM
Lagavulin 16...had never tried it up until earlier this month....good stuff.

It's good for teething babies too! ;)

paris1129
12-23-2009, 09:34 AM
Glenlivet 18


:tpd: Glenlivet. I also have JW Black label. I am more of a bourbon drinker, myself. I have many, MANY bottles of bourbon, but only a couple bottles of scotch.

Riff Raff
12-24-2009, 10:50 AM
A Christmas present to myself! :banger

bilkay
12-24-2009, 03:40 PM
Had bottle of this last night with some of the guys down at the B&M. Great stuff - nice and smooth. Went well with a Tat Black from the jar release.

Perfect pairing!

kayaker
12-25-2009, 09:15 AM
Just got a bottle of Benromach for Christmas.

It's been nice seeing all the Scotch purchases for Christmas.:tu

lightning9191
12-28-2009, 11:53 AM
I got some gifted scotch....Johnnie Walker green label from my in-laws and Glenmorangie Lasanta from my wife :dr

Bruins Fan
12-29-2009, 01:23 PM
Couple shots of Buffalo Trace to warm up :D

Jbailey
12-29-2009, 01:52 PM
10yr Glenfarclas. Pretty tasty stuff but I must say the 25yr is AMAZING!

mithrilG60
12-29-2009, 02:43 PM
I bought a bottle of Scapa 14yr as gift for my cousin, he gave me a bottle of Glenmorangie Nector D'Or. Good trade me thinks ;)

mu mike
01-09-2010, 09:20 AM
Knockando 12 Year old
Springbank 10 Year old
Aberlour A'bunadh
Caol ila Cask Strength
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year old

Should get me through the holidays. ;-)
Never had the Knockando. Curious to try it.

Where did you find the Knockando? I've been looking for some. PM me if you can get more bottles, thanks!

paris1129
01-09-2010, 09:34 AM
I just bought a bottle of Dalmore Gran Reserva shipped. Its arriving on Tuesday! :D

AD720
01-09-2010, 09:38 AM
My favorite El Cheapo McCellannd's Islay Single Malt was on sale so I picked up 2 bottles @ $21.99 each. :D

http://www.mcclellands.fr/uploads/images/mcclellands-islay.jpg


Also picked up a bottle of Tomatin 12yr, but I haven't tried it yet.

http://www.tomatin.com/shop/images/uploads/SingleMalts/Tomatin%2012YO%20S.jpg

GreekGodX
01-09-2010, 12:42 PM
I bought a bottle of Macallan 12 year old scotch. It came with a shooter of the 18 yr old. Tried the 18 yr old and really didn't like it at all. Very floral and cedar tastes. Maybe my scotch taste buds need more evolving but I didn't like it at all.

Savvy
01-09-2010, 05:38 PM
Picked up some JW Black today. A good standby for frequent scotch drinking.

emtsmoker
01-12-2010, 07:12 AM
Last purchase was Glenlivet Nadura. I don't drink scotch myself, but my buddy that owns the cigar bar I frequent LOVES scotch. I bring him a bottle of something good now and again.

paris1129
01-12-2010, 07:38 AM
Waiting on the UPS man to bring me my Dalmore Gran Reserva!!!

paris1129
01-12-2010, 08:31 AM
Woohoo! Finally arrived. I will be trying this out with a stogie tonight!

Eleven
01-12-2010, 09:44 AM
I went on the cheap and got a bottle of Bowmore for New Years Eve.



WOW. Wasn't quite prepared for that peat. I did kill half the bottle though, but my wife refuses to let me drink the rest :)

Drat
01-12-2010, 05:44 PM
Just picked up a bottle of Macallan 10yo to use in my beer brewing (soaking some maple chips in it for addition to secondary).

I'll use a 1/2 cup for the brew and end up drinking the rest with a nice stick or 10...

paris1129
01-12-2010, 05:52 PM
Man oh man, that Dalmore Gran Reserva is the sh*t! Wow, was that good! I need to pick up another bottle of that for sure! :dr

e36bt
01-16-2010, 10:13 AM
10yr Glenmorangie, not bad for the money!

mithrilG60
01-16-2010, 06:09 PM
Lagavulin 16yr x 2
Bruichladdich Peat
Bruichladdich Links "The Vancouver Golf Club" 16yr
Taylor Fladgate 20yr tawny (port)

TFULLERY
01-16-2010, 06:53 PM
Aberlour A'bunadh .... My personnel fav!:dr need to try that Dalmore GR though sounds good:tu

Partagaspete
01-17-2010, 07:53 AM
My daughter brought me back a bottle of Laphroig Triple Wood from England. Delicious. I think it will be better as a summer wiskey though. Sweeter than the regular Laphroig.

Dunkel
01-17-2010, 12:12 PM
Johnny Walker Black :pu I hate scotch. LOL

mithrilG60
01-19-2010, 01:58 AM
Lagavulin 16yr x 2
Bruichladdich Peat
Bruichladdich Links "The Vancouver Golf Club" 16yr
Taylor Fladgate 20yr tawny (port)

Add another Lagavulin 16, Bruichladdich Links and Dalmore Cigar Malt to this list. Good weekend for whisky purchasing, the price difference between the discount booze stores in AB and the gov't liquor stores in BC is too big to pass up, $50/bottle on the Lagavulin alone.

paris1129
01-19-2010, 07:35 AM
Add another Lagavulin 16, Bruichladdich Links and Dalmore Cigar Malt to this list. Good weekend for whisky purchasing, the price difference between the discount booze stores in AB and the gov't liquor stores in BC is too big to pass up, $50/bottle on the Lagavulin alone.

Did you actually find Dalmore Cigar Malt somewhere? If so, please share where!! I cannot find it anywhere as it is out of production. I have been drinking the Dalmore Gran Reserva, which replaced it.

mithrilG60
01-19-2010, 10:20 AM
Did you actually find Dalmore Cigar Malt somewhere? If so, please share where!! I cannot find it anywhere as it is out of production. I have been drinking the Dalmore Gran Reserva, which replaced it.

Sure did, at the Liquor Depot (http://www.lsgp.ca/) in Country Hill's Town Centre in Calgary, AB for $39CDN/bottle. Pretty sure they had a few more on the shelf but unfortunately I don't know if that will help you since it's illegal to ship alcohol across provincial borders in Canada and I would assume that also applies to shipping internationally.