The Water of Life, OR "Well, I'll be dram'd..."
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Had a bottle of this that I got on special yonks ago.
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 15 years old Sauternes Cask 46%
Not normally a big fan of Glenmorangie but this stuff was very nice indeed.
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 15 years old Sauternes Cask 46%
Not normally a big fan of Glenmorangie but this stuff was very nice indeed.
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Re: The Water of Life, OR "Well, I'll be dram'd..."
Just trying a bit of Bowmore Small Batch Bourbon cask matured - on offer at Tesco for £25.
Nicer than I was expecting tbh. Fairly light and not that much peat, but lots of flavour
Nicer than I was expecting tbh. Fairly light and not that much peat, but lots of flavour
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Blimey been a while since I posted on here.
Just opened a Lagavulin 8yo, enjoying it. Obviously not the depth of the 16yo and doesn't take that much water but very pleasant. Not sure how limited these are going to be.
Just opened a Lagavulin 8yo, enjoying it. Obviously not the depth of the 16yo and doesn't take that much water but very pleasant. Not sure how limited these are going to be.
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Anybody buy stuff from auction sites? Had a few bargains over the years. If you have the right bottle they can sell for silly money.
Current active auction ('til Sunday night):
http://www.just-whisky.co.uk
Other sites I use:
https://www.whiskyauctioneer.com/
https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
https://www.whisky-onlineauctions.com/
Current active auction ('til Sunday night):
http://www.just-whisky.co.uk
Other sites I use:
https://www.whiskyauctioneer.com/
https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
https://www.whisky-onlineauctions.com/
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Lagavulin of any year is undoubtedly one of my faves.
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Wife bought me a bottle of Ardbeg recently, first time I've tried that, very nice indeed. Meanwhile my son is a big fan of the darker taste of Talisker Storm.
Current bottles I have on the go are those two, plus Talisker, Talisker Skye, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bunny, Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie and Bowmore.
Current bottles I have on the go are those two, plus Talisker, Talisker Skye, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bunny, Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie and Bowmore.
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That's interesting. I have a bottle of Bushmills Millenium Malt (Distilled in 1975) I reckon would be worth a few hundred quid.Latic wrote:Anybody buy stuff from auction sites? Had a few bargains over the years. If you have the right bottle they can sell for silly money.
Current active auction ('til Sunday night):
http://www.just-whisky.co.uk
Other sites I use:
https://www.whiskyauctioneer.com/
https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
https://www.whisky-onlineauctions.com/
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You (and your son) seem to have very similar taste to me. The Storm is indeed a very nice dram. Possibly only second to Laphroaig Quarter Cask in my current faves list. Used to love Bunny but that seems less special these days - maybe earlier years were better???Hogmeister wrote:Wife bought me a bottle of Ardbeg recently, first time I've tried that, very nice indeed. Meanwhile my son is a big fan of the darker taste of Talisker Storm.
Current bottles I have on the go are those two, plus Talisker, Talisker Skye, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bunny, Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie and Bowmore.
I'm currently tea total for a couple of weeks (mainly because scientists worry whisky can have the huge negative side effect of turning you into a prog rock fan but also because I am in training for a marathon next weekend).
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Suspect it's the other way around, I was into prog rock way before I developed a taste for whiskymurf wrote:You (and your son) seem to have very similar taste to me. The Storm is indeed a very nice dram. Possibly only second to Laphroaig Quarter Cask in my current faves list. Used to love Bunny but that seems less special these days - maybe earlier years were better???Hogmeister wrote:Wife bought me a bottle of Ardbeg recently, first time I've tried that, very nice indeed. Meanwhile my son is a big fan of the darker taste of Talisker Storm.
Current bottles I have on the go are those two, plus Talisker, Talisker Skye, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bunny, Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie and Bowmore.
I'm currently tea total for a couple of weeks (mainly because scientists worry whisky can have the huge negative side effect of turning you into a prog rock fan but also because I am in training for a marathon next weekend).
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You might get 100+ for it, maybe not too much more though given previous lots.Beerfuelledman wrote:That's interesting. I have a bottle of Bushmills Millenium Malt (Distilled in 1975) I reckon would be worth a few hundred quid.
https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com/au ... mills+1975
I think there was a version with a wooden box? That'll get a higher price, can't find an auctioned example just now.
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There is a new Ardbeg out (Dark Cove) I'm not going to part with my hard earned for it though.
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Have an Airaigh Nam Beist and a Renaissance that I'm saving for a special occasion. Think last time I looked they were worth £120-£130 each. Not that I'm going to sell them.
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Wow, I had been swayed by ordinary 'sites' selling at an inflated rate and thought it'd be worth more...Latic wrote:You might get 100+ for it, maybe not too much more though given previous lots.Beerfuelledman wrote:That's interesting. I have a bottle of Bushmills Millenium Malt (Distilled in 1975) I reckon would be worth a few hundred quid.
https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com/au ... mills+1975
I think there was a version with a wooden box? That'll get a higher price, can't find an auctioned example just now.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/bushm ... ed+kingdom
Mine is the one with the blue surround protector in your link - no wooden box. I think Ill keep it a while if its only worth £100. Thanks
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3 Taliskers cheap on Amazon today (one day only? ).
Skye 19.99
Storm and normal 22.99
Enjoy!
Skye 19.99
Storm and normal 22.99
Enjoy!
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Thought I'd revive this and see who's drinking what!
So, new bottles I've opened recently.
Bowmore 9yo LE (bursting with sherry, fruit and smoke).
Lagavulin 8yo LE (You like the 16yo you'll love this)
(ahem) a footballer endorsed grain in the form of Haig Club "Clubman" (light vanilla fudge, typical sweet grain whisky) which is currently 15 quid at ASDA (maybe you'd get it cheaper if you were a female member of staff).
Also, spunked some cash on a Lagavulin 25yo & Ardbeg 21yo for a rainy day.
Anyone else?
So, new bottles I've opened recently.
Bowmore 9yo LE (bursting with sherry, fruit and smoke).
Lagavulin 8yo LE (You like the 16yo you'll love this)
(ahem) a footballer endorsed grain in the form of Haig Club "Clubman" (light vanilla fudge, typical sweet grain whisky) which is currently 15 quid at ASDA (maybe you'd get it cheaper if you were a female member of staff).
Also, spunked some cash on a Lagavulin 25yo & Ardbeg 21yo for a rainy day.
Anyone else?
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Jura 16yo is at ASDA for 37 quid right now (usually 43). A recommend from me - one of my faves. Aberlour 12yo for 25 quid at ASDA also worth a check.
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The stuff really does seem to be getting very expensive.
Recent tastes have been Talisker Storm and a particular favourite Laphroaig. No really special ones but have a couple in the cupboard.
Recent tastes have been Talisker Storm and a particular favourite Laphroaig. No really special ones but have a couple in the cupboard.
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I USUALLY buy it when discounted. Although Lagavulin is rarely reduced
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Should have said earlier. Excellent three-parter of The Story of Whisky. Well worth a view
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... -episode-1
......for the first episode, but part 1 only online until Thursday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... -episode-1
......for the first episode, but part 1 only online until Thursday.
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Looking for something non-supermarkety? Douglas Laing’s Black Friday deal is 15% off everything for sale on website, from Friday 25th November until midnight (GMT) on Monday 27th November 2016.
https://www.douglaslaing.com/
https://www.douglaslaing.com/
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Other Black Friday stuff.
Mystery reveal by The Whisky Exchange at 8am tomorrow:
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/blackfriday
Green Welly Stop selling Lagavulin 8yo for £45
https://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whi ... _4277.html
Any others out there?
Mystery reveal by The Whisky Exchange at 8am tomorrow:
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/blackfriday
Green Welly Stop selling Lagavulin 8yo for £45
https://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whi ... _4277.html
Any others out there?
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The Big Peat and Rock Oyster look pretty temptingLatic wrote:Looking for something non-supermarkety? Douglas Laing’s Black Friday deal is 15% off everything for sale on website, from Friday 25th November until midnight (GMT) on Monday 27th November 2016.
https://www.douglaslaing.com/
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Driven past the Green Welly stop plenty of times, in fact usually stop off in Tyndrum on my way North at the Real Food Cafe (really friendly people and good, basic but great quality food if you're ever passing through). Never realised they sold Whisky at the Green Welly though - never really been tempted to stop and eat there when theres such a good place opposite. Might stop off and have a look round next time.Latic wrote:Other Black Friday stuff.
Mystery reveal by The Whisky Exchange at 8am tomorrow:
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/blackfriday
Green Welly Stop selling Lagavulin 8yo for £45
https://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whi ... _4277.html
Any others out there?
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Not sure how shop prices compare with web prices, but have ordered via their website and am happy with their service.
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There's a few bottles discounted for sale tomorrow on Amazon. To take advantage of the popular ones you have to be a Prime member as they go very quickly.
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A few cheapies available from Amazon. Today only apparently:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=lp_11815 ... press-ve=1
Including:
Talisker 10yo - 24.99
Highland Park 12yo - 21.49
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=lp_11815 ... press-ve=1
Including:
Talisker 10yo - 24.99
Highland Park 12yo - 21.49
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Might have to get back into Highland Park (have generally avoided it in the recent past - dull name? - but good price and gushing reviews with a tempting description)Latic wrote:A few cheapies available from Amazon. Today only apparently:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=lp_11815 ... press-ve=1
Including:
Talisker 10yo - 24.99
Highland Park 12yo - 21.49
Talisker Storm also in offer which IS a great dram (not as cheap as the offer in June posted above was - normal or Storm)
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I bottle of Glenfidd. 12yo for £21 left if you're quick:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glenfiddich-12 ... F4R0Q3A5Z5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glenfiddich-12 ... F4R0Q3A5Z5
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43 minutes later I see the post and join the waitlist.Latic wrote:I bottle of Glenfidd. 12yo for £21 left if you're quick:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glenfiddich-12 ... F4R0Q3A5Z5
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