GiGi Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Willie adie said: I see tesco currently have aberfeldy 12yr old. £28 And aberlour double cask 12 yr old .£27. Which of the two would you recommend The latter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 On 27/01/2017 at 21:34, ClydeSI said: It was really nice. Very smooth, almost floral, and there must be whisky older than 12 years in the blend. I don't think I've tasted a "12 yr old" like it. A 12 yo statement doesn't always mean the whisky is 12 yo. It means that there is no whisky younger than 12yo in it. Most whiskies, including malts, are the result of mixing lots of different casks and blenders will often add some older casks to the mix. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 A 12 yo statement doesn't always mean the whisky is 12 yo. It means that there is no whisky younger than 12yo in it. Most whiskies, including malts, are the result of mixing lots of different casks and blenders will often add some older casks to the mix. I know that. Hence my comment. Some whiskys will be mainly the age on the statement. But the hibiki tastes like there is a decent proportion of older whisky in it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 You like it? I picked up the Hibiki 12 in the airport and really rate it. Very floral ( smells of emulsion paint),sweet and smooth. Can't wait to finish it and then use the bottle as a decanter for water. I did like it. Mentioned the floral influence a few post above.I'm a bit torn on the value though. It's not a £100/litre whisky. Whilst I got it at £25 for the 50cl, I'd be comfortable paying up to around £35.Went back and cleared the shelves at tesco. Got 6 in total. One for me, one for my dad, and 4 to sell at a later date. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Caol ila 12 year old in tesco at £30 today. If someone wants to take an introduction to Islay malts then this is a good place to start. Bloody bought one last weekend at £36. Pfffttttt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberfeldy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Tesco selling Aberfeldy 12 for £28 means that it's £7 cheaper than we sell it in the distillery shop. Some fecker is at it here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Makes perfect sense to put a premium on it at distillery shop. In Tesco it is competing with 1000 other drinks. In distillery you have captive audience of tourists probably a bit pished after their free nips and looking for a souvenir of their day. I'll always look for a special bottling or distillery exclusive when I visit but wouldn't be buying standard 10 yos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, aberfeldy said: Tesco selling Aberfeldy 12 for £28 means that it's £7 cheaper than we sell it in the distillery shop. Some fecker is at it here Well costco is even less than that under £28. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI HAT Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Right away I'd like to put my hands up to the following crime, earlier in the thread I gave my verdict on a bottle of Loch Lomond single malt, way too peppery to be enjoyed. Finished my Balvennie double wood and all that was left in the cupboard was the Loch Lomond, desperate times need desperate measures, 100 ml of Loch Lomond mixed with and I'm sorry to admit this but a can of coke, please forgive me fellow whisky drinkers but it was the only option. Quite willing to accept any reasonable punishment. Going out tomorrow to get a more palatable bottle. Hi hat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've just emptied a fair amount of Grouse into a sizeably portioned hot toddy for a head cold. About all it's good for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Ok 40-50 quid to treat myself going to whisky shop in inverurie on Wednesday. Thinking classic laddie as dont want anything too peaty. Any other suggestions or will the classic be a good investment 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 08/02/2017 at 21:05, aberfeldy said: Tesco selling Aberfeldy 12 for £28 means that it's £7 cheaper than we sell it in the distillery shop. Some fecker is at it here The distillery shop? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI HAT Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 £44.99 Amazon offer, Dalmore 15year old, nectar. What's not to like ?Hi hat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 £44.99 Amazon offer, Dalmore 15year old, nectar. What's not to like ?Hi hat I believe Dalmore to be a bit overrated but that is decent price. Tempting. Just about to crack in to an Aberlour 12. Might hide my wallet as I can see me making said purchase after a few. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Polished this off last night. Wasn't a huge fan at first (probably because I put a single drip of water in it, which made it really sickly) but it grew on me rather quickly when neat. Would happily have again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Hedgecutter said: Polished this off last night. Wasn't a huge fan at first (probably because I put a single drip of water in it, which made it really sickly) but it grew on me rather quickly when neat. Would happily have again. How's the head? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 How's the head? Doesn't have one. Maybe I'm just not pouring it fast enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I don't really like finishing bottles of whisky but over the last few weeks I've finished bottles of Auchentoshan 3wood, Bunnahabhain 18yo and Ledaig 18yo so my cupboard was looking a little bare. However I've just bought a Lagavulin Distillers Edition. It was reduced from £70 to £55 in Tesco. It's been years since I've tried it so am hoping it's as good as I remember. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Aberfeldy 12yr old £23 in costco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Got this lot for my 40th 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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