GiGi Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: I see on Prime day theres Clynelish for £33 which is clearly a bargain, but one that jumped out at me was an Auchetoshan Sauvignon Blanc finish. Thought it would be a good wee comparison with the ever popular red wine finishes. Only think putting me off was the heavy "enjoy chilled" alarm bells all over it. Anyone tried that or similar? I seen that as well and while the finish sounds interesting, it sounds like marketing for a poor whisky IMO. Happy to be told otherwise but I've tried young Auchentoshan before and it's harsh, cocktail mixer. The Clynelish though is a must. My bottle is running low as it happens. Edit to add I've tried white wine maturation once, Octomore 7.3 has some white wine or white desert wine casks involved somewhere if I'm not wrong. That is amazing and still top 3 I've ever had. Edited June 21, 2021 by GiGi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi folks, quick question here.I'm looking for a high-quality laphroaig for my dad. The type of thing you can't get in a supermarket, and willing to pay between 100-200 quid (maybe a touch more).Where's my best option to get the best purchase, and what should i be looking out for? The official website? Or is there a specialist site that's better to use? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, pandarilla said: Hi folks, quick question here. I'm looking for a high-quality laphroaig for my dad. The type of thing you can't get in a supermarket, and willing to pay between 100-200 quid (maybe a touch more). Where's my best option to get the best purchase, and what should i be looking out for? The official website? Or is there a specialist site that's better to use? There's nothing in the shop massively exciting. 2 options would be independent bottlings or Google Fèis Ìle for their annual festival bottlings. I would say your bang to buck is more likely to be better with independent bottlings. Adelphi, Berry Bros, Cadenhead, Signatory, Douglas Laing, Hunter Laing, Gordon & Macphail, Hidden Spirits and Mckillops all worth googling. You could also phone a couple of places. Royal Mile Whiskies, Robertson of Pitlochry and Green Welly at Tyndrum are where I usually buy independent bottles. Locally you could try Luvians in St Andrews. You occasionally get something worthwhile in Aitkens but IMO they know f**k all about whisky in there so you need to know what you are looking for yourself. Here's a couple I would enjoy drinking https://www.jpha.co.uk/products/douglas-laing-s-old-particular-laphroaig-2002-18-year-old?variant=37774727413915¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-09-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey1MNsoVppve9348LXzVuYx-3cn-1tee3j4Se79WuDA2gY0itVE0jYxoCuw8QAvD_BwE https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/laphroaig/laphroaig-14-year-old-2006-cask-18209-the-first-editions-hunter-laing-whisky/?srh=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 There's nothing in the shop massively exciting. 2 options would be independent bottlings or Google Fèis Ìle for their annual festival bottlings. I would say your bang to buck is more likely to be better with independent bottlings. Adelphi, Berry Bros, Cadenhead, Signatory, Douglas Laing, Hunter Laing, Gordon & Macphail, Hidden Spirits and Mckillops all worth googling. You could also phone a couple of places. Royal Mile Whiskies, Robertson of Pitlochry and Green Welly at Tyndrum are where I usually buy independent bottles. Locally you could try Luvians in St Andrews. You occasionally get something worthwhile in Aitkens but IMO they know f**k all about whisky in there so you need to know what you are looking for yourself. Here's a couple I would enjoy drinking https://www.jpha.co.uk/products/douglas-laing-s-old-particular-laphroaig-2002-18-year-old?variant=37774727413915¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-09-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey1MNsoVppve9348LXzVuYx-3cn-1tee3j4Se79WuDA2gY0itVE0jYxoCuw8QAvD_BwE https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/laphroaig/laphroaig-14-year-old-2006-cask-18209-the-first-editions-hunter-laing-whisky/?srh=1 Cheers man, that's outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, pandarilla said: 30 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: There's nothing in the shop massively exciting. 2 options would be independent bottlings or Google Fèis Ìle for their annual festival bottlings. I would say your bang to buck is more likely to be better with independent bottlings. Adelphi, Berry Bros, Cadenhead, Signatory, Douglas Laing, Hunter Laing, Gordon & Macphail, Hidden Spirits and Mckillops all worth googling. You could also phone a couple of places. Royal Mile Whiskies, Robertson of Pitlochry and Green Welly at Tyndrum are where I usually buy independent bottles. Locally you could try Luvians in St Andrews. You occasionally get something worthwhile in Aitkens but IMO they know f**k all about whisky in there so you need to know what you are looking for yourself. Here's a couple I would enjoy drinking https://www.jpha.co.uk/products/douglas-laing-s-old-particular-laphroaig-2002-18-year-old?variant=37774727413915¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-09-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey1MNsoVppve9348LXzVuYx-3cn-1tee3j4Se79WuDA2gY0itVE0jYxoCuw8QAvD_BwE https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/laphroaig/laphroaig-14-year-old-2006-cask-18209-the-first-editions-hunter-laing-whisky/?srh=1 Cheers man, that's outstanding. No problem. TBH if you want to save yourself any faff the two I linked to would, I'm sure, be solid options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 We all cracking something special if we win later? I'll be opening the Vega 41 yo or possibly Tobermory 23yo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopburn boy Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, CountyFan said: We all cracking something special if we win later? I'll be opening the Vega 41 yo or possibly Tobermory 23yo. Still have some Daftmill laid by, that will be making an appearance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopburn boy Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 hours ago, CountyFan said: We all cracking something special if we win later? I'll be opening the Vega 41 yo or possibly Tobermory 23yo. Good stuff stays in the bottle , sorrow drowning small batch 7 yo distillery 10 , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 43 minutes ago, bishopburn boy said: Good stuff stays in the bottle , sorrow drowning small batch 7 yo distillery 10 , A fine consolation. I'll be saving the good stuff for when Wales get papped out now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, CountyFan said: A fine consolation. I'll be saving the good stuff for when Wales get papped out now. Fucking petty. I'll be joining you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Finished my Torabhaig 2017 last night. Great things ahead for them for sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Cracking open a bottle of Arran Sauternes Cask finish for the game, with a wee bit of added water (50% bottled strength) it is lovely. The Amarone cask is already calling for my next purchase but I want to finish a half-empty bottle off first to justify it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Cracking open a bottle of Arran Sauternes Cask finish for the game, with a wee bit of added water (50% bottled strength) it is lovely. The Amarone cask is already calling for my next purchase but I want to finish a half-empty bottle off first to justify it. Have you had the Sherry / Quarter casks? Better bottlings than the finishes imo.That said... All arran is decent, enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopburn boy Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: Have you had the Sherry / Quarter casks? Better bottlings than the finishes imo. That said... All arran is decent, enjoy! Scoffing some grain samples here , a port dundas and a girvan so far with a Strathclyde to follow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Scoffing some grain samples here , a port dundas and a girvan so far with a Strathclyde to follow Ive got a 30yo Girvan from the Good Spirits Co 10th Birthday.Lovely dram, about £90 a bottle. Still available and recommended! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopburn boy Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Just now, V.Aye.R said: Ive got a 30yo Girvan from the Good Spirits Co 10th Birthday. Lovely dram, about £90 a bottle. Still available and recommended! It’s a sample of that very dram , and it’s really good, generally old grain whiskies offer fantastic value ( but whisper it , don’t want the prices creeping up like malts have done ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 It’s a sample of that very dram , and it’s really good, generally old grain whiskies offer fantastic value ( but whisper it , don’t want the prices creeping up like malts have done ) Agreed, shhhhhh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am Featha Taigh Nan Clach Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Decided to treat myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: Have you had the Sherry / Quarter casks? Better bottlings than the finishes imo. That said... All arran is decent, enjoy! I'm planning on going to Arran this week with the forecast being glorious, so hopefully I can get to Lochranza in good time to try at least one of them for myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 14 distilleries and a large hole in my bank account later... Of what I picked up and managed to open the Clynelish below and Balblair 15 have been standouts Currently having an Aberlour tasting session with a 12,16, casg anamh and a'bunadh. On 01/06/2021 at 20:48, Hedgecutter said: 15yo > 18yo >12yo Managed to get a dram of that Glen Dronach 15 in a pub in Glasgow before I went. Beautiful stuff and will savour my bottle On 01/06/2021 at 21:34, CountyFan said: Glenallachie's 10yo batch strength stuff is great, and award winning. Batch 4 and 5 in particular are really good and I have both. They're on to batch 6 now which I haven't tasted. Heavily sherried. They had sold out of that. The woman in the shop knew what I was about to ask and was close to laughing as I think everyone asks for it. Plumped for a bottle of the 15 which is the darkest colour I've ever seen in a whisky. Very nice it is too On 02/06/2021 at 06:01, CountyFan said: Clynelish. Marvellous stuff. On 02/06/2021 at 09:42, invergowrie arab said: If I was heading north of Slochd then Clynelish would be 1 on my list. Easily my favourite mainland distillery at the moment and they do a huge variety of different bottlings. Picked up this and IMHO is a thing of beauty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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