superwell87 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 53 minutes ago, Sarcastic Bairn said: I drank far too much of this last night with friends, I'm slightly hurting today. That was me on Hogmanay. Burst didn't cover it on new years day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 4 hours ago, V.Aye.R said: The more Ardnamurchan I try, the more excited I get by them. Nearly through a bottle of 07.21:05 (belive this means July 2021, release 5). The QR code on the bottle tells you a lot about Fermentation, cut points, cask make up etc. Really detailed. Its calmed down now with the flippers and bottles are still freely available. Highly recommended folks. The tasting notes on the whisky exchange are absolutely bang on. Alright, sold. Me and my mate are going for a kilt fitting for a wedding next week and going for a drink with the groom after. He suggested we take a malt up to get stuck into and left it with me to get something interesting, this'll do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Was sent the first pic this afternoon from my Daughter. They've been out in the Glencoe neck of the woods for the weekend. The second pic is what she bought me for my 'significant birthday' last August. I really need to open this 21 YO, but just haven't had the guts to do it.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 The more Ardnamurchan I try, the more excited I get by them. Nearly through a bottle of 07.21:05 (belive this means July 2021, release 5). The QR code on the bottle tells you a lot about Fermentation, cut points, cask make up etc. Really detailed. Its calmed down now with the flippers and bottles are still freely available. Highly recommended folks. The tasting notes on the whisky exchange are absolutely bang on. Now thinking about buying this just for whats behind the QR code (with the drink being an obvious bonus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 00:07, superwell87 said: Just lovely... I too enjoy this greatly. In all honesty, however, the light colour freaks me out a wee bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tourette Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Was sent the first pic this afternoon from my Daughter. They've been out in the Glencoe neck of the woods for the weekend. The second pic is what she bought me for my 'significant birthday' last August. I really need to open this 21 YO, but just haven't had the guts to do it.. The Glengoyne 21 is a fine dram indeed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 9 hours ago, jimbaxters said: I too enjoy this greatly. In all honesty, however, the light colour freaks me out a wee bit. Aye, the paler colour is a bit weird.... the aroma it gives is fantastic though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Whisky can be near completely clear and still be good, colour = quality is a myth pedalled by the Macallans of the world. Usually just an indicator of age and wood but dark whisky can be pish as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, GiGi said: Whisky can be near completely clear and still be good, colour = quality is a myth pedalled by the Macallans of the world. Usually just an indicator of age and wood but dark whisky can be pish as well. I've had a Linkwood that was nearly like Vodka in appearance. Was one of the tastiest drams I've ever had. Had it quite early on in my whisky years so definitely debunked the myth like you say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Pretty sure a lot of them add colour too dont they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 48 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: I've had a Linkwood that was nearly like Vodka in appearance. Was one of the tastiest drams I've ever had. Had it quite early on in my whisky years so definitely debunked the myth like you say. Was it a 15 year old by any chance? Absolute belter of a dram. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Pretty sure a lot of them add colour too dont they? Aye. More attractive to punters and makes for a consistent product when they're all the same colour (according to the distillers). But there is a good chance most of the malts on supermarket shelves are as pale as that Balblair before the caramel dye goes in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Was it a 15 year old by any chance? Absolute belter of a dram. No, was an 11yo indy bottling but its a fantastic spirit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Amazon deal on Deanston 18yo. 10% off first subscription order Set up subscribe & save (and cancel after delivery has been made). Got mine for £43.74 but seeing others with a few quid either side of that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Bairn Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Ordered these two, seemed decent value considering the price rises? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Was pleasantly surprised on the opening of an Aberfeldy 12 at the weekend. Easy drinking with little or no peat but seems punchier than 40%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Distilled today, and tucked away for aging on sherry oak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Crazy Springbank time again. Anyone had any luck? Got a Campbeltown Loch in the post, looking forward to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Bairn Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, V.Aye.R said: Crazy Springbank time again. Anyone had any luck? Got a Campbeltown Loch in the post, looking forward to it. Well done, I haven't even tried this time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sarcastic Bairn said: Well done, I haven't even tried this time. Can still get the Blend here mate £38. https://www.drambusters.com/item/491/BlendedDeluxeScotchWhisky/CAMPBELTOWN-LOCH-BLENDED-MALT-SCOTCH-WHISKY-46-70CL.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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