Sammo Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 What is that a 250 ml bottle? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, Sammo said: What is that a 250 ml bottle? Probably a 500. TBWC and Darkness (dunno if it's the same brand, they use those bottles as well) usually that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 It's 500ml. I was given it as a present so no idea on cost but it was delicious and super-smooth. I assume they resrve casks early on and the 11yo is a bit of a gimmick and the smaller bottle disguises the price but it was wonderful - sad to see it go. Their label says they were founded to bring forgotten drams from some of the world's best distilleries to the whisky craving masses. I'm not seeing Bunnahabhain as being particularly forgotten, maybe they mean the 11yo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 18 hours ago, V.Aye.R said: Hard to reach for the whisky with the temperatures but I'm getting by with ice and ginger beer. On that, currently we have temperatures in the mid 30's and I don't have A/C at home. I don't usually like putting ice in my whisky but is drinking it at the current room temperatures going to affect the taste? Also, what about storage at these temperatures, does that affect the shelf life in any way? I've never really seen the point in whisky stones. Is it unreasonable of me to think that if you like your dram cold but not diluted, you can keep it in the fridge? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: On that, currently we have temperatures in the mid 30's and I don't have A/C at home. I don't usually like putting ice in my whisky but is drinking it at the current room temperatures going to affect the taste? Also, what about storage at these temperatures, does that affect the shelf life in any way? I've never really seen the point in whisky stones. Is it unreasonable of me to think that if you like your dram cold but not diluted, you can keep it in the fridge? I tried whisky stones. Absolute gimmick, they're hopeless. As for storage and shelf life, long as they're not sitting out in sunlight there should be no difference. Keep the good stuff in cupboards out of the light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just now, GiGi said: I tried whisky stones. Absolute gimmick, they're hopeless. As for storage and shelf life, long as they're not sitting out in sunlight there should be no difference. Keep the good stuff in cupboards out of the light. Aye, I keep them in the box if they came with one. Thanks for the advice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: On that, currently we have temperatures in the mid 30's and I don't have A/C at home. I don't usually like putting ice in my whisky but is drinking it at the current room temperatures going to affect the taste? Also, what about storage at these temperatures, does that affect the shelf life in any way? I've never really seen the point in whisky stones. Is it unreasonable of me to think that if you like your dram cold but not diluted, you can keep it in the fridge? Could put some of the cheaper stuff in the Freezer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 hours ago, GiGi said: I tried whisky stones. Absolute gimmick, they're hopeless. As for storage and shelf life, long as they're not sitting out in sunlight there should be no difference. Keep the good stuff in cupboards out of the light. If there’s a whisky edition of the PTTGOYN thread then it’s this fucking packaging. I’m not overly worried about the Glencairns getting lightstruck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammo Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, carpetmonster said: If there’s a whisky edition of the PTTGOYN thread then it’s this fucking packaging. I’m not overly worried about the Glencairns getting lightstruck. Surely that should be the other way round?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Lochlea released their first core malt today. Looking forward to trying it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Sammo said: Surely that should be the other way round?? You'd think! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Got a litre of The Sound by Jura at Berlin Airport there for €36. I've always been a fan of Jura, obviously not tried this one as its only for airports, seemed like a decent deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Seems a good deal, Jura is usually about 28 in the supermarkets for the 70cl 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFCinthearea Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Nice drop for £17. https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/spirits/ben-bracken-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky/p15801 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 The Campbeltown Loch went to the whisky warehouse in the sky last night. Terrific dram for the price but good luck finding it (springbank). To make up for this, I've opened two new bottles tonight - Glen Scotia 15yo and Fettercairn warehouse batch no 2. Sometimes it's OK to enjoy life a bit eh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The Campbeltown Loch went to the whisky warehouse in the sky last night. Terrific dram for the price but good luck finding it (springbank). To make up for this, I've opened two new bottles tonight - Glen Scotia 15yo and Fettercairn warehouse batch no 2. Sometimes it's OK to enjoy life a bit eh. I know you are close. I will find you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hedgecutter Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 My lovely other half bought this only to be opened once the PhD certificate was in hand. Thankfully now opened, but having munched on a bit of salted caramel chocolate between drams, it's become some sort of glorious Glen Keith - Old Pultney hybrid. Well worth all the pain and suffering. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: My lovely other half bought this only to be opened once the PhD certificate was in hand. Thankfully now opened, but having munched on a bit of salted caramel chocolate between drams, it's become some sort of glorious Glen Keith - Old Pultney hybrid. Well worth all the pain and suffering. Nice one! Well done on the PhD, your other half must have hunted to find this if it was bottled in 2015. I had a 19yo Signatory Longmorn a few years ago. They're pricey but exceptional drams. I still use the decanter as my infinity bottle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: Nice one! Well done on the PhD, your other half must have hunted to find this if it was bottled in 2015. I had a 19yo Signatory Longmorn a few years ago. They're pricey but exceptional drams. I still use the decanter as my infinity bottle. Thanks. She bought it when I started my uni programme as a bit of motivation for the next few years. Probably thought the draw of an excellent dram was more than that of the degree... and at times, she was (strangely) right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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