Consolidated "Scotch - Best & Worst, recommendations, questions" thread
Jan 7, 2012, 1:21 pm
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The Laphroaig 18 is way way overpriced IMO. It's about what I used to pay for the 30 yr. Bowmore 18 and Caol Ila 18 are still fairly reasonable. Love the Ardbeg Corryvrecken 17. wj
Jan 7, 2012, 3:00 pm
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Well, it is twice what I used to pay for 18 yr old Macallen too. But now that is - more.
Originally Posted by whackyjacky
The Laphroaig 18 is way way overpriced IMO. It's about what I used to pay for the 30 yr. Bowmore 18 and Caol Ila 18 are still fairly reasonable. Love the Ardbeg Corryvrecken 17. wj
Jun 27, 2012, 10:41 am
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I was recently introduced to Springbank, a traditional distillery in the Campbeltown region of Scotland.
This is now hands down my favourite distillery. I would buy any of their offerings without hesitation.
Over the past few weeks, I've added both the Hazelburn 12yo and the Springbank 10 yo 100 proof to my collection. Both are just amazing examples of Scotch, and rapidly disappearing already.
If you've never tried a Springbank offering, I highly recommend it.
This is now hands down my favourite distillery. I would buy any of their offerings without hesitation.
Over the past few weeks, I've added both the Hazelburn 12yo and the Springbank 10 yo 100 proof to my collection. Both are just amazing examples of Scotch, and rapidly disappearing already.
If you've never tried a Springbank offering, I highly recommend it.
Jun 27, 2012, 11:54 am
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Buy yourself a bottle of their 18 on your birthday. If there's anything better, I haven't tasted it - wait, actually I have - Springbank 21 (haven't seen that around for 10 yrs though) ! wj
Jun 27, 2012, 12:04 pm
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A recent good evening I had. That decanter contains the first ever 18 year old scotch I've had the pleasure of drinking. I believe it was Glenmorangie. Definitely a difference from my usual Glenlivet 12!
Jun 27, 2012, 12:41 pm
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Thanks...does it matter much which bottling? Some reviews seem to indicate that the current version is not quite as good as the previous. Do they release a new batch each year?
Jun 27, 2012, 2:11 pm
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Sorry, don't know. There are some negotiants w/Springbank bottlings as well. I have a couple bottles at my bar, but I haven't tasted it in at least a year. I will tonight. More tomorrow. wj
Jun 27, 2012, 2:39 pm
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Jun 27, 2012, 5:27 pm
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The 21 yr old Springbank is wonderful. I think they also make something called the Chieftain which is a 25 or 30 year old.
Originally Posted by whackyjacky
Buy yourself a bottle of their 18 on your birthday. If there's anything better, I haven't tasted it - wait, actually I have - Springbank 21 (haven't seen that around for 10 yrs though) ! wj
Jun 27, 2012, 6:10 pm
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The 21 yr old Springbank is wonderful. I think they also make something called the Chieftain which is a 25 or 30 year old.
The 21 yr old Springbank is wonderful. I think they also make something called the Chieftain which is a 25 or 30 year old.
Jun 28, 2012, 10:40 am
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