Consolidated "Scotch - Best & Worst, recommendations, questions" thread
Dec 22, 2015, 11:30 am
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GFunkDave I am leaning towards a cheaper(~200) non special edition bottle for 2 reasons, 1st is if i get a macallan 18 then on my 3rd, 5th, 25th anniversary i can buy the "same" bottle to enjoy, 2nd we are going on a cruise honeymoon, and I'd like to pick up a duty-free exclusive bottle.
NYCRuss
Looked online nothing, will check a few local stores.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
NYCRuss
Looked online nothing, will check a few local stores.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
Dec 22, 2015, 11:43 am
#857
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Going by this list i could get the Highland park Sigaurd, but if not available what else should i look out for? Thanks
http://uk.worlddutyfree.com/uks_en/whiskies.html
Dec 22, 2015, 11:54 am
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Absolutely, the Highland park 15 just keeps finding it's was into my glass.
Going by this list i could get the Highland park Sigaurd, but if not available what else should i look out for? Thanks
http://uk.worlddutyfree.com/uks_en/whiskies.html
Going by this list i could get the Highland park Sigaurd, but if not available what else should i look out for? Thanks
http://uk.worlddutyfree.com/uks_en/whiskies.html
If you want a blended Scotch. Johnnie Walker has a line of the Travel Exclusive variety. Explorers Club. I bought The Spice Road which is a smoky version of Black Label. That's just my taste. Others may have different opinions.
There is also the Gold Route and the Royal Route. There bottom offering is called "The Adventurer" and I thought it was JW Red Label at first.
Dec 22, 2015, 1:46 pm
#859
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GFunkDave I am leaning towards a cheaper(~200) non special edition bottle for 2 reasons, 1st is if i get a macallan 18 then on my 3rd, 5th, 25th anniversary i can buy the "same" bottle to enjoy, 2nd we are going on a cruise honeymoon, and I'd like to pick up a duty-free exclusive bottle.
NYCRuss
Looked online nothing, will check a few local stores.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
NYCRuss
Looked online nothing, will check a few local stores.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
Dec 22, 2015, 7:59 pm
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Looked online nothing, will check a few local stores.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
I'm in Tampa, but would be willing to drive a few hours to get a memorable bottle. Plenty of Total wines to select from, http://www.luekensliquors.com/ has a decent selection, and of course ABC stores. I'm open to any other recommendations you may have it would be the perfect excuse to go out and try some new drams.
Dec 23, 2015, 10:05 pm
#861
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Someone gifted me a bottle of Macallan 18 today. Always nice to get a bottle you don't already have in the cabinet. Felt the same way last week when I was given a Laphroaig 15 and a Port Charlotte Scottish Barley.
Dec 24, 2015, 6:31 am
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I got to try The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve on an IB flight last night. It's quite good though appreciably stronger than simple Glenlivet 12.
Dec 25, 2015, 9:12 am
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Dec 25, 2015, 4:40 pm
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My wife gave me a bottle of Peat Monster 10th Anniversary for Christmas. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Jan 6, 2016, 10:19 pm
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Taking a train trip with a friend and as we're in a sleeper it's BYOB. He's selected a bottle of Oban 14 for us. I've never had it and am very much looking forward to trying it.
Jan 6, 2016, 10:24 pm
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Jan 7, 2016, 7:13 am
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Maybe 10 years ago I could buy Mac 25 for $500 in California. Most recently I bought it at a North Carolina state liquor store for $1000. I didn't explore options for shipping it in for out of state. It was an impulse purchase so I just did it. I've said before that I'm not sure I would do it again. The Mac 25 is not as good as I remember from years ago.
Jan 25, 2016, 10:14 am
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Has anyone ever tried Laphroaig Select? Or even seen it for sale?
I'm working on a bottle of their 10 year old offering. Debating to try the Laphroaig Select or the Quarter Cask next.
Or, the Ardbeg 10.
I'm working on a bottle of their 10 year old offering. Debating to try the Laphroaig Select or the Quarter Cask next.
Or, the Ardbeg 10.
Jan 25, 2016, 10:41 am
#870
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If you've never had Ardbeg 10, go for it. It's neither better nor worse than Laphroaig. Just different, and very much worth trying.