Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

McLelland's Islay is indeed (or as far as I am aware) young Bowmore, about 6 years old. This and the true Bowmore do have a specific flavour, almost earthy/heather-like.

Gary

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Originally Posted by JamesW

I guess that's what I meant by better (i.e., smokier). I was disappointed in Black Grouse since it didn't taste much different than its non-Islay blend offering.

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It was advertised as the regular Grouse with some Islay malt added to the blend, and that is what I got from it. You're right, it's not super-peaty but for supple smoothness and balance I find it hard to beat at that price. I found it superior to Islay Mist on account of its richer complexity.

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Originally Posted by Megawatt

It was advertised as the regular Grouse with some Islay malt added to the blend, and that is what I got from it. You're right, it's not super-peaty but for supple smoothness and balance I find it hard to beat at that price. I found it superior to Islay Mist on account of its richer complexity.

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I agree with the smoothness. I guess when you're expecting Islay peat and you get something different it can disappoint. I revisited this last night and agree with you that for the price it is a fine blend. I was getting more Highland Park from the flavor though than Islay.

I was in Cincy today and I ran into another 2 bottles of Springbank 12/100...... I thought these were supposed to be rare???:slappin: :slappin:

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

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Originally Posted by unclebunk

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

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:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: Wow!!! I can't get it for less than $40. I'd buy it for $21 all day long. Stock up!!!

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Originally Posted by JamesW

:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: Wow!!! I can't get it for less than $40. I'd buy it for $21 all day long. Stock up!!!

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My sentiments exactly, though I suspect my wife would fail to see my reasoning.:lol: Honestly though, the ATC is really good stuff in my book and I would encourage others to check it out as well.

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Originally Posted by ggilbertva

It's comin your way. Hey, don't forget the Rosebank 12 year!

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Thanks for the Rosebank..... being the scotch drinker I am not I will have to give this stuff a try..........

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Originally Posted by unclebunk

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

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Where did you get it for that price?

Thanks, Rene;

Picked up a bottle of Cardhu for £22 on offer at the supermarket, looking forward to opening her up and seeing if it can tease me further into scotch...