Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today - Spring/Summer/Fall 2013

[SLOandSteady]

@ theglobalguy -I hear you! It's nice to get lucky once in a while.

[Old Lamplighter]

Late last night, before the time shift, I opened the ole wallet for a Glendronach 14. I'm into my 2d year courting the water of life....and it will grow on you. Balancing the wants & needs with my bourbon relationship can be somewhat trying at times....with budget & wife.

[RVTsteve]

I will probably be castigated or ignored for this, but yesterday I wanted to drink some scotch, not having to meter it slowly out of a $100 bottle. So I bought a bottle of plain old Grant's, and it is damned tasty for the price.

Tim

PS - My first choice would have been Teacher's Highland Cream, but they apparently do not carry it in my state ABC stores.

ain't nothing wrong with that. I love a less expensive blend at times myself.

[squire]

Stand fast there Tim, folks who drink labels have been turning up their nose at plain old Grants for about a hundred years now.

[ratcheer]

Thanks, guys. I am retired now, and as much as I would have liked to spend $60-100 on a bottle of great single malt, it's just not the right thing to do ATM. Maybe for Christmas. :cool: Besides, I still have what's left of my The Balvenie 15-year old.

Tim

[JamesW]

I bought the one without the packaging. I'll have to go look at the batch number when I get home tonight. Is there a difference? which is better?

[JamesW]

Did you buy batch #5 (without the box) or an earlier one with the packaging?

[JamesW]

I bought the one without the packaging. I'll have to go look at the batch number when I get home tonight. Is there a difference? which is better?

[miller542]

Picked up an Ardbeg Uigeadail.

Next on the list is Glenlivet Nadurra. Any particular batches to seek out, any to avoid?

[ChainWhip]

Given the recent angst over fall limited releases from 4R, BTAC, VW, etc., I've decided to settle for a consolation prize:

Lagavulin 21 / 2007 - while there may not be any unicorn piss in it, this bottle was cheaper than paying B*X* prices for PVW20

Edited November 7, 2013 by ChainWhip

[oke&coke]

Lagavulin 21 / 2007 - while there may not be unicorn piss in it, this bottle was cheaper than paying B*S* prices for PVW20

I fixed it for you.

[ChainWhip]

I fixed it for you.

Hahahahah! I know right? Valuations are crazy right now for those Van Wonka bottles.

Edited November 7, 2013 by ChainWhip

[MtnDew]

Thats a pretty bottle CW, never tried that old of a Lag. Does the peat soften up like it does with the older Taliskers?

[Parkersback]

Bought a bottle of the Great King St. blended whisky from Compass Box. This is my 3rd bottle and while the first two were great, this one--bought just recently and bought quite while after the first two--is not nearly as good. The first two were soft and sweet and crisp, but these one tastes... well, alot more like a blend. It's not bad by any means, just not as good as the first two. I wonder if anyone else has tasted a similar drop, or if I got a stray mediocre bottle.

[ChainWhip]

Thats a pretty bottle CW, never tried that old of a Lag. Does the peat soften up like it does with the older Taliskers?

[ChainWhip]

Forgot these that came w/ my Lagavulin 21:

These 100ml samples are from the Tokyo International Bar Show 2012 bottles

[RVTsteve]

wow that's a pretty bottle. I like your thinking and I agree with your sentiment. it's actually a great time of year to find that kind of stuff when everyone else is searching for and saving up for the annual releases leaving other treasures on the shelf. I remember last year I was in a shop that had a PVW15 at like 3x msrp and right next to it a Lag12 DE 15% below msrp.

[tanstaafl2]

Saw a Longrow NAS (Springbank's peaty cousin) on the shelf yesterday. Don't think I have seen Longrow much in this area, if at all. Is it worth giving a try?

[ChainWhip]

wow that's a pretty bottle. I like your thinking and I agree with your sentiment. it's actually a great time of year to find that kind of stuff when everyone else is searching for and saving up for the annual releases leaving other treasures on the shelf. I remember last year I was in a shop that had a PVW15 at like 3x msrp and right next to it a Lag12 DE 15% below msrp.

[tanstaafl2]

I haven't had the NAS Longrow, but I've had the 10, the 18, and the Gaja Barolo - these were all very good.

[AaronWF]

Didn't see anything but the NAS. Will probably give it a chance.

[tanstaafl2]

Probably the CV? White label with gold lettering or red lettering? The red lettering one has a big Cabernet influence. I'd go with the regular old CV. I looooove Longrow, though I've never actually had the CV. Supposedly it's pretty aggressive peat-wise.

This one I believe.

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-17955.aspx

Looks like what you describe.

[Old Lamplighter]

Swung by a store I have not visited very often in last couple of years. Found a home for a couple of orphans found therein: Glengoyne 10 & Balvenie FR.

[ChainWhip]

Swung by a store I have not visited very often in last couple of years. Found a home for a couple of orphans found therein: Glengoyne 10 & Balvenie FR.

It's Bama game week! I'm very keen to hear your thoughts on the Balvenie.

[Old Lamplighter]

It's Bama game week! I'm very keen to hear your thoughts on the Balvenie.

True, Bama week...and I'm afraid it may get ugly...hope not. Will definitely let you know in re to the Balvenie. :toast: