Jwilly019 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Went looking for ETL Commerative Bottle and stumbled upon a couple of gems from a few years ago.And I'm officially jealous. The Sherry Oak is one of my most sought after bottles, you didn't happen to leave any on the shelf by chance, did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I need to open my Sherry Oak. I'm just scared that it won't live up to my expectation of what a sherry + Balvenie 17 will taste. That seems like it would be perfection.I almost cracked one last night, but didn't. I couldn't believe it when I saw the bottle front and center in a case I've looked at probably over 15 times. I generally visit this particular store when visiting my nieces/nephews a few suburbs from where I live. The case is poorly lit and overcrowded. I asked the owner if he somehow just got them in or if it was new release. He said its been in the case since 2007 but buried so deep in the case that it really couldn't even be seen. They happened to rearrange it recently and put the Sherry Oak in front. It worked because that was and no-brainer purchase on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 After doing some online research on my new Balvenie 17 Sherry Wood purchases, I found out that the standard Balvenie 15 SB (aged in American oak) is being discontinued and will be replaced by a 15 year SB aged exclusively in sherry butts. This is an interesting development especially since the standard 15 SB has been around so long as a staple in their lineup. Some UK retailers are already listing the new version for sale. Not sure when its coming to the US market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Grabbed a Glenmo 18 over the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgemu1 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Picked up a Glendronach 12 this past weekend. This hasn't been on my radar until recently so I was excited to find a bottle and bring it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melon16 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Powers John Lane 12 year. Very tasty and a nice change from from all my bourbon drinking. And my wife loved it, which means I get to buy more without being harassed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Grabbed a Glenmo 18 over the weekendTo me, it's a perfect 18 year ex-bourbon whisky. I'm lucky enough to have a local sell it for $80 and it gives me 10% off more often than not because I'm loyal, so it's a no brainer buy for me. Open it...it's wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 To me, it's a perfect 18 year ex-bourbon whisky. I'm lucky enough to have a local sell it for $80 and it gives me 10% off more often than not because I'm loyal, so it's a no brainer buy for me. Open it...it's wonderful.It's a favorite and tends to be just under $100 around here. That in and of itself seems to a rarity for 18 year old single malt these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskyRI Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just bought 2 bottles of Compass Box Flaming Heart 2nd edition for $70 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just bought 2 bottles of Compass Box Flaming Heart 2nd edition for $70 each.Great whisky and an even better price. I thought I got a good price on my bottle and it was $20 more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great whisky and an even better price. I thought I got a good price on my bottle and it was $20 more than that. Dang straight. Is becoming my fave of the CBs that I've tried, and $70 is fantastic. Richard, we're going to have to talk to our guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Dang straight. Is becoming my fave of the CBs that I've tried, and $70 is fantastic. Richard, we're going to have to talk to our guy... Will that one make an appearance on Saturday? I feel CB deprived, having only tried a couple at the event a couple months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just bought 2 bottles of Compass Box Flaming Heart 2nd edition for $70 each.Nice score indeed... Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just a couple 15 yr olds: Balvenie & Laphroaig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Will that one make an appearance on Saturday? I feel CB deprived, having only tried a couple at the event a couple months back. Definitely in the line-up for Saturday! :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just a couple 15 yr olds: Balvenie & LaphroaigLaphroaig 15? Really? Daddy dun good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Laphroaig 15? Really? Daddy dun good...I will second that. I'm still nursing my last bottle from years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Poking around in the store and couldn't resist another Glendronach 12 bottled in 2013 for under $50. It is pretty good already even if it is only 12yo and if it really is 18yo it is hard to pass it up at that price. The 15 has gotten all the way up to $100 which is annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Bought myself a bottle of arbelour a'Bunadh batch 46 and a dalwhinnie 15 today. Currently sipping the arbelour in combo with a nicely hoppy aussie amber ale as a lively little pre dinner boilermaker (mountain goat fancy pants is the beer for those playing at home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n811 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Another bottle of Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013. Last bottle on the shelf - hopefully the 2014 will fill the void soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Picked up a dusty Talisker 10 in the previous packaging. I've heard that the profile changed around the time that the packaging changed; anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Picked up an Auchentoshan Classic...well...because I learned how to pronounce it...that's why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Picked up an Auchentoshan Classic...well...because I learned how to pronounce it...that's why...I don't know that your statement is 100% accurate yet but hearing you try is worth the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 In honor of Joe, grabbed an Auchentoshan Valinch '11. Not sure if their regular offerings have it, but on the box for this is the phonetic pronunciation. Imagine they don't care how we say it as long as we buy it first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgemu1 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Picked up a G&M Mortlach 15 yesterday. I figure this should be interesting to compare against the forthcoming new releases coming out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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