tanstaafl2 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I was drawn in by the attractive bottle and it's reputation, but I just tossed that bottle in the trash after it's last pour and am left feeling the Hibiki 12 yr never measured up to either. A lot of coin for a mediocre whiskey. Can't say I "enjoyed" much of it.Japanese blended whiky, as opposed to blended malts which can be better, seem to try to be too balanced if that is possible (and formulated to be served as a highball) and thus fail to really satisfy on their own to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Japanese blended whiky, as opposed to blended malts which can be better, seem to try to be too balanced if that is possible (and formulated to be served as a highball) and thus fail to really satisfy on their own to me. Edited August 31, 2014 by garbanzobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Dabbled in some Crown XO AND Crown Limited Edition tonight, at a buddy's house. Really surprised in how much I enjoyed them. The XO was without the overly caramelly notes of most Canadian whiskies, and drank more like a bourbon. Very nice. The LE had a distinct rye hit to it, and profiled in an MGPIish rye type vein. I absolutely loved that one. Also, enjoyed watching the Alouettes romp over the Stampeders 36-16... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Good night overall. I'll probably put away a bottle or two of Glendronach 12 at some point. I really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Are you aware of the reported age of the GD12 depending on when it was bottled? I am not sure how much difference it makes but I like the 12 on its own anyway and put a few away of the 2013 bottling just for the heck of it![ATTACH=CONFIG]19282[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Ardbeg Auriverdes tonight. My friends beat the bottle up pretty hard, so I'm down to the last 20% or so. It has mellowed out significantly (in terms of hot spirit flavor, peatiness is still there), but the young flavors are absolutely present. I'm pretty comfortable calling it a C factoring in cost. Ignoring cost, I'd call it a B-. Edited September 5, 2014 by garbanzobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Enjoyed a nice pour of Balvenie 12 DW earlier amongst some others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Met a buddy I haven't seen for the better part of a decade at Jack Rose. Ended up having one ounce tasting pours of Springbank 17 CS Refill Sherry, Arran Devil's Punchbowl Chaper II, and SMWSA 53.194 Caol Ila 17. The Springbank 17 was absolutely amazing. Tons of fresh fruit, and surprisingly strong peat. Brilliant dram, may buy this. Devil's Punchbowl II was really great, though overshadowed by the other two drams: honey, slight sherry, and a mild peat twang at the end. The Caol Ila 17 was up there with the Springbank: absolutely classic Caol Ila with some creme de menthe thrown in. I would recommend any of these to any whisky nerd. It's a rough life guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 ^^^ I'm drooling...I haven't even seen that SB17 before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I was drawn in by the attractive bottle and it's reputation, but I just tossed that bottle in the trash after it's last pour and am left feeling the Hibiki 12 yr never measured up to either. A lot of coin for a mediocre whiskey. Can't say I "enjoyed" much of it.Serge would seem to agree with you. I haven't purchased a 12 in a long time - I happen to like the Taketsuru better (although the Hibiki 21 is a very fine pour) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Bowmore 12 on this rainy day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 ^^^ I'm drooling...I haven't even seen that SB17 before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Met a buddy I haven't seen for the better part of a decade at Jack Rose. Ended up having one ounce tasting pours of Springbank 17 CS Refill Sherry, Arran Devil's Punchbowl Chaper II, and SMWSA 53.194 Caol Ila 17. The Springbank 17 was absolutely amazing. Tons of fresh fruit, and surprisingly strong peat. Brilliant dram, may buy this. Devil's Punchbowl II was really great, though overshadowed by the other two drams: honey, slight sherry, and a mild peat twang at the end. The Caol Ila 17 was up there with the Springbank: absolutely classic Caol Ila with some creme de menthe thrown in. I would recommend any of these to any whisky nerd. It's a rough life guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Were you at the Bourbon Academy event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks to a kind soul I'm enjoying some Tun 1401 B3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks to a kind soul I'm enjoying some Tun 1401 B3.So good. I'm planning on doing the same very soon. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I guess I am starting to appreciate the "Dark Side" more and more. The same kind soul I mentioned earlier turned me on to Glenfiddich 15 DE and now I am enjoying my very own bottle. Thanks Kevin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillah Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I recently opened a bottle of The Tweeddale Batch #3. A really nice pre-fall dram, slightly smokey with a molasses thing going on. Will be drinking more of it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sob0728 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Compass Box Asyla. Tastes like liquid boozy captain crunch. I could drink this by the gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Compass Box tasting last night.1. Hedonism2. Spice Tree3. AsylaI would only want to buy #2 and #3 for the price because the difference wasn't big enough in quality for me between Hedonism and Spice Tree. A fun line to taste through though. They're doing some cool things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmark Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Had KaVaLan Single Cask ex-Sherry Cask (2 different ones) and ex-Bourbon Cask last night. All really good! Also, had some old KaVaLan Vinho Barrique, Laphroaig 15, Private Glenfarclas 21 Single Cask, Laddie 16, PC6, Arran Devils Punchbowl Ch. 2, Glenlivet Guardians Chapter and Laphroaig Cairdeas 2014. Lots of good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I would only want to buy #2 and #3 for the price because the difference wasn't big enough in quality for me between Hedonism and Spice Tree. A fun line to taste through though. They're doing some cool things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sob0728 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Had some Lag 16 mixed with Mexican Coca Cola last night. It was interesting. Definitely an acquired taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillah Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Trying to finish my bottle of Clynelish 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Having a little Glenmorangie 10 while waiting to see what happens with this Scottish independence vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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