jeffrey r Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 The smell of the fire made me want to switch it up to some Ardbeg Galileo Nice. I was going to crack open a Galileo or Ardbog last evening, and ended up going with the Ardbog. Excellent stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I am having a pour of Royal Lochnagar 10yo that was bottled under K&L's Faultline label a few years ago. This bottle is always a bit peatier and brasher than I expect, and does well with a bit of water. Excellent though straightforward young whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Had a pour of Glenmorangie 18 at a friend's house over the weekend. A little too sweet for my liking. A lot of ex-bourbon influence with a hint of refill sherry influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Had the Macallan Edition No. 2 last night - not too impressed with this one. Nose is typical Mac sherry bomb, reminds me of the CS. Taste is decent and in line with a higher proof Mac, again reminds of CS, but the finish is really, really bitter and is a big turn off for me. Edition No. 1 was way better. Oh well, it was a gift. Think I'll open a dusty Knockando 1972 11 yr old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Of course the cork broke on the '72 Knockando, it's only been sitting around for 33 years. It wasn't seated properly in the bottle when I took the foil off, but surprisingly very little evaporation. Quickly decanted into an Old Potrero bottle with synthetic cork. No harm no foul. It's not very good, but I wasn't expecting it to be - at least the Cubs are winning. I got this one in a lot of 4-5 bottles from an estate sale guy for $100, but I really just wanted the 1980's Talisker 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Another night by the fire with some Ardbeg Galileo, a Griffin robusto and a lovely Georgia fall evening. Cheers fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 A few weeks ago my wife and I went out for dinner with my brother-in-law and sister and I ordered a Laphroaig 10. My BIL, who's been a JD drinker for decades, tried some of my pour and then ordered one for himself. He'd mentioned a few times since how much he liked it so last night when he was over I gave him some Lag 16 and he was in heaven. I do believe we have a convert. Who'd a thunk it, going from bananas to peat, iodine and bandaids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 19 hours ago, Vosgar said: Who'd a thunk it, going from bananas to peat, iodine and bandaids! Haha. Yeah, quite a change of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n811 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Finally opened my Aboulour A'Bunadh batch 45. Holy smokes this is delicious. Hardly any burn considering the proof, layers of smell and taste, changes as the glass progresses. I picked this up in Texas 3 years ago for $69. Hard to believe it's $109 in Michigan now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, n811 said: Finally opened my Aboulour A'Bunadh batch 45. Holy smokes this is delicious. Hardly any burn considering the proof, layers of smell and taste, changes as the glass progresses. I picked this up in Texas 3 years ago for $69. Hard to believe it's $109 in Michigan now. The A'bunadh is a big beast of flavor! One of my favorites. It is $65 at TW&M and $100 at BevMo one mile away... It was briefly $59 this summer and I picked up a few extra. The pricing from state to state still gives me a headache. California often has better prices than AZ, its just weird! Thanks for the reminder, I will have a nice pour during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 The whole Aboulour line has gone up in price recently in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, meadeweber said: The whole Aboulour line has gone up in price recently in my area. Yep, here as well. A'bunadh was always about $79.99 standard around here, but now it seems that recent shipments are $120. Must have been a big increase somewhere in the chain. I think I'll pick up a couple more bottles at the remaining $79.99 price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, jeffrey r said: I think I'll pick up a couple more bottles at the remaining $79.99 price. Good move if you're a fan. I actually prefer Glenfarclas 105 which luckily is still under $80, at least for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, meadeweber said: Good move if you're a fan. I actually prefer Glenfarclas 105 which luckily is still under $80, at least for the time being. Many of the Glenfarclas 105 bottles in Maryland still have the age statement on the back, as well. Or at least they did the last time I checked. I have to say, I enjoy vatting them 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Good move if you're a fan. I actually prefer Glenfarclas 105 which luckily is still under $80, at least for the time being. I did in fact pick up two more Batch 52 A'Bunadh tonight at $79.99 each. It's a great batch, at a decent price, so can't go wrong regardless of any price increase. And agreed on the Glenfarclas 105. I have a few of the 10 year 105 in the bunker, and that's another one that who knows how long that will be available with an age statement and at that price. Love the 105 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Enjoyed a Springbank 17 fresh Sherry and Laph 25 from 2009 last evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 1 hour ago, whiskeyagonzo said: Enjoyed a Springbank 17 fresh Sherry and Laph 25 from 2009 last evening. Love that Springbank Sherry.......my sample went dry BTW. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 On 11/8/2016 at 10:54 AM, meadeweber said: Good move if you're a fan. I actually prefer Glenfarclas 105 which luckily is still under $80, at least for the time being. The Glenfarclas 105 is another tasty beast, but it's just over $100 in Phoenix. At that price I will leave at the store and take home another Glendronach 15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Love that Springbank Sherry.......my sample went dry BTW. Just saying. [emoji4] I can maybe get you another taste in a couple of weeks [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, whiskeyagonzo said: I can maybe get you another taste in a couple of weeks Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I'm enjoying the last couple ounces from a bottle of Dailuaine 16yo bottled by Signatory for K&L. I wasn't crazy about this bottle when I opened it a couple years ago, but as often happens, it grew on me tremendously. This has candied lemon peel galore with just a kiss of smoke. Good stuff - I'll miss this bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Broke my alcohol fast with an Exclusive Malts Bowmore 12 CS, followed up with a Compass Box Spice Tree (regular). My near month off from drinking has really taught me to appreciate having 1-2 drinks and then calling it a night. This Bowmore is really nice. I highly recommend this to any sherry/peat lovers who are interested in trying a slightly more savory than sweet dram. Not going to lie, Spice Tree mostly tastes like spice infused Clynelish at this point in the bottle (about 2/3 remaining). Maybe a smattering of other distilleries' character every now and then. It's a very good whisky, but it highlights an issue I have with Compass Box: A lot of their unpeated/less peated whiskies taste like Clynelish with some top spin to me. Nothing wrong with the quality, but I feel as though they are kind of a one trick pony in that aspect. That, coupled with price increases of late are rapidly moving them into automatic "try before buy" territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 It's nippy down here is GA tonight but ribeyes were on sale and I needed some red meat so out by the grill I go. Ardbeg Auriverdes and an Alec Bradley Prensado robusto helping to keep me warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Started with some Spice Tree extravaganza, before "finishing" a bottle of GlenDronach Parliament (ok - it was the last half of a mini, but still very satisfying!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The Balvenie 15 YO Single Barrel Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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