Kane Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vosgar said: It's a 2015 release, bottled at 55.9% Yeah, regardless of the release I'm also a huge fan of unpeated Caol Ila, and it also helps that it is the only sanely priced bottle in the Diageo Special Release lineup. They don't always get top scores in reviews, and I find that very difficult to understand. I have the 2014 release open at the moment, 15yo @60.39%, which I will enjoy tonight! BTW. Not sure if you are aware, but these are readily available in the US for a comparable price. I've had no difficulty finding any of the recent releases (2014-2017) so far. Edited November 18, 2017 by Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Sampled the Compass Box No Name Thursday night at WhiskyFest NYC and was able to snag a bottle yesterday morning-- I don't think they'll last long out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I had never heard of this, also couldn't find much info on it, it was $50 and for some reason I decided to take a shot at it. Not bad, pretty sure blind I would have guessed this was an American Whiskey lots of caramel and vanilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bnrhodes3 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I was peaking around for bourbon today but came across these two. They've been on my 'to try' list and this was the first I've seen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I was peaking around for bourbon today but came across these two. They've been on my 'to try' list and this was the first I've seen either. I have been looking for the Yamazaki 12 for a long time too, and finally found one while traveling this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I have been looking for it, and finding it too! Finding it at around $70-80 is the tricky part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bnrhodes3 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 6 hours ago, lcpfratn said: I have been looking for the Yamazaki 12 for a long time too, and finally found one while traveling this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I cracked open the Yamazaki right after taking the picture. It's my first taste of a Japanese whisky, and I'm a fan! 4 hours ago, Kane said: I have been looking for it, and finding it too! Finding it at around $70-80 is the tricky part I definitely paid more than that for the Yamazaki, but that was the price range for the Hibiki haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I definitely paid more than that for the Yamazaki, but that was the price range for the Hibiki haha.Yeah, mine also cost me more than $80, but not a whole lot more. I was actually surprised to find it for under $100 given how hard it has been to find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bnrhodes3 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 hours ago, lcpfratn said: Yeah, mine also cost me more than $80, but not a whole lot more. I was actually surprised to find it for under $100 given how hard it has been to find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think I paid $120 for the Yamazaki and $70 for the Hibiki. When I shop around, I usually compare to Total Wine prices since they are the lowest I've seen in my local market for 99% of things. So if something I want is at a small LS and is within like 10-20% of TW price, I will usually grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Bnrhodes3 said: I think I paid $120 for the Yamazaki and $70 for the Hibiki. When I shop around, I usually compare to Total Wine prices since they are the lowest I've seen in my local market for 99% of things. So if something I want is at a small LS and is within like 10-20% of TW price, I will usually grab it. That's unfortunately the typical price these days. On a different note, what's up with TW's online prices? They list Hakushu 12 for $115, it's always been the same as Yamazaki 12, so that makes sense. But just 2 weeks ago I went and picked up from their shelf a $79 Hakushu 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bnrhodes3 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kane said: That's unfortunately the typical price these days. On a different note, what's up with TW's online prices? They list Hakushu 12 for $115, it's always been the same as Yamazaki 12, so that makes sense. But just 2 weeks ago I went and picked up from their shelf a $79 Hakushu 12. I'm not entirely sure. I asked a manager at one point and was told that prices will vary from market to market based on state taxes and distributors. $35 is a big drop though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Picked this one up today. First time trying this one, but I enjoy most Glenmorangie products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Picked this one up today. First time trying this one, but I enjoy most Glenmorangie products. That's one of my regular pours these days when I'm in the mood for a reasonably priced Scotch that has some complexity of flavor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I was able to try both the Phenomenology and No Name at SF Whiskyfest and my favorite store finally got theirs in this week so I picked up one of each. Decided to splurge and add the new 2017 edition of the Glenmo Astar as well. Everyone needs a Thanksgiving present to get the holiday season kicked off, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: I was able to try both the Phenomenology and No Name at SF Whiskyfest and my favorite store finally got theirs in this week so I picked up one of each. Decided to splurge and add the new 2017 edition of the Glenmo Astar as well. Everyone needs a Thanksgiving present to get the holiday season kicked off, right? A buddy of mine is a big Glenmorangie guy, amongst one of my shopping excursions I grabbed a bottle of the Astar for him since the place was a bit out of the way, apart from giving me the 80 something dollars he cracked it and we shared a nice pour and it was quite enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I brought this in for my favorite LS owner to try, as he was disappointed that this blend wasn't making it Stateside. Hopefully we'll open it this afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 16 hours ago, lcpfratn said: That's one of my regular pours these days when I'm in the mood for a reasonably priced Scotch that has some complexity of flavor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Opened it last night and had a small pour. Tasted very different than what I expected, but not in a bad way. I was expecting it to taste similar to the Balvenie 21 Portwood, but to me, it was a little sweeter and a little fruitier. All in all, a good Scotch for the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Maybe I should take this one back since the "Free Golf Tools" were missing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Dad stopped by with a bottle of Kilkerran 8 year bourbon cask. Top dude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I picked up a few at this price. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I picked up a few at this price. [emoji4] Yeah, i would've walked out with two casesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Darwin said: I picked up a few at this price. Please tell me this was the 8yr and not the 16yr, otherwise I'll be sick with jealousy, envy, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Please tell me this was the 8yr and not the 16yr, otherwise I'll be sick with jealousy, envy, etc.Yeah, me too!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Vosgar said: Please tell me this was the 8yr and not the 16yr, otherwise I'll be sick with jealousy, envy, etc. 1 hour ago, lcpfratn said: Yeah, me too! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It's the 16 yo., I haven't seen the 8 yo here yet. Normal price in Phoenix is $71+ 9% at TW&M, BevMo is $110 + 9%. I saw it in Colorado for $110+ tax and just laughed. Every now and then Costco offers a great deal on single malts, I wish they would do more. They do have several cases of each, that stack is about 4' high. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Last year's 57.7% ABV Lagavulin 12 YO really worked for me, so I couldn't resist… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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