Marekv8 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I love year-end inventory. This 2007 bottling was discovered today hidden behind a stack of standard fare... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 This was too nifty to pass up-- unfortunately the single malts and single grain are not identified (other than by general flavor profile), but overall a pretty cool kit. The components are already diluted down to 40% and chill-filtered, so matching them up with better-presented independently bottled versions will be interesting… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 This was too nifty to pass up-- unfortunately the single malts and single grain are not identified (other than by general flavor profile), but overall a pretty cool kit. The components are already diluted down to 40% and chill-filtered, so matching them up with better-presented independently bottled versions will be interesting… That is a pretty interesting kit. Glad to see you posting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Another Islay unearthed during inventory at the LS plus the newest Local Barley… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Mail call… hopefully it'll live up to its reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 30 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Mail call… hopefully it'll live up to its reputation. Wow Dave I was pretty happy to find the old 16 year bottle from a few years ago still on the shelf last month, congrats on that one hope you dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I had a 28 year old under the Exclusive Malts label last year and it was outstanding. 50 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Mail call… hopefully it'll live up to its reputation. I had a 28 year old Longmorn under the Exclusive Malts label last year. It was outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Wow Dave I was pretty happy to find the old 16 year bottle from a few years ago still on the shelf last month, congrats on that one hope you dig it. This one? I lucked into a dusty discounted bottle myself recently-- looking forward to a bit of SBS action with the semi-dusty 15yo expression… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: This one? I lucked into a dusty discounted bottle myself recently-- looking forward to a bit of SBS action with the semi-dusty 15yo expression… Yep same one, I left one behind at that, I remember when they first put this one out there was some opinion that it was overpriced but when it got replaced with the new Blue packaging it seemed to very much be lamented, I haven't had the new version as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 I’m trying my first splash of Powers Three Swallows Tonight. I’m not getting a strong opinion from the initial dram. Further investigation is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, BigRich said: I’m trying my first splash of Powers Three Swallows Tonight. I’m not getting a strong opinion from the initial dram. Further investigation is required. I knew we should have scheduled a GBS Executive Board Meeting this afternoon! We coulda helped you investigate... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 I knew we should have scheduled a GBS Executive Board Meeting this afternoon! We coulda helped you investigate... [emoji3] Yeah, I’ve got a new front porch that needs breaking in too. Hopefully we will get to that before the annual St. Patrick’s Day event. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Grabbed this one based on Angus’ WF review— hopefully it’ll be as weird as described... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Carried this trio 75 blocks back to the hotel — they certainly didn’t skimp on the glass... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Wow...75 blocks! You certainly got your exercise. Those bottles look great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, lcpfratn said: Wow...75 blocks! You certainly got your exercise. Those bottles look great too! I needed to work off lunch— but the 15 pounds of bottles seemed like 100 by the halfway mark. Looking forward to trying these, especially the 16yo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 This should be a good representation of the distillery spirit character... can’t have much wood influence at 7 years and a 744 bottle outturn from a single cask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Carried this trio 75 blocks back to the hotel — they certainly didn’t skimp on the glass... Really looking forward to your thoughts on these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 This should be a good representation of the distillery spirit character... can’t have much wood influence at 7 years and a 744 bottle outturn from a single cask. “Young” Particular I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Decided to try my first Un-Peated Single Malt, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. I love that you can go on their website and see the ages and types of barrels used to make your batch. I'm not Scotch Geek enough to appreciate all that info yet, but it is cool. Edited January 10, 2019 by BDanner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kane Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 12 hours ago, BDanner said: Decided to try my first Un-Peated Single Malt, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. I love that you can go on their website and see the ages and types of barrels used to make your batch. I'm not Scotch Geek enough to appreciate all that info yet, but it is cool. A very solid but also unusual first. I wouldn't think anything Bruichladdich to be representative of the traditional side of the category (in a good way!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 12 hours ago, BDanner said: Decided to try my first Un-Peated Single Malt If you've had and liked Caol Ila in the past, you might try their un-peated whisky (if you can find it). The ones I've had have been cask strength and they're wonderful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 43 minutes ago, Kane said: A very solid but also unusual first. I wouldn't think anything Bruichladdich to be representative of the traditional side of the category (in a good way!) I really like everything I've tried from Islay, so I thought I'd stay there when I tried an un-peated expression. It was definitely out there. Lots of odd flavor combinations, but like you said, In a good way. I thought it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, Vosgar said: If you've had and liked Caol Ila in the past, you might try their un-peated whisky (if you can find it). The ones I've had have been cask strength and they're wonderful. I've yet to try Caol Isla. It's hard to find in my rural area. I've had the Lagavulin 16, Lap10 and Select, and Ardbeg10 (Listed by preference). I'm really looking forward to trying the peated expression from Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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