lcpfratn Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 been monitoring availability of the one on the left for probably 3 years and finally went for it. it's a birth year bottle, looking forward to cracking in November. the Clynelish was on clearance for a ridiculously good price. I wouldn’t mind trying either one of those! Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 6:39 PM, Marekv8 said: Another Jura 10 to compare with the vintage bottle I just received... That Offerman label looks great! I hope to one day get my own Lagavulin label. #GOALS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 17 hours ago, Auracom said: been monitoring availability of the one on the left for probably 3 years and finally went for it. it's a birth year bottle, looking forward to cracking in November. the Clynelish was on clearance for a ridiculously good price. Great picks both, that Highland Park is a damn savory malt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 It's going to be a dark day if someone finds the receipt… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymoall Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Just got back from a river cruise and picked this up in Prague. I’m a big fan of Arran and their cask finishes when I don’t want the peat, and this didn’t disappoint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berto Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 FedEx dropped off and Lagavulin 8 and a Highland Park Full Volume. Been eyeing both a quite a bit. The HP was stupid cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 9:30 AM, Marekv8 said: When traveling, I typically hit a few liquor stores near the hotel to pick up some small bottles for the room, but this is absolutely ridiculous… Several of the reasons I call this country home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Finally made it to Spec’s on my way to the airport— I was surprised to see the Bell’s. Opened the Bladnoch late last night upon my return. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Been avoiding this one for several months, but it finally won out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 9:31 AM, Marekv8 said: Finally made it to Spec’s on my way to the airport— I was surprised to see the Bell’s. Opened the Bladnoch late last night upon my return. I've been meaning to pick up a bottle of that Glentaucher's 16 I've left behind a few times, look forward to your notes on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 6:16 PM, kevinbrink said: I've been meaning to pick up a bottle of that Glentaucher's 16 I've left behind a few times, look forward to your notes on that one. I'm looking forward to opening it-- if I could just stay off the road. Like you, I've passed on it many times-- but these earlier Distillery Labels are gone and not coming back in the same form from what I understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 This one is bottled at 40% and sure to be on the sweet/overtly palatable side, but hopefully interesting… and at least it's got an age statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Couple of bits on offer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 13 hours ago, beasled said: Couple of bits on offer. That Port Askaig 10th Anniversary is intriguing, I don't think it's making it over on this side of the Atlantic, whats the cost on that compared to the 8 or the 110 proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, kevinbrink said: That Port Askaig 10th Anniversary is intriguing, I don't think it's making it over on this side of the Atlantic, whats the cost on that compared to the 8 or the 110 proof? This was on sale at just under £60 (£70 elsewhere). Let me know if I should grab another Edited October 4, 2019 by beasled 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 7:43 AM, Marekv8 said: Been avoiding this one for several months, but it finally won out. These guys kill it with the labels and packaging every time. What are the component parts of this expression ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 14 hours ago, flahute said: These guys kill it with the labels and packaging every time. What are the component parts of this expression ? Seems to be mostly Tamdhu with some Clynelish and Highland Park to flesh it out. Tried it a couple of times last night, but my palate was shot to hell by that point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 That is a cool skill, calling a blend by it's single malts. I want to learn how to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 That is a cool skill, calling a blend by it's single malts. I want to learn how to do that! Marekv8 is good, but I’m not sure anybody has that kind of skill! Compass Box is very transparent with the information on their blends. All you have to do is go to their website. [emoji3] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 hours ago, lcpfratn said: Marekv8 is good, but I’m not sure anybody has that kind of skill! Compass Box is very transparent with the information on their blends. All you have to do is go to their website. Certainly a skill I aspire to developing— exactly why I try to buy indie bottlings of most key component/dressing malts to get a handle on their style in purest form. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 5:40 PM, kevinbrink said: That Port Askaig 10th Anniversary is intriguing, I don't think it's making it over on this side of the Atlantic, whats the cost on that compared to the 8 or the 110 proof? I’m pretty sure that I saw the 10th Anniversary bottle in San Francisco today— so it may be around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 5:33 AM, beasled said: This was on sale at just under £60 (£70 elsewhere). Let me know if I should grab another 4 hours ago, Marekv8 said: I’m pretty sure that I saw the 10th Anniversary bottle in San Francisco today— so it may be around. I'll have to look around for it over here then, thanks to you both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Certainly a skill I aspire to developing— exactly why I try to buy indie bottlings of most key component/dressing malts to get a handle on their style in purest form. Great advice! I did know that Glaser shares everything transparently; I just choose to believe that the kind Mr. Marekv8 really is just that good. Prost!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Guss West said: Great advice! I did know that Glaser shares everything transparently; I just choose to believe that the kind Mr. Marekv8 really is just that good. Prost!! Thanks for the benefit of the doubt-- but I've got years of work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Two committee releases in a year— I’m starting to question their Supermotives... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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