Kane Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 My first Cutty Sark! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Local store had a sale on Talisker Storm for $36 but alas they were all out when I got there. Should be in the "passed" thread. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Mini Bell's on the train up to Edinburgh-- I can recognize the Blair Athol note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Menu from the whisky pub we happened into for lunch… crazy. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Menu from the whisky pub we happened into for lunch… crazy. Wow, that’s an incredible selection, and prices aren’t too bad either! What’s the name of that place and where’s it located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Menu from the whisky pub we happened into for lunch… crazy. Crazy, but in a great way. How long did it take for you to decide what to have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad-proof Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Menu from the whisky pub we happened into for lunch... Clear the schedule! Edited July 31, 2019 by dad-proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Vosgar said: Crazy, but in a great way. How long did it take for you to decide what to have? Not long-- tried to find drams that would pair well with the food vs. serious nosing/tasting. I had a great laugh when my wife was told that cocktails weren't available, period-- so I ordered whisky for her as well. Fun to scratch a few more off the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 A sampling of a few NFS cask strength single barrel drams at the distillery before continuing north to Speyside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Mystery welcome dram from the hotel… I imagine it's the Copper Dog blend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Mystery welcome dram from the hotel… I imagine it's the Copper Dog blend. I stayed there the last time I was in Scotland. I love that hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, BigRich said: I stayed there the last time I was in Scotland. I love that hotel! Yeah, but you can’t pronounce it ya hillbilly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Yeah, but you can’t pronounce it ya hillbilly! I've found that when I wear my GBS shirt my Scotch pronunciation ability drops by approx. 70% 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Vosgar said: I've found that when I wear my GBS shirt my Scotch pronunciation ability drops by approx. 70% So it isn't just the rest of us (except for Rich and Bruce . . . although after the John Glasser incident, you gotta 'trust but verify' that Rich guy). Enjoyed a short pour of Glenturret 28yr last night - quickly approaching the end of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Some appropriate dramming in the shadow of the Craigellachie Bridge courtesy of some fine and generous folks from Dewar’s. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Auchroisk makes for a tough bar call in a room full of anoraks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Strathisla 12 from the petrol station down the street— just out of curiosity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Strathisla 12 from the petrol station down the street— just out of curiosity. I've only ever had the G&M Distillery Label Series bottle, have wondered for a while how this one compares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, kevinbrink said: I've only ever had the G&M Distillery Label Series bottle, have wondered for a while how this one compares. I haven't had the G&M, but I would think they're close in character. This one has been blunted by the dilution and caramel, but I can still pick up many of the traits residing in the CS Cadenhead 19 yo version I have. Too bad I can't bring this one home to try some blending with (although I suspect this very liquid is part of the "Blend your own Chivas Regal" kit I picked up). Edited August 2, 2019 by Marekv8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: I haven't had the G&M, but I would think they're close in character. This one has been blunted by the dilution and caramel, but I can still pick up many of the traits residing in the CS Cadenhead 19 yo version I have. Too bad I can't bring this one home to try some blending with (although I suspect this very liquid is part of the "Blend your own Chivas Regal" kit I picked up). I've been tempted to pick up one of those Chivas kits, I'd venture a guess that if they listed what was in those minis they might have sold out faster despite the proof etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Another gift shop pick-up for the hotel room-- the tour reinforced what a true gem Glenfarclas is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 And back to the bar for an Ardmore 25, Glen Mhor 28 and an educational Glenesk 12 from the 70s. The place was loaded with first-time Scotch drinkers-- the patient and enthusiastic bartender really did a great job with suggestions and progressions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 A “traditional” albeit NAS version of Ben Nevis— smoky, oily/mineral and gutsy. Picked it up on a whim, and very glad I did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: A “traditional” albeit NAS version of Ben Nevis— smoky, oily/mineral and gutsy. Picked it up on a whim, and very glad I did. I love those bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, kevinbrink said: I love those bottles Agreed-- but even entering the car park at Ben Nevis was like going back to 1974, which was awesome. I just had a second to run into the gift shop for a smash and grab-- but scored bottle 6477 of "Batch No. 1" 10yo (62.4% ABV). Rumored to be some badass big Ben-- "an initial scent of fragrant aromatherapy oil in the middle on a base of planed hardwood." Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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