jvd99 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 2/3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NDN98 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 On 4/22/2024 at 7:25 PM, jvd99 said: Opened a dusty from the bunker - Balvenie 17 year sherry cask - of course the cork broke - a perfect opportunity to try Mrs.jvd99's X-Mas present, a broken cork remover which I saw someone use on SB - welp, it didn't work, just pushed the cork in - so I I went manual and got one of my old Weller 107 bottles, a small funnel and a strainer and decanted into the Weller bottle, then back into the original bottle - found an old Balvenie cork (thanks again SB for advice to collect corks for this specific situation) but it didn't fit, but found a Springbank cork that fit - all good. This is a spectacular dram after all said and done! The color on this one looks amazing. Never met a Balvenie I didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 On 4/22/2024 at 8:31 PM, jvd99 said: 3/3 My goodness! I bet that is fantastic. Any idea what year you purchased this bottle or when and for long long it was released? Just curious. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 16 minutes ago, meadeweber said: My goodness! I bet that is fantastic. Any idea what year you purchased this bottle or when and for long long it was released? Just curious. Thanks! Bought 2 of these probably 10-12 years ago. Probably release around 2010 give or take a couple years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 On 4/22/2024 at 7:25 PM, jvd99 said: Opened a dusty from the bunker - Balvenie 17 year sherry cask - of course the cork broke - a perfect opportunity to try Mrs.jvd99's X-Mas present, a broken cork remover which I saw someone use on SB - welp, it didn't work, just pushed the cork in - so I I went manual and got one of my old Weller 107 bottles, a small funnel and a strainer and decanted into the Weller bottle, then back into the original bottle - found an old Balvenie cork (thanks again SB for advice to collect corks for this specific situation) but it didn't fit, but found a Springbank cork that fit - all good. This is a spectacular dram after all said and done! I've seen that Durand cork remover work with success by others, but I've never trusted my skills enough to take the plunge on the investment, thinking I'd probably not realize the benefits. Your experience just reinforces my first impression. I'll continue with my tried and true manual method, just like you did. I've done it enough, especially with old WT bottles, that I've actually become quite efficient and it doesn't take me very long anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) Lagavulin 16 for me! Edited May 10 by aquavite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I just picked up the 21yr mizunara oak double double. It got positive mentions enough places I figured it was worth the chance... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Another broken cork, this one in a pre-1984 tax stamped Glenlivet 12 Tried and true decanting process took about 3 minutes, back in original bottle with a modern cork 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/19/2024 at 7:19 PM, jvd99 said: Another broken cork, this one in a pre-1984 tax stamped Glenlivet 12 Tried and true decanting process took about 3 minutes, back in original bottle with a modern cork Really cool bottle!! Looks like you have a good system there. The right tools make a job easier. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Having a little Linkwood 23y this afternoon….. really good 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Just popped a Talisker 18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 3 hours ago, LCWoody said: Having a little Linkwood 23y this afternoon….. really good Dang, you are always drinking something that reminds me that I need to open more bottles. I have a different Linkwood Signature bottle than yours, that I need to crack open myself. Thanks for the reminder sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 Local store had a big sale so I took the opportunity to pick up some bottles I've never had before. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 Another sale pickup. Wouldn't have purchased this one if it hadn't had a huge discount. After tasting it, glad I did. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Enjoying Glenallachie 12yr and 15yr tonight while watching some late night baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 I've been enjoying this bottle a lot recently. I like its crisp freshness during the summertime. Today I picked up a backup 'pre-woke' bottle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) On 6/15/2024 at 9:46 PM, Kepler said: I've been enjoying this bottle a lot recently. I like its crisp freshness during the summertime. Today I picked up a backup 'pre-woke' bottle. That's funny! A joke that most probably dont get I toss about 90% of packaging unless it suits my storage needs by allowing stacking of (short) bottles in a cabinet. Doesn't matter if it's a super nice box on a 30 year old single malt - it's gone as soon as I get home. Edited June 21 by jvd99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 This CB “More” caught my eye at Binnys. It’s weird because it’s an exclusive bottling for Julio’s 50th anniversary and the outrun was on 672 bottles. Went online and looks like Binnys got about 30 or so bottles, not sure why, I don’t think Binnys and Julio’s are affiliated in any way. Wonder why Julio’s would let Binnys peel off like 5-10% of an exclusive anniversary bottle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 I also grabbed a scotch from Binnys...they had the 14yr cognac finish on sale for about $16 cheaper than I can get it around st louis. It's not bad but it's a lot different from the 12yr. Not as fruity. It's still decent for $49 or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 I've been loving the classic laddie so much I decided to go all in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Picked up a Yamakazi 18 at MSRP. Still hefty for 18 year old, but about 1/2 the going rate, and I like it very much, so it was a pretty easy decision, plus it was good FaceTime and purchase from the LS manager right before he’s supposed to get me a Russel’s Reserve 15, perhaps a down payment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 And time to open up something new and totally different for me. This is the Bruichladdich 18 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 9 hours ago, Kepler said: And time to open up something new and totally different for me. This is the Bruichladdich 18 year. Don’t forget to compost that packaging sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 7 hours ago, jvd99 said: Don’t forget to compost that packaging sleeve Haha I see what you did there! That thing is already in the bin. Totally worthless pos. It won't even re-close because the clasp doesn't work for repeated closures. If it had been one of their traditional metal tins I would keep it to reuse as a container in the garage like I'll do with the old ones. Or even if it were a traditional presentation box or tube, I'd probably keep the bottle in it so at least it has a use. Instead straight into the trash it goes. Worthless "green" crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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