Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

[unclebunk]

An early Christmas present: Aberlour a'bunadh batch 23. Never tried this stuff before, so I'm quite excited.

One of my very favorites, if you don't mind the sherry influence. Enjoy!

[AVB]

Got a line on some Laphroaig 30 I'm going to try and buy tomorrow. We'll see.

[JamesW]

An early Christmas present: Aberlour a'bunadh batch 23. Never tried this stuff before, so I'm quite excited.

I had the batch 18. Very enjoyable and as UncleBuck said... heavy on the sherry.

[unclebunk]

Got a line on some Laphroaig 30 I'm going to try and buy tomorrow. We'll see.

[AVB]

More than $200 but not a lot. I'd jump on your dusty in a heartbeat if it was local.

[OscarV]

It seems there is a huge price difference on the Laphroaig 18yo depending on what state you buy it in.

I've seen it as high as $169.99 in Cali to the low of $69.97 here in MI. and 22 different prices in between.

See link below.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=laphroaig+18&show=dd&sa=N&start=0

So of course I ordered one today, bottle that is, I probably should have ordered a case.

[TomH]

Went to a scotch tasting tonight at a local store. While I had tasted many of the available scotches previously, there were a few I hadn't tried before. I did run accross one that was totally unique, a 17 YO Balvenie aged 3 years in a rum cask. Ended up taking 2 home with one (one to open, one to bunker) since it was a limited release.

Tom

[unclebunk]

Went to a scotch tasting tonight at a local store. While I had tasted many of the available scotches previously, there were a few I hadn't tried before. I did run accross one that was totally unique, a 17 YO Balvenie aged 3 years in a rum cask. Ended up taking 2 home with one (one to open, one to bunker) since it was a limited release.

Tom

[Stu]

What was that one like, Tom? Sounds interesting!

I heard recently that Tamhdu has shut down. I saw a bottle at $17.xx and asked how many they had. I bought a case plus one (13) and he gave me a 5% Discount! At that price I'd buy any Scotch single malt, even Speyburn.

[bourbon-n00b]

I'm even more of a Scotch n00b than a bourbon n00b, but I grabbed a few Tamdhu 10 bottles. Not sure if or when I'll get into them (still inching my way along the bourbon highway for now) but since it is going away, it can't hurt to stash away a little stock.

[unclebunk]

I heard recently that Tamhdu has shut down. I saw a bottle at $17.xx and asked how many they had. I bought a case plus one (13) and he gave me a 5% Discount! At that price I'd buy any Scotch single malt, even Speyburn.

Ever have the Tamdhu, Stu? I haven't but at $20 I was thinking along the same lines as you.

[AVB]

Almost 4 years ago I did a review of Tamdhu here. See if you agree with my opinion.

[Stu]

Almost 4 years ago I did a review of Tamdhu here. See if you agree with my opinion.

As usual, you do an excellent review. I concur fully on the maltiness (cereal) and fruitiness. I find it an excellent example of what a young non peated Speyside should taste like.

Unclebunk, I have had it before, but not this cheap.

[EricABQ]

Picked up two bottles of JW Green label today from Costco. They are normally $53 there, but they had a coupon for $10 off each bottle. That price is pretty tough to beat.

[DeanSheen]

Isle of Jura 10yr

Reminds me alot of a less sweet Anejo or a more rich aged Reposado.

Not bad, but I wouldn't say I was in love either. 17.75 pounds @ Waitrose.

[dgonano]

I just purchased a 16yr Bruichladdich Bourbon cask. Started out in JB and finshed in BT casks. Also a 30yr Glen Ord and a 37 yr Speymalt Macallan at Cask Strength. They say the SM(G&M bottling) was erroneously bottled...anyone have any info?

[loose proton]

Isle of Jura 10yr. Reminds me alot of a less sweet Anejo or a more rich aged Reposado...

I got one of these a few months ago. I liked it. Initial impression of my bottle was sort of a spicey highland, maybe. I haven't gotten back to it for more sampling, but maybe will do that this Christmas since you brought the subject up. I'm getting something you'll appreciate for Christmas, Yamazaki 18yo. I'll compare the two, just for grins.

[DeanSheen]

I got one of these a few months ago. I liked it. Initial impression of my bottle was sort of a spicey highland, maybe. I haven't gotten back to it for more sampling, but maybe will do that this Christmas since you brought the subject up. I'm getting something you'll appreciate for Christmas, Yamazaki 18yo. I'll compare the two, just for grins.

Ohh you suck! I cant even imagine there being a comparison between the two but I would be curios how the 18 stacks up against the 12 as I have read many state a preference for the 12 which I love.

I'm hoping to come away from this trip with at least a couple Japanese selections as I am in the UK till a little past the new year. Im angling for Hibiki from the Barrel and I'll try to keep away from the card series from the defunct distllier who's name escapes me now.

I have noticed the malt receding from the Jura since it's been open a few days and a bit of spice coming out which is a good thing.

[loose proton]

On re-sip of the Jura, I definitely see the comparison to a well refined anejo. It's like a highland anejo blend in both initial sip and afterglow. Very astute of you to make the connection. I've compared well aged anejo to whiskey but never the other way around.

The Yamazaki 18yo is a completely different drink. Like a spicey Glenmorangie. It has the complexity one hopes for in a quality beverage as well as unique flavors setting it apart from American and European offerings. It has little wood so I don't know why a 12yo might be better unless it were less spicey. I like the spice. I don't have a 12yo in the larder for direct comparison so will dig one up.

[DeanSheen]

Nice review. I love Yamakazi 10 and a spicy Glenmorangie sounds excellent. I really dont mind the Glen, it's just not very interesting.

[AVB]

The wife got me a bottle of Balvenie Madeira Cask for Christmas. Myself and my neighbor proceeded to damn near kill it off that night. Good stuff.

[Megawatt]

Picked up a bottle of Glenkinchie 12. A great whisky from one of my favourite distilleries.

[ggilbertva]

Relative brought me a nice bottle of Knappogue Castle 1995, an Irish Whiskey. They live in the U.K. and asked them to try and find Redbreast 15 year which evidently is nearly impossible. I'm ok with this one as it looks interesting and received favorable reviews.

[unclebunk]

I took advantage of Binny's 15% off sale and picked up my first bottle of Yamazaki 12 for $31. A good deal for a great whisky!

[Megawatt]

I took advantage of Binny's 15% off sale and picked up my first bottle of Yamazaki 12 for $31. A good deal for a great whisky!

Nice! How are you liking it so far?