Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

[cigarnv]

A Green Spot and a Red Breast 15..... Thanks Greg!!

[ggilbertva]

A Green Spot and a Red Breast 15..... Thanks Greg!!

[JamesW]

If it had a name, I'd kind of expect McLelland Islay to be Bowmore 6. My money is on your Bowmore 12 tasting like a more mature version of McLelland, perhaps for good reason.

Roger

I actually picked up a Bowmore 12 for the same reason. I find it to have nice flavor. It does satisfy the need for peat and smoke, but does not satisfy the need for complexity. But for the price, it works....

I've always found Bowmore 12 to be quite satisfying and perhaps a bit under-rated, though I would agree that it is somewhat less complex than most Islays. Check it out.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll pick one up and give it go.

[Megawatt]

First time buying McLelland Islay. Not great but better than Black Grouse. Looking for some inexpensive everyday Islay pours. Next purchase may be Bowmore 12. Anyone like or dislike it? I loved the 17 yr.

[JamesW]

Mclelland's: Smokier, yes. Better...:skep: It has a dirty taste that puts me off. Same with Bowmore 12, but the 12 is far better than McLelland's.

[Gillman]

McLelland's Islay is indeed (or as far as I am aware) young Bowmore, about 6 years old. This and the true Bowmore do have a specific flavour, almost earthy/heather-like.

Gary

[Megawatt]

I guess that's what I meant by better (i.e., smokier). I was disappointed in Black Grouse since it didn't taste much different than its non-Islay blend offering.

It was advertised as the regular Grouse with some Islay malt added to the blend, and that is what I got from it. You're right, it's not super-peaty but for supple smoothness and balance I find it hard to beat at that price. I found it superior to Islay Mist on account of its richer complexity.

[JamesW]

It was advertised as the regular Grouse with some Islay malt added to the blend, and that is what I got from it. You're right, it's not super-peaty but for supple smoothness and balance I find it hard to beat at that price. I found it superior to Islay Mist on account of its richer complexity.

[birdman1099]

I was in Cincy today and I ran into another 2 bottles of Springbank 12/100...... I thought these were supposed to be rare???:slappin: :slappin:

[unclebunk]

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

[JamesW]

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: Wow!!! I can't get it for less than $40. I'd buy it for $21 all day long. Stock up!!!

[unclebunk]

:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: Wow!!! I can't get it for less than $40. I'd buy it for $21 all day long. Stock up!!!

My sentiments exactly, though I suspect my wife would fail to see my reasoning. Honestly though, the ATC is really good stuff in my book and I would encourage others to check it out as well.

[cigarnv]

It's comin your way. Hey, don't forget the Rosebank 12 year!

[mcer]

Scored another dirt cheap bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask, my new favorite budget whiskey. It's strange, but I held off for the longest time picking up my first bottle when the price was $40. When it suddenly dropped to $30 at Binny's I pounced on it and loved it. A few days later I got a $5 off coupon from Binny's and picked up a second bottle for $25. And today I found it at another store for $21! So I naturally had to pick up another, right?:grin:

[Rutter]

Picked up a bottle of Cardhu for £22 on offer at the supermarket, looking forward to opening her up and seeing if it can tease me further into scotch...

[Megawatt]

Picked up a bottle of Cardhu for £22 on offer at the supermarket, looking forward to opening her up and seeing if it can tease me further into scotch...

[MJL]

Found a place selling Glenfiddich for $24 a bottle so I decided to start to stock for the coming winter/smoking/outdoor season here in SoFla.

[birdman1099]

I found an odd looking bottle today so I brought her home...

Bowmore 30 in a ceramic bottle, all black, with a dragon on it. One of the coolest bottles i've ever seen !!!

Does anyone know anything about it??? I'm anxious to crack it open !!!:grin:

[unclebunk]

Found a place selling Glenfiddich for $24 a bottle so I decided to start to stock for the coming winter/smoking/outdoor season here in SoFla.

Always a good idea. Looking forward to that season, myself.

[sku]

I found an odd looking bottle today so I brought her home...

Bowmore 30 in a ceramic bottle, all black, with a dragon on it. One of the coolest bottles i've ever seen !!!

Does anyone know anything about it??? I'm anxious to crack it open !!!:grin:

Great catch! That's the Bowmore Sea Dragon. It's supposed to be excellent and is very pricy on the collector's market. How much did you pay for it?

[birdman1099]

Great catch! That's the Bowmore Sea Dragon. It's supposed to be excellent and is very pricy on the collector's market. How much did you pay for it?

[sku]

Yeah, I've been doing some research, and it does seem to be very good whisky and worth more than I paid for it. ($215 out the door):grin:

Wow, $215! Nice score!

[unclebunk]

Yeah, I've been doing some research, and it does seem to be very good whisky and worth more than I paid for it. ($215 out the door):grin:

Wow, $215! Nice score!

I sure envy you guys. If I ever bought a bottle that cost $215 my wife would kick me in the groin so hard my balls would be up around my eyes. I hope you enjoy your pick-up and look forward to your comments on it. I'm planning a trip to Islay next year and can't wait to taste a few exquisite drams while sitting by a peat fire in a cozy pub.

[birdman1099]

If I ever bought a bottle that cost $215 my wife would kick me in the groin so hard my balls would be up around my eyes.

Who says mine aren't????:bigeyes:

Actually, my wife and I have a "don't ask, don't tell policy"

and that goes for my purchases and her purchases...:grin:

I'm planning a trip to Islay next year and can't wait to taste a few exquisite drams while sitting by a peat fire in a cozy pub.

Now I am the one with envy.....:bowdown:

[texascarl]

Local store had Highland Park 12 mini bottles, 50ml on sale for $1 each. 15 = 750ml/$15, and they were selling their HP12 750 for $42 and change. I bought about 20 and called my friends who'll be interested. Cheers!