Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

[tanstaafl2]

Been on a bit of an Irish run lately with bottles of Green Spot, Powers John's Lane and most recently Midleton Very Rare 2012. Tried to source the somewhat mythical Yellow Spot while in London last week but it apparently hasn't been released there yet despite rumors that is was coming at any moment for the past month. Of the three noted I think the Powers is my favorite. This week anyway!

My oddity of the week while in London was not really a "whiskey" but is interesting all the same. Picked up a bottle of Jade de Perique from Jade liqueurs in France, better known perhaps for their absinthe's. It is distinctly different from anything I have had recently.

[GreggJ]

Bought a bottle of Galileo. Not sure if I am going to pop this now or put it to bed for a while? Anyone try this yet?

Also picked up another bottle of Laphroaig 10yo CS. Love the smokiness of the CS on a cool fall day!

[Trey Manthey]

Father in law took us out to a nice restaurant last night. After I ordered a Macallan 12 for my postprandial beverage, he asked the waiter to upgrade me to the Macallan 18. I love this guy!

[MyOldKyDram]

1 each Compass Box Spice Tree and Great King Street, and a Bruichladdich Rocks.

[drunk]

Just starting to cross over to the dark side. I chose Highland Park 12 as my first purchase, and I really like it. Not sure what I'll go with next, but maybe something that wasn't exclusively in sherry casks.

[HighInTheMtns]

Just starting to cross over to the dark side. I chose Highland Park 12 as my first purchase, and I really like it. Not sure what I'll go with next, but maybe something that wasn't exclusively in sherry casks.

Great choice. What about HP12 do you like? It's a great whisky to help you choose what direction to go next.

[soonami]

I like the smooth fruit quality of HP12 with just a hint of smokiness.

Found a store that was closing out business, with the discount, I picked up a Lagavulin 16 for $60, Ardbeg 10 for $39, and Talisker 10 $50 including tax. More than fair prices. The clerk said they had handles of Glenfiddich 12 for <$55 after discount and one guy picked up all 5 they had on the shelf!

[Wall Eye]

Just starting to cross over to the dark side. I chose Highland Park 12 as my first purchase, and I really like it. Not sure what I'll go with next, but maybe something that wasn't exclusively in sherry casks.

I really enjoy the HP12 - as most do. If you're looking at experimenting on the less expensive end of the scale, I also really like Johnnie Walker Black. Not quite as much of the smoke as HP12, but very good stuff. Another inexpensive one that I found with a bit of smoke is The Black Grouse. Neither is very complex or has much peat, (HP12 is very low peat) but both are good and very easy on the wallet.

If you're looking at something a little more bourbon-like, I'd go with Aberlour 12. Not much in the way of peat or smoke.

But if you're digging the smoke and feel you might be ready for a full-on assault (I think in a good way) of sweet, peat, and smoke - just jump on in with a Laphroaig 10. If you like that one, you might be doomed...

[Kyjd75]

RedBreast 12 Cask Strength. Incredibly difficult to find in Kentucky. Can't wait to try it!

[DaveOfAtl]

Bowmore 1957. Got a good deal.

[Kyjd75]

Bowmore 1957. Got a good deal.

I bet!! :slappin:

[WAINWRIGHT]

Lagavulin 12yr. Cask Strength,cheaper than I'd seen in the past so I got two.

[ebo]

Lagavulin 12yr. Cask Strength,cheaper than I'd seen in the past so I got two.

[benpearson]

Aaron malt devil's punch bowl. Worth the money, if you happen upon a bottle.

[tanstaafl2]

I know this is mostly a Scotch Whisky thread but I am still focused more on Irish Whiskey at the moment although I did aquire the Kilchoman 2012 Machir Bay whisky for a change of pace.

But the main objective was to finally get the long delayed Yellow Spot 12yo single pot still Irish Whiskey (big brother to Green Spot and bottled at 46% ABV) to compare to the Powers John's Lane 12yo (also 46%) and Redbreast 12 yo (at 40%). In addition I got a bottle of Greenore 8yo all grain Irish Whiskey from Cooley to try as something different. The weekend plans are pretty much set.

Starting to build a decent range of Irish Whiskey although it would still be nice if more of these were available in the states, especially the single pot still whiskeys. Rumor I have heard is that several will finally arrive some time next year but I decided not to wait. And I feel certain I will be ready for a "refill" by 2013!

[p_elliott]

I know this is mostly a Scotch Whisky thread but I am still focused more on Irish Whiskey at the moment although I did aquire the Kilchoman 2012 Machir Bay whisky for a change of pace.

But the main objective was to finally get the long delayed Yellow Spot 12yo single pot still Irish Whiskey (big brother to Green Spot and bottled at 46% ABV) to compare to the Powers John's Lane 12yo (also 46%) and Redbreast 12 yo (at 40%). In addition I got a bottle of Greenore 8yo all grain Irish Whiskey from Cooley to try as something different. The weekend plans are pretty much set.

Starting to build a decent range of Irish Whiskey although it would still be nice if more of these were available in the states, especially the single pot still whiskeys. Rumor I have heard is that several will finally arrive some time next year but I decided not to wait. And I feel certain I will be ready for a "refill" by 2013!

I'm a big fan of Irish whiskey myself. I need to branch out and try different things. So far I have tried Jameson12, Black Bush, Red Breast 12 & 15. I have a RB 12 CS but have not tried it yet.

[tanstaafl2]

I'm a big fan of Irish whiskey myself. I need to branch out and try different things. So far I have tried Jameson12, Black Bush, Red Breast 12 & 15. I have a RB 12 CS but have not tried it yet.

My experience with the people I have shared the RB cask strength is that it is a love or hate relationship. Doesn't seem to be a middle ground. I like it better than the 12 but I think I prefer the 15 over both. May need to refresh my memory on that though!

I just added the Bushmills 21yo single malt to compare to the SPS whiskeys I acquired in recent months. I enjoy both the Bushmills 10yo single malt and the Black Bush (which are similar in cost but fairly different) so I thought splurging on the 21yo single malt would be nice treat. A mix of single malt whiskey aged in bourbon and sherry casks and the married together in Madeira casks for the final 2 years. I am looking forward to it as much as the Yellow Spot.

[Max Power]

I just bought a Glenfarclas 10 year. I've never had it before. Any thoughts?

[AaronWF]

I just bought a Glenfarclas 10 year. I've never had it before. Any thoughts?

[compliance]

I found a bottle of Balvenie Tun 1401 batch 3. I passed on it for now, but I am really tempted. It's at normal retail price and if I'm going to spend $250 on a scotch, it seems like this is as good a scotch as any to do it on. Thoughts/encouragement?

[atfree]

I picked up The Yamazaki 18yr Single Malt Whisky. It is very good!

[Frodo]

The LCBO in Ontario has been selling Cutty Sark 25yr for $100. Compared to other valuations this is one of the best bargains ever up here...

[SMOWK]

I like buying $70 bottles of scotch and feeding it to my friends to keep them away from my $30-40 bottles of bourbon. It seems counterproductive, but to me it's totally worth it.

[compliance]

Balvenie double wood 12 year. My scotch collection heavily favors the Islays, so I had to balance it out.

[MyOldKyDram]

Brought a Hibiki 12 home with me today.