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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:

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I bought this a few years ago and I'm pretty sure I paid $300 or a little more. Haven't opened it yet, but I love the dragon. I think it's just a glass bottle with the dragon painted on.

My wife was with me when I bought it, so it was "approved" on the spot. Didn't have to sneak it in.

Believe it or not, this was also purchased on the same day: HP 30. Similar price.

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I bought this a few years ago and I'm pretty sure I paid $300 or a little more. Haven't opened it yet, but I love the dragon. I think it's just a glass bottle with the dragon painted on.

Yep... Thats it.... But it is a ceramic bottle. turn it over and look at the bottom.

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You guys are making me feel like I am bargain hunting when I buy BTAC given these scotch prices....

so true.....

but when you are craving that peat and smoke, what 'cha gonna do????:lol:

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I rarely buy Scotch, but when I do, I try to make it count. So today I bought a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I've already tried some and I think I made a good decision this time.:grin:

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I rarely buy Scotch, but when I do, I try to make it count. So today I bought a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I've already tried some and I think I made a good decision this time.:grin:

I would agree. One of my regular favorites!

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I rarely buy Scotch, but when I do, I try to make it count. So today I bought a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I've already tried some and I think I made a good decision this time.:grin:

I agree. I can't always get the Quarter Cask, so I usually have to make due with the 10 year old.

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I rarely buy Scotch, but when I do, I try to make it count. So today I bought a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I've already tried some and I think I made a good decision this time.:grin:

Great choice, Josh. I absolutely love the LQC and think it's worth its weight in gold. Enjoy!

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As stated it is a Sea Dragon, I paid $220 back when it first came out in 2004. My review of it is here if you want to read it. It is worth at least $700 now so if you paid near list you got a deal!

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:

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I was contacted by someone on craigslist today regarding a bottle of Haig & Haig Scotch that is pre-WWII. I'm not the biggest scotch drinker, but the older bottles always intrigue me. Is this something I should jump on?

I'm in the process of getting pictures.

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While I've never had pre WWII Pinch (here in the US, The Dimple everywhere else) I have had 1930's Johnnie Walker side by side with a modern version and while you certainly could taste the similarities they weren't exactly the same. I personally liked the newer one better.

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Picked up a dusty bottle of Dewar's White Label. I believe I can see a 1969 on the back of the label, and it has a 1968 Pennsylvania tax stamp.

It's amazing how much this tastes like the current stuff. The scotch distillers are awfully consistent over the years.

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Picked up a Bowmore 12 and a Centennial Reserve Rye 10yr. The rye was surprisingly smooth for the price ($25) and rather enjoyable. I look forward to sipping it again.

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Picked up a dusty bottle of Dewar's White Label. I believe I can see a 1969 on the back of the label, and it has a 1968 Pennsylvania tax stamp.

It's amazing how much this tastes like the current stuff. The scotch distillers are awfully consistent over the years.

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Picked up a Bowmore 12 and a Centennial Reserve Rye 10yr. The rye was surprisingly smooth for the price ($25) and rather enjoyable. I look forward to sipping it again.
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Ah, finally getting into the Canadians, eh? Good to hear. If you like Centennial, try these from the same distillery:

Century Reserve Lot 1525 ($30 from the LCBO). Aged 15-25 years.

Century Reserve 21 year old ($48.95). Pure corn whisky, apparently. Very, very nice, but subtle. Probably the smoothest whisky I've ever had, if that counts for something.

Yeah, I had to break down at some point :grin: . I was eyeing that 21 year old too yesterday. I may just pick it up. But I will certainly get the Lot 1525. That's an easier price to to take a chance on.

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Yep... Thats it.... But it is a ceramic bottle. turn it over and look at the bottom.

absolutely ceramic! I looked. And it's open, but I can't remember it. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend

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Ah, finally getting into the Canadians, eh? Good to hear. If you like Centennial, try these from the same distillery:

Century Reserve Lot 1525 ($30 from the LCBO). Aged 15-25 years.

Century Reserve 21 year old ($48.95). Pure corn whisky, apparently. Very, very nice, but subtle. Probably the smoothest whisky I've ever had, if that counts for something.

What I'd really like to get, but can't find without a trip to Canada, is Alberta Premium. I have friends in upstate New York who travel to Canada periodically but they've repeatedly forgotten to pick me up a few bottles when they head over the border. Nothing like an unreliable "mule" when you've gotta get your rye fix.:grin:

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What I'd really like to get, but can't find without a trip to Canada, is Alberta Premium. I have friends in upstate New York who travel to Canada periodically but they've repeatedly forgotten to pick me up a few bottles when they head over the border. Nothing like an unreliable "mule" when you've gotta get your rye fix.:grin:

Yeah, Alberta Premium is quite good, as is Alberta Springs. One of my all-time favourite whiskies is Alberta Premium Limited Edition, aged 25 years. It used to be available in Ontario for $29.95, but I guess it finally ran out.

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Ardbeg 10yr. Poured the last of a bottle I had on the bar last week and much to my shock, had none left in the bunker. Had a craving for it last night. Is it me or is this stuff getting sweeter?

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Ardbeg 10yr. Poured the last of a bottle I had on the bar last week and much to my shock, had none left in the bunker.
The horror! :bigeyes: That's when I make the late night dash to the liquor store.
Ardbeg 10yr...Is it me or is this stuff getting sweeter?

I think that it is getting a tad sweeter, at least my last bottle seemed that way.

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