RVTsteve Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Where do you get Springbank 18yo for that price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTsteve Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I recently picked up The Laddie 10.Got my shipment from TPS last night (at 9:45pm, wtf fedex?!). Laphroaig10, HP12 (with a mini of 18), Springbank 10,Signatory un-chill filtered 19yr Longmorn,for sampling I got a 3 mini set of Balvenie with 12, 15 and 21 yr expressionsand threw in a JWB mini for s&g'sshould be a fun month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Glenfarclas 17 - $84Springbank 18 - $94Brora 24 1982 (Connoisseur's Choice bottling) - $165Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #6 - $227Port Ellen 25 1982 (Connoisseur's Choice bottling) - $243Glenfarclas 40 - $400 (haha, but really) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickbourbon Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I was hunting for PVW last weekend and saw Chivas Regal 18 for $54.99. I have a buddy who likes it so I picked up 1 for him and 1 for me. HE likes Macallan 18 better but at over twice the price Chivas is a better choice for daily use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nothing special...lol. I'm purchasing everything on the cheap right now, so I picked up a bottle of Ballentine's Finest to quell my Scotch craving, this evening. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaJeff Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I need some guidance. I've recently started enjoying peated scotch. Toed the water with Highland Park 12, dove in headfirst with Ardbeg 10. What should I try next? Laphroaig? Is Lagavulin 16 worth the premium over Laph? I'd rather not spend a fortune, because 80% of my drinking is still bourbon. I'll probably pick up some more HP12 as well, because that was just plain good. I drained that bottle fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I need some guidance. I've recently started enjoying peated scotch. Toed the water with Highland Park 12, dove in headfirst with Ardbeg 10. What should I try next? Laphroaig? Is Lagavulin 16 worth the premium over Laph? I'd rather not spend a fortune, because 80% of my drinking is still bourbon. I'll probably pick up some more HP12 as well, because that was just plain good. I drained that bottle fast.The Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Cask Strength are both in the price range of the Ardbeg 10 and are both great pours and would be in the profile you desire.I prefer Ardbeg and Laphroaig to Talisker,as for the second question is the Lagavulin 16 worth it,absolutely one of my all time favorites as is the 12yr CS.Have fun with your peated search and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 What should I try next?You should definitely have the experience of Laphroaig 10 and Lagavulin 16 at some point. Lagavulin 16 has one of the most amazing noses of any whisky. Just stellar. If you're willing to shop online, you can find Lagavulin for around $60, which is usually much cheaper than you'll see it in stores. Not sure if you can receive alcohol shipments in your state either. With that said, I'd probably go with Laphroaig as it's more directly similar to the Ardbeg 10 in my opinion, and you'll be able to consider the similarity and difference with regard to your preference. Then you can try the Lagavulin and decide for yourself if it's worth the premium. They're all stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I made a rare blended purchase, picking up two bottles from Compass Box. Great King Street and Great King Street New York. I'm putting the limited release in the bunker alongside a Flaming Heart 4th edition, but plan to open and enjoy the standard GKS soon. I've heard great things about CB but haven't tasted their product yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaJeff Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for the advice Yeti and Wainwright! I'll hit up my local whisky-mongers and see what they have. I'll try to pick up a Laphroaig. I'll see how much Lagavulin is around here . . . if winter ever settles in here I could see myself reaching for the peat more frequently so 2 bottles might be prudent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Eye Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I need some guidance. I've recently started enjoying peated scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Talisker would be another recommendation for a different kind of peatiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWC Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 New shop opened up in town. BTAC all gone in a week. Only bottle left was an Eagle Rare 17. Wow. I picked up Black Maple Hill, Rock Hill Farms, Noah's Mill and a bottle of Knob Creek SB to round it all out. Will be an interesting week of sipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Lahroaig Quarter Cask today. Never had one before but it gets enough positive press around here that I felt it worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutter Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I bought an Auchentoshan Springwood and an Abelour 12 at duty free, looking forward to sampling both once my body has finished processing all the beer and mojitos from said holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTsteve Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 After being blown away by a taste of the Ardbeg Uigeadail I grabbed a bottle I saw at $60. Also grabbed a Lagavulin DE and 12 Yr while I was at it. I think I'm good in my Islay section for a while. Can't wait to get into these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Picked up a Compass Box Flaming Heart 4th. Almost pulled the trigger on the GKS New York as well, but I haven't heard much about it. Anyone tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggJ Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I was walking throughthe isles today and ran across some Lagavulin DE 1996 and Lag 12yo CS. Never seen either on a shelf here so I grabbed both. They also had Dalwhinnie DE but, I decided to pass until I could do some homework on it. Anyone have any thoughts on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I was walking throughthe isles today and ran across some Lagavulin DE 1996 and Lag 12yo CS. Never seen either on a shelf here so I grabbed both. They also had Dalwhinnie DE but, I decided to pass until I could do some homework on it. Anyone have any thoughts on it?You chose the right two bottles for sure,even with the age of the Dalwhinnie I found it a mediocre pour at best given its price point.The Lagavulin you choose will not disappoint you in the least,both great drams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Time to resupply Forty Creek Barrel Select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Today I got the 2012 Lagavulin 12 Year and Laphroaig Cask Strength, and a bottle of Jura Superstition as a present for my father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTsteve Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I got a bottle of the Lag 12 today too. Now I'm really done with my Islay's, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAO Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Entering the dark side for the first time. Lagavulin 16 at the recommendation above Costco 20 yo SpeysideCostco 15 yo Macallan distilledAnd not purchased, but found a Glenfarclas 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Duncan Taylor Dimensions 17 yo Mortlach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Laphroaig 10. It's a mainstay for me.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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