Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

[tanstaafl2]

Was offered a bottle of the new Dalmore Cigar malt. Sounded interesting and the reviews were pretty good so I thought I would give it a try. Much pricier than the original edition but apparently a somewhat different whisky as well. I like the sherried drams so hopefully this will be a nice addition.

[Yeti]

What's better than a single malt from your birth year? How about one from your Father's birth year?

Edited March 13, 2013 by Yeti

[ChainWhip]

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What's better than a single malt from your birth year? How about one from your Father's birth year?

[Kalessin]

A bottle of the Clynelish Distiller's Edition (the current one, with finishing in Oloroso Seco casks), which will be a gift to a theater tech crew's afterparty this weekend.

Why yes, I do get to attend and partake!

[HighInTheMtns]

I picked up a Talisker 10 because I'm always afraid that the Utah DABC is going to realize that their price is too low. I like the old box better.

[smokinjoe]

I liked the Bushmill's 16yr that I had at the tasting so much, I went out and bought a bottle yesterday.

[silverfish]

I've been eying that bottle of Karuizawa

[ChainWhip]

K&L is accepting pre-orders

Thx silverfish! I had to arrange for mule services since K&L can't ship to my state.

[LostBottle]

Thx silverfish! I had to arrange for mule services since K&L can't ship to my state.

Did you order the 12 or 30?

[ChainWhip]

Did you order the 12 or 30?

[Trey Manthey]

I was tempted, I'll admit, but $145 for a 12 year?

[ChainWhip]

I was tempted, I'll admit, but $145 for a 12 year?

[JamesW]

For St Patty's day I picked up some Writer's Tears (a decent pot still blend).

[Yeti]

I'd really like to get the 1981 Karuizawa, but I have to jump through too many hoops to get a bottle from K&L.

Of course, the pound of flesh I dropped on the 1982 Noh and its friend might have something to do with my unwillingness.

[ChainWhip]

I'd really like to get the 1981 Karuizawa, but I have to jump through too many hoops to get a bottle from K&L.

Of course, the pound of flesh I dropped on the 1982 Noh and its friend might have something to do with my unwillingness.

Yeah, I had to call in favors too... At first, I was going to have it shipped to a buddy in Oregon since that state was listed in the "we will ship to states" in the FAQ. But once I got through checkout, the system changed its mind because the list of states they ship liquor to is different than the other list.

:-(

I was also looking at another '81 but will have to wait since I pulled the trigger on the K&L. I also ended up adding a Glendronach 19 to the basket... Good thing I don't live in the Bay Area or I'd really be in trouble.

Edited March 18, 2013 by ChainWhip

[LostBottle]

Wouldn't be the first time I've overpaid for something right? ;-)

Regardless, I'm looking forward to these two bottles.

It's not like you will be able to run to any store in the US and pick up a bottle of Karuizawa. Additionally, I think recent transportation rule changes prevent getting bottles imported from places like Master of Malt or the Whisky Exchange.

[ChainWhip]

Additionally, I think recent transportation rule changes prevent getting bottles imported from places like Master of Malt or the Whisky Exchange.

I saw that MoM was able to start shipping back to the US:

http://www.masterofmalt.com/Blog/post/Back-in-the-US-of-A!.aspx

Not sure what the status of the other European E-tailers is on shipping to the USA.

Edit: Agreed on general availability of the expressions

Edited March 18, 2013 by ChainWhip

[Trey Manthey]

It's not like you will be able to run to any store in the US and pick up a bottle of Karuizawa. Additionally, I think recent transportation rule changes prevent getting bottles imported from places like Master of Malt or the Whisky Exchange.

Very true. However, this is one of the times when I have to temper my "Fear of Missing Out" with my "Fear of Being Fiscally Irresponsible."

[LostBottle]

Both expressions of the Karuizawa are now sold out. After the mass email, those bottles went fast.

[CaptainQ]

My neighbor went on a business trip to Cork, Ireland. I asked her if she would mind bringing back some whiskey. She said, "no problem, what do you want?"

Thanks Clarissa!!

[LostBottle]

Nice, Dave. First the Irish, next the peaty Scotch! The whole foreign whisky thing is a very slippery slope.

[MyOldKyDram]

What did those run, if you don't mind me asking? My brother is heading that way soon and...

[CaptainQ]

What did those run, if you don't mind me asking? My brother is heading that way soon and...

I'll let you know as soon as she bills me.:grin: I think the Yellow Spot was $80. She did say it was cheaper at duty free, fyi.

Edited March 21, 2013 by CaptainQ

[LostBottle]

It was a Talisker week.

Thanks to a friend, I got my hands on a half dozen Bottles of Talisker 18 at $69 (though 2 are for someone else). I also purchased two bottles of Tali Distillers Edition. The current state of the 25 saddens me, it is such a shame Diageo watered this down.

[Yeti]

That's a great haul of Talisker. I had a glass of 10 last weekend, so balanced. Stocking up on 18 at the old price is really smart. Hell, that's only $10 more than the 10 year is here.