JamesW Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 JamesWPicked up a bottle of Highland Park 12 yr yesterday for $41 which is the standard price in MI. What was so good about it is that it included a free sample of the HP 18yr 50ml bottle with it. The 18yr goes for about $100 a bottle here. I liked so much I picked up a second bottle. HP is my favorite single malt and at #40, a bargain compared to most of the other single malts. TJThe HP12 is an outstanding value. The 18 is very smooth and a wonderful dram but the price has gone up so much in the last 6 months that I fear I won't be buying it again sometime soon ($89). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Talisker is my next single malt purchase but I am interested Laph QC and 10. They are reasonably priced around here ar $40. Well, reasonable for a single malt.Grab'em if you can. The QC was $62, the Aredberg 10 was $55 (on sale from $65) and the Talisker 10 usually runs around $52 in my parts.The Talisker is really great scotch in my books. The 18 yr is really nice but pricey @ $75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 The Balvenie 10yr FR, Powers NAS and Woodford Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just ordered Yamazaki 12 Japanese single malt. It is 28% off from the LCBO Online Vintages selection. I hope it's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I did a little write up of it here if you want to read it.I just ordered Yamazaki 12 Japanese single malt. It is 28% off from the LCBO Online Vintages selection. I hope it's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I just ordered Yamazaki 12 Japanese single malt. It is 28% off from the LCBO Online Vintages selection. I hope it's good!Its more than good! It is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Johnnie Black and Dickel #12. Exotic? No, but these two bottles are truley dangerously drinkable for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Found the Ardbeg 10yo on sale for 39.99 at Richey's East in P'cola, FL. They had Talisker 10yo also, but it didn't have a price on it. The guy at the counter couldn't find a price for it so he let me have it for the same sale price as the Ardbeg. The last store I saw it in had the Talisker for 63.99 so I was happy. I have two open bottles of Scotch. I need to wait a while before I open the 2 new ones but the anticipation is getting the better of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Found the Ardbeg 10yo on sale for 39.99 at Richey's East in P'cola, FL. They had Talisker 10yo also, but it didn't have a price on it. The guy at the counter couldn't find a price for it so he let me have it for the same sale price as the Ardbeg. The last store I saw it in had the Talisker for 63.99 so I was happy. I have two open bottles of Scotch. I need to wait a while before I open the 2 new ones but the anticipation is getting the better of me.I remember seeing Talisker 10 for around $40 a while back. I havent seen it for under $50 since then and the store near me had it for 58$ last weekend. In the movie Charlie Wilsons War there is a scene with Talisker which is practically a 30 second commercial for it. I selfishly thought to myself that this is going to nudge the price up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Talisker was on sale in PA over the holidays at $44 or $45 ($49.99 norm). I try to get mine at Schneider's in DC when I'm down that way. It was $40 there the last few times I was in.$40 for the Ardbeg is damn good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Talisker was on sale in PA over the holidays at $44 or $45 ($49.99 norm). I try to get mine at Schneider's in DC when I'm down that way. It was $40 there the last few times I was in.$40 for the Ardbeg is damn good though.the Ardbeg was on my original to-try list until I saw the prices. I was pleasantly surprised to find it on sale. Pensacola has become my mecca for bourbon and scotch. I've been to 3 Richey's East locations and 3 other quality package stores usually hitting 3 or 4 in one trip. I haven't even made it to the stores near the Naval Air Base yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Picked up anCnoc 12 today. Pretty decent, but different. Light, mild, dry. Reminds me a bit of Scapa 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squash Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I picked up an Aberlour 10 based on reviews here and elsewhere. I haven't tried it yet, but it's a single malt in the mid $30's, so I'm hopeful.Do any of you have experience with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I picked up an Aberlour 10 based on reviews here and elsewhere. I haven't tried it yet, but it's a single malt in the mid $30's, so I'm hopeful.Do any of you have experience with this one?Yeah, it's great for the money if you like sherried malts. Quite rich and tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 My niece, who lives in the UK, was kind enough to bring a bottle of Balvenie Signature, Batch #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Can't claim purchase, but I was able to open and taste the new pc7 lastnight. What a super peat treat. Lots of iodine and sea salt mixed with a massive amount of smoke and fruit/ honey /cinnamon. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 2 x Red Breast duty free.I have 2 more coming on Wed, lots of out of town visitors for the holidays.With the currency and the discount it's half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I would have liked to pick up something a little more exciting but I instead bought for the first time Chivas 12. I kept missing this one for quite awhile because it is in the same price range as JW Black. I'm having my second pour already and it is nice stuff - no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustgarage Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 2 x Red Breast duty free.I have 2 more coming on Wed, lots of out of town visitors for the holidays.With the currency and the discount it's half price.12yo, right? Have you managed to get ahold of some 15yo to compare yet? I'd be interested in your tasting notes when/if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Picked up a bottle of Jameson 12 year and Pussers Navy Rum today. Tried the Pusser's and it still can't top Sailor Jerry...Jerry is smoother and has better flavor...oh, and it is also 92 proof! :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Forty Creek Barrel Select. It is reinforcing my opinion that any subtlties of flavour are lost beneath the essense of a low-grade sherry cask. Not bad but not even in my top ten of Canadian whiskies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 12yo, right? Have you managed to get ahold of some 15yo to compare yet? I'd be interested in your tasting notes when/if you do.I'm pretty sure the 15 was a one time only release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would have liked to pick up something a little more exciting but I instead bought for the first time Chivas 12. I kept missing this one for quite awhile because it is in the same price range as JW Black. I'm having my second pour already and it is nice stuff - no complaints.I agree with you that the Chivas is surprisingly decent. I bought a bottle duty free a while back and shunned opening it for nearly a year because I thoroughly expected to dislike it and I figured I'd gift it to someone if the occasion arose. I found it had a very pleasant smoke and peat profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I agree with you that the Chivas is surprisingly decent. I bought a bottle duty free a while back and shunned opening it for nearly a year because I thoroughly expected to dislike it and I figured I'd gift it to someone if the occasion arose. I found it had a very pleasant smoke and peat profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss302 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Glenmorangie 10-year Original-- in a 1.00L bottle!33% more scotch for only $5 more?!? Bring it on!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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