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[bullies180]

I've got a bottle of Yamazaki 12 and it is great! I try not to tuck into it too often.

Jameson Select Reserve is on offer at sainsburys at £30, definitely worth a try!

[NRS]

Not sure if anyone would be interested in this. Probably the first arctic whisky distillery in the world,

http://www.whiskysaga.com/myken-distillery-arctic-...

[krallicious]

NRS said:

Not sure if anyone would be interested in this. Probably the first arctic whisky distillery in the world,

http://www.whiskysaga.com/myken-distillery-arctic-...

How long is a cask going to take to mature at that latitude? And where is the water coming from? Desalination?

[NRS]

krallicious said:

NRS said:

Not sure if anyone would be interested in this. Probably the first arctic whisky distillery in the world,

http://www.whiskysaga.com/myken-distillery-arctic-...

How long is a cask going to take to mature at that latitude? And where is the water coming from? Desalination?

Yes, it will use desalinated water. No idea how long it would take to mature though, I haven't seen any mention of any planned age. I wouldn't imagine it's hugely different to the UK, because of the gulf stream/ marine influence on temperatures there.

[volks al]

Anyone have any opinions on the latest Aldi whisky, seen 18 & 24 instore, and some bourbon finished no age single malts? Hints of where they come from etc? The 24yr old is £49.99

[vixen1700]

volks al said:

Anyone have any opinions on the latest Aldi whisky, seen 18 & 24 instore, and some bourbon finished no age single malts? Hints of where they come from etc? The 24yr old is £49.99

I've opened and tried both the 18 and the 24, didn't like the 24 at all to start with but it's grown on me a little after a few more evenings and trying it more. Feel much the same about the latest 18 year old, both had a kind of 'mouthwash' taste about them. I'd give the 18 a go and see what you think.

Nowhere near as nice as the purple label 18 year old 'Glen Marnoch' bought earlier in the year which I still have and is gorgeous. I've read that this variant is re-packaged Dalmore, although nobody is totally sure.

[Blown2CV]

the problem i have with Aldi is not the quality as such, it's more the people who buy things from Aldi saying "it's from Aldi this you know! Aldi! Who'd have thought? It's good too, i mean really good not just acceptable. Aldi eh! You should you go. Why the fk do you go to Tesco, you dick? Aldi! This is from Aldi!" I'm glad you haven't done that here, but I'd imagine it is indeed cheaply priced.

[vixen1700]

Blown2CV said:

the problem i have with Aldi is not the quality as such, it's more the people who buy things from Aldi saying "it's from Aldi this you know! Aldi! Who'd have thought? It's good too, i mean really good not just acceptable. Aldi eh! You should you go. Why the fk do you go to Tesco, you dick? Aldi! This is from Aldi!" I'm glad you haven't done that here, but I'd imagine it is indeed cheaply priced.

Know what you mean.

Glad I didn't mention Aldi once in my reply.

[Blown2CV]

vixen1700 said:

Blown2CV said:

the problem i have with Aldi is not the quality as such, it's more the people who buy things from Aldi saying "it's from Aldi this you know! Aldi! Who'd have thought? It's good too, i mean really good not just acceptable. Aldi eh! You should you go. Why the fk do you go to Tesco, you dick? Aldi! This is from Aldi!" I'm glad you haven't done that here, but I'd imagine it is indeed cheaply priced.

Know what you mean.

Glad I didn't mention Aldi once in my reply.

to be fair it's usually women... Mrs 2CV had a brief foray into Aldi but decided she couldn't be arsed with it. Some things are pretty good, but you can't do your entire 'big shop' there so it's a bit pointless as a supermarket unless you're blessed with hours to spare. Her Mother on the other hand, never stops wanging on about it. Booze I believe is where one if its strengths lie.

Anyway bit of a tangent but I've had a lot of disappointment in the 20+ year old bracket when it comes to whisky. I am honestly yet to find something in that bracket that justifies the price tag. I've not had a huge amount though, as they tend not to be on offer at tastings etc.

[volks al]

vixen1700 said:

I've opened and tried both the 18 and the 24, didn't like the 24 at all to start with but it's grown on me a little after a few more evenings and trying it more. Feel much the same about the latest 18 year old, both had a kind of 'mouthwash' taste about them. I'd give the 18 a go and see what you think.

Nowhere near as nice as the purple label 18 year old 'Glen Marnoch' bought earlier in the year which I still have and is gorgeous. I've read that this variant is re-packaged Dalmore, although nobody is totally sure.

Thanks for the review. I too had a bottle of the 18yr purple bottle from earlier this year and it was as you say truly wonderful. Think I will put my money in a 12yr old yamazaki instead.

[Mr Trophy]

New one for me

[hoegaardenruls]

Last weeks purchases - Kilchoman Coull Point, and Aureum 1865 (German 5yr old).

The Kilchoman was a revelation when I tasted it at Gatwick before I got on a flight. It's a vatting of fairly young casks, that taste more like a 10yr old - definitely an Islay malt by it's peatiness, but very well rounded and very drinkable. I'm looking forward to older bottlings from this distillery..

The Aureum really was in it's shadow, no real nose to it but nice enough - one to revisit in a week or so.

[NRS]

Kilchoman seems to have a lot of good reviews these days,

[Bungleaio]

Never had this before but Yoichi 10 Year Old is going to be on amazons lightning deal at 10pm tonight. Standard price is £56.99, no idea what the deal price will be.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00384CVE8/ref=...

I've never tried it but it has decent reviews on masters of malt.

[krallicious]

It is very nice but try and get the 15 yo.

[Bungleaio]

It went for to £38 but they only had one bottle so went instantly and I missed it.

[George111]

Bungleaio said:

Never had this before but Yoichi 10 Year Old is going to be on amazons lightning deal at 10pm tonight. Standard price is £56.99, no idea what the deal price will be.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00384CVE8/ref=...

I've never tried it but it has decent reviews on masters of malt.

I've had that and gave it away. The nose is a bit strange, it smells mouldy rather than woody which is what I think they were trying for. This carries on into the first part of the taste. After that it's not unpleasant but I'd never buy it again and didn't enjoy it.

[volks al]

Some decent black friday offers here at edencroft, if you sign up through my reward link you will get £15 off first order! A bottle of Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Quinta Ruban is on sale at £35 so could be £20!

http://r.sloyalty.com/r/tWsQ9QwqiKBg

Edited by volks al on Thursday 27th November 18:03

[Podie]

Nikka from the barrel in 30 seconds on Amazon! (black friday)

[krallicious]

Had a couple of things turn up today.

Kildalton x4
Laphroaig 1991 (Germany only release)
MM 46 for 50€ from WhiskyAuction.de

If anyone wants a bottle of Kildalton then they are still available from kildalton.de (150€ a pop) but needs to be delivered to a German address.

I'll be happy to receive a couple of bottles and bring them back to the UK when I come back in January. Just PM me.