Show us your whisky! Vol 2

[NRS]

davek_964 said:

Other than those mentioned so far, it seems disappointing. I was really hoping the KA III would be in it, but sadly not.

I tried the Glenfarclas 25 last night - only a small glass, but wasn't overly impressed. At the moment, I wish I'd spent my £95 elsewhere. Still - mate is coming round tonight for a "whisky night" so I'll see how I get on with it this evening.

KA III was on a flash sale at MoM last night a little after midnight, but it wasn't a large discount if I remember correctly - maybe £20 off?

Had a pretty reasonable blind tasting last night.... These 3 and a 21yo Glen Keith from Cadenheads. We only knew it was 3 closed distilleries and 1 that was relatively recently re-opened. Port Ellen was the only one I got! Rosebank we discussed, but had a few other options we thought it might be. Then finished off with a Deanston 20yo Portwood to end the night.

[sheepsplitter]

davek_964 said:

Todd Bonzalez said:

Anyone spotted any really good black Friday deals? Looking for something interesting for my dad for ~£100

Other than those mentioned so far, it seems disappointing. I was really hoping the KA III would be in it, but sadly not.

I tried the Glenfarclas 25 last night - only a small glass, but wasn't overly impressed. At the moment, I wish I'd spent my £95 elsewhere. Still - mate is coming round tonight for a "whisky night" so I'll see how I get on with it this evening.

Keep watching the deals, they change throughout the day, something might pop up.
If I see KA III I will post here - after I've bought mine of course :-)
The Glenfarclas 25 needs at least 30 mins after pouring before it starts to shine.
Give it a bit of time and try it again.
Unless of course you have a bad batch.

[LeighW]

All that I can see on Amazon at the moment:

Lagavulin 16 £38.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lagavulin-Years-Single-Sc...

A'bunadh £59.90 - still too expensive to me!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aberlour-ABunadh-Highland...

Nothing much else.

[vixen1700]

LeighW said:

All that I can see on Amazon at the moment:


A'bunadh £59.90 - still too expensive to me!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aberlour-ABunadh-Highland...

Nothing much else.

Opened up a bottle of A'Bunadh last week which I've had in the cabinet for about three and a half years, and absolutely hated the first glass. It's a very firey 59.6%.
Although I've warmed to it a bit since with a splash of water.

Found an extra Amazon voucher I had, so have an Arbelour 12 coming today together with the Bowmore and Edradour.

[LeighW]

vixen1700 said:

Opened up a bottle of A'Bunadh last week which I've had in the cabinet for about three and a half years, and absolutely hated the first glass. It's a very firey 59.6%.

What batch number is that? I have a 59 at home unopened, the last one I drank was 56. I have the first sip neat and enjoy that cask strength smack in the chops , then add some water - I do like a sherry bomb though. Some of the earlier batches are fetching decent money at auction now.

[vixen1700]

It's Batch 50.

Don't tell me it's worth a fortune a week after I've just opened it!

Just looked and one only went for £65. Phew!

Edited by vixen1700 on Friday 23 November 12:32

[LeighW]

vixen1700 said:

It's Batch 50.

Don't tell me it's worth a fortune a week after I've just opened it!

Just looked and one only went for £65. Phew!

Edited by vixen1700 on Friday 23 November 12:32

No, I'm talking batches < 25 or so.

[transitman]

davek_964 said:

Other than those mentioned so far, it seems disappointing. I was really hoping the KA III would be in it, but sadly not.

I tried the Glenfarclas 25 last night - only a small glass, but wasn't overly impressed. At the moment, I wish I'd spent my £95 elsewhere. Still - mate is coming round tonight for a "whisky night" so I'll see how I get on with it this evening.

I tried it at the Whisky show last year and felt exactly the same, at the time i didn't think it was worth £120 it normally goes for and even reduced to £95 I wasn't sure.

Based on sheepslitters comments maybe I need to give it another chance.

Edited by transitman on Friday 23 November 21:29

[Bobberoo99]

LeighW said:

All that I can see on Amazon at the moment:

Lagavulin 16 £38.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lagavulin-Years-Single-Sc...

A'bunadh £59.90 - still too expensive to me!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aberlour-ABunadh-Highland...

Nothing much else.

Bought the Lagavulin, thanks I've nearly finished my current bottle!!

[sheepsplitter]

Heads up.
Highland Park 18 down to £88.90 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highland-Park-Year-Old-Wh...

[jontymo]

Amazon have took over my bank lol
Ordered:
Glenfarclas25
Highland Park18
Highland Park Viking Tribe
Dalmore15
Dalmore12 gift set

Also added the Glendronach15 from the Whisky Barrel.

Any one had the HP18 delivered as yet? Noticed when ordered the email showed the new style bottle followed by the old bottle on the following mails!

[williredale]

I've had my HP18 delivered but don't know the difference between the bottles. Also some Penderyn and Lagavulin. Cheers Amazon!

[LeighW]

Postie's been again. He'll be thinking I'm an alcoholic at this rate.



Had to buy another cabinet...

[Blown2CV]

LeighW said:

Postie's been again. He'll be thinking I'm an alcoholic at this rate.



Had to buy another cabinet...

well you can't be an alcoholic if you need an extra cabinet!! Not drinking fast enough!!

[NRS]

Blown2CV said:

well you can't be an alcoholic if you need an extra cabinet!! Not drinking fast enough!!

That's my excuse, :P

[LeighW]

Blown2CV said:

well you can't be an alcoholic if you need an extra cabinet!! Not drinking fast enough!!

I'm not a big drinker, I just keep spotting bargains*.

* My idea of a bargain may differ to the wife's...

[NRS]

LeighW said:

Blown2CV said:

well you can't be an alcoholic if you need an extra cabinet!! Not drinking fast enough!!

I'm not a big drinker, I just keep spotting bargains*.

* My idea of a bargain may differ to the wife's...

I decided to stop buying and try and reduce some of the unopened bottles I have. Possibly managed to find people interested in 2 bottles yesterday. Today I just tried to phone my brother as saw 2 bottles I really want that are UK only, so need to check if he has space at his place until I visit next time, :'(

[al1991]

[LaurasOtherHalf]

al1991 said:

That’s a nice drop but I still prefer Nikka Coffey grain at 45%

[al1991]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

That’s a nice drop but I still prefer Nikka Coffey grain at 45%

My first ever post in this thread and one of the first bottles of whisky I've ever bought so I am but a beginner!

I'll make a note to try that one!

Edited by al1991 on Tuesday 27th November 20:39