Pistonheads whisky cask
Discussion
autofocus said:
Woo Hoo,
All bottles arrived safe and sound.
Had to take a dram tonight and I have to say it's DEFINITELY been worth the wait.
Looking forward to the next batch in another few years.
Thanks Lefty.
Really glad you enjoyed it!All bottles arrived safe and sound.
Had to take a dram tonight and I have to say it's DEFINITELY been worth the wait.
Looking forward to the next batch in another few years.
Thanks Lefty.
I was drinking P10 last night, it's my favourite of the 3 so far, outstanding stuff!
Gah, sorry chaps I’ve not been on here for ages.
Right.
1. Balmoral, let me know what the shipping was and I’ll pay you - I got a refund for Shaw’s postage from WB
2. The missing cask. It was left with GLG to look back through their cask orders. I will call tomorrow. I have a receipt for the cask but it never made it to WB. I’m hoping it’s in a dusty corner maturing nicely behind a big butt.
Who’s up for another visit in the spring?
Right.
1. Balmoral, let me know what the shipping was and I’ll pay you - I got a refund for Shaw’s postage from WB
2. The missing cask. It was left with GLG to look back through their cask orders. I will call tomorrow. I have a receipt for the cask but it never made it to WB. I’m hoping it’s in a dusty corner maturing nicely behind a big butt.
Who’s up for another visit in the spring?
crmcatee said:
Lastest cask offering comes from one of my favourite whiskies.
Highland Park - Available only to Innercircle members.
Two choices - Sherry seasoned Firkin (40Litres) or Sherry seasoned Quarter Cask (150Litres)
Reading between the lines it sounds like they're filling them with 12 year old malt (58%) for a final finish in the cask.
Prices - delivered to a single UK address are : Are you sitting down ?
Firkin £5,250 Quarter Cask £15,500
They estimate 50 bottles out of a Firkin (£105 per bottle) or 150 bottles from a Quarter Cask (£103 per bottle).
These costs are for the spirit and the bottles only, not the cask.
Wow, that's expensive!Highland Park - Available only to Innercircle members.
Two choices - Sherry seasoned Firkin (40Litres) or Sherry seasoned Quarter Cask (150Litres)
Reading between the lines it sounds like they're filling them with 12 year old malt (58%) for a final finish in the cask.
Prices - delivered to a single UK address are : Are you sitting down ?
Firkin £5,250 Quarter Cask £15,500
They estimate 50 bottles out of a Firkin (£105 per bottle) or 150 bottles from a Quarter Cask (£103 per bottle).
These costs are for the spirit and the bottles only, not the cask.
If you're serious Craig, drop me a pm on farceberk, i can maybe help you out with casks from a couple of distilleries...
Yes.
Long story short, they have no record of filling it and can't find it. They were previously adamant it had been filled but odd that no records show it. The place was a *bit disorganised to say the least, first time Podie and I went there they could only find 5 of them...and eventually found the 6th one. Then the 7th one showed up by the next visit and, as we know, only 7 made it to Newton Stewart. In fairness, it's a huge place and most of the staff have swapped out at least once since we bought the casks. Plus, you know, it's whisky. Rushing isn't how it's done
I haven't got a refund yet but have been assured that when they are confident it doesn't exist then, of course, they'll pay me back. I don't want to take the money then discover that they've found it - but it's not ours any more!
IF it isn't found and we get a refund, I think we can still buy a new octave from WB with A.N.Other spirit - the ben nevis in particular is excellent. Or if anyone wants out i'm happy to take their share and give a refund - plus a bit of interest from me for not being dilligent enough in chasing.
Regards,
The (piss) artist formerly known as Lefty
Long story short, they have no record of filling it and can't find it. They were previously adamant it had been filled but odd that no records show it. The place was a *bit disorganised to say the least, first time Podie and I went there they could only find 5 of them...and eventually found the 6th one. Then the 7th one showed up by the next visit and, as we know, only 7 made it to Newton Stewart. In fairness, it's a huge place and most of the staff have swapped out at least once since we bought the casks. Plus, you know, it's whisky. Rushing isn't how it's done
I haven't got a refund yet but have been assured that when they are confident it doesn't exist then, of course, they'll pay me back. I don't want to take the money then discover that they've found it - but it's not ours any more!
IF it isn't found and we get a refund, I think we can still buy a new octave from WB with A.N.Other spirit - the ben nevis in particular is excellent. Or if anyone wants out i'm happy to take their share and give a refund - plus a bit of interest from me for not being dilligent enough in chasing.
Regards,
The (piss) artist formerly known as Lefty
ClassicMercs said:
Yes - think a return visit is in order ? Over 18 months since we were there. I think I recall everyone one of them days - not sure if the puppy we collected on the way home is showing any signs of growing up.
Also - it's been a bit warm this year. Can't vouch for Martin's warehouses but I am aware of some higher than anticipated Greedy Angel figures elsewhere as a result. Certainly wouldn't want to be going into another summer without some cask insight.
Agreed!Also - it's been a bit warm this year. Can't vouch for Martin's warehouses but I am aware of some higher than anticipated Greedy Angel figures elsewhere as a result. Certainly wouldn't want to be going into another summer without some cask insight.
So, when can everyone manage??
Hi everyone, sorry for the delay. Been so long I forgot I’d changed my user name! Luckily, the whisky is maturing nicely I’ve been assured.
Right I have bottling forms for the casks and have asked for some samples from the three Ben Nevis casks (PPX1, P10 and SC40).
I see Stuart Nickerson has just bottled his Octaves after 8 years and he thinks they are magnificent. I had the pleasure of tasting an 8yo PX a couple of weeks from a mates octave and it was a powerful wee bugger. Tremendous.
Is everyone happy with 50cl bottles again?
I’ve paid a couple of storage invoices, maybe £250 in total but I’ll sort it all out when they’re bottled. Can’t really give a price yet until we see how much whisky there is and what strength to calculate the duty but I can’t imagine it will be much different to the first 3!
Right I have bottling forms for the casks and have asked for some samples from the three Ben Nevis casks (PPX1, P10 and SC40).
I see Stuart Nickerson has just bottled his Octaves after 8 years and he thinks they are magnificent. I had the pleasure of tasting an 8yo PX a couple of weeks from a mates octave and it was a powerful wee bugger. Tremendous.
Is everyone happy with 50cl bottles again?
I’ve paid a couple of storage invoices, maybe £250 in total but I’ll sort it all out when they’re bottled. Can’t really give a price yet until we see how much whisky there is and what strength to calculate the duty but I can’t imagine it will be much different to the first 3!
TFatC said:
I cannot make the 8th but say aye, get it bottled! Sadly I only have shares in one plus the missing one, so I too would like to know what is happening about the missing one!
No mate it’s the rum one that has never been found. After the last change of ownership at the distillery the staff have of course been changed out again. Last time I was up at Portsoy it was chaos. I will keep chasing!
Right, everyone now confirmed!
Can everyone please check this and make sure you’re happy before I send the matrix of who needs what sent where to WB.
The red numbers are estimates - WB will confirm and give me a new invoice for consignment and delivery.
3 members suggested that they might like to sell their shares - this is NOT reflected in this table, can you please let me know if you are still keen on keeping them or would like to sell on.
If anybody wants to buy, please let me know and I’ll put you in touch.
Cheers
Lefty
Edit: just noticed I marked hidetheelephants down as needing delivery, Dave can you let me know?
Can everyone please check this and make sure you’re happy before I send the matrix of who needs what sent where to WB.
The red numbers are estimates - WB will confirm and give me a new invoice for consignment and delivery.
3 members suggested that they might like to sell their shares - this is NOT reflected in this table, can you please let me know if you are still keen on keeping them or would like to sell on.
If anybody wants to buy, please let me know and I’ll put you in touch.
Cheers
Lefty
Edit: just noticed I marked hidetheelephants down as needing delivery, Dave can you let me know?
Edited by Lefty on Tuesday 18th August 16:06
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