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Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-23-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,329
Posted By silverfish
I'm not a member of the group but you could try...

I'm not a member of the group but you could try here:

www.facebook.com/groups/bourbonexchange
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-16-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By silverfish
Hillrock recently released a Solera Aged Bourbon...

Hillrock recently released a Solera Aged Bourbon - DrinkHacker review (http://www.drinkhacker.com/2013/05/14/review-hillrock-estate-distillery-solera-bourbon/).
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-15-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 601
Posted By silverfish
A friend of mine (bourbon drinker) recently built...

A friend of mine (bourbon drinker) recently built a display for some
of his stash - link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38921060@N08/sets/72157627948185264/with/8359155921/). Perhaps you can get a...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-15-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By silverfish
If it's something you like, truer words were...

If it's something you like, truer words were never spoken.

Selling booze is always a crap shoot - seller wants the maximum $, buyer
wants to pay the minimum. Good luck reaching a meeting of the...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-12-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,457
Posted By silverfish
Looks like Tamdhu is back...

Looks like Tamdhu is back (http://www.whiskyintelligence.com/2013/05/tamdhu-re-launch-captures-the-spirit-of-speyside-scotch-whisky-news/) (and with a new look)...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-25-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By silverfish
Google UK Whisky shop. I've used WE and MoM and...

Google UK Whisky shop. I've used WE and MoM and have been
pleased with their service.

And rather than asking who is "most popular", I be more concerned
with customer service, complaint...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 04-17-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By silverfish
Last time I was at the Gift Shop they only had...

Last time I was at the Gift Shop they only had whatever the current releases were.
If there is a current Gold Medal or Distiller bottle you need, you might get lucky. If
you're looking for older...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-03-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,473
Posted By silverfish
Last I knew SV does not ship spirits (store...

Last I knew SV does not ship spirits (store pick-up only).
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-20-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By silverfish
Depends. How long you plan to let it sit in the...

Depends. How long you plan to let it sit in the cask?
What are you expecting to have at the end of aging?
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-18-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By silverfish
Karuizawa at K&L (USA)

K&L is accepting pre-orders for their 12 year (1999, $145.) and
30 year (1981, $390.) Karuizawas, both with NOH/mask labels.
According to D. Driscoll, K&L is the first US retailer to carry any...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-15-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By silverfish
My wife prefers Islay bottles and found the Peat...

My wife prefers Islay bottles and found the Peat Monster to be quite enjoyable.
I'm primarily a Bourbon drinker (some Rum & JD as well) and found that the
Hedonism and Asyla were more to my...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-14-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By silverfish
Ebay US "temporarily suspended...

Ebay US "temporarily suspended (http://announcements.ebay.com/2012/09/buying-and-selling-activity-temporarily-suspended-for-select-alcohol-related-collectible-items/)" activity of alcohol related...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-05-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By silverfish
I've seen two COLAs for this - one at 80 proof...

I've seen two COLAs for this - one at 80 proof (https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/viewColaDetails.do?action=publicFormDisplay&ttbid=12122001000180) and one
at 90 proof. High proof JD is always...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 02-23-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By silverfish
As far as I know the SS is still available at...

As far as I know the SS is still available at duty free.

SS is on-line at dutyfreedepot (http://www.dutyfreedepot.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=6174). I have not ordered from
their website...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 02-22-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By silverfish
I'd suggest checking the duty free for JD Silver...

I'd suggest checking the duty free for JD Silver Select.
It's a 100 proofer Single Barrel that even some non JD
drinkers seem to enjoy.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-13-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,473
Posted By silverfish
Sorry for getting sidetracked from the topic. ...

Sorry for getting sidetracked from the topic.

I'd also recommend:

DrinkUpNY
The Party Source

Shipping restrictions might mean they cannot ship to your state.
I also use wine-searcher.com -...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-12-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,473
Posted By silverfish
Technically you were selling but you were still...

Technically you were selling but you were still breaking the law.
Ebay's "collectible container" disclaimer does not mean that it
wasn't illegal and the I think the fact that they (finally) shut...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-11-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,473
Posted By silverfish
If you're talking about selling, it is illegal to...

If you're talking about selling, it is illegal to sell alcohol in
the US without a license. Period.

If you're sending someone a gift, I believe most major
services have a "Hazardous...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-07-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,228
Posted By silverfish
Looks like MoM has resumed shipping to US...

Looks like MoM has resumed shipping to US (http://www.masterofmalt.com/delivery/).
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-06-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By silverfish
Might be easier to get something bottled in the...

Might be easier to get something bottled in the birth year
and then hang onto to it until the drinking age is reached.
Wouldn't you like to have something that was bottled when
you were...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-12-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,228
Posted By silverfish
I don't think the description on customs form was...

I don't think the description on customs form was the problem.

According to this piece over at WI...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-12-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,228
Posted By silverfish
Unfortunately, the timing is a bit bad since some...

Unfortunately, the timing is a bit bad since some UK shippers
are experiencing problems:

"New aviation transport regulations are making it very difficult
to ship outside the UK and Europe at...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-07-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 55,038
Posted By silverfish
I would love to see a forum dedicated to...

I would love to see a forum dedicated to buy/sell/value inquires.
Not because I buy/sell so much as perhaps it might reduce the
"fluff/white noise" in threads regarding a non-transaction topic.
...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-06-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,045
Posted By silverfish
I've heard that style glass referred to as a...

I've heard that style glass referred to as a Canadian Whisky Glass
or a Canadian Glencarin (which might explain the Maple Leaf.)

I have ordered from ScotchWhiskyGlass.com...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 01-03-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By silverfish
What were you drinking before your Bourbon...

What were you drinking before your Bourbon "experiment"
and what is it about them that you didn't enjoy drinking
straight - too hot, spicy, strong, rough tasting?

Some folks mix with Ginger Ale....
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 12-22-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By silverfish
I'm no expert and am only guessing but I doubt...

I'm no expert and am only guessing but I doubt that bottle
was an "official" JD release. The pour spout (as well as the
etched text and shortened neck) seems more along the lines
of a decanter....
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 12-22-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By silverfish
There is an "empty" (wink, wink, most likely)...

There is an "empty" (wink, wink, most likely) bottle on ebay.
You could follow that auction to find a selling price (assuming a
private offer isn't made & accepted and the auction ends early.)
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 12-19-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By silverfish
From what I recall, the Ocean was originally...

From what I recall, the Ocean was originally going to be
600 bottles released at $90.@. It ended up being fewer
bottles priced at $200.@. K&L in CA (USA) auctioned off
their single bottle...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 12-18-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By silverfish
Best I can do is direct you to post # 7 in this...

Best I can do is direct you to post # 7 in this thread (http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?11048)
over at StraightBourbon.com. There is additional
"smoothness" discussion in...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 12-01-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By silverfish
From what I've gathered, Ritt is probably close...

From what I've gathered, Ritt is probably close to 51% and not
much more than that. For something with a higher content, you
could try Bulleit - they use LDI's 95% rye and 5% malt (no corn) ...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 11-20-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By silverfish
WIRED magazine ran a piece...

WIRED magazine ran a piece (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/st_whiskeyexpert/) a few months back on this very topic.

You might find the FAQ at the TTB (http://www.ttb.gov/spirits/faq.shtml)...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 09-01-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By silverfish
A bottle just sold on ebay - check completed...

A bottle just sold on ebay - check completed auctions.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 08-21-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,734
Posted By silverfish
Does the 50l above = 50 litre size barrel? ...

Does the 50l above = 50 litre size barrel?

If so, buying 50 litres of a current single malt to fill the barrel and
aging it for 40 years may result in some minor disappointment.

Filling it...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 07-07-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By silverfish
Can't help with Barrister but found some info on...

Can't help with Barrister but found some info on E & F Co.

Page at pre-pro.com (http://www.pre-pro.com/midacore/view_vendor.php?vid=PVD18266)

PDF file...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 07-04-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,535
Posted By silverfish
I'm no expert but my experience (and that of...

I'm no expert but my experience (and that of others I know)
shows that Bourbon can absolutely benefit from exposure to
air. It may not "need" to breathe to be enjoyed but allowing
it to do so...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-15-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By silverfish
A Bourbon forum I belong to offers the following...

A Bourbon forum I belong to offers the following information:

"...[Wildcatter] may have been a specialty item for limited
distribution..."

Bottled by Wildcatter Distilling Co., Bardstown,...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-13-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By silverfish
There is a history of the Dant Distillery at...

There is a history of the Dant Distillery at bourbonenthusiast.com (http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1775).
(I hope it's ok to post a link to other forums.)
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-03-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By silverfish
I belong to a Bourbon forum and there is a thread...

I belong to a Bourbon forum and there is a thread
dedicated to the ORVW 23 Year Decanter Set. To
give you an idea of pricing, here is a short list of
recent sets posted with location and the...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-02-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By silverfish
Buy an overpriced one off ebay. In completed...

Buy an overpriced one off ebay. In completed auctions, the
last unsold one was priced at $700 + $15. shipping. The last
one that sold was priced at $850. + free shipping.

The shipping charges...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 01-09-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,802
Posted By silverfish
It is illegal to ship alcohol in the US without a...

It is illegal to ship alcohol in the US without a license.

Ebay policy of selling the "collectible container" is only
to enable them to collect fees on the sold item. Some
folks are willing to...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 11-22-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By silverfish
From the sounds of it, if you intend to sell,...

From the sounds of it, if you intend to sell, your bottle seems less than
ideal, at least to me. Older corked bottles can be iffy, especially if they
were stored on their side instead of standing...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11-10-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,785
Posted By silverfish
If you wanna remove that pesky cork piece from...

If you wanna remove that pesky cork piece from the bottle and
pour the contents back into the original bottle, here's a short
YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1ovAYtKuQ) on how to...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 10-09-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,301
Posted By silverfish
Maker's Mark suggestion

Sorry for moving my reply to a new thread but this isn't really JD Green
related and I didn't want to sidetrack that thread too much.

MM is a Wheated Bourbon...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,411
Posted By silverfish
You can read John Hansall's reviews by going here...

You can read John Hansall's reviews by going here (http://www.maltadvocate.com/whisky_reviews.asp).
Click GTS from the drop down menu and then hit
"Search". Results include reviews of seven...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-19-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,764
Posted By silverfish
According to Popsop's May 17 post...

According to Popsop's May 17 post (http://popsop.com/46034), "The bottle will begin shipping
in the US this month and will be on most shelves by July."
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-17-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,764
Posted By silverfish
New look for JD

JD Black is getting a make-over with new bottle & label design:
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-12-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 59,841
Posted By silverfish
I've heard talk from a co-worker of a JD Blue for...

I've heard talk from a co-worker of a JD Blue for years but
assumed it was someone playing a joke on him and perhaps
his being a bit gullible.

The only "blue label" JD I am aware of is the Tax...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 04-15-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,137
Posted By silverfish
Fair enough. I'm primarily a bourbon drinker and...

Fair enough. I'm primarily a bourbon drinker and suggested the
Cognac because of the age statement. My question to the OP
regarding whisk(e)y was determine what suggestions might be ...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 04-14-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,137
Posted By silverfish
Since you posted in the "Bourbons,..." forum, are...

Since you posted in the "Bourbons,..." forum, are you looking for
Whiskey (Bourbon, Rye, etc.) or Whisky (Scotch)?

As far as a Cognac, Courvoisier has a nice 12 year age statement
cognac that...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 03-31-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,487
Posted By silverfish
I'll admit to having paid more than what a bottle...

I'll admit to having paid more than what a bottle is "worth" and
for the reason Dale cites - it was a "birthday bottle" bottled the
year I was born and to opened when I reach 50. One nice thing ...
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