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Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-27-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Oh man, I'm sure there are lots of us that would...

Oh man, I'm sure there are lots of us that would give a couple of eye teeth to randomly come across this sort of bottle in a "mom-'n-pop" store!!
Please tell me this doesn't happen to you very...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-07-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,647
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I want a wife like yours!!

I want a wife like yours!!
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 04-30-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Ah, those aficionados of fine whisky-making, the...

Ah, those aficionados of fine whisky-making, the Philippinos! :rolleyes:
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-31-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,684
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Ah, do I see The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 3 on...

Ah, do I see The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 3 on your shelf? Lucky man!!! :D I'll give you $15,000 for them (just kidding - but that IS awesome).
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12-01-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I'm sorry, jwise, but that's just a disturbing...

I'm sorry, jwise, but that's just a disturbing image...to each his own, I guess.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11-13-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
We should all have parents like that....

We should all have parents like that. Congratulations!!:D
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11-10-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,054
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Question Letting Them "Breathe"

[Sorry if this has been addressed in previous threads]: We're all familiar with the practice of letting a bottle of wine "breathe" just after opening and before drinking...but can the same be...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10-22-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,683
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
-Any relation?

-Any relation?
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10-17-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,529
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I wouldn't worry about wasting a bottle of Johnny...

I wouldn't worry about wasting a bottle of Johnny Red (:-/), but you could try using it in any of the standard whisky cocktails, if that's your thing.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10-14-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Ebay has recently changed their rules and no...

Ebay has recently changed their rules and no longer allows alcohol to be sold, at least on the U.S. site. A possible exception is wine. Empty bottles/containers can be listed as well as...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 07-04-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,008
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Please forgive my curiosity, but by any chance is...

Please forgive my curiosity, but by any chance is your father THE Marvin Miller of MLB Player's Assoc. fame? -If so, that would obviously influence the value and provenance of your bottle in quite a...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 07-04-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,535
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Question Letting bourbon "breathe"

I've been wondering whether it makes any sense to let a newly-opened bottle of bourbon "breathe" for awhile before the first pour (as is recommended for some wines)...as compared to having it settle...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-21-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,313
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
This was my most recent malt, and tho' I tried...

This was my most recent malt, and tho' I tried mightily to make the bottle last, it was so tasty that I finished it off in one week. Mild and on the sweet/"floral" side, both for nose and taste. Very...
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 05-08-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,548
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I assume you meant 450 pounds?

I assume you meant 450 pounds?
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-26-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,529
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Can't speak to the Chivas, never having tried...

Can't speak to the Chivas, never having tried it...but the Red Label and [I assume you are referring to] Dewar's are just basic blends which aren't going to offer you much in the way of interesting...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-26-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Hi, I assume you're looking for one...

Hi,

I assume you're looking for one distilled in 1982?
Forum: Bourbons, Canadian, Tennessee, Collectibles and more... 02-24-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,771
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Jojo, did those two stores sell out?

Jojo, did those two stores sell out?
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-22-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Which Port Ellen?

A question for the experts: I'm thinking of picking up one of the annual Port Ellen releases, and I'd like to know which among the 6th through 9th releases combines the best in terms of quality with...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-22-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,641
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
If you're talking scotch, definitely not (unless...

If you're talking scotch, definitely not (unless you plan on drinking the whole bottle in one sitting - no, don't try that!!). Some white wines are probably OK in the fridge for a short time, say a...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10-05-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,464
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
That's quite a haul, congratulations!! :D

That's quite a haul, congratulations!! :D
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 08-06-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,284
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Those are a very impressive bunch of malts! Too...

Those are a very impressive bunch of malts! Too bad the present condition of my exchequer precludes my bidding :-(
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-29-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,488
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Sorry, I forgot to mention the importer on the...

Sorry, I forgot to mention the importer on the label! You can try a Google search for Leeds Importers Corporation in Philadelphia as well as the one on the packing crate.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-29-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,488
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
In the phrase of some other forum members "you...

In the phrase of some other forum members "you might have something here!!" According to information on a well-respected and very comprehensive whisky site, your bottle(s) look identical to a...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-23-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,144
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Jwise, I'm just wondering whether your Glenrothes...

Jwise, I'm just wondering whether your Glenrothes bottles are in any kind of tubes or cartons (packaging), i.e. if they are, might that insulate them even a little against the extreme heat in the...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-18-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,552
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
..."if Scotch whisky is only supposed to be made...

..."if Scotch whisky is only supposed to be made from certain cereals, water and yeast, and aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak barrels not exceeding 600 liters, how and why is it allowed that...
Forum: Whisky Blends 04-18-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,152
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Johnnie Walker Green

[First, my apologies if this has already been covered elsewhere in the "Whisky Blends" threads]:

I'm enjoying some JW Green and pondering two questions:

1) the 15-year age statement: I assume...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-08-2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,009
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I'm wondering why you question the valuation?...

I'm wondering why you question the valuation? :confused:
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-14-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,536
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
45.9% ABV is quite impressive for a whisky of...

45.9% ABV is quite impressive for a whisky of such great age - it must have rested in a very good, strong cask!! :D
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-17-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I've not read or heard anything but good things...

I've not read or heard anything but good things about JW Green, mostly the same with the Gold (the other colors are a different story, lots of opinions on the Blue and Black out there, and let's just...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-13-2011, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Might be the power of suggestion from the flavor...

Might be the power of suggestion from the flavor descriptors on the box (which probably shouldn't be taken too literally, bear in mind it's basically the distillery's advertising for its product)....
Forum: Whisky Blends 01-01-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,774
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Happy New Year!!

At the stroke of the New Year 2011 I found myself in my favorite local restaurant/drinkery, enjoying a Johnny Walker Black (my first of the JW's, in fact)...it was pretty good, though I prefer single...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12-04-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,457
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Which Brora?

I'm thinking about picking up a bottle of Brora 30-year-old single malt but I'm undecided between several of their "editions" or "releases", namely the 2004 ("3rd" edition/release?), 2007 or 2009....
Forum: Whisky Blends 11-14-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,042
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
That's a good-looking bottle - hopefully the...

That's a good-looking bottle - hopefully the contents are as nice :)!
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11-11-2010, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,078
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
I just picked up a bottle of the 15 y.o. - the...

I just picked up a bottle of the 15 y.o. - the blurb on the tube refers to its having been produced in "tiny" quantities; -is this just [more] merchandising hype or was there really not a lot of the...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-29-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,769
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
1w1- That's unfortunate about your 1946...

1w1-

That's unfortunate about your 1946 Macallan if it's the 52-year-old, not the 56-year-old. But aside from the label issues which might make it problematical from an auction/resale standpoint,...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-29-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,995
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
--Good one!! :p

--Good one!! :p
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 06-07-2010, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Interesting info, thanks. I recently purchased a...

Interesting info, thanks. I recently purchased a bottle of the blue label from an online retailer (for nearly full price - I wanted to steer clear of anything on eBay/Craigslist or any other auction...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 01-14-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Thanks for the enlightening (though problematic)...

Thanks for the enlightening (though problematic) information. Too bad about the fakes; I guess it's inevitable with such a high-priced and scarce whisky. What did your eBay seller mention about how...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10-06-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,324
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
God bless the Bonnie Prince! -he did his best for...

God bless the Bonnie Prince! -he did his best for Scotland (England?) in the "45" (all you Scots history fans will know)...for "Unregistered": you have a good bottle there, hold on to it, no matter...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-28-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Talking 30-year-old Macallan dilemma (part 2)

I received the following info from Macallan/Edrington Group Ltd:

"The full range of bottles for Sherry Oak, from 1999 to date is below.

"30 year old.jpg" is the image from 1999 to 2004
"SO30...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 07-24-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Question 30-year-old Macallan dilemma (part 2)

I contacted The Macallan people (a.k.a. The Edrington Group) about the question above and they wrote back that prior to the bottle redesign (and launching of the "Fine Oak" series) in 2005, the...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-09-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Question Thanks for the info. Do you know of any...

Thanks for the info. Do you know of any difference between the white label and blue label sherry oaks?
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-02-2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,075
Posted By Son-o'-the-Sod(?)
Question 30-year-old Macallan Dilemma

I'm looking to acquire (hopefully in the not-too-distant future) a 30-year-old Macallan, to add to a small collection of single malts. I'm interested in the fine oak or sherry oak, and I've found...
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