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- @DramTasticVoyage Jason Whisky Wise (YouTube) has posted a review.in Glenfiddich Fire And CaneComment by GoHabsSeptember 15 2018 at 11:54AM
- @Andyvans So many choices to choose from. I find allmost all distilleries first agestatement sngle malts offering to be a good start, except some like Jura. So a list is good for people starting out. I would find it interesting to see how they have…in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by bedlambornSeptember 14 2018 at 2:10PM
- Has anyone tried this expression? The price looks like its within the realm of my purchasing power (Unlike the Winter Storm Edition). The only other rum cask finish i've tried was Teeling Small Batch and I didnt much care for that. However, I do app…in Glenfiddich Fire And CaneComment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 13 2018 at 5:58PM
- Kavalan is a Taiwanese whisky, and they make some pretty good liquid too. I have their concertmaster port cask on my shelf right now, and I like it quite a bit.in recommendation for a bottle of whiskyComment by kromanSeptember 13 2018 at 1:03AM
- @bedlamborn I agree with you. Any list will be very subjective when it comes to taste preferences. But some people who feel overwhelmed with the choices on the store shelves might still find it useful. At least it narrows down the options to someth…in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by AndyvansSeptember 12 2018 at 8:35PM
- @Andyvans That looks like a very logarithmical scale as usual. The difference between the higher ones are very small compared to lower one. I have tried the Lagavulin 12 YO and the Lagavulin 16Yo and I prefer the 16yo myself. So it is a matter of ta…in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by bedlambornSeptember 12 2018 at 3:28PM
- @poupouzzz The first two are good! I've never tried the third one though.in recommendation for a bottle of whiskyComment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 12 2018 at 12:49PM
- @DramTasticVoyage I've just started drinking whisky and my first two bottles were the Glenmorangie Original and the Tomatin Dualchas. I really like both of them, although every time I have a dram of one I think to myself that the other one is better…in Tell me what you've bought recentlyComment by OtterSeptember 12 2018 at 9:31AM
- @bedlamborn Well, their rating marks go like this:1 - Acceptable2 - Noticeable3 - Good4 - Very good5 - Remarkable6 - Excellent7 - Magnificent8 - Exceptional9 - Ultimate Usually 8 and 9 is given to 30-40 year old expressions. And since the book only …in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by AndyvansSeptember 12 2018 at 3:57AM
- well i went to a store and found these : taketsuru pure malt ,nikka coffey grain and a kavalan podium. All around 50 eur.in recommendation for a bottle of whiskyComment by poupouzzzSeptember 11 2018 at 10:08PM
- I think that there are some strange peculiarities. If I saw a rating system between 1-9 and they gave it 3 I would say it would be considered not good. I quite like Tomatin 12 as it is a easy drinking whisky which is good for days when you don't wan…in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by bedlambornSeptember 10 2018 at 2:24PM
- @icetechscott You will never know what will happen. I have seen some ridiculous prices for that bottle. probably collectors who wants a full collection.in Ardbeg Feis Ile 2018 Single Cask No. 1321Comment by bedlambornSeptember 10 2018 at 2:16PM
- @poupouzzz Japanese whiskey is very good, but it is very difficult to find aged whiskey right now as there is a serious shortage. Nikka is a good distillery. If you can find some Nikka Pure Malt, you cant go wrong with that. Another one you'll find …in recommendation for a bottle of whiskyComment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 10 2018 at 1:04PM
- Hi all new to this. I have a few bottles of various Feis Ile from over the years. I notice the ardbeg single cask 1321 has shot in value. do you think I should keep or sell, no idea what the upper limit will go to over the years. any assistance appr…in Ardbeg Feis Ile 2018 Single Cask No. 1321Comment by icetechscottSeptember 10 2018 at 8:05AM
- Hi there, I'm planning a poker game with my work coleague and possibly my boss. Do you guys have any recommandation for a good bottle of whisky which is "novice friendly" and from an asian distillery? Budget is between 50 -200 eur. Thanksin recommendation for a bottle of whiskyComment by poupouzzzSeptember 10 2018 at 8:01AM
- Picked up this book on sale today. The authors provide their personal rating on a scale of 1 to 9. Most whiskies over 18 year old are rated 6 to 9. Which is understandable. But those usually are the pricy ones. I was more interested in something mo…in Iconic Whisky (by C.Malt and A.Vingtier)Comment by AndyvansSeptember 9 2018 at 5:43AM
- Just got 1 Litre bottle and its best one ive had in a year.Superb sherry and nuttu flavours and water bringing it down to 45% approx,brings it all out.Seems less bitter alcohol note in this bottle,and flavours are just great.A total bargain this cas…in GlenFarclas 105Comment by Ian_CrombieSeptember 8 2018 at 11:14AM
- @DramTasticVoyage The joke that keeps on giving laughs year after year.in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by bedlambornSeptember 7 2018 at 4:12PM
- @Chris963 I have never had it myself on a whisky fortunately so I don't know if one can smell it in the cork or not. Have you tried smelling the cork to see if it smells strange?in Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10Comment by bedlambornSeptember 7 2018 at 4:09PM
- @kroman I saw a 18 year old Edradour with Barolo finish at a ferry that I took, About 180 pounds. Quite high price.in 21yo recommendation pleaseComment by bedlambornSeptember 7 2018 at 4:06PM
- @DramTasticVoyage wow. I think I'll keep it sealed and perhaps try another. Thanks for the infoin Cellar 13Comment by Daimoule@gmail.comSeptember 7 2018 at 10:28AM
- @DramTasticVoyage @horst_s thank you for the reply. I look forward to sampling itin Cellar 13Comment by Daimoule@gmail.comSeptember 7 2018 at 10:26AM
- Hi all, I recently found an Arran Illicit Stills from the smuggler series at my local liquor store here in Chicago but it didn't have the box with it. Does anyone out there have one I could buy from them? It will complete my set!! Cheers Jonnyin Arran illicit stillsComment by jonny1988September 7 2018 at 9:04AM
- @ayzkeHD all Hibiki 17s are worth a lot. the limited editions I am not familiar with as there are several, but you can expect easily 4-digit in EUR. does it come in a box and certificate?in Hibiki 17 Year Phoenix EditionComment by hwchoySeptember 7 2018 at 3:32AM
- @ayzkeHD all Hibiki 17s are worth a lot. the limited editions I am not familiar with as there are several, but you can expect easily 4-digit in EUR. does it come in a box and certificate?in Hibiki 17 Year Phoenix EditionComment by hwchoySeptember 7 2018 at 3:31AM
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- @buckwurst i got it from a company called dekanta. it was on their website. It took 6 weeks to get here from Japan.in Can anyone give me any info on this? UPDATE!Comment by FoSeptember 6 2018 at 11:29PM
- Ardbeg is in the middle of a US tour. Fortunately for me, thery're going to be spending a lot of time in Maryland!!! https://www.ardbegescape.com/in Ardbeg US tourComment by kromanSeptember 6 2018 at 11:04PM
- @kroman Dammit.... I've been had. I'll leave this post up just so everyone can laugh at me. I'm going to go dig a hole and hide in it for awhile.in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 6 2018 at 7:06PM
- @bedlamborn dude, if I saw an Edradour 18, I'd buy a CASE!in 21yo recommendation pleaseComment by kromanSeptember 6 2018 at 7:04PM
- @DramTasticVoyage here is THE SAME topic brought up as ANOTHER april fools day joke, the very next year!!! http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2016/04/april-fools-2016-peat-shortage-040116/in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by kromanSeptember 6 2018 at 6:58PM
- @DramTasticVoyage I don't know what's making you so convinced that it isn't! the article you referenced literally came out a few months after the april fools post. there are no other articles, press releases, etc confirming a shortage of peat. I…in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by kromanSeptember 6 2018 at 6:54PM
- @kroman I *wish* this was an April Fool's Day joke!in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 6 2018 at 6:09PM
- @DramTasticVoyage Here is the original report from 2015. Be sure to read all the way through the article, to the very last line! https://blog.thewhiskyexchange.com/2015/04/no-more-peaty-whisky-from-islay/in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by kromanSeptember 6 2018 at 5:53PM
- It has just come to my attention that Scotland is on the verge of a peat shortage. One article i read (see below) estimates that peat reserves could be wiped out completely by 2021. This will certainly throw a wrench into Islay Scotch production. Pe…in PEAT SHORTAGE?!Comment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 6 2018 at 5:06PM
- @bedlamborn Thank you for the response - the cork looked weird when I opened it and have wondered if it that was the culprit. I appreciate the reply.in Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10Comment by Chris963September 6 2018 at 4:40PM
- I succeeded in catching both Q&A sessions with Alasdair Stevenson the Brand Ambassador of Glenallachie. The first one I had the time to watch. It was good seeing them as I learned much more about Glenallachie. The biggest problem with Glenalla…in GlenAllachie Live Q&AComment by bedlambornSeptember 6 2018 at 4:10PM
- @kroman Don't go for an Edradour 17 or 18 year old :D They are so ridiculously expensive.in 21yo recommendation pleaseComment by bedlambornSeptember 6 2018 at 4:02PM
- @Chris963 There can be some problems with some whiskies. I think it could be due to cork taint, TCA. The cause of cork taint, or TCA, comes from a chemical compound 2,4,6-trichloroanisole and/or TBA - 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. These compounds can e…in Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10Comment by bedlambornSeptember 6 2018 at 3:58PM
- @Chris963 I'd take the bottle to the man who told you it's an 'acquired taste' and let him sample it.in Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10Comment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 6 2018 at 3:38PM
- I received a bottle of the Straight Rye 10 year Whistle Pig and it tastes off. I am trying to confirm if anyone else has ever had this experience? I am not new to whiskey or rye but this tastes like it was run through moldy cheesecloth before bein…in Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10Comment by Chris963September 6 2018 at 2:26PM
- @JessAlvz Not to be a Debbie Downer, but for the money you'd spend on either of those bottles, you could get something of much better quality! But if you're set on the two, I'd go with the Chivas.in Johnnie Walker Blue Label or Chivas Royal SaluteComment by DramTasticVoyageSeptember 6 2018 at 1:28PM
- This is just normal market economics. Demand has increased while supplies have dwindled, in addition, the fact that there won't be anymore age statement whiskies from Nikka or Suntory for the foreseeable future (at least 10 years according to one Su…in Japanese whisky prices going crazy here!Comment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- What country are you shipping from? Is that 200 USD?in Hakushu 12Comment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- @DramTasticVoyage I "barrel age" negronis in a 700ml wooden European Oak bottle (not glass). In the beginning, 5 days was more than enough, now, after maybe 20 refills, 8-9 days still gives it the woody punch I'm looking for. So yeah, aging is rapid…in Barrel conditioningComment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- The neck label mentions "tokui" which was a class/grading system used in Japan for whiskies that was abolished in, I think 1989. So its at least from before then. If it's the 60th Anniversary bottling, it could be the establishing of Suntory (1899)…in Can anyone give me any info on this? UPDATE!Comment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- I just spotted a "red Wine Cask" finish in Tokyo yesterday. Unfortunately didn't notice the number, was pretty cheap (3,000 JPY) but didn't get chance to try. I like how they're experimenting, although I haven't liked all the ones I've tried, or rat…in Johnnie walker blenders batch serieComment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- It depends where you are and where you are trying to sell it. As it's no longer made, value may well increasein Hibiki 17 Year Phoenix EditionComment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM
- I know both, and I prefer the RS21. Plus the bottle is more ornamental, befitting a birthday. Only downside is the cap design/cork can sometimes not be super air-tight, so if there's long periods between sipping, make sure the cap if fitted tightly …in Johnnie Walker Blue Label or Chivas Royal SaluteComment by buckwurstSeptember 6 2018 at 12:27PM