CountyFan Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: I wouldn't like to confirm or deny...... In all honesty, my wine buying process goes like this....... IF colour = red AND %abv > 13 THEN gies it Great strategy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: I wouldn't like to confirm or deny...... In all honesty, my wine buying process goes like this....... IF colour = red AND %abv > 13 THEN gies it Didn't know you were such a connoisseur. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, virginton said: Didn't know you were such a connoisseur. Was always more of a Buckfast man tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Have tricked myself into buying the Bunna CS having talked myself into a corner on here that it was great value. Hearing really good things about it though. This is next Fridays dram. 90% sure it's Clynelish https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/highland-2010-11-year-old-thompson-bros-rmw-exclusive-56-3-70cl/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: Have tricked myself into buying the Bunna CS having talked myself into a corner on here that it was great value. Hearing really good things about it though. This is next Fridays dram. 90% sure it's Clynelish https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/highland-2010-11-year-old-thompson-bros-rmw-exclusive-56-3-70cl/ Interesting, the griffin would make me think more of Tomatin maybe? In any case, its Thompson bros so it'll be braw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I see the Lidl and Aldi seemingly annual now Christmas time releases are out. Both 18yo and both 39.99. Incredible value. The Aldi is a speyside and it's out now. The Lidl is the Ben Bracken again, is an Islay and think is out next week. They tend to disappear fast so keep an eye out. The Aldi one you can get on their website but you need to buy 6 bottles to get delivery. Thankfully that includes mix and matching with their cheap and also fantastic wine so wasn't a bother for me. Cheers. The 18yo Islay from Lidl was tremendous at £35 last year. Finished my bottle a few weeks ago so will keep an eye out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: Cheers. The 18yo Islay from Lidl was tremendous at £35 last year. Finished my bottle a few weeks ago so will keep an eye out. Was it usual Islay profile? Not a peat man, me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Not too heavy - very drinkable. Too drinkable! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 09/11/2021 at 21:20, Sarcastic Bairn said: You are going to hate what I paid for these the other day What is the big deal with Bimber? It seems to get a good write up but I've never tried it. It is quite expensive even though it's very young. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Bairn Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: What is the big deal with Bimber? It seems to get a good write up but I've never tried it. It is quite expensive even though it's very young. Their first release had rave reviews and their batches are really small which created a huge hype which caused the usual story with flippers and now everything just sells out as soon as it’s released. Never tried it and only bought it because of the exposure if I’m honest. I’m sure it will be opened at some point though. Edited November 13, 2021 by Sarcastic Bairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Would be rude not to reach for the drams, given the circumstances. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: Would be rude not to reach for the drams, given the circumstances. Rude? Nay, unthinkable. Which is exactly what I'll be in a couple of hours' time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I feel as though I should whisper this but we've got the Lidl brochure through the door advertising their 18yo Islay Ben Bracken starting tomorrow at £39.99. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Archie McSquackle said: I feel as though I should whisper this but we've got the Lidl brochure through the door advertising their 18yo Islay Ben Bracken starting tomorrow at £39.99. I'm guessing it will be heavily peated? What's their standard Ben Bracken like? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Archie McSquackle said: I feel as though I should whisper this but we've got the Lidl brochure through the door advertising their 18yo Islay Ben Bracken starting tomorrow at £39.99. You mean these? I went down tonight and lifted the Ben Bracken one off the delivery pallet. Aldi have the Glen Marnoch too at £40. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, welshbairn said: I'm guessing it will be heavily peated? What's their standard Ben Bracken like? Think Bowmore, not saying thats what it is, but it has that profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Glenfiddich 12yr old £26 in Costco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 You mean these? I went down tonight and lifted the Ben Bracken one off the delivery pallet. Aldi have the Glen Marnoch too at £40.That's cheeky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Think Bowmore, not saying thats what it is, but it has that profile. I would say it's less peated and I prefer it to the Bowmore which I need to be in the mood for. I don't know about the standard Islay Ben Bracken though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Last Ben Bracken Islay 18yo just claimed by me in Dalkeith. Will be drank responsibly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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