whisky lovers

[mathematics]

Glen Grant 10, Dalwhinnie 15, Balvennie 14 Caribbean, and the Highland Park Dragon for me this year (birthday season). The dalwhinnie and Balvennie are favourites. I had a shot of the Glen grant 18 a few weeks ago, which was delicious, looking forward to trying the other two.

[badgerthewitness]

Thoughts on Bladnoch? Never tried it but was given a 40ml, 17 year old miniature as a secret santa gift.

Quite like other lowlands so will consider buying a bottle if it hits the spot.

Edited December 27, 2021 by badgerthewitness
40ml, not cl (I wish)

[Archie McSquackle]

Decided to start on my Christmas haul tonight. 10yo Hazelburn from Springbank stands out but I've started on the Tullibardine Sovereign - better than I expected, quite sweet and smooth.

Eta: seeing as I'm a part owner of the club and Tullibardine are Motherwell's official whisky supplier, I feel contractually obliged to say this is wonderful, like all their whisky.

[Archie McSquackle]

I've never really tried much Campbeltown whisky despite being a regular visitor to that general area but I've heard great things. The Springbank Hazelburn hasn't let me down - wonderfully smooth.

[gannonball]

14 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said:

Decided to start on my Christmas haul tonight. 10yo Hazelburn from Springbank stands out but I've started on the Tullibardine Sovereign - better than I expected, quite sweet and smooth.

Eta: seeing as I'm a part owner of the club and Tullibardine are Motherwell's official whisky supplier, I feel contractually obliged to say this is wonderful, like all their whisky.
 

Did your camera have a few nips too? I also got the same bunna found it decent enough.

As for Tullibarbine it used to be shite but has been getting better. They have bought out all those empty units at Blackford now so guessing we shall be seeing more editions now.

Edited December 29, 2021 by gannonball

[Bairnardo]

Just acquired a surprise bottle of Classoc Laddie [emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]

[Cairn Terrier]

Thoughts on Bladnoch? Never tried it but was given a 40ml, 17 year old miniature as a secret santa gift.
Quite like other lowlands so will consider buying a bottle if it hits the spot.

The 17 Yo is excellent as is the 11 Yo.
Older one sherry/red wine cask the other is bourbon.

[Cairn Terrier]

Thoughts on Bladnoch? Never tried it but was given a 40ml, 17 year old miniature as a secret santa gift.
Quite like other lowlands so will consider buying a bottle if it hits the spot.

The 17 Yo is excellent as is the 11 Yo.
Older one sherry/red wine cask the other is bourbon.

[Willie adie]

Tamnavulin sherry cask £22 on Amazon prime, can't see it less than £30 anywhere else

[scottsdad]

Got a decanter and a bottle of Glenrothes for Christmas. Pleasing. 

[Archie McSquackle]

Tried some of my dad's Glenmorangie 10yo tonight. Really smooth, lovely stuff.

[The Holiday Song]

Was visiting folk and they had a 1986 decanter from Bells. Think the folk thought it might be worth something but once I said no (after checking the internet tbf) they said said crack on. One thing I noticed was 43% rather than the 40% now, don't know when it changed? Was actually alright, very easy to drink. If I hadn't actually opened the sealed bottle myself then would have said someone (their kids maybe!) had watered it down a little. Know it doesn't continue to "age" once bottled, but can bottlings lose a bit of ABV if left for a while?

[Walter]

I was recently given this bottle by my brother. He's had it for around a decade and who knows how long the guy who gave it to him had it. Is there anyone who is able to tell me anything about it?

[invergowrie arab]

3 hours ago, The Holiday Song said:

Was visiting folk and they had a 1986 decanter from Bells. Think the folk thought it might be worth something but once I said no (after checking the internet tbf) they said said crack on. One thing I noticed was 43% rather than the 40% now, don't know when it changed? Was actually alright, very easy to drink. If I hadn't actually opened the sealed bottle myself then would have said someone (their kids maybe!) had watered it down a little. Know it doesn't continue to "age" once bottled, but can bottlings lose a bit of ABV if left for a while?

Yeah it can. It shouldn't if it is sealed but no seal is 100% for 35 years

[RH33]

11 minutes ago, Walter said:

I was recently given this bottle by my brother. He's had it for around a decade and who knows how long the guy who gave it to him had it. Is there anyone who is able to tell me anything about it?

Taken a screenshot and sent it to my uncle, retired whisky maker with highland park being one of his. I'll let you know if he come back with anything.

[Scott Steiner]

Been drinking whisky for a few years now but am by no means a connoisseur.  The depth of my expertise is sipping a dram and thinking 'Yeah, that tastes nicer than the last one.'

Going to Arran next month and will be visiting the distilleries as usual.  Will be buying a cheap blend as well as a dearer bottle which will either be the 18y/o or 21 y/o single malt.  £85 and £120 respectively, but it'd be nice to have in the house for special occasions.

How much would you ever consider paying for a bottle?  One you intend on actually drinking as opposed to collecting.

[GiGi]

13 minutes ago, Walter said:

I was recently given this bottle by my brother. He's had it for around a decade and who knows how long the guy who gave it to him had it. Is there anyone who is able to tell me anything about it?

It was bottled in 2008 so probably not sitting about too long before your brother had it. 

Old Malt Cask are one of Douglas Laing's Indy bottling brands and they've been on the go for ages. Basically they just take casks from distilleries and bottle them themselves, normally a single cask expression like the one you have there. 

Looks like it says one of 300 odd from a refill hogshead so no fancy wine finishing or anything there, just a solid offering of HP at what I'd assume is a decent abv around 50% or so. 

It's probably a nice half although not likely a collector's item or anything like that.

[Walter]

Taken a screenshot and sent it to my uncle, retired whisky maker with highland park being one of his. I'll let you know if he come back with anything.

Many thanks.

[Walter]

It was bottled in 2008 so probably not sitting about too long before your brother had it. 
Old Malt Cask are one of Douglas Laing's Indy bottling brands and they've been on the go for ages. Basically they just take casks from distilleries and bottle them themselves, normally a single cask expression like the one you have there. 
Looks like it says one of 300 odd from a refill hogshead so no fancy wine finishing or anything there, just a solid offering of HP at what I'd assume is a decent abv around 50% or so. 
It's probably a nice half although not likely a collector's item or anything like that.

That's a relief. I was scared to drink it in case it was totally wasted on me.

[GiGi]

1 minute ago, Walter said:

4 minutes ago, GiGi said:

 

That's a relief. I was scared to drink it in case it was totally wasted on me.

Nah get wired in. Single cask stuff like yours there are the most fun to drink because they're a one off and you never know exactly what you'll get. Enjoy.