Whisk(e)y Lovers thread(II)

[Messugga]

Yep that Old Forrester is cheap as chips over here and easy to get.

I prefer the Old Forrester Statesman or even the 1920.

Was it this Cadenhead:

Cadenhead Original Collection A Tennessee Distillery 18yo

Yes, that's the Cadenhead.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Opened some new stuff...and was blown away.



A masterpiece...lots of those sour berries I love in a Port finish. Oily mouthfeel and sweet peat.

Strong dark chocolate...prunes. Almost Christmas cake...but not quite.

Black tea on finish with the red wine flavors making it lean towards Rooibos.

Much better than the Sherry Cask.

Loving it!

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Delicious. Soft, sweet heather peat.

I still smell and taste green apples. Honey and nuts.

Creamy mouthfeel...buttery.

Peat is absolutely fabulous. The smoke when you braai fish.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Soft sweet Highland peat...from the imported barley.

Chocolate and cherries....and then smoked ham...spareribs with BBQ sauce.

Strong coffee on long finish.

The smoke compliments...it doesn't dominate.

Balcones does it again!

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Then some stuff for desert to finish a great Whisky evening...

 

[dualmeister]

Opened some new stuff...and was blown away.

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A masterpiece...lots of those sour berries I love in a Port finish. Oily mouthfeel and sweet peat.

Strong dark chocolate...prunes. Almost Christmas cake...but not quite.

Black tea on finish with the red wine flavors making it lean towards Rooibos.

Much better than the Sherry Cask.

Loving it!

It is yummy.

 

[Quad Pipe]

It is yummy.
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I had my sample on Friday and it is fantastic. Pity you cannot find bottles...

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I had my sample on Friday and it is fantastic. Pity you cannot find bottles...

I was very lucky. Bought a bottle off a guy in Germany through Whiskybase Market.

 

[dualmeister]

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[ands45]

 

[Messugga]

Opened some new stuff...and was blown away.

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A masterpiece...lots of those sour berries I love in a Port finish. Oily mouthfeel and sweet peat.

Strong dark chocolate...prunes. Almost Christmas cake...but not quite.

Black tea on finish with the red wine flavors making it lean towards Rooibos.

Much better than the Sherry Cask.

Loving it!

That was my summary too. The sherry cask sits in my cupboard and it's not bad, but the port is a bit special.

 

[ands45]

Very enjoyable, nice summer dram

 

[RonSwanson]

I'm struggling to find Lagavulin in stores these days last 18 months, can anyone relate?
Having to resort to JW 12 (which is still pretty good, but not as good).

 

[axsis]

I'm struggling to find Lagavulin in stores these days last 18 months, can anyone relate?
Having to resort to JW 12 (which is still pretty good, but not as good).

It's showing up more now. Checkers and Makro seem to be getting in a little. Now R1599 - R1799 though so making it a tough sell when you can get Kilchoman Loch Gorm for much the same price from specialists.

 

[RonSwanson]

It's showing up more now. Checkers and Makro seem to be getting in a little. Now R1599 - R1799 though so making it a tough sell when you can get Kilchoman Loch Gorm for much the same price from specialists.

Never tried it, any good?

 

[axsis]

Never tried it, any good?

You're missing out.

 

[Praeses]

Never tried it, any good?

I can also recommend Laphroaig's Quarter Cask if you can get your hands on some. Very nice and well peated!

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Never tried it, any good?

My 2c's...

There is a LOT of peated stuff out there that is better quality and at better prices than the current batches of Laga 16yo

I suggest bumming some samples from the members on this thread. If I was back home, I would've sent you at least 8 or 10 samples that would've swayed you.

I know you're Ron and represent Lagavulin in the US, but drink these other ones undercover.

 

[dualmeister]

Never tried it, any good?

It is magnificent

 

[Messugga]

I see the new Octomore series is out. Doubt it offers value for money though.