The Scotch Thread

[AaronK]

Originally posted by Mibz
Superstore liquor store tends to be within a couple dollars of the cheapest in the city.

+1 I only buy my liquor from Superstore, assuming they carry it.

[rx7_turbo2]

My wife got me a bottle of this for Christmas



Hands down best Scotch I've ever tasted! I'm sure as I get older and more experienced I'll find something better but until then drinking this one has been an outstanding experience.

[themack89]

EVERYDAY

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by rx7_turbo2
My wife got me a bottle of this for Christmas



Hands down best Scotch I've ever tasted! I'm sure as I get older and more experienced I'll find something better but until then drinking this one has been an outstanding experience.

Bought a 97 family cask overproof sitting at 56.3% a few weeks ago. Phenomenal bottle of whiskey.

[rx7_turbo2]

Originally posted by jdmakkord


Bought a 97 family cask overproof sitting at 56.3% a few weeks ago. Phenomenal bottle of whiskey.

I was really impressed, truthfully Glenfarclas as a distiller wasn't a name I was super familiar with. If this 30 year old is any indication of the quality of product they put out, I'd be willing to try they're other offerings without hesitation.

[heavyfuel]

I'd like to get my hands on a bottle of this stuff!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2...n-whiskey.html

[Nav13]

[B]The whisky will be transferred by March from Ross Island to Shackleton's desolate hut at Cape Royds and replaced beneath the restored hut as part of a program to protect the legacy of the so-called heroic era of Antarctic exploration from 1898 to 1915.

Maybe I am under estimating how hard it is to get to this hut, but they don't think someone is going to steal it, now that the whole world knows where this whiskey is going to be?

[TYMSMNY]

My Favs,
Oban 1995
Oban 14 yr.
Macallan 18
Glenlivet 18

In terms of big box stores, Superstore has been one of the cheapest places, Coop has a better selection.

and then duty frees when crossing the border whenever I can. So much cheaper plus it's in a bigger bottle!

[davidI]

Originally posted by Nav13


Maybe I am under estimating how hard it is to get to this hut, but they don't think someone is going to steal it, now that the whole world knows where this whiskey is going to be?

I'm picturing an old bearded Scotsman with a double barrel shotgun and a rocking chair.

[86max]

Originally posted by rx7_turbo2


I was really impressed, truthfully Glenfarclas as a distiller wasn't a name I was super familiar with. If this 30 year old is any indication of the quality of product they put out, I'd be willing to try they're other offerings without hesitation.

Yea I hadn't really heard of Glenfarclas either, but received a bottle of 15yr for christmas that I havn't touched yet. I'll have to tap in and report back what it's like.




I just recently and reluctantly finished a bottle of this stuff, I'd not recommend it to anyone.

[davidI]

Originally posted by 86max

I just recently and reluctantly finished a bottle of this stuff, I'd not recommend it to anyone.

The colour says it all for me!

[Nav13]

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okay it's actually an Irish whiskey so I probably shouldn't post it in this thread, but damn is it ever delicious and smooth. Probably my next favorite after good ol Wisers, which as I'm sure you all know is also not a scotch. Building up my taste for scotch, but really not a fan of peaty whiskeys (I know there is less peaty scotch's). Prefer smooth Canadian rye at this stage in my drinking life.

[phreezee]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I hate you by the way. You got me all excited for cheap Macallen, just to find out it's in the US only.

Heads UP! According to RFD :

Kirkland 20yr old Scotch $54 (Alberta only :P) I've heard of this in the states but not seen it up here until now. 20 Year Old Speyside Scotch, Sherry Cask Finished. (750ml) $53.99 + GST & deposit. Reviews online are generally favourable. Very smooth. Quite yummy.

[ducaudi]

Agreed about the Kirkland Scotch. I bought a bottle and had some with my dad over the weekend. It really is tasty.

[AndyL]

Costco crossiron has the 20yr Kirkland scotch 53.99

Closing out, has only been in for 2 weeks, as its not selling...

Sonofagun - wasn't in 2 weeks ago last I was in...

[googe]

Damn, we have that 20 year here and it's $75 after tax. $53 is a steal. This one is called speyside, seems like they aren't bottling Macallan anymore.

[boosted_Z]

Deerfoot Meadows has had the Kirkland 20 since early Jan. Picked it up for <$53. It's pretty good, but I haven't bought a second.

There's a lot of bottles in the $55 range which hit the same notes: Glenfiddich 15, Macallan 12, Glendronach 12. I think it fits in nicely with younger but similarly priced options, but doesn't really stand above them.

[Dycker]

I highly recommend the Bruichladdich Islay Barley Bottles (2004/2006/Bere but not Organic). Fantastic and gives you info on the farms where the barley was harvested.

Recent delightful drams:
Tomatin 12yo
Benromach Organic
Glenfarclas 20yo
Nikka Tsuru 17yo
AnCnoc 35yo
Bruichladdich Legacy V
Glenrothes 1972
Balblair 1979

[heavyfuel]

I acquired these yesterday. All untouched and unopened. Itty little bit of flood water/sewer backup touched the bottles OH MY GOD better toss 'em all.... Oh well. Loot like this is what makes my occupation all the more interesting!



L to R:

Glenrothes 1985 Speyside
Glengoyne Ewan's Choice 1986 Highland
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 yr
Macallan 15 Fine Oak Cask
Glenfiddich Solara Reserve 15 yr.
Glenfiddich Gran Reserva Cuban Rum Finish 21 yr.
Balvenie Single Barrell 15 yr.
Auchentoshan Lowland 17 yr Bordeaux Wine Finish
Chivas Regal nothing special

[ercchry]

went to a Scotch in the Cellar event at willowpark for the Macallan 1824 Series last week. i never really realized the work that goes into Macallan... new found respect for it for sure.

we went through the gold, amber, sienna and ruby. pricing was around... $60, $80, $150, and $250 respectively... and i got to say, for once my favorite wasnt the most expensive. the amber was really solid

and the biggest thing to note about macallan with all this "finished in xxxx barrel" hype thats been the rage lately is that macallan actually builds its own barrels, lend them to a sherry producer for a couple year, then when they get them back they use them twice... and then might sell them to the competition to "finish" their products in sherry.... which is a third or fourth fill. most of these guys are using burbon to age, which is $200/barrel to buy. macallan's cost on its barrels is ~$1000