The Scotch Thread

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Highlands guy over here <———-

Tomatin/glendronach/glenfarclas/balvenie/pretty much anything from japan

Hard to pick just one, what’s interesting though is when you go to some of these tastings and try the whole line from a distiller there always seems to be a mid range bottle that I enjoy more than the flagship... some times those more expensive ones are just way over done, usually anything first fill sherry I find can be too much, just not balanced. The Japanese stuff is always super well balanced though, i’ve really been reaching for them more often than the scotch lately

Same, I'm all over the place. I've actually been moving away from the peat right now. I'm a big fan of the Japanese whiskys, and I'm loving bourbons these days.

[tirebob]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It seems you guys mostly prefer peat/smoky whiskey? Anyone actually prefers non-peat/smoke? What is your top choice for each?

Try the Tullibarbine 225 I posted a pic of. It is almost a dessert scotch being finished in sauternes casks. The Gelnmorangie Nector d'or as well. If you like the sweeter, no peat side of things you will enjoy these! I like them all!

[RX_EVOLV]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It seems you guys mostly prefer peat/smoky whiskey? Anyone actually prefers non-peat/smoke? What is your top choice for each?

Peat or not, I like them all. It just depends on the time of the day, or the season. A light whisky over dinner or while watching TV, or a peaty one to sip on by the fireplace or outside with a cigar.

My go-to peated whiskies are definitly anything Laphroaig (Cairdeas, Quarter Cask, etc..all good), Laga 8yo, and Octomore (I can only have half a dram at a time.. it's just too much, but so good)

My go-to sherry whiskies are the Aberlour A'bundah or Springbank ( 12 yo Cask Strength is so good)

My go-to non-peated whiskies at the moment are Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon and Glenmorangie Milsean.

Other ones I really like are the Compass Box Flaming Heart (both 2015 and 2018 releases), a 10yo Bunnahabhain (Wilson and Morgon 2001/2011 sherry cask), and Glenfiddich Experimental Series Fire and Cane.

[LongCity]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Longcity, nice collection! most of them I've never even heard of before. There's just so many choices out there and not enough space to store haha.


Here's my measly collection.
Attachment 84210

Not measly at all! And thank you.

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Nice buys! The only one of those I currently have is the Arran 18. It is a very nice bottle. I know how you feel about the budget. I am up somewhere over 40 bottles these days in my collection. My cabinet is full to the brim, to and three deep. I need a new one!

Thanks! I haven't had the 18 yet but I have had the 14 and was a little underwhelmed. I know older doesn't mean better but thats what I'm hoping for in this case haha.

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Wow Long, you've been holding out on me.

Never that!

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Attachment 84212

Here's my Bruichladdich and Japanese whisky wall (well the ones that would fit the shelves anyway). Everything else unfortunately has to stay hidden inside the cabinet..

That is extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at.

[LongCity]

A bunch more, unopened, bottles from the last 6 months or so. I know I need to start cracking them but I don't wanna have too many bottles opened at once. I know there isn't an issue with that, if there is a good amount still in the bottle, but having so many opened at once makes the decision harder on what to drink. Also, can't finish bottles fast enough without it being an issue to my health

[tirebob]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

....

My go-to non-peated whiskies at the moment are Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon and Glenmorangie Milsean.....

I wish I could find another bottle of the Misean... I fucking destroyed mine in a week and now can't find anymore! It is a brilliant sweet candy whisky...

[RX_EVOLV]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I wish I could find another bottle of the Misean... I fucking destroyed mine in a week and now can't find anymore! It is a brilliant sweet candy whisky...

Yeah I haven't seen one in a while.. Maybe 17ave Liquor depot but that was a good few months ago... I'm heading there today so I'll keep an eye out.

[CompletelyNumb]

Anyone get good liquor Depot deals today?*

I grabbed another Balvenie Doublewood, Macallan double cask, and the Dalmore 15

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Picked up a Carn Morn 18 year finished in a bourbon cask. I just finished my previous sherry cask one, so I'm stoked to try it.

$150 - 25% off is best.

[89coupe]

Just added this to the collection, a gift.

[cyra1ax]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Anyone get good liquor Depot deals today?*

I grabbed another Balvenie Doublewood, Macallan double cask, and the Dalmore 15

Just got the Oban 14. Wanted the Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or or Tomatin 14 but I would've had to drive all the way down to Mt. Royal to get it. Thought about the doublewood but I put on my gift exchange wish list instead :P
Went to two stores and they both had crappy selection which was sad to see.

[CompletelyNumb]

Best selection of the day goes to the Banff store. Blew my mind, more than Brentwood maybe.

[LongCity]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Just got the Oban 14. Wanted the Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or or Tomatin 14 but I would've had to drive all the way down to Mt. Royal to get it. Thought about the doublewood but I put on my gift exchange wish list instead :P
Went to two stores and they both had crappy selection which was sad to see.

Usually only Brentwood and the 17th Ave locations are worth it, in Calgary.

I goofed big time. Wasn’t expecting to see the Red Breast 12 CS (I know, not a Scotch) but as soon as I saw it, I got a phone call and stupidly didn’t grab the bottle. Walked around while on the phone and when I got off and went back to the aisle, it was gone. Asked two different employees if they could check but the locations that had them were too far away.

[RX_EVOLV]

Checked out both 17ave and Brentwood location and nothing too exciting. I think ever since they opened up Wine and Beyond in Sage Hill and started using that location as their flag ship scotch (and wine) store, they haven't been replenishing the stock at the other liquor depot locations with the new releases. It was pretty much all the same stuff as ~ a year ago with a few exceptions like the Macallans, so I already picked through most of what I wanted during last year's big sale.

With that said, I did pick up a bottle of Linkwood 19yo (Independent bottling). Always been a fan of Linkwood and $105 for a 48% abv 19yo seems worthy of a gamble.

[89coupe]

Latest bottle to the collection, another gift.

[LongCity]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Latest bottle to the collection, another gift.

How'd you like it?

[89coupe]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

How'd you like it?

I need another go at it. I didn’t enjoy it the first try.

I got another bottle as a gift yesterday, will post a photo on Friday.

[Sky]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I need another go at it. I didn’t enjoy it the first try.

I got another bottle as a gift yesterday, will post a photo on Friday.

I like how you're receiving scotches as gifts non-stop haha

[89coupe]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I like how you're receiving scotches as gifts non-stop haha

Latest gift. Will be sampling this Friday.

[ercchry]

Paging all ballers:

http://wpemails.cmail19.com/t/ViewEm...A3541AF197FE1F