The Scotch Thread

[ExtraSlow]

I'm sure it would not dissapoint.

[davidI]

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I wonder if the Bushmill 12 is good? It's on sale and only a few bucks more than the 10.

Haven't tried the 12 (the 16 is delicious but $$$).

This might help you decide... https://youtu.be/QdaS4wqF_dg?si=FrNfAnyl7Ynw2B3O

[Eride]

Had a chance to spend 15 days in Scotland working on creative projects for a few different distilleries this past summer. The highlight was spending nearly a week on the ground with Springbank. Such an incredible place and easily my favorite distillery in all of Scotland. Springbank controls every single aspect of the whisky making process, doing nearly all of it by hand. They malt all of their own barley (something very few distilleries still do), peat the malt by hand, and then follow the rest of the process all the way to bottling on site. Amazing commitment to tradition, and the proof is truly in the product at the end. Thought I'd share a few shots, such an amazing place!
DSC02006 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC02002 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC03162 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC05816 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06696 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06773 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC06833 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DJI_20230709164508_0104_D by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DJI_20230708160936_0874_D-Pano by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr
DSC04985 by Erik McRitchie, on Flickr

[msommers]

What an amazing experience that must have been! Thanks for sharing

[Eride]

One of the best whisky experiences of my life, cant recommend it enough. If you have a chance to go, absolutely do it!

[ExtraSlow]

Who was asking about a bourbon? Coop sale.

[msommers]

Akkeshi is definitely one of my favourite Japanese distilleries. This was the only reasonably-priced bottle we found and fortunately at the Duty Free in Ginza.

[Disoblige]

Not sure if everyday price but great deal.

[msommers]

[CompletelyNumb]

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Enter for chance to purchase these rare spirits during our Rare Spirits Event in Calgary on September 22 ​​
You just might snag:​
Old Rip Van Winkle 12 Year​
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year​
Eagle Rare 17 year​
Get there early so you can receive your ticket to participate in the draw, because we’re only giving them out to the first 200 people. See event details below: ​
To enter, line up at the venue. The first 200 people will be allowed in to win a chance to purchase a rare spirit through a random draw.​
Upon entry you will be provided with a two-part ticket, each containing a serial number. One part is to be retained by you and the main part must be deposited in the ballot box for draw purposes.​
The draw will commence at 11:00 a.m. If your number is selected, upon the completion of the event you, will be invited inside and have the option to purchase your rare spirit by 2:00 pm.​
5850 Signal Hill Centre SW ​
Friday, September 22, 2023​
10:00 am – 1:00 pm ​
Questions? Please call the Westhills location: 403-686-8043​

I've never had any of these

[ExtraSlow]

They are good.

[2Legit2Quit]

Got to try these last night at the tasting, the 74 was a ride, very exceptional to say the least.




Was a good event, found a few new bottles to pick up eventually.

[Nufy]

Group Buy ?

https://canoe.com/life/food/bottle-o...c-8259c9503b21

[msommers]

This was in stock again last night. Man prices are bananas:

https://www.bswliquor.com/products/g...-2020-bottling

[msommers]

A rare instance of being able to have scotch shipped to Canada. I've received the DHL notification already.

Got some 12 CS and 18. In hindsight I should have asked about a group buy given the shipping charge of £30.

If you're familiar with the regular 12, it's a complex sherries scotch with a hint of peat and saltiness.

https://bunnahabhain.com/

I'm not usually a big peat guy but KWM has a Bruichladdich tasting with some outstanding samples, so we'll see if I write off most of Islay or not

We'll start with the Laddie Classic to give us a baseline, before working our way through Black Arts 11.1, Port Charlotte 10 Year, Port Charlotte PMC:01, and a trio of Octomores: 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3.

[Eride]

Nice snag, bet that CS 12 is a belter! I get bottles shipped from Scotland all the time, just need to find a brand who’s willing to send them over!

[Brent.ff]

Any Kensington wine market aficionados hear anything about this years sale? Last years was fantastic

[msommers]

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Nice snag, bet that CS 12 is a belter! I get bottles shipped from Scotland all the time, just need to find a brand who’s willing to send them over!

Oh interesting! What other ones have you ordered?

Costco has their Kirkland Speyside available again, 18YO this time. For $100 these bottles are a steal. Also Benromach 10 for $55! tsuuTina

Brent, I did a tasting a week ago with KWM and usually they drop notices but nothing about the sale. Was it a Black Friday thing last year? Their calendar this year sounds like it's packed with some real goodies.

[Brent.ff]

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Surprised this hasn’t been posted. KWM sale

https://files.constantcontact.com/d7...6.pdf?rdr=true

Went back, looks like around Black Friday, so should be soon if it’s happening this year. I just want Shackleton for $40 again

[msommers]

@Brent.ff

Our Fall Super Sale starts Friday, November 17, at 10 AM in-store and 12:01 AM online... A sale edition of the Malt Messenger will be sent out by 8AM on Friday morning, highlighting the best deals.



Almost everything in-store will be 10-50% off.



SAVE 10-40% on most* in-stock whisky!
SAVE 15-50% on all in-stock wine!
SAVE 10-50% on all in-stock brandy, cognac, gin, rum & other spirits!
SAVE 10-40% on all in-stock beer!


This is our last store-wide Sale of the year, and it is only on until the end of the day, Sunday, November 19... you'll have to wait until the end of January to see prices like these again!