The Scotch Thread

[cyra1ax]

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This really is no answer TBH but I would have to just say they are similar but different haha! I think if you like one you will like the other. These are apparently both based with the original 10yo but then finished further aging in different casks imparting subtleties. Both are fabulously sweet and really coat the tongue but maybe a bit more citrus in the Alta and a little more honeyed edge to the Nector d'or thanks to those Sauturnes Casks!

I'll trust your distinguished palate on this one haha!

[BigDL]

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This really is no answer TBH but I would have to just say they are similar but different haha! I think if you like one you will like the other. These are apparently both based with the original 10yo but then finished further aging in different casks imparting subtleties. Both are fabulously sweet and really coat the tongue but maybe a bit more citrus in the Alta and a little more honeyed edge to the Nector d'or thanks to those Sauturnes Casks!

That sounds tasty, I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

[89coupe]

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I find it challenging to pull nuance out of bourbon as well due to the sweetness/oak. I find the differences are typically more on the nose than palate.

I'm in the midst of planning a Scotch tasting in Bulgaria at the moment. Hoping to have around 340 Euros to play with for 4 bottles.

It's my first tasting with this group so I'm not choosing anything too obscure, but rather nice commonly available drams that have cheaper options in their vertical that newbies can afford.

Going to go regional for this tasting but didn't find anything available locally for Lowlands or Cambletown (only Auchentoshan 3 Wood and Glen Scotia Double Cask) so going with the following:

Speyside - Glenfarclas 21
Highlands - Clynelish 14
Islands - Highland Park 18
Islay - Ardbeg Uigeadail

Any critiques?

The only one I have tried on that list is the Glenfarclas 21

I’ll have to pull it off the shelf and pour a glass, I don’t remember what it even tasted like.

[Penguin_Racecar]

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Can someone recommend some Japanese scotch's they enjoy? We're doing a tasting tomorrow and we each have picked a country to buy from.

The Hibiki you bought is a good choice. I bought one in the US for $58 a couple years ago, but can't find it for anything less than $114 locally. The Nikka 12 is nice too, but the one that really impressed me was the Nikka Coffey Malt I tried at the MS Whisky Festival 2 years ago. One of the most stand-out ones from the evening for sure. https://zyn.ca/collections/all/produ...ka-coffey-malt

[msommers]

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The Hibiki you bought is a good choice. I bought one in the US for $58 a couple years ago, but can't find it for anything less than $114 locally. The Nikka 12 is nice too, but the one that really impressed me was the Nikka Coffey Malt I tried at the MS Whisky Festival 2 years ago. One of the most stand-out ones from the evening for sure. https://zyn.ca/collections/all/produ...ka-coffey-malt

You're in luck, it's still on-sale at Craft Cellars for $106. Their online purchase system is incredibly slow, but their in-store inventory is ample enough that it's likely not necessary. Amazing selection in there!

https://craftcellars.ca/product/sunt...anese-harmony/

[89coupe]

Picked these up today.

[Disoblige]

^^ Interested to hear how they stack up.

Especially with many Japanese whiskies going the no age route, or NAS as they say...

[89coupe]

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^^ Interested to hear how they stack up.

Especially with many Japanese whiskies going the no age route, or NAS as they say...

Was told they are blends from different years, limited quantity.

So I grabbed both. Will give an update when I crack them open.

[ercchry]

All this Japanese talk... don’t mind if I do

[ExtraSlow]

So this isn't the scotch thread then? I drank some Royal Reserve the other day, will brads head explode if I post an arty photo of that?

[tirebob]

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So this isn't the scotch thread then? I drank some Royal Reserve the other day, will brads head explode if I post an arty photo of that?

Mine might...

[Penguin_Racecar]

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You're in luck, it's still on-sale at Craft Cellars for $106. Their online purchase system is incredibly slow, but their in-store inventory is ample enough that it's likely not necessary. Amazing selection in there!

https://craftcellars.ca/product/sunt...anese-harmony/

Thanks for the tip - I still have a third of a bottle left. Might pick up a Nikka Coffey Malt next, or possibly the Clynelish 14.

[tirebob]

Hey if any of you want a stupid cheap decent banger scotch, Tomatin 12yo is on sale at Coop Wines and Spirits (Airdrie at least) for $39/bottle!!

[Disoblige]

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Hey if any of you want a stupid cheap decent banger scotch, Tomatin 12yo is on sale at Coop Wines and Spirits (Airdrie at least) for $39/bottle!!

What's with the Tomatin being marked down so regularly? That 18 at Liquorstore is like regular price $88 lol.

Not complaining, just surprised.

[89coupe]

Honey & spice, very nice.

[tirebob]

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What's with the Tomatin being marked down so regularly? That 18 at Liquorstore is like regular price $88 lol.

Not complaining, just surprised.

Obviously there are some deals out there! I am guessing they either over-produced or they are trying a marketing tactic based on their position to get new customers who are quickly being priced out of anything of reasonable quality.

[RX_EVOLV]

Tomatin 18 is a wonderful single malt. Good deal if <$100

[tirebob]

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Tomatin 18 is a wonderful single malt. Good deal if <$100

Agreed... It is such an easy drinking, pleasant, unoffencive scotch while still being complex enough that newbies and snobs can appreciate it together!

[Disoblige]

Appreciate the heads up on the 12 @tirebob .
Good to stock up over the holidays and also some stocking stuffer gifts!

[tirebob]

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Appreciate the heads up on the 12 @tirebob .
Good to stock up over the holidays and also some stocking stuffer gifts!

I would have bought a case of it if for the same reasons if they had one, but they were down to the last two bottles when I was in so I had to settle for that...