Forty Creek is astounding for the price. *nods*
Scotch anyone?
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Forty Creek is astounding for the price. *nods*
Bowmanville LCBO on Saturday. Glenlivet 12 for $56 (the 15 was $75 but I prefer the 12). There was plenty on the shelf. Obviously I bought some
Yep. Same lot as the Canadian Tire (they moved it from across the street and expanded).
You're welcome indeed. It's a steal at $56 imo.
gixxer_dave
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I know it has been mentioned before, but, man, what is the deal with this trend away from year statements?
I just looked at my collection last night and over half of them (6 bottles) are some type of reserve cask or non-year bottle. None are 18s -- still working my way up
I'm not a snob about single malts or years, it's just an observation. I guess the scotch companies are trying to solidify their speed to market and keep their sales number consistent in preparation for some type of shortage...?
I just looked at my collection last night and over half of them (6 bottles) are some type of reserve cask or non-year bottle. None are 18s -- still working my way up
I'm not a snob about single malts or years, it's just an observation. I guess the scotch companies are trying to solidify their speed to market and keep their sales number consistent in preparation for some type of shortage...?
So they're blends...from what i understand.I know it has been mentioned before, but, man, what is the deal with this trend away from year statements?
I just looked at my collection last night and over half of them (6 bottles) are some type of reserve cask or non-year bottle. None are 18s -- still working my way up
I'm not a snob about single malts or years, it's just an observation. I guess the scotch companies are trying to solidify their speed to market and keep their sales number consistent in preparation for some type of shortage...?
Not always, but in most cases yes.
Some light reading (coles notes:make money and use up stock):
https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/p...th-no-age-statement-single-malt-whiskies.aspx
Some light reading (coles notes:make money and use up stock):
https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/p...th-no-age-statement-single-malt-whiskies.aspx
gixxer_dave
Well-known member
The Johnnie Walker display in the Cancun duty free was brilliant! The way the lighting was shining thru the bottles on their well lit pedestals... Oh geeees.
Sadly, I had to give the shrug to a $115 USD (~150 CAD) set of 1L + 200 mL bonus bottle of 18 year platinum label (the lady did not support that purchase lol)... picked up 1L of Gold Label Reserve for $65 USD instead... smoooooooth stuff.
Yep, guess I'm a bit of a sucker for JW.
Sadly, I had to give the shrug to a $115 USD (~150 CAD) set of 1L + 200 mL bonus bottle of 18 year platinum label (the lady did not support that purchase lol)... picked up 1L of Gold Label Reserve for $65 USD instead... smoooooooth stuff.
Yep, guess I'm a bit of a sucker for JW.
marmota
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I always read this thread, though slow at times... It's been quite interesting.
I'm a bit of a Scotch snob myself. I tend to prefer Sm over blends, but have managed to seize a pretty substantial collection of bottles over the last five years (>100).
I actually have been engaged with some friends in a yearly ritual we call scotchtoberfest where we meet for a BBQ and every two of us bring a bottle. ideally something we really like or simply haven't tried. We've gone alphabetical, region wise, always open to discussion to avoid bringing two bottles of the same.
Would you guys be interested doing something like this?
Bikes and Scotch sounds like a terrible combination though it doesn't have to be!!!
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I'm a bit of a Scotch snob myself. I tend to prefer Sm over blends, but have managed to seize a pretty substantial collection of bottles over the last five years (>100).
I actually have been engaged with some friends in a yearly ritual we call scotchtoberfest where we meet for a BBQ and every two of us bring a bottle. ideally something we really like or simply haven't tried. We've gone alphabetical, region wise, always open to discussion to avoid bringing two bottles of the same.
Would you guys be interested doing something like this?
Bikes and Scotch sounds like a terrible combination though it doesn't have to be!!!
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marmota
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It's funny... I tell people that whenever I chose jw red over black almost every time. Most of my friends don't like peat monsters either.I really couldn't care less if it was single or not. JW black is still my favourite.. I go by what I taste not what I read
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Peat is an acquired taste. There's a reason Genmorangie is the most popular whiskey in Scotland. Even there, most don't like the monsters. If you prefer blended, try Té Bheag. It's reasonably priced and a much better product than Budwei.........er, JW.
Thanks, I'll give it a try.
