EPTTL Whiskey fans? - Page 45
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xaoteca
Czech Republic34 Posts
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Abraxas514
Canada475 Posts
On September 04 2013 18:52 zatic wrote: Haha I also neeeever liked the Oban 14, still not after several tastings. Find it totally bland. Bland, and overpriced. | ||
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
Got a dragon boat race this weekend so can't drink my Dalwhinnie and Talisker until after  | ||
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OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
On September 11 2013 08:53 OminouS wrote: Wow, what's up with the hate on Oban? I Always found it to be a fresh Highland whisky, with a bit more salt and smoke compared to many others in the same price range. I know it's not a great whisky, but for its price tag, I enjoy it. I didn't dislike it but felt that it wasn't worth the price. How much does it cost in Sweden? In Canada, a bottle of Oban 14 will cost $110 compared to say $90 for Dalwhinnie 15 (which I like). But then again, a bottle of Highland Park 18 would go for $150 so I doubt I'd be getting one of those any time soon either. edit: Prices are for Ontario, Canada. Other provinces will differ slightly iirc. | ||
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
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OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
On September 11 2013 09:24 infinity21 wrote: I didn't dislike it but felt that it wasn't worth the price. How much does it cost in Sweden? In Canada, a bottle of Oban 14 will cost $110 compared to say $90 for Dalwhinnie 15 (which I like). But then again, a bottle of Highland Park 18 would go for $150 so I doubt I'd be getting one of those any time soon either. edit: Prices are for Ontario, Canada. Other provinces will differ slightly iirc. The price for Oban in Sweden is 465 SEK, 74$ Canadian or 71$ US dollars (todays rate). So I guess price does differ depending on where you buy it. With that said, Sweden does have high taxes on alchol. | ||
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magicmUnky
Australia280 Posts
Now, however, I've begun my whisky journey. So far (Not in order of greatness): Laphroaig Triple Wood: Fantastic; I love peat. Smoke, burning furniture (antique furniture), very little salt. Slightly twiggy fireplace. Brilliant from nose to finish. Be wary: your palate will be smokey for some time after a dram of this. Lagavulin 16: Amazing. My second favourite. Winter warmer; I get antiseptic cream, sea spray, seaweed, dried fruits and lots and lots of burning furniture. (since writing this originally, I've had some more lagavulin; it's still amazing more fruits now than smokiness, however) Highland Park 12: A disappointment. High quality, well crafted but I don't like the pungent presentation of sweet flavours. I get brownies, some fruit and lots of vanilla.. Dry finish is really nice tho. Johnny Black: Not much to say, not very interesting, can't recommend it. Buffalo Trace: A bourbon, AMAZING! I love the flavour of this. I smell more time nosing it than drinking. I get big vanilla, hints of oak and wood sap on the nose. Palate is bold, full, rich; more vanilla (which I love) and oak; very smooth. Finish has hints of licorice, some candied popcorn maybe and yes, more vanilla. I will certainly be buying more of this. Maker's Mark: A real disappointment. It was touted to be a great introductory bourbon but I found it to be too weak and indistinct. Really needs a 46% or higher bottling to bring out some flavour. 40% just isn't enough. Nose was candied fruits with a hint of vanilla and pickle. Palate was much the same but tasted watery. Finish was totally unremarkable except for some oak notes. It's like buffalo trace but half as good. Glen Moray 10 or 12: Boring. Similar to highland park but with the addition of some citrus notes. Very indistinct and again it's bottled at too little ABV. Possibly sherry-finished which I don't like. Can anyone offer some insight to bourbons similar to Buffalo Trace? I've sinced tried a sip of Elmer T Lee, which I will be buying shortly and Woodford Park Maple Finish - really amazing but a bit too sweet to buy a whole bottle. | ||
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Manijak
Slovenia112 Posts
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Grettin
42381 Posts
On September 11 2013 22:21 Manijak wrote: Any recommendations for a peaty/smokey whisky in 40ish € range? (Tried Laphroaig 10yo and Quarter cask so far). Many recommend Highland Park, especially if you are a novice. | ||
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aseq
Netherlands3975 Posts
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DR.Ham
Netherlands621 Posts
On September 11 2013 22:21 Manijak wrote: Any recommendations for a peaty/smokey whisky in 40ish € range? (Tried Laphroaig 10yo and Quarter cask so far). You should be able to get some Lagavulin 16 for about that price if you shop around. If is a great peaty whisky and a bit less harsh than the Laphroaig. Both of those are my favorites at the moment. Enjoy! | ||
GTR
51431 Posts
If not available, any alternatives? | ||
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Xenocide_Knight
Korea (South)2625 Posts
On September 11 2013 23:02 GTR wrote: Anyone know where I can find Seagram's Seven Crown in Australia? Would like to enjoy some 7 and 7's but can't seem to find this anywhere. If not available, any alternatives? I don't know much about seagrams but I know at one of the bars I go to, you can get a Jameson and sprite which seems like essentially the same thing. | ||
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FetTerBender
Germany1393 Posts
i have been enjoying some Whisky lately and need to restock a little. My current collection looks like this: Bowmore 12 Years Enigma Single Malt Islay Storm Islay Single Malt Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Bruichladdich The Laddie Ten Dalmore The 12 Single Malt Any recommendations about similar / good alternatives, or recommendations for Single Malts i should absolutely add? Thanks  | ||
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SixStrings
Germany2046 Posts
What do you reckon is a good starter, that won't burn too large a whole in my wallet? | ||
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BeMannerDuPenner
Germany5638 Posts
On October 16 2013 05:34 SixStrings wrote: My dentist advised me against keeping to drink wine, so I figured this is as good a time as any to start pissing with the big dogs. Since vodka is associated with all kinds of unpleasantness in Germany, rum is flat out gross, I've had a couple of really bad experiences with tequila, I feel like whiskey should be my poison from now on. What do you reckon is a good starter, that won't burn too large a whole in my wallet? glennfiddich 12 ~24€ laphroaig 10 ~ 30€ dalwhinnie 15 / laphroaig quarter cask /glennfiddich 15 ~35€ ardbeg 10 ~40€ lagavulin 16 ~45€ makers mark ~25€ & wild turkey rare breed ~30€ are decent bourbons to checkout all below 50€ good to top quality and should be quite easy to get evrywhere. On September 11 2013 09:24 infinity21 wrote: I didn't dislike it but felt that it wasn't worth the price. How much does it cost in Sweden? In Canada, a bottle of Oban 14 will cost $110 compared to say $90 for Dalwhinnie 15 (which I like). But then again, a bottle of Highland Park 18 would go for $150 so I doubt I'd be getting one of those any time soon either. edit: Prices are for Ontario, Canada. Other provinces will differ slightly iirc. insane prices. oban is like 35-40€ here, not the biggest fan since i think there are better choices for the price but damn. 110$ sounds like a ton for that. didnt know that stuff is that expensive in other places. | ||
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odE
Finland177 Posts
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Manijak
Slovenia112 Posts
On October 16 2013 05:34 SixStrings wrote: My dentist advised me against keeping to drink wine, so I figured this is as good a time as any to start pissing with the big dogs. Since vodka is associated with all kinds of unpleasantness in Germany, rum is flat out gross, I've had a couple of really bad experiences with tequila, I feel like whiskey should be my poison from now on. What do you reckon is a good starter, that won't burn too large a whole in my wallet? I'd suggest Glenfiddich 12, very good stuff for a decent price. | ||
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
On October 16 2013 05:50 BeMannerDuPenner wrote: insane prices. oban is like 35-40€ here, not the biggest fan since i think there are better choices for the price but damn. 110$ sounds like a ton for that. didnt know that stuff is that expensive in other places. Yeah, Canada has some crazy taxes on alcohol. Things are about half price just south of the border in the US which is probably more in line with prices in Germany | ||
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