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TriO
United States421 Posts
A large crystal decanter filled with rare Macallan "M" whisky sold for $628,205 at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong this weekend. That hefty price tag set a new world record for the most expensive single-malt whisky sold at auction. This shit better have tits and ass for that price. Would you pay this much for whisky? | ||
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
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Promethelax
Canada7089 Posts
On January 22 2014 11:06 TriO wrote: http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/21/news/economy/whisky-auction/ This shit better have tits and ass for that price. Would you pay this much for whisky? I certainly wouldn't spend it on tits and ass. | ||
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Arevall
Sweden1133 Posts
On January 22 2014 01:41 xDaunt wrote: I like Oban 14 as one of the "softer" scotches (compare it to something like Ardbeg that's discussed above). It's something that's good to have around for guests because it is generally inoffensive to less experienced whiskey drinkers. But it does lack depth. As for whiskey drinking and the prices in general, anything that is even remotely good is going to run you at least $60 (with few exceptions) and will more likely cost closer to $100 (and more). Yeah, that's fairly steep, but you have to think about what the whiskey is for. Unless you have a lot of money, drinking good whiskey every day probably isn't a good idea. As for me, I don't drink much, but when I do, I'd rather have something good. So having several $60-$120+ bottles lying around isn't really a big deal, because they'll last a long time. I bought like 8 bottles a couple of years ago. That was a great investment! Then you just have to replace the most popular ones. The ones that I go through quickly seems to be the two I like best at the moment and the cheapest one. Pre-edit: Ok, seems the blended Black Bush wasn't really cheap, I thought it was really excellent for it's price | ||
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Lassepetri
Denmark112 Posts
What a completely fantastic whisky for practically no money. It's NCF, it's natural color and its cask strength (56,1%) The taste and the smell knocks you ever with complexity. It really keeps on giving. If I could only drink one kind of whisky for the rest of my life, this would be it. Also bumping this thread for malty justice. | ||
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aseq
Netherlands4025 Posts
Lagavulin 16 Year (this is a regular of mine) Auchentoshan Valinch batch 2 Aberlour A’Bunadh Macallan Gold (i'd like to try the 18 but $$$) Highland Park 12 Year Talisker 10 Year (only had this once, ever, liked it, but really long time ago) Lasse, sounds interesting! It's on offer for 52 euro here, so I might include it in my next order. I've only tried the normal Glenlivet (12), wasn't too impressed. | ||
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Lassepetri
Denmark112 Posts
On February 03 2014 20:11 aseq wrote: Just ordered: Lagavulin 16 Year (this is a regular of mine) Auchentoshan Valinch batch 2 Aberlour A’Bunadh Macallan Gold (i'd like to try the 18 but $$$) Highland Park 12 Year Talisker 10 Year (only had this once, ever, liked it, but really long time ago) Lasse, sounds interesting! It's on offer for 52 euro here, so I might include it in my next order. I've only tried the normal Glenlivet (12), wasn't too impressed. Still havent tried a Lagavulin. Fo shame I know I know. Which batch is the A'Bunadh? I have #42 myself. A demanding whisky I'd say, but the time spent exploring also pays off. Yeah the standard range Glenlivet 12yo is pretty meh. Maybe tad bit better than Glenfiddich 12 (tho that one has its qualities) but quite unexciting. The Nadurra surprised me with superintense (being 56,1%) floral notes, and definitely sweet red apples and pears, but also a longlasting honey-sweetness. The mentioned notes are all somewhat classic spey-notes but they are imo really well-balanced in this malt. Also its really rare to find a cask-strength whisky with no coloring added and NCF to boot below €70. My experience at least. My girlfriend tried the Nadurra and said "smells and tastes like autumn".. I think she framed the experience quite well  | ||
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.SCATesteR
United States148 Posts
how is the Talisker? I heard its supposed to be amazing | ||
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schaf
Germany1326 Posts
On January 23 2014 15:49 Promethelax wrote: I certainly wouldn't spend it on tits and ass. rather that than whisky edit: On February 03 2014 23:10 .SCATesteR wrote: I just picked up a bottle of Speyburn 10y and a bottle of Chivas 12y. Chivas i wasn't as keen on, but thats a blended whiskey, not a single malt. But the Speyburn, kinda sweet on the back end, but shit for 30USD really really good whiskey. how is the Talisker? I heard its supposed to be amazing I have Talisker and Talisker Storm here, but still not opened. Whisky has a long half-life in my home :/ | ||
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Lassepetri
Denmark112 Posts
Antiquary 2009 The Rare Old Blend 12 år 40% Tomatin Legacy Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% Tomatin 12yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 40% Tomatin 2002 Single Cask 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Cask 48% Tomatin 18yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 30yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 1992 Ltd. 20yo Single Cask Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 53,9% Tomatin Cù Bòcan Light Smoke Highland Single Malt 46% Tomatin 1982 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 28yo 57% # Cask 92 Price is $55. You can be jelly now. | ||
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Piste
6184 Posts
soft taste. ![[image loading]](http://drinksdaily.com/wp-content/uploads//2009/06/speyburn-145x300.jpg) Speyburn | ||
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RoninKenshin
Canada97 Posts
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aseq
Netherlands4025 Posts
On February 18 2014 17:36 Lassepetri wrote: Not to brag or anything, but I just bought ticket to a Tomatin tasting. This is the programme: Antiquary 2009 The Rare Old Blend 12 år 40% Tomatin Legacy Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% Tomatin 12yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 40% Tomatin 2002 Single Cask 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Cask 48% Tomatin 18yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 30yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 1992 Ltd. 20yo Single Cask Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 53,9% Tomatin Cù Bòcan Light Smoke Highland Single Malt 46% Tomatin 1982 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 28yo 57% # Cask 92 Price is $55. You can be jelly now. Slightly jelly. I've never tasted Tomatin before (the name always sounded awful to me), but just the idea to have that many samples from one distiller is great, I'd love to see what the (subtle) differences are. | ||
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Lassepetri
Denmark112 Posts
On February 18 2014 20:39 aseq wrote: Slightly jelly. I've never tasted Tomatin before (the name always sounded awful to me), but just the idea to have that many samples from one distiller is great, I'd love to see what the (subtle) differences are. Im super excited, haven't tried any Tomatin whiskies so I dont know what to expect. Apparently the owner of my whisky club has a personal connection at the Tomatin Distillery. He also has a connection to the Bruichladdich distillery and we were actually promised a Bruichladdich tasting so it was kind of surprising that he announced the Tomatin theme. Absolutely not complaining, the list of whiskies looks amazing. My only 'objection' is the risk of overlapping notes since its all from the same distillery and thus would result in (degrees of) shared characteristics. I might be totally wrong in this, but that really was the case with a Glenfiddich tasting me and a friend attended. So many 40% + E150 whiskies. A damn shame. The most said sentence that evening was "yeah its definately a Glenfiddich" because that was the most obvious feature of the spirits. Really hope he's still going to arrange a Bruichladdich tasting later on, though. That'd would make my day. On February 18 2014 18:13 RoninKenshin wrote: Any tips on Bourbons? I recently purchased a Woodford Reserve and a Four Roses Yellow Label. I used to only drink scotch until I tried a Old Fashioned made with Woodford and it was the best cocktail I ever had. Woodford has this smoky sweetness with a citrus tone (I don't feel guilty having in a old fashioned or Whiskey sour, although I usually sip it neat) and Four Roses has this texture that's akin to a soothing light oil seeping onto your tongue. Honestly these $40-60 bottles are better than some $200+ scotches I've had. Please let me know what other glorious bourbons exist! Not a bourbon-drinker myself (the vanilla man, its killing me) and havent had that many different bourbons, I'd recommend Makers Mark (red wax). Its dirt cheap and is a wooping 45% which IMO is very fine indeed for such a well priced spirit. I wouldnt recommend using it in cocktails, but then again, Im not a cocktail-kinda-guy so what do I know. | ||
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Geisterkarle
Germany3257 Posts
On February 18 2014 17:36 Lassepetri wrote: Not to brag or anything, but I just bought ticket to a Tomatin tasting. This is the programme: Antiquary 2009 The Rare Old Blend 12 år 40% Tomatin Legacy Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% Tomatin 12yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 40% Tomatin 2002 Single Cask 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Cask 48% Tomatin 18yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 30yo Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Tomatin 1992 Ltd. 20yo Single Cask Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 53,9% Tomatin Cù Bòcan Light Smoke Highland Single Malt 46% Tomatin 1982 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 28yo 57% # Cask 92 Price is $55. You can be jelly now. Sounds nice! I bought a ticket to a "Duncan Taylor Tasting" next month. And we don't just get the Whisky, but Duncan Ralph will be joining the tasting and show us around the bottles! The program is not released yet, but hey: Duncan Taylor! What could go wrong with that? It's just 38EUR, so maybe not that many Whiskys for trying. I think there will be around 5 or 6! | ||
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schaf
Germany1326 Posts
On February 18 2014 18:13 RoninKenshin wrote: Any tips on Bourbons? I recently purchased a Woodford Reserve and a Four Roses Yellow Label. I used to only drink scotch until I tried a Old Fashioned made with Woodford and it was the best cocktail I ever had. Woodford has this smoky sweetness with a citrus tone (I don't feel guilty having in a old fashioned or Whiskey sour, although I usually sip it neat) and Four Roses has this texture that's akin to a soothing light oil seeping onto your tongue. Honestly these $40-60 bottles are better than some $200+ scotches I've had. Please let me know what other glorious bourbons exist! I had the Booker's, a "small batch" bourbon from Jim Beam. It's quite a heavy bourbon, high in alcohol and with a peppery sting. I liked it, but it's not the typical mild&mellow whisk(e)y! | ||
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
On February 18 2014 18:13 RoninKenshin wrote: Any tips on Bourbons? I recently purchased a Woodford Reserve and a Four Roses Yellow Label. I used to only drink scotch until I tried a Old Fashioned made with Woodford and it was the best cocktail I ever had. Woodford has this smoky sweetness with a citrus tone (I don't feel guilty having in a old fashioned or Whiskey sour, although I usually sip it neat) and Four Roses has this texture that's akin to a soothing light oil seeping onto your tongue. Honestly these $40-60 bottles are better than some $200+ scotches I've had. Please let me know what other glorious bourbons exist! Breckenridge Bourbon. | ||
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IgnE
United States7684 Posts
I like Four Roses and Basil Hayden's better. Breckenridge is kind of a spicier, less sweet bourbon with more pine if I remember correctly. | ||
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
On February 24 2014 14:26 IgnE wrote: I like Four Roses and Basil Hayden's better. Breckenridge is kind of a spicier, less sweet bourbon with more pine if I remember correctly. Yeah, I like it because it is less sweet. | ||
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arb
Noobville17922 Posts
On February 24 2014 00:57 schaf wrote: I had the Booker's, a "small batch" bourbon from Jim Beam. It's quite a heavy bourbon, high in alcohol and with a peppery sting. I liked it, but it's not the typical mild&mellow whisk(e)y! Jim beam 7 year was pretty good i thought. Makers Mark is supposed to be good also | ||
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