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On January 21 2015 23:04 OminouS wrote:
I'm not a big fan of Laphroaig so I can't recommend that one. The GlenDronach 15 yr is very nice in my book. The others I haven't tried so can't comment on those.
Best of luck my with the purchases my friend!
Cool thank you. And yeah some prices are ridiculous.
On January 21 2015 23:09 aseq wrote:
Skip the Chivas ;P. I like the Aberlour (10 and a'bunadh, I've never had the 12), the Glenfarclas isn't bad but isn't something special either. I like the Quarter Cask, although I've never had it side by side with a 10yo. I don't see what's the big deal with Glenlivet, sure it's alright, but I don't see the obsession. I don't know anything about Kilbeggan or GlenDronach except that they're Irish and Highland brands.
I wouldn't call it an obsession, it's just where I started and where I really started enjoying scotch and whisky in general. So far I've really liked the 15 yr French Oak and 16 yr Nadurra.
As for GlenDronach, it's Scottish. Kilbeggan is Irish indeed. And I'm going to get the Chivas for science... and for guests... Though it's tempting to get a mini version to compare with the 18 and be done with it. Meh, it won't be wasted even if it's nto great.
On January 21 2015 23:47 Cambium wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me. Good old Canada. Looking at the prices, looks like you live in Ontario too, where alcohol is literally 2x the price lol Looks like you are chasing after peat. I've had a lot of different Laphroaigs. Quarter Cask is okay. It's a little mild, and the flavour is not ver complex. I'd recommend triple wood, which is much thicker, and tastes more oily in a good way (i.e. more taste). If you can find PX Cask, get that, best Laphroaig I've had probably. Best Whiskey I've had all year last year was probably The Laddie 16. This is an unpeaty whiskey, but it's so flavourful and complex, the taste keeps on going for a good five seconds after you drink it. Wonderful stuff if you can find it.
I'm in Quebec but our prices here at the SAQ are similar to those from LCBO in Ontario, though they have a different selection. Unfortunately the triplewood is out of stock everywhere. That being said I'm not necessarily going for peaty whiskey, I'm still exploring so I'm trying to get a variety of stuff that includes peaty whiskies.
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On January 22 2015 00:07 bradman99 wrote:
Admittedly I have not read through the whole thread, but has anyone tried the Yamazaki 12 and/or 16? I was always a diehard scotch guy, but the Japanese are using peat and they are doing it RIGHT. the 16 is a little more expensive, but it's my new favorite. So smooth!
It's okay. I've tried both 12 and 16, and palace hotel special barrel. All very good whiskeys, but not spectacular imo. Very well rounded, but lacks the zing that makes it special. Kind of like a very good Japanese car in a way.
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Anyone knows any whisky like the Nikka coffey grain ? It's my favourite one so far :o
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On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me.
I'm not a big fan of peat monsters so didn't like the quarter cask very much. Didn't taste much else other than peat. Glen Dronach 12 is a nice young (or should I say fresh) sherry Scotch. Good to sip on after a long day at work.
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Hi Friends!
I'm looking at getting a bottle of Connemara. My local store has 3 bottlings - the Cask strength ($60US), the 12yo ($60US) and the regular bottle (like $38US).
is anyone familiar with these and have a recommendation? I like peated scotches a lot. From what I could tell the Cask Str. had no age statement so I am slightly afraid it's terribly young. At 12 years... it might not quite have that strong peat blast.
Thanks for any input!
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In my local store you can try most common bottles 
I'd still go with the 12yo, if you want just the "peat blast" you should go for something from Islay anyways.
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Regular Connemara is an interesting expiriance - peat and floral notes, don't expect a strong peat flavour like in Laphroaig or Ardbeg.
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On January 22 2015 11:52 infinity21 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me. I'm not a big fan of peat monsters so didn't like the quarter cask very much. Didn't taste much else other than peat. Glen Dronach 12 is a nice young (or should I say fresh) sherry Scotch. Good to sip on after a long day at work.
I haven't tried a peat monster outside of the very young and cheap McClellands Islay without an age statement. Anyone compared this McClellands and any of the fancier heavily peated scotches?
I don't dislike the McClellands but I can't dig into it. The peat is overwhelming to me, so it's really not what I'm looking for. But then again it's really young...
Edit: Went to this restaurant place and I had the opportunity to try the Ardbeg 10 years which was pretty good for an heavily peated whisky. I detected some depth that I can't quite describe and that I didn't pick up from the young McClellands... I would have to get another glass to try it out. I also got to try the Auchentoshan American Oak, but that place is by no means a whisky bar and I feel like it may have been an old bottle that oxidized because the taste was very very mild, almost watery. What was there was fine though I'm sad I paid as much as I did for it... Then again maybe taking a light noob-friendly whisky after a young Ardbeg may have been a silly thing to do.
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On January 23 2015 05:16 Djzapz wrote:Show nested quote +On January 22 2015 11:52 infinity21 wrote:On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me. I'm not a big fan of peat monsters so didn't like the quarter cask very much. Didn't taste much else other than peat. Glen Dronach 12 is a nice young (or should I say fresh) sherry Scotch. Good to sip on after a long day at work. I haven't tried a peat monster outside of the very young and cheap McClellands Islay without an age statement. Anyone compared this McClellands and any of the fancier heavily peated scotches? I don't dislike the McClellands but I can't dig into it. The peat is overwhelming to me, so it's really not what I'm looking for. But then again it's really young... Edit: Went to this restaurant place and I had the opportunity to try the Ardbeg 10 years which was pretty good for an heavily peated whisky. I detected some depth that I can't quite describe and that I didn't pick up from the young McClellands... I would have to get another glass to try it out. I also got to try the Auchentoshan American Oak, but that place is by no means a whisky bar and I feel like it may have been an old bottles that oxidized because the taste was very very mild, almost water. What was there was fine though I'm sad I paid as much as I did for it... Then again maybe taking a light noob-friendly whisky after a young Ardbeg may have been a silly thing to do.
That's why I only try out the fancier whiskies when someone else is paying 
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On January 23 2015 10:37 infinity21 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 23 2015 05:16 Djzapz wrote:On January 22 2015 11:52 infinity21 wrote:On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me. I'm not a big fan of peat monsters so didn't like the quarter cask very much. Didn't taste much else other than peat. Glen Dronach 12 is a nice young (or should I say fresh) sherry Scotch. Good to sip on after a long day at work. I haven't tried a peat monster outside of the very young and cheap McClellands Islay without an age statement. Anyone compared this McClellands and any of the fancier heavily peated scotches? I don't dislike the McClellands but I can't dig into it. The peat is overwhelming to me, so it's really not what I'm looking for. But then again it's really young... Edit: Went to this restaurant place and I had the opportunity to try the Ardbeg 10 years which was pretty good for an heavily peated whisky. I detected some depth that I can't quite describe and that I didn't pick up from the young McClellands... I would have to get another glass to try it out. I also got to try the Auchentoshan American Oak, but that place is by no means a whisky bar and I feel like it may have been an old bottles that oxidized because the taste was very very mild, almost water. What was there was fine though I'm sad I paid as much as I did for it... Then again maybe taking a light noob-friendly whisky after a young Ardbeg may have been a silly thing to do. That's why I only try out the fancier whiskies when someone else is paying
Hah wish I had people paying for me 
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On January 22 2015 14:51 CursOr wrote:
Hi Friends!
I'm looking at getting a bottle of Connemara. My local store has 3 bottlings - the Cask strength ($60US), the 12yo ($60US) and the regular bottle (like $38US).
is anyone familiar with these and have a recommendation? I like peated scotches a lot. From what I could tell the Cask Str. had no age statement so I am slightly afraid it's terribly young. At 12 years... it might not quite have that strong peat blast.
Thanks for any input!
If you like peated scotches, any of those should be to your liking - if you did not know better, you could think that Connemara is a peaty scotch from Islay instead of an Irish Whisky =)
It's been ~3 years since I had the Cask strength (w/o age statement, too), but unless the distillery changed it's bottlings, you should definitely give it a try.
It was heavily peated (even after adding water to bring it down to drinkable levels), with a strong, almost "bity" start - but the peat did not kill the fruity tones that come afterwards (like Laphroig does to my tongue) ... and the finish was still long, juicy, abit peppery. Basically, it did not taste "young", more like "abit raw around the edges".
Too bad I can't get it anymore in cask strength over here =(, but I still like even the plain one, as it simply has a great quality/price ratio for me. For 30$ over here it's better than comparable Laphroig/Bowmore in that price segment for me.
Haven't tried the 12yo yet, so I can't comment if it's less peaty or gains more nuances.
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
On January 23 2015 10:59 Djzapz wrote:Show nested quote +On January 23 2015 10:37 infinity21 wrote:On January 23 2015 05:16 Djzapz wrote:On January 22 2015 11:52 infinity21 wrote:On January 21 2015 12:52 Djzapz wrote:
Hey guys, this post is going to be about a lot of different products but here we go.
I'm still picking up a few of the more affordable bottles while waiting for the deep discounts on the more expensive stuff, I got a Jim Beam Sour Mash a while ago and it was ok but not good enough to buy it again, there's something unpleasant to me in the finish. I intend to pick up the Bulleit Frontier when it goes in stock, I would also like the Maker's Mark which is $44 here so it's a bit expensive for what it is, and some of the Four Roses stuff which is not available here from the SAQ. That being said, I was wondering if the Jim Beam Black Sour Mash and the Jim Beam Devil's Cut are decent.
Secondly, here are (most likely) the next few bottles I'm going to pick up:
Chivas Regal 12 yr (to compare with the 18 yr I got as a present)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenlivet 18 yr and 21 yr (big Glenlivet fan, I want their regular lineup)
GlenDronach Revival 15 yr
GlenDronach 12 yr
Glenfarclas 12 yr
Aberlour 10 and 12
Bulleit Frontier
Kilbeggan
Any suggestions, warnings? The selection here is rather limited, and some products are overpriced for no particular reason =(. I desperately want the Ardbeg Uigeadail but it's $160 here and that haunts me. I'm not a big fan of peat monsters so didn't like the quarter cask very much. Didn't taste much else other than peat. Glen Dronach 12 is a nice young (or should I say fresh) sherry Scotch. Good to sip on after a long day at work. I haven't tried a peat monster outside of the very young and cheap McClellands Islay without an age statement. Anyone compared this McClellands and any of the fancier heavily peated scotches? I don't dislike the McClellands but I can't dig into it. The peat is overwhelming to me, so it's really not what I'm looking for. But then again it's really young... Edit: Went to this restaurant place and I had the opportunity to try the Ardbeg 10 years which was pretty good for an heavily peated whisky. I detected some depth that I can't quite describe and that I didn't pick up from the young McClellands... I would have to get another glass to try it out. I also got to try the Auchentoshan American Oak, but that place is by no means a whisky bar and I feel like it may have been an old bottles that oxidized because the taste was very very mild, almost water. What was there was fine though I'm sad I paid as much as I did for it... Then again maybe taking a light noob-friendly whisky after a young Ardbeg may have been a silly thing to do. That's why I only try out the fancier whiskies when someone else is paying Hah wish I had people paying for me
Doesn't happen often but vendors will take us out for drinks sometimes. We're paying them a lot of money so they can afford it
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Thank you for all of the input on the Connemara. I will report back once I make my purchase!
Tonight I'm having a Jameson, an Evan Williams Single Barrel and an Ardbeg Corryvreckan. Only one dram each of course, but lots of work to do 
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Quick question TL fans, anyone tried the new Trader Joe's 12 year speyside that they're selling? Just saw them on the shelves last week. It was I believe it was around $30, and says from Alexander Murray and Co.
Thanks!
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Not familiar with Trader Joe's 12, sadly . Maybe this bump will get someone to notice
I ended up ordering the Bulleit Frontier and a bottle of Aberfeldy 12. Hopefully you guys were right about the Bulleit, but the Elijah Craig 12yr will be hard to beat!
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Here is my collection since the holidays~
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On January 27 2015 09:07 alQahira wrote:
Quick question TL fans, anyone tried the new Trader Joe's 12 year speyside that they're selling? Just saw them on the shelves last week. It was I believe it was around $30, and says from Alexander Murray and Co.
Thanks!
I've been wondering about these things too. My Trader Joe's has an unspecified "Highland Single Malt" 17yo at 40% and obviously coloured, I'm not gonna drop $50 on it for no reason at all. I have not heard rave reviews of Alexander Murray nor have I heard bad things. They also have a "Trader Joe's Single Malt Irish Whiskey" that looks relatively natural color for only 24 bucks. ALMOST got that one.
At my grocery store (Stater Bros) in southern cali, I just took advantage of their buy 3 get 30% off deal. I got Wild Turkey 101, Evan Williams black label and Jim Beams devils cut all for under 40 bucks. I like to drink bourbon as a warm up to a good single malt, and sometimes it's all I'll have for the night. Also suitable for the wifes lemonades These 3 have all been fantastic bargains, I think they are great.
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