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    ^^^ looks like the perfect venue for a GTG!

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    Wow, what an amazing collection.

    The link below is not a patch on that collection, but it's an interesting photo with 600 whisky's and 8370 mega pixels.

    https://whisky-panorama.com/?fbclid=...jE0NnmQyM0mQrc

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    Just been bought this ..... anyone tasted it ?


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    Was sent to my local Tesco today to pick up some groceries and I was amazed at the range of good malt whiskies with decent price cuts. Tis the season to be merry right enough! I shouldn't really buy whisky in shops, I get it free from my employer, but I couldn't resist an Aberfeldy 12 year old for only £25.

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    Just had a nice little Christmas bottle given.
    Should last me to New year

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    This is my kind of thread!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Jontymo View Post
    This is my kind of thread!



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    That's quite a drinks cabinet you have there !

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    I dare not bring my collection out incase my girlfriend sees how much I have and says there is no space for more

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jontymo View Post
    This is my kind of thread!



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    Thats an impressive collection!

    I wish I had the space to display mine, its currently squeezed into 2 shelves in a cupboard.

    My special bottle for Xmas this yr is arriving later today from Portugal but distilled locally.

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    Just arrived all the way from Portugal.

    It's just crazy to think that Inc delivery it was still cheaper than just buying it here in the UK.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DamianM View Post
    Just arrived all the way from Portugal.

    It's just crazy to think that Inc delivery it was still cheaper than just buying it here in the UK.
    Hands down my favourite. You will love it
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    Quote Originally Posted by DamianM View Post
    Just arrived all the way from Portugal.

    It's just crazy to think that Inc delivery it was still cheaper than just buying it here in the UK.
    Lovely, may I ask where you purchased from?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jontymo View Post
    Lovely, may I ask where you purchased from?


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    Bought it from garrafeira nacional, arrived in about 5 days

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    Quote Originally Posted by DamianM View Post
    Bought it from garrafeira nacional, arrived in about 5 days
    Brilliant, well done



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    Dinner done.
    First argument done. (Wife / daughter)
    Peace on Earth.
    I’m cracking this open then having a nap.



    Merry Christmas all.

    BTW - It’s delicious.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    Dinner done.
    First argument done. (Wife / daughter)
    Peace on Earth.
    I’m cracking this open then having a nap.



    Merry Christmas all.

    BTW - It’s delicious.

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    Merry Christmas mate. Not seen you in a while!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk280 View Post
    Merry Christmas mate. Not seen you in a while!
    I’ll be sure to let you know when I’m back in my hometown.

    Have a great Christmas

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    this is going down ok

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    Image1577309067.581064.jpg

    My son bought me this one for Christmas, a 1 ltr bottle too.

    Happy days.


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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    Dinner done.
    First argument done. (Wife / daughter)
    Peace on Earth.
    I’m cracking this open then having a nap.



    Merry Christmas all.

    BTW - It’s delicious.

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    Nice one. I got a bottle of the Marsala finished one, but haven’t got around to starting it. I have an uncle who works there so I really should see what else he can obtain.

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    Just about to open one of these from the most polarizing of the Islay distilleries.




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    This is a challenger to the title right now. Jim Murray had it as his whiskey of the year and I can taste why
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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post


    This is a challenger to the title right now. Jim Murray had it as his whiskey of the year and I can taste why
    Hmm... might have to try that one then. I’m really enjoying the Redbreast 15.

    Here’s what I have in the go currently:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Argon View Post
    Hmm... might have to try that one then. I’m really enjoying the Redbreast 15.

    Here’s what I have in the go currently:

    The Glendronnich 18 is great if you like the younger.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    The Glendronnich 18 is great if you like the younger.
    Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll pick one up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Argon View Post
    Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll pick one up.
    Another big fan of everything GlenDronach here...tonight the 12, which is fantastic at the price point.

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    Broke out the good stuff for new year.

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    Last of the penultimate Glendronach 18 (24) bottle with Jules Hootenanny.

    HNY all.


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    Had my first ever Lagavulin over the break - easily my new favourite!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post


    This is a challenger to the title right now. Jim Murray had it as his whiskey of the year and I can taste why
    I finally opened the Bushmills 21yr last night and it's a real tough call between it and RB 21.

    The higher abv of the RB possibly swings things in it favour. Both excellent drams though.

    Current SOTWC


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    The current SOTWC...



    Back - Shackleton - Jonny Walker Double Black - Ardbeg Uigeadail - Caol Ila 18
    Middle - Hakushu Distillers Reserve - Port Charlotte MRC:01 - Bunna 12 - Caol Ila Distilers (2014) - Caol Ila 14 Unpeated (2012)
    Front - Bunna Toiteach - Bunna Caorag 9 - Bunna Pedro Ximenez (2017)
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    Quote Originally Posted by abryant64 View Post
    Had my first ever Lagavulin over the break - easily my new favourite!
    The 16? It's a good entry into Lagavulin


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    Quote Originally Posted by Alansmithee View Post
    Broke out the good stuff for new year.
    Probably not any worse than the likes of grouse or bell’s.

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    Most of current malts
    2 unlabelled are from my own cask of Springbank-opened one at 20 yrs and unopened at 24 yrs-it would put hairs on your chest.

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    Not for me but Amazon have the Red Breast 21 on sale £129.99 this looks to be the cheapest they've had this since 2018

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alansmithee View Post
    Broke out the good stuff for new year.
    Good man!
    At least you're not into the soft alchohol girly pop gins.

    Nothing wrong with that Tescos Scotch btw. (There's a lot worse out there!)

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    Good shout in the redbreast it's my favourite Irish whiskey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey
    The Glendronnich 18 is great if you like the younger.


    Quote Originally Posted by Argon View Post
    Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll pick one up.
    I second the recommendation of 100thmonkey

    The 21 year old is excellent, too, but the 18 is the major leap, so to speak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr.D View Post
    Probably not any worse than the likes of grouse or bell’s.
    Yes, many of the own-brand supermarket whiskies are excellent.
    Had one the other night and it was definitely an Ardbeg, but rather better value!
    That goes for blends, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by A.Pottinger View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey
    The Glendronnich 18 is great if you like the younger.




    I second the recommendation of 100thmonkey

    The 21 year old is excellent, too, but the 18 is the major leap, so to speak.
    And then the 25/26yo single casks for those that like to go down a deep dark malty rabbit hole... stunning whisky

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    Quote Originally Posted by A.Pottinger View Post
    Yes, many of the own-brand supermarket whiskies are excellent.
    Had one the other night and it was definitely an Ardbeg, but rather better value!
    That goes for blends, too.
    Which one would that be? Love Ardbeg but one of the pricer Islays.

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    Just ordered another bottle of GlenDronach 18 (only half way through the first, though) and my first ever Bunnahabhain, the Eirigh Na Greine.

    I'm hoping that the GlenDronach will be another 24 and the Bunna will sit next to an Irish Mitchell & Sons Green Spot Ch. Léoville Barton that has also spent some time in red wine casks.

    Should be with me on Friday, if so I'll post a whisky SOTC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CardShark View Post
    Just ordered another bottle of GlenDronach 18 (only half way through the first, though) and my first ever Bunnahabhain, the Eirigh Na Greine.

    I'm hoping that the GlenDronach will be another 24 and the Bunna will sit next to an Irish Mitchell & Sons Green Spot Ch. Léoville Barton that has also spent some time in red wine casks.

    Should be with me on Friday, if so I'll post a whisky SOTC.
    That's an interesting name for a whiskey. Bottom or foot of the river. And rising sun. Let us know how you get on. Is it super peaty?

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    Hello

    All,

    I'm really enjoying the Laphroaig 10. I love the peaty taste.

    Has anyone got any similar peaty recommendations please.

    Best regards,

    Ben

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    Quote Originally Posted by burnside View Post
    All,

    I'm really enjoying the Laphroaig 10. I love the peaty taste.

    Has anyone got any similar peaty recommendations please.

    Best regards,

    Ben
    Lagavulin 16 - one of the best peaty ones for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by burnside View Post
    All,

    I'm really enjoying the Laphroaig 10. I love the peaty taste.

    Has anyone got any similar peaty recommendations please.

    Best regards,

    Ben
    The Lagavulin 16 as already suggested is a very popular choice, if you're looking at a similar price range to the Lap 10 though wait until your local supermarket has Bowmore 12 on offer - no point paying full price as Tesco usually has it on sale every other month or so. According to Sainsbury's website they have Ardbeg 10 on offer right now, that's another worth trying. Don't bother with Laphroaig Select that's often seen on supermarket shelves, it's not a patch on the 10.

    I'd also recommend buying a new bottle before you finish your Laphroaig, doing it that way allows you to try two different whiskies of the same theme back to back. You'll start to get a feel for the subtleties and build up a picture of what you like and dislike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eoghan101 View Post
    That's an interesting name for a whiskey. Bottom or foot of the river. And rising sun. Let us know how you get on. Is it super peaty?

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    According to Bunnahabhain's own site it translates to "mouth of the river" and "morning sky", so close enough!

    I'm not fully up to speed with their whiskies TBH however I think I'm correct in saying that most of their bottlings aren't peated, Bunna's own tasting notes certainly don't pick out peat/smoke for the one I chose, anyway. I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

    I'm not sure if I've tried an unpeated Islay before and it's only the second ever red wine cask whisky I've bought after the Green Spot, I'm looking forward to giving it a try!

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    I'm a big fan of green spot.

    Interesting how they translate that. Bun means bottom and abahain means river so I can see how you could get the kiutbof the river from that. But eirigh means to rise and grein means sun. In any case it's their whiskey they can call it what they like.

    It sounds amazing. I'll keep an eye out for it.

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    Hello

    All,

    Some great suggestions so far many thanks.

    Best,

    Ben

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