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Slàinte Mhath! .... I just slum the Famous Grouse.
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Slàinte Mhath! .... I just slum the Famous Grouse.
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That's the stuff they used to serve the cowpokes at the saloon unless they asked for the good stuff. 
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11-07-2023, 01:00 PM
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My cousin came by for a visit over the weekend and brought a bottle of this. I'm not a huge scotch guy, but enjoy the odd one.
This is my new favorite.
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11-29-2023, 09:56 AM
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That's the stuff they used to serve the cowpokes at the saloon unless they asked for the good stuff. |
I don't have a full range of taste or smell. The "good stuff" would be wasted on me. 
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I opened this one the other night, the 2014 Ardbeg Supernova limited release. Stashed it 9 years ago, and figured it was time to try. Apparently it is Ardbeg's most heavily peated whisky at 100 ppm+, but finished in sherry cask so a bit of sweet with it. Anyway, it's a dandy, not for the faint of heart. Only available at auction unfortunately.
A good review on it here:
https://maltactivist.com/2015/06/07/...upernova-2014/
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11-29-2023, 10:47 AM
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Tell the truth. You opened it at 8 in the morning  
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11-29-2023, 11:43 AM
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Well, it has been known to happen...
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11-29-2023, 04:50 PM
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Not to derail the thread but...
I used to have a wee dram on a fairly regular basis - the various Highland Parks, Jura, Dalmore all being amongst my favourites (and RedBreast - but not technically scotch)
I seem to have slipped away from them (The Horror!) and have been exploring Cognacs and Armagnacs. We used to be limited to Remy, Hennessy, Courvoisier "the big names", but it seems that liquor stores are now much more interested, similar to Scotches in trying a few lesser known varieties
So I would suggest if you thought that something new/different was a possibility - Hine Rare or if you are feeling affluent Hine Cigar Reserve.
I know - heresy, fortunately AO doesn't publish addresses
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I opened this one the other night, the 2014 Ardbeg Supernova limited release. Stashed it 9 years ago, and figured it was time to try. Apparently it is Ardbeg's most heavily peated whisky at 100 ppm+, but finished in sherry cask so a bit of sweet with it. Anyway, it's a dandy, not for the faint of heart. Only available at auction unfortunately.
A good review on it here:
https://maltactivist.com/2015/06/07/...upernova-2014/
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Can’t go wrong with any Ardbeg, sherry finished would be something I don’t think I’ve ever tried with any peated whiskey and 100ppm, that’s getting up there for sure!
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11-30-2023, 08:49 PM
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Anyone like Grants?
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11-30-2023, 08:56 PM
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Grants in coffee at elk camp, I can live with. Not a sipper for me, but in fairness I'm a snobby dink about whisky. But, in coffee it's just fine.
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12-17-2023, 08:55 AM
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We had our annual whisky tasting last night, some nice drams poured. I brought the Ardbeg 2014 Supernova, a great way to finish the lineup. The Glenmorangie Tokyo is a dandy, going to have to track one down. The Tomatin 18 yr was also a standout, very sweet if you like a whisky like that. Good time had by all.
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12-17-2023, 07:16 PM
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^^^ love the colour on the tomatin 18. Do you know a cost on that one? I enjoy the tomatin 12 as an everyday kinda whiskey and it is a good price.
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12-17-2023, 07:58 PM
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I have an Ardbeg and a Tomatin but neither say their age. Maybe they're both super high end? I wouldn't know the difference if they aren't.
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12-17-2023, 08:01 PM
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^^^ love the colour on the tomatin 18. Do you know a cost on that one? I enjoy the tomatin 12 as an everyday kinda whiskey and it is a good price.
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It was right around $200, and that was the winner after voting. Not inexpensive like the 12. My Ardbeg was 3rd, the Tokyo was 2nd.
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Anyone else get to enjoy Kensington Wine Market's Scotch Advent Calendar this year? My wife got it for me and wow, what a great way to try a number of different whiskies.
Many strong ones in the 25 days, but the best new one for me was Amrut 2013 9 Year KWM Port Pipe 4660. A KWM exclusive and one that will hopefully grace the cabinet soon!
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12-26-2023, 09:05 PM
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I would love to get one someday. Don't suppose you can post picture, or list of contents?
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12-29-2023, 03:35 PM
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I would love to get one someday. Don't suppose you can post picture, or list of contents?
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Of course. Each came in a 28 ml bottle with the name and a QR code link to some tasting notes along with a link for purchase if you really liked it. Here they are listed below in my order of appreciation:
Best of the best:
Amrut 9 Year KWM Port Pipe 4660
Gordon and Macphail Distillery Label Linkwood 25 Year
Berry Bros. & Rudd Perspective 21 Year
Arran 2013 KWM Cask 930
Gordon and Macphail Distillery Label Ardmore 2000
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Old Pulteney 15 Year
Bowmore 18 Year
The Maligne Range Tekarra
Speyburn 15 Year
Single Malts of Scotland Speyside Distillery 25 Year
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition (Bourbon)
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 36.209
Elements of Islay C114
Berry Bros. & Rudd Dailuaine 2010 KWM Cask
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Ardbeg Wee Beastie
Daftmill 15 Year Cask Strength
Dumangin Whisky Starward 2017
Lismore 21 Year
Armorik Yeun Elez Breton
Gordon and Macphail Distillery Label Mortlach 15 Year
Compass Box Orchard House
Didn’t enjoy:
Boutique-y Strathmill 14 Year Batch 10
Gordon and Macphail Distillery Label Glentauchers 2007
Waterford Heritage Hunter LI
Boutique-y Teaninich 12 Year Batch 6
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Looks like a good lineup, I've only had 3 of those (Old Pultney, Bowmore, Ardbeg Beastie).
I haven't met an Arran I didn't like yet, will have a look for it and the Amrut. Thanks for sharing.
As an aside, I picked up a bottle of Waterford Irish over the holidays (at the same time I scored the last bottle of Tokyo Tale).
Fancy bottle, expensive, and a harsh young whiskey that didn't impress me much. Redbreast 12 is same price and 10x better. I hate gimmicky whiskey. It was recommended to me. Disappointing.
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How has this thread languished for almost a year? Bumping with one of the finest whiskies ever...
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How has this thread languished for almost a year? Bumping with one of the finest whiskies ever...
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Did you break that one open to celebrate trumps huge victory
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11-11-2024, 11:26 AM
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Had a few drams of the Dalmore reserve last night as I had a pork butt on the smoker at 6 AM so found it fitting.
Awesome for the pork and whisky.
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11-11-2024, 06:48 PM
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Nope, broke it open because I love it. I had bought every one that was available a few years back. I recently shared one with a great friend and his adult kids while I was visiting. It was *very* well received.
I am down to one that opened bottle, and two that will need to be saved for a special occasion.
Picked this one up the other day, it's a dandy too, if you see it it's worth grabbing...
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