spicycorona Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 My two all time favourite distilleries...Mortlach and Balvenie. The most experienced Whisky guy I know said this Balvenie Sherry Oak Cask 17 year old is one of the very best whiskies he has ever had. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have access to that Signatory Mortlach. Almost picked it up. Let me know how it is. I would love to try those Balvenie. Are they rare? 1
StingMeadery Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I have access to that Signatory Mortlach. Almost picked it up. Let me know how it is. I would love to try those Balvenie. Are they rare? The Mortlach is excellent and a smart investment as prices are going skyhigh ! Yes those Balvenies are hard to find and the Sherry Oak cask extremely sought after...if you can find one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Popular Post TM-US Posted June 20, 2015 Popular Post Posted June 20, 2015 My shipment finally came from overseas: Mortlach 20 SMWS Glen Moray 17 SMWS Glendronach 18 CS Imperial 19 CS HC Seleccion de Maestros My local shop got some goodies in: Springbank 17 CS Laphroaig 15 reissue Springbank 10/100 (very old) Dallas Dhu 27 rum finish CS And finally some bourbon: Elijah Craig BP Smooth Ambler OS11 BP Lincoln Road pick 5
StingMeadery Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 My shipment finally came from overseas: Mortlach 20 SMWS Glen Moray 17 SMWS Glendronach 18 CS Imperial 19 CS HC Seleccion de Maestros My local shop got some goodies in: Springbank 17 CS Laphroaig 15 reissue Springbank 10/100 (very old) Dallas Dhu 27 rum finish CS And finally some bourbon: Elijah Craig BP Smooth Ambler OS11 BP Lincoln Road pick Nice moves bro I have one of those Springbank 100 proof stashed on the whisky shelf somewhere . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
TM-US Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 My two all time favourite distilleries...Mortlach and Balvenie. The most experienced Whisky guy I know said this Balvenie Sherry Oak Cask 17 year old is one of the very best whiskies he has ever had. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Those are some nice pickups- the F&F Mortlach- I'd like to know what you think, I've heard mixed reviews. The Signatory looks promising. Those are old Balvenies! 1
TM-US Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 How does the 21 compare to the 25? I can get the 25 here for about 130 USD. Shlomo- the farclas 25 for $130 is a steal! It's usually around $150 in the States. The 21 is much more fruit forward and vibrant, while the 25 truly tastes like very old scotch, meaning that it is much more muted in flavor and the flavors are delicate- you really need a clean palate and time to get the nuance out of it. Personally, I prefer the 21, but the 25 is a great buy and both are excellent, just different. 1
StingMeadery Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Those are some nice pickups- the F&F Mortlach- I'd like to know what you think, I've heard mixed reviews. The Signatory looks promising. Those are old Balvenies! This F&F Mortlach16 is the second one I picked up in recent weeks so will crack one and let you know. The F&F Rosebank was "okay" but nothing startling...might have to pick up the Rosebank 21 year old to try next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
shlomo Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Shlomo- the farclas 25 for $130 is a steal! It's usually around $150 in the States. The 21 is much more fruit forward and vibrant, while the 25 truly tastes like very old scotch, meaning that it is much more muted in flavor and the flavors are delicate- you really need a clean palate and time to get the nuance out of it. Personally, I prefer the 21, but the 25 is a great buy and both are excellent, just different. Thanks. It's actually 170 Canadian, which is a touch more than 130 USD. It was 160 cad a few weeks ago...lol
cris77 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Never even knew Taiwan made whisky's! But gee, its a top drop. Try the bourbon cask drop.. Quite nice as well 1
StingMeadery Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Try the bourbon cask drop.. Quite nice as well Tried this Ka Va Lan over the weekend. Like a Single Malt Bourbon Very respectable effort. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
dangolf18 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 2x Glenlivet 18. Never had it but couldn't resist the price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
StingMeadery Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Magic Moments...Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
StingMeadery Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 A little Glendronach 24 year old single cask loving "heavy on the PX Sherry please" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
shlomo Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Magic Moments...Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DROOL...wish our crappy gov't controlled stores got this in. Ever.
Guest rob Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 DROOL...wish our crappy gov't controlled stores got this in. Ever. What does the control prohibit?
StingMeadery Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 DROOL...wish our crappy gov't controlled stores got this in. Ever. Bro you gotta get yourself bidding on some Scotch Whisky auctions ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
shlomo Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Bro you gotta get yourself bidding on some Scotch Whisky auctions ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Can't bring them into the country without stupid duty to pay...wish I could.
shlomo Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 What does the control prohibit? Prohibits buying from ANYWHERE else. Its a state controlled monopoly that is VERY strictly guarded. Technically I am not even allowed buying liquor from other provinces without declaring and paying provincial taxes. Its sick.
Guest rob Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Prohibits buying from ANYWHERE else. Its a state controlled monopoly that is VERY strictly guarded. Technically I am not even allowed buying liquor from other provinces without declaring and paying provincial taxes. Its sick.Wow... That makes Cuban state regulation look quite liberal. Sad to hear that - quite ridiculous really.We get taxed to the hilt.....but there's never a problem in sourcing it, and importation.
shlomo Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Wow... That makes Cuban state regulation look quite liberal. Sad to hear that - quite ridiculous really. We get taxed to the hilt.....but there's never a problem in sourcing it, and importation. Well like I said above, we can certainly bring it in, but the taxes to be paid make it quiet ridiculous and not worth the effort.
sastrooper Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Bit of a splurge today ... 1x 2009 Vieux Château Certan1x 2010 Vieux Château Certan 2x 1990 Penfolds Bin 90a
sengjc Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 My first ordered bottle as a new member of the Society. 2
Popular Post StingMeadery Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Posted June 26, 2015 I'm on a roll Mmmm Vintage Mortlach and Balvenie... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7
Popular Post sengjc Posted June 28, 2015 Popular Post Posted June 28, 2015 Rather stoked that I managed to come across these: And my sister-in-law visiting from overseas got me a little gift from duty free: 5
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