StingMeadery Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Caol Ila is not that peaty; I think Port Charlotte is a better entry into peated scotch, but it is a nice whisky. That St. Magdalene is some rare stuff. I can't really justify Brora when peated Clynelish is around. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I really like Clynelish ...from their light coloured waxy honey citrus bottlings to their dark Sherried finishes, excellent range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Lant63 Posted June 18, 2016 Posted June 18, 2016 Caol Ila is not that peaty; I think Port Charlotte is a better entry into peated scotch, but it is a nice whisky. That St. Magdalene is some rare stuff. I can't really justify Brora when peated Clynelish is around. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I really enjoyed the caol ila I think I may try clynelish or bunnahabhiain next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
StingMeadery Posted June 18, 2016 Posted June 18, 2016 Bunnahabhain is a lovely dram. Saw this at auction and had to have it just on the colour...and it rates exceptionally well. Highly sought after by collectors (even missing the original box) which makes it a ridiculously expensive indulgence for an independent bottling. Can't wait to crack it though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
sengjc Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 No booze, just a couple of glasses. Finally succumbed and bought these Japanese made Shotoku glasses. Very fine craftsmanship. Originally meant for appreciating premium sake, specifically daiginjo, but I can see these being used for spirits. 2
sengjc Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 Bunnahabhain is a lovely dram. Saw this at auction and had to have it just on the colour...and it rates exceptionally well. Highly sought after by collectors (even missing the original box) which makes it a ridiculously expensive indulgence for an independent bottling. Can't wait to crack it though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Amazing colour on the Bunnahabhain - lovely find. 1
StingMeadery Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 Amazing colour on the Bunnahabhain - lovely find. Cheers bro I also picked up another stunning 31 year old Bunna Signatory bottling recently have so got a couple of nice ones on the shelf. Let me know if you ever find yourself in AKLD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
sengjc Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 Cheers bro I also picked up another stunning 31 year old Bunna Signatory bottling recently have so got a couple of nice ones on the shelf. Let me know if you ever find yourself in AKLD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Likewise if you find yourself in Melb. 1
StingMeadery Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Here's a better photo of the phenomenal colour on that Bunna and a little Sherried Springbank 8 year old that came in the same consignment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
5thStarChicago Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 On 6/18/2016 at 3:46 PM, StingMeadery said: Bunnahabhain is a lovely dram. Saw this at auction and had to have it just on the colour...and it rates exceptionally well. Highly sought after by collectors (even missing the original box) which makes it a ridiculously expensive indulgence for an independent bottling. Can't wait to crack it though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have yet to try an Adelphi bottling I didn't love. Great find. Enjoy! 1
sengjc Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 A couple of bottles of the 2005 Henry's Drive Reserve Shiraz and a magnum of the 2002 Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz.
sengjc Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 A couple of bottles of the 2013 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay and a magnum bottle of the 2013 Rockford Home Block Cabernet. A bit of interesting write up on the Home Block on the back label.
sengjc Posted June 25, 2016 Posted June 25, 2016 Replenishing the wine fridge with some more bottles of wine for cellaring: My other guilty pleasure, well aged chardonnay: Also some everyday drinkers:
Popular Post westg Posted June 26, 2016 Popular Post Posted June 26, 2016 Had to grab the Caribbean Cask ....and surprised to see the Lime Burners in Dan Murphy's ..so picked that p as well 6
JohnS Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 On 18/06/2016 at 8:44 PM, sengjc said: The discount on these were too good to pass over: One of my favourite red wines! 2
Fuzz Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 1 hour ago, JohnS said: One of my favourite red wines! Must take note of this the next time I drop by. 1
sengjc Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 Back vintage bottles of some quite iconic Aussie wine: Also a couple of bottles of American wine, a Napa cabernet and a Californian chardonnay. Interested to see what our American BOTLs enjoy.
StumpyJoe Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 On June 14, 2016 at 6:11 AM, Lant63 said: Any good? I'm trying to broaden my collection into some peatier scotch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wish you every success! Last year and a half I've tried to join the fold of Islay Scotch...just not to my taste. I tried Caol Ila and Lagavulin. I preferred the Lagavulin 16...but still not to my taste. Course my taste buds may be defective. I love other island scotches...Talisker and Highland Park come to mind which have smoke. Others on the forum can't believe I love those but not Islay and that I don't taste the peat. Maybe my issue, well one anyway, is that I associate "peat" with the taste of iodine. Everything I've tried from Islay tastes of iodine. Talisker and Highland park has smoke galore, campfire smoke really, but no taste of iodine that I can detect. Do keep us updated on your journey! 1
Lant63 Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 I wish you every success! Last year and a half I've tried to join the fold of Islay Scotch...just not to my taste. I tried Caol Ila and Lagavulin. I preferred the Lagavulin 16...but still not to my taste. Course my taste buds may be defective. I love other island scotches...Talisker and Highland Park come to mind which have smoke. Others on the forum can't believe I love those but not Islay and that I don't taste the peat. Maybe my issue, well one anyway, is that I associate "peat" with the taste of iodine. Everything I've tried from Islay tastes of iodine. Talisker and Highland park has smoke galore, campfire smoke really, but no taste of iodine that I can detect. Do keep us updated on your journey! Thank you very much for both your good wishes and your insight. I think one of those two distilleries may be my next acquisition! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
StingMeadery Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Last year and a half I've tried to join the fold of Islay Scotch...just not to my taste. br /> Me too, tbh I just don't like Peated Whisky. I've tried the best of them and it just doesn't rock my world...mate pored me a single cask Ardbeg 22 year old last night, nosed it, took a sip and poured it into his glass Poured myself another Mortlach Cigar Malt. Sherried Whisky, ...now that gets me moist ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
StumpyJoe Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 56 minutes ago, StingMeadery said: Me too, tbh I just don't like Peated Whisky. I've tried the best of them and it just doesn't rock my world...mate pored me a single cask Ardbeg 22 year old last night, nosed it, took a sip and poured it into his glass Poured myself another Mortlach Cigar Malt. Sherried Whisky, ...now that gets me moist ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Heartbreaker. You would think a 22 year old scotch would be pure bliss. You our have to console yourself with the fact that we all love whisky...just can't love all whisky. Thank The Lord there is variety so that all can enjoy in the heavenly spirit. Enjoying a PL Monte and a lovely brandy while the sun sets. Life is good. Find solace in what sustains you. 1
StumpyJoe Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Lant63 said: Thank you very much for both your good wishes and your insight. I think one of those two distilleries may be my next accusation! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Of the two Talisker is the stronger of the two. I think Highland Park ages is sherry casks. Might want to start there. Oban and Scapa are lighter as well. Much less smoke though. All the same, great journey. 1
sengjc Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 More wine: More back vintage bottlings: And a couple of bottles of an exclusive bottling - 2009 Bass Phillip Pinot Noir for Tetsuya's:
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