Was lost. But now is found.

weepete · Jun 14, 2019

Agree completely mate. Unusually it's the first whisky that I liked, so I'm a bit of a whisky weirdo apparently. But then I also love smoked food, got a big smoker out the back but couldn't get boston butt here so I just do a full shoulder on the bone from a local quality butcher. Even done brisket a couple of times but had to order it online to get a packer cut as brisket here is a lower cut.

weepete · Jun 14, 2019

This is THE PEATEST whisky I have ever had. Think Spiral Tap and it right up to 11. I thoght it was cracking, everyone else hated it!

Ardbeg Corryvreckan | Ardbeg

zombiesniper · Jun 15, 2019

I'll have to give it a shot.

zombiesniper · Dec 15, 2019

No Ardneg in the local shop but I have asked them to get a bottle in as well as a bottle of Lagavulin 16.

But they did have something new.

limr · Dec 15, 2019

Mmm, Laphroaig.

mountainjunkie · Dec 15, 2019

zombiesniper said:
No Ardneg in the local shop but I have asked them to get a bottle in as well as a bottle of Lagavulin 16.

But they did have something new.

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Lagavulin 16 is easily my favorite. Haven’t tried the Ardbeg corryvrecken, I’ll have check for it next time...

weepete · Dec 16, 2019

The quarter cask is nice, as is the Laphroig Select. I tried the triple wood once but didn't think it was anything to write home about.

Lagavulin is a cracking dram, also very peaty. If I remember right it's distilled in Port Ellen which was bought over by Diageo after it shut down.

I tried a 24 year old Port Ellen once, it was the best whisky I've ever had. Unfortunatley being out of production since 1983 they're mostly collectors editions now with bottles starting at £700.

goooner · Dec 16, 2019

mmmh, nice thread. This is definitely the peatiest I've had:
Octomore 8.1 Masterclass Edition OMC

zombiesniper · Dec 16, 2019

Yes Octomore is very nice I hear. Another on my list to try.

zombiesniper · Dec 16, 2019

weepete said:
The quarter cask is nice, as is the Laphroig Select. I tried the triple wood once but didn't think it was anything to write home about.

Lagavulin is a cracking dram, also very peaty. If I remember right it's distilled in Port Ellen which was bought over by Diageo after it shut down.

I tried a 24 year old Port Ellen once, it was the best whisky I've ever had. Unfortunatley being out of production since 1983 they're mostly collectors editions now with bottles starting at £700.

I need to come visit you!
The Mrs. may not be happy when I come home with the complete islay collection. lol

limr · Dec 16, 2019

I am totally taking notes on all of the recommendations! I always get us a nice bottle of something for Christmas and am looking for something different.

The Laphroaig has become a staple. We've had Jura, too, and a few others I can't remember. I unfortunately have negative associations with Talisker (thanks to my arsehole ex) so I won't drink it. We once had a glass of Macallan 18 and now I need to save up to be able to maybe afford a bottle one day. Yum! And I have a soft spot for Edradour - smallest distillery in Scotland and the one I visited during the one (so far) time I spent a weekend in Scotland many moons ago. Hard to find in the States. I think I did see it once but can't remember where.

We are both somewhat partial to the peaty, salty Islays.

zombiesniper · Dec 16, 2019

weepete said:
I tried a 24 year old Port Ellen once, it was the best whisky I've ever had. Unfortunatley being out of production since 1983 they're mostly collectors editions now with bottles starting at £700.

CRAP! I just saw a bottle of 35 year old Port Ellen for sale locally for the mere price of $4000 Canadian!!!
I may have to sell a kidney!

weepete · Dec 16, 2019

zombiesniper said:
CRAP! I just saw a bottle of 35 year old Port Ellen for sale locally for the mere price of $4000 Canadian!!!
I may have to sell a kidney!

Know the feeling mate. I'll let you into a secret though, they sometimes do 20cl advance samples, still expensive for a dram but almost affordable for a very special occasion.

weepete · Dec 24, 2019

Christmas tipple.

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PS, if you haven't found the Glencairn Glass yet please get a couple. It's the definative whisky glass and went through a lot of development to get the best flavour and nose from whisky!