Whisky II

[James Evans]

Tempted to stock up on the 8, but also fancy adding a new one to the cabinet, will ponder the Caols

 

[Finnegan]

That’s very helpful, thanks

Remember, you’ll be offered around half the retail price if you sell to the big outlets. TBH, I doubt your bottle is of significant value. This will give you an idea of recent auction prices paid.

https://www.whiskyhammer.com/auction/past/q-Dimple/

I would just open and enjoy.

 

[SteveG]

It's a blend, so not as sought after; but there will always be someone willing to pay for it.

A guideline to some prices here:

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/b/304/dimple-blended-scotch-whisky

I've got an old bottle of Dimple as well. The box it's in is the same as the one shown as the 1950's one on that page (although I don't think it's as old as that).

 

[hifilover1979]

Tempted to stock up on the 8, but also fancy adding a new one to the cabinet, will ponder the Caols

Don't ponder; buy both, use the £5 voucher for a nice glass and enjoy them

 

[jimbob75]

Speaking of Lag 8 (£37.99)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0774YX24H/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

And Clynelish at £40
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001GLKBT2/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

[Wenger]

That’s very helpful, thanks

Hi

Gave it to local Auction House so fingers crossed

 

[jimbob75]

8yo blended malt from Campbeltown at 54.9% for under £40..be rude not to

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...eltown-8-year-old-2014-master-of-malt-whisky/

 

[Weekender]

I help the two whisky bros do the tastings for the smws outturns each month. Its always fun to go back to the blog and see what was said!!

It's a tough job but someone's got to do it.
It's a very good blog.

 

[Weekender]

8yo blended malt from Campbeltown at 54.9% for under £40..be rude not to

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...eltown-8-year-old-2014-master-of-malt-whisky/

Oh how I tried not to...I'll compare it to the 57% 2022 release...at some point.
I've become swayed by the good reviews of the Craigellachie too:
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...r-old-2011-single-cask-master-of-malt-whisky/
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/224125/craigellachie-2011-mom

 

[Weekender]

Bottles opened recently:
Ardnamurchan AD - Yes.
Ardnamurchan Madeira CS - YES!
Bunna 12 CS 2022 - OH YES!!

 

[pawnshop92]

I'm opening something a bit later though not as exotic as those, Weekender. Its a choice of different blends, I have bought about 4-5 recently so its time to start getting through them. And I'm struggling to leave that Campbeltown blend on MoM alone haha

 

[Finnegan]

I'm opening something a bit later though not as exotic as those, Weekender. It’s a choice of different blends, I have bought about 4-5 recently so it’s time to start getting through them. And I'm struggling to leave that Campbeltown blend on MoM alone haha

Sold out in a flash, did it not?

 

[Finnegan]

Sold out in a flash, did it not?

Ah no, I see they’ve restocked. I would bite, but I’m just back from visiting relatives in Dundee and en route visited Deanston where I picked up their 12 YO, and Tullibardine, where I picked up their Burgundy cask finish. That’s my pocket money all spent for this month.

 

[Weekender]

Ah no, I see they’ve restocked.

There's been two slightly different bottlings:
Sold out 2022 at 57% https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...r-old-2014-single-cask-master-of-malt-whisky/
This week's 2023 bottling at 54.9% https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...eltown-8-year-old-2014-master-of-malt-whisky/

 

[pawnshop92]

I went with the latest Campbeltown Loch, not disappointed. Its quite quaffable. It was between it, the Thompson Bros blend and a whiskybroker 10 malt blend. I will have to get another bottle if this stands up to some air. It’s dangerously akin to the Springbank 15, though not quite as complex.

 

[Finnegan]

I went with the latest Campbeltown Loch, not disappointed. It’s quite quaffable. It was between it, the Thompson Bros blend and a whiskybroker 10 malt blend. I will have to get another bottle if this stands up to some air. It’s dangerously akin to the Springbank 15, though not quite as complex.

I was a bit disappointed with CL. It was, at one time, a rather splendid blend, as opposed to its current incarnation of blended malt. There is very probably significant batch variation tho,’ so if it floats yer boat, fill yer boots.

 

[pawnshop92]

I was a bit disappointed with CL. It was, at one time, a rather splendid blend, as opposed to its current incarnation of blended malt. There is very probably significant batch variation tho,’ so if it floats yer boat, fill yer boots.

I suppose its horses for courses, Ive struggled with the Springbank 10yo, the 12 yo cs and one of Local Barleys, and even trying the recent 25yo, everyone’s palate is different, which is a good thing. Slainte!

 

[Elephantears]

Bottles opened recently:
Ardnamurchan AD - Yes.
Ardnamurchan Madeira CS - YES!
Bunna 12 CS 2022 - OH YES!!

Since I thought Ardnamurchan AD was pretty excellent, the other two must be fabulous!

What does the Cask Strength add to Bunn 12?

 

[jimbob75]

An orgasm by the sound of it

 

[Weekender]

What does the Cask Strength add to Bunn 12?

I'll speculate they were a bit taken aback by the (not exclusively) lukewarm reception to the 2021 release and put some top sherry casks into the 22.
Pretty much: https://www.dramface.com/all-reviews/bunnanabhain-12-cs-2021-2022

An orgasm by the sound of it

Although it's not quite that good.