hifilover1979
Bigger than you...
Anyone been lucky enough to land a bottle of the Ardbeg 'Ardcore from their release the other day?
Got the email through; all sold out
Got the email through; all sold out
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hifilover1979
Bigger than you...
Scratch that; just checked again and back in stock
Ordered
Ordered
Weekender
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Got a bottle of the Committee Release version, which is usually cask strength, but only 50.1% this time.
Given that and the fact it is NAS (and young and £110) and the reviews I'm probably going to flip it. I know...but what the heck.
hifilover1979
Bigger than you...
I thought that but going to give it a bash; been a while since I've bought an 'out there' bottle of anything...!
The last few SMWS bottles have been disappointing TBH
All a bit lifeless!
Weekender
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Rare sighting of the Blue Spot:
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski..._stock&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mom_retail
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski..._stock&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mom_retail
Weekender
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Ralfy 91-pointer Laphroaig: https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/65547/williamson-laphroaig-2014-7-year-old-bbr-single-cask
Weekender
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How you finding the Loch?
Finnegan
I like a bit of a cavort
Not great, a bit rough.
Weekender
pfm Member
I won't rush to open mine.
They're stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I get the sense they are trying to get something out in the market to put on the shelf as all of the core range disappears instantly. So it's too young as a result.
Would be less disappointing if it was under 30 quid. But it isn't.
Finnegan
I like a bit of a cavort
Yep sounds plausible. It’s not terrible and I don’t feel robbed at the price. But it’s not a patch on older bottlings that went under the CL marque.
jimbob75
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To whet the whistle, probably the Glencadam Reserva Andalucia. Oloroso cask finished. Nice mix of fruitiness with the sherry notes. Not overly complex but very (too) drinkable. Can't argue at £30 (drammers reward) delivered via https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/free-uk-delivery/
Weekender
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jimbob75
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The 10 is delicious. Light and fruity, perfect for a summers evening. A good one to convert a non-whisky drinker. Might be one to stock up on, get it cracked man!Still haven't opened my Glencadam 10.
Weekender
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Well it's currently raining in Manchester so...
I do hope it's not too subtle for me when I eventually get round to it.
Weekender
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Anyone need a Rosebank to complete their Flora & Fauna set?
https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/rosebank-12-flora-fauna-70cl/
https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/rosebank-12-flora-fauna-70cl/
SteveG
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My wife was up in Shetland for the week with a school group and brought me back a bottle of Shetland Reel Whisky from when they were on Unst. It sounds to me like they're not at the point of releasing their own whisky yet, but have this blended malt (using other whiskies) as a filler for the moment. Reviews seem fine so it'll likely be an easy drinker.
hifilover1979
Bigger than you...
Daughter and son-in-law bought this for me as an ‘end of chemo’ treat. I’ve never tried (nor would have bought) an Indian whisky so very much looking forward to the experience.
I'll be interested to hear your feedback on this one...
I ordered a bottle & it arrived damaged (cracked neck), very unlike SMWS as they're always very well packed! Tried to save it after I'd sent them a high res pic and video of the damage & they refunded me, but as I tried to decant it the whole bottle shattered in the sink
Smelled great though