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11-06-2017, 07:18 PM
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#751 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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11-06-2017, 07:18 PM
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11-10-2017, 12:44 AM
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Was in Japan, picked up a few bottles, among them (post rest later),
had to drive about 2 hours from kobe to get my hands on this 
While the 12 years old was sitting in a whisky bar. I ended up buying the last 2 drams, so the owner let me take the bottle.  | |
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11-20-2017, 04:27 PM
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^Good find, especially the Hibiki 30!
I've been bargain hunting myself the past few weeks and was able to scoop up a few more bottles.
Was able to score 2 bottles of Aberfeldy 21 for $83 USD per bottle at the duty free in Houston. I know, 21 year old single malt scotch for the price of a Johnnie walker gold label.
Also picked up a bottle of Jura 21 at the Costco in Edmonton for about $120.
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11-21-2017, 10:56 PM
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Just got back from Taiwan and picked a couple.
Anyone tried these ones before?
I'll probably be cracking it open in the next few weeks.
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11-22-2017, 07:32 AM
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Honestly, didn't like the Kavalan I bought. Too fruity, rough...
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11-22-2017, 05:59 PM
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Which one did you try? I believe they have over 10 different bottles.
The Kavalan Classic was rough indeed, still have 80% of a bottle sitting at home lol. However the Concertmaster was delicious, sophisticated notes like a symphony on your palette.
I'm excited to try the Sherry Cask - I tend to enjoy many whiskeys aged in sherry casks. I'll write back after I've tasted them!
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11-22-2017, 07:55 PM
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by rough do you mean its got high abv? try adding a little water
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11-22-2017, 10:30 PM
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#759 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by Obsideon Which one did you try? I believe they have over 10 different bottles.
I'm excited to try the Sherry Cask - I tend to enjoy many whiskeys aged in sherry casks. I'll write back after I've tasted them! | I also picked up sherry from Taiwan, seems to be the best choice, maybe after fino, but not gonna spend $500 on kavalan just yet. But I love cask strength whiskies.
If you guys are in Calgary, visit Kensington wine market. Very good selection and way cheaper than bc.
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11-22-2017, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DA9ve by rough do you mean its got high abv? try adding a little water | I've tried it in all manners. Neat, water, ice.
It doesn't have any depth and still rough.
Might have to resort to *gasp* mixing it lol.
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11-22-2017, 11:08 PM
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#761 | | Lomac owned my ass at least once
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Originally Posted by hillmar ^Good find, especially the Hibiki 30!
I've been bargain hunting myself the past few weeks and was able to scoop up a few more bottles.
Was able to score 2 bottles of Aberfeldy 21 for $83 USD per bottle at the duty free in Houston. I know, 21 year old single malt scotch for the price of a Johnnie walker gold label.
Also picked up a bottle of Jura 21 at the Costco in Edmonton for about $120. | Great buy! Recently, my go to is Aberfeldy 12. How's the 21??
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11-23-2017, 09:32 AM
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Any recommendations for a Whiskey around $50?
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11-23-2017, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rsx Great buy! Recently, my go to is Aberfeldy 12. How's the 21?? | Did not crack the bottle yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know how it taste!
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11-25-2017, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Kilinim Any recommendations for a Whiskey around $50? | aberlour 12. my go to for cheap!
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11-25-2017, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilinim Any recommendations for a Whiskey around $50? | I was at Hopscotch yesterday, had the Aberfeldy. I must concur it is very good for the price point as well. Well balanced, slight peat.
My pick: Strathisla 12 Year. $54, very smooth IMHO you won't find anything more delicious in this price range.
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11-26-2017, 03:52 PM
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| DALMORE - 12 YEAR OLD | BC Liquor Stores
$15 off Dalmore.. just grabbed one. Nice size discount for BCL.
Also ordered these: https://m.costco.ca/Pirouette-Rotati...100236436.html
Not cheap for 2 glasses but make good gifts for those you know who enjoy a nice glass of scotch.
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11-28-2017, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Obsideon I was at Hopscotch yesterday, had the Aberfeldy. I must concur it is very good for the price point as well. Well balanced, slight peat.
My pick: Strathisla 12 Year. $54, very smooth IMHO you won't find anything more delicious in this price range. | $52 at BCL. not a huge discount but gives me a reason to grab a bottle lol
on side note, seems like BCL increases their prices every year quite significantly. I've always had my eye every year to replenish my glenlivet 18. it was $120 last year and now with discount its $138
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11-28-2017, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilinim Any recommendations for a Whiskey around $50? | There is a few bottles that I do like in that price range ... Aberfeldy 12 is one of them. But if I want a easy drinking, not so demanding Scotch but still has some complexity I usually pour a glass of Monkey Shoulder.
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12-16-2017, 10:27 AM
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Just finished a business trip at Michigan and North Carolina. Picked up 2 bottles in my travels through the duty free, both were decent finds.
1) Duty free at Raleigh-Durham airport, found a bottle of Highland Park 1990. Cost $149 USD. No tax.
Distilled in 1990 and bottled at 2010, I'm assuming makes this bottle a 20 year old. Big fan of the 18 and the 21... wonder how this one will stack up.
2) Duty free at Michigan, found a bottle of Laphroaig 18. Cost $120 USD. No tax.
Last bottle on the shelf, now I have both versions to try out.
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12-27-2017, 10:04 PM
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Went through both the Kavalan Sherry and Bourbon cask.
Both are very strong clocking in at around 58% ABV.
The Sherry's extremely dark colour threw me off a bit. The initial burn from the high alcohol content was strong but it mellowed out quickly and had a slight sweetness to it, no harshness. I enjoyed it.
The bourbon cask was a bit peatier with the same initial burn. Personally I liked the Sherry more but my friends liked the Bourbon cask.
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01-08-2018, 07:41 PM
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#771 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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just FYI,
Nikka taketsuru is on sale @ LCBO for $81.xx (limited supply) if anybody is in ONT/TO
were about 300 bottles 5-6 days ago. less than 70 left
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02-01-2018, 01:23 PM
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man what happened to the highland park 12?
I was holding it off to get it till now since BCL has it on sale (albeit not by much but gives me a reason to get more bottles) and i kept seeing the HP 12 Viking Honour.
Reading from reviews, its seems like people hate it compared to the old bottling.
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02-01-2018, 02:11 PM
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#773 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Too flashy and not classy?
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02-01-2018, 06:27 PM
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Maybe it's just me, but I think the new bottle with the old label would look kind of nice.
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02-01-2018, 06:32 PM
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Not only the bottling but the contents are different too. Quality seems to have gotten worse.
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