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hotshothamish Double Malt Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2015 Posts: 89 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:07 am Post subject: |
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I picked up a couple of bottles of the Irish yesterday, so here's hoping it's a cracker |
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RageN17 Single Malt Member
Joined: 02 Mar 2017 Posts: 23
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ralfy legend Master Of Malts
Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Posts: 949 Location: Fife
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Not tried the 29 yet but the Irish will be the better one I think, end of the day it's 55 years of aged whisky for £80 so no brainer . |
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ant_in_wales Single Malt Member
Joined: 23 Nov 2016 Posts: 36 Location: Aberystwyth
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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I HUGELY enjoyed the 28yo Glen Marnoch last year, and my ladywife was primed to get more this year on her trips to South Wales. (It was particularly good with salted caramel chocs.)
The 29yo this year sounds a bit subtle for me - "light and floral"? That's a Laura Ashley dress, not a drink for gentlemen.
"Delicate palate", "gentle spices", pfft.
She reports there's plenty in Caerphilly.
I will definitely be having a bottle of their Mulata Rum when it comes in.
Yes, it's a racist name and a sexist label, but I had Mulata in Cuba and remember it being very good, and expensive to buy at the airport. £18 well worth a punt.
But does anyone know about the "2002 Chevalier Champagne Cognac"?
What does the 2002 mean - surely not 15yo?
I think "Chevalier" is Aldi re-badging someone's over-production. |
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ant_in_wales Single Malt Member
Joined: 23 Nov 2016 Posts: 36 Location: Aberystwyth
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Anyone tried the Irish yet?
Plenty of it in South Wales, I'm feeling tempted.
A few Mulata, plenty of the 29, but no cognac yet. |
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ant_in_wales Single Malt Member
Joined: 23 Nov 2016 Posts: 36 Location: Aberystwyth
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Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:27 am Post subject: |
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I got a bottle of the "2002" Champagne Cognac for £30.
I was going to save it till Xmas, but couldn't wait.
It's very good.
Bit of citrus on the nose, light and floral, and very tasty.
I particularly enjoyed it as a digestif.
I'll be getting a few more, I think, particularly as I'm less excited by their whiskies this year. |
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Gazrob Single Malt Member
Joined: 02 Oct 2017 Posts: 72
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm selling my Glen marnoch 29 and my aldi Irish reserve £60 for both pm me if interested. I'm in the Durham area. |
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ralfy legend Master Of Malts
Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Posts: 949 Location: Fife
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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It’s almost time to find out this years Christmas whiskies, bout 10 days ish,, so a 30 year old maybe, even thow last years 29 was a bit tame I’m still hoping for something special |
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MattS Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Apr 2018 Posts: 529
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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A colleague said he enjoyed their Solo grain whisky last year. Especially as he got it in the sale for £14.99 |
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ralfy legend Master Of Malts
Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Posts: 949 Location: Fife
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thought the solo was drinkable but average, caramel and toffee, great bottle thow for a door stopper hehe or whacking a burglar 👠|
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MattS Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Apr 2018 Posts: 529
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:16 am Post subject: |
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It did look like perfume. I'll take your word for it on the taste since I didn't get to try any. |
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havaska Double Malt Member
Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 141
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I did find last year's 29 year old a bit disappointing. The Irish was much better. |
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ralfy legend Master Of Malts
Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Posts: 949 Location: Fife
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:18 am Post subject: |
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Nothing wrong with the Irish 26 , saying that a higher strength would have been welcome. |
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DanO Master Of Malts
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 397 Location: Norwich
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GM70047 Double Malt Member
Joined: 20 Mar 2016 Posts: 116 Location: Glasgow
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