Whisky Forum - What are you planning on opening for Christmas?

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Appreciate not everyone does Christmas but if you do got anything nice to open?

Seen a few people mention things they have tucked away.

For me, got my wife to get me an Octomore 07.1, so the question is... is this the dram with the morning porridge on the day?

Think the Glendronanch re revival will have to play a part too.

GregBurnett · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:42 am Post subject:

I shall be opening and sharing a Balvenie 21 Port Wood.

I've also got a sample of Glenfarclas 40 which I will have. Not sharing that though!!

ralfy legend · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:55 am Post subject:

Strathisla 12, aldi 30, Lidl 23, Aerstone sea cask.

webdunk · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:38 am Post subject:

Not decided yet, but it's usually a good excuse to crack something that I've been 'saving for an occasion' Smile

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Jez Hellewell · Master Of Malts Joined: 24 Jan 2018 Posts: 270

Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 61 for me. Fought the urge for the last 6 months, but haven't cracked yet.

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TheWM · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:13 pm Post subject:

Bunnahabhain 18 and a so far unsourced caperdonich. Something peaty too. A young caol Ila I think. Open to suggestions though! Iâ€™ll be having a lidl and aldi offering too.

allyby · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:18 pm Post subject:

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

Every year, for more years than I can remember, I've bought either a vintage port or well-aged tawny port for Christmas Day. Never opened one yet lol. This year will be different.

unblended · Master Of Malts Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Posts: 437

glenlivet 18 year old had it for a while looking forward to it

arqueturus · Master Of Malts Joined: 31 Jul 2016 Posts: 262

Choices!

Thinking about the Dalmore King Alexander the III

goonboydave · Single Malt Member Joined: 27 Mar 2018 Posts: 41

I have one last bottle of Balvenie 10yr Founders Reserve, my sister and brother in law are coming up for Christmas, he loves whisky and has never tasted this lovely dram, so Christmas Day seems the perfect time to share this stunning malt.

Whisky Rogue · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Posts: 628

Glendronach 15 and 18 will be my sherried drams on Christmas night. Also considering ordering a bottle of Bunnahabhain 25 and Redbreast 21 as something special to drink over the holidays.

Paulm · Single Malt Member Joined: 17 Oct 2018 Posts: 74

A Glenfarclas comparison of the 15 & 25 year old on Xmas day, providing of course Santa has the list I emailed to my wife today Laughing

Will end the night with a Islay, probably Ardbeg 10 or Laph Lore.

TheWM · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:26 pm Post subject:

I picked up a bottle of TWE Xmas special glenfarclas 17 cask strength. Opened it in preparation. Itâ€™s over bitter and tastes solventy which is a shame as this was an outsider on the list.