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 Topic: Laphroaig 10 vs quarter cask |
asmazda
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 Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:31 pm Subject: Laphroaig 10 vs quarter cask |
| I think the quarter cask is better.... tastes more complex to me and I don’t mind it’s not over the top with iodine. The cask size of the quarter cask accelerates aging hence the more c ... |
| Topic: 12 yr old versus the 18 yr old |
asmazda
Replies: 14
Views: 5391
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:20 pm Subject: 12 yr old versus the 18 yr old |
| In general, I think 18’s are better than 12’s out of official bottling core range. Of course I’m not considering price... there is always diminishing returns as you move up the la ... |
| Topic: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
asmazda
Replies: 13
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:31 am Subject: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
| Is the Laga 12 a noticeable improvement over the standard 16yr? The reviews for the 2018 edition over on Master of Malt are pretty damning, but I can't tell if it's just because people are salty over ... |
| Topic: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
asmazda
Replies: 13
Views: 3422
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:21 am Subject: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
| Lagavulin 12 is consistently good year to year. The Caridreas I don't know. |
| Topic: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
asmazda
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:18 am Subject: Can you recommend a good Malt in the £80-£120 range? |
Sounds like you need something peaty, and in your price range you may want to consider:
Lagavulin 12
Laphroaig Cairdeas
Longrow 18
Port Askaig |
| Topic: GlenDronach 15 Year Old Returns |
asmazda
Replies: 37
Views: 8730
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:00 am Subject: GlenDronach 15 Year Old Returns |
| Serge of WhiskyFun rated this a relatively low 81 points. Previous revivals he had at 92 points. |
| Topic: What to buy |
asmazda
Replies: 3
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:46 am Subject: What to buy |
I second what Whisky Rogue says, but I will elaborate that the Game of Thrones set would potentially be valuable only if you keep it as a complete set and preserve the packaging well.
If you really ... |
| Topic: GlenDronach 15 Year Old Returns |
asmazda
Replies: 37
Views: 8730
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:50 am Subject: GlenDronach 15 Year Old Returns |
At least this well known reviewer (Ruben) seems to disagree with the consensus in this thread. https://www.whiskynotes.be/2019/glendronach/glendronach-revival-15-years-2018/
I have not tried the n ... |
| Topic: Sherried malt advice please |
asmazda
Replies: 22
Views: 5900
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:45 am Subject: Sherried malt advice please |
| My approach to this point has pivoted around the assumption that if I like a entry level expression it might be worth coming back to explore something more expensive later, but if I don't like the ent ... |
| Topic: Sherried malt advice please |
asmazda
Replies: 22
Views: 5900
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:54 pm Subject: Sherried malt advice please |
I think to get the nose and taste you are after you have to step up your budget or get lucky with some independent bottlings.
Glenfarclas Family Cask Range (Sherry Hogshead or Sherry Butt not refil ... |
| Topic: Your Top 10 Current Favourite Drams |
asmazda
Replies: 15
Views: 4463
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:38 pm Subject: Your Top 10 Current Favourite Drams |
My top 10 that are readily available and reasonably priced (if there is such a thing these days) in alphabetical order:
Balblair 1991 (27 yr)
Clynelish 14
Glendronach 21
Glenfarclas 25
Lagavuli ... |
| Topic: Glendronach 12 (Too be Discontinued) |
asmazda
Replies: 4
Views: 4175
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 1:51 am Subject: Glendronach 12 (Too be Discontinued) |
| Maybe there is confusion with Glendronach 15, which has been discontinued (at least for a time being). |
| Topic: Highland Park Own Your Personal Viking Soul Cask |
asmazda
Replies: 4
Views: 2567
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 10:30 pm Subject: Highland Park Own Your Personal Viking Soul Cask |
| How long is the finishing period? |
| Topic: ISO - Macallan 18 year old from 1987 (Bottled 2005) |
asmazda
Replies: 4
Views: 1942
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:41 pm Subject: ISO - Macallan 18 year old from 1987 (Bottled 2005) |
| San Francisco. I honestly don’t know what is fair price. I wasn’t actively looking to sell my collection. |
| Topic: ISO - Macallan 18 year old from 1987 (Bottled 2005) |
asmazda
Replies: 4
Views: 1942
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:33 pm Subject: ISO - Macallan 18 year old from 1987 (Bottled 2005) |
| I have 3 bottles of Macallan 18 year old from 1987 (Bottled 2005) in mint condition with original packaging, but I'm located in USA. |
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