Whisky Forum - Anybody try Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix?

Quaich1

I understand this won Silver - Best In Class 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition.
It's supposed to be offered at the LCBO in Ontario, Canada at some point I believe. Anybody try it yet?
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Alastair · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject:

I have had a few bottles of it and it an was outstanding expression of Glenfiddich, i wish i had bought more when it was available here at a drinkable price. I would say grab it if you can get it at a decent price.

Innes · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject:

I agree grab a bottle if you can get one at a decent price

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

I only tried a wee dram of it, but found it most enjoyable, not sure I'd pay silly prices for it, as the more rare it gets the higher the premium is put on it, though how much of that is worth it ans how much is because of the name, is an interesting debate.

Genuine Risk · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject:

Sadly not tried it, but just a note on the awards74 Gold, 239 Silver and 23 Bronze.....
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Mark · Master Of Malts Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 1664

I am surprised there is any left, what sort of price will the LCBO be charging for it

Genuine Risk · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:41 pm Post subject:

£130 plus vat you would be gutted if that didn't buy you something
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Quaich1 · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:47 pm Post subject:

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

89 dollars is a fantastic price for the Snow Phoenix! (especially given the prices for other malts you've spoken about) Grab it if you get the chance, here you'd be lucky to pay Â£89 on ebay for it.

Genuine Risk · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject:

[quote="Alexppp"]89 dollars is a fantastic price for the Snow Phoenix! (especially given the prices for other malts you've spoken about) Grab it if you get the chance, here you'd be lucky to pay Â£89 on ebay for it.[/quote

£75 is the cheapest I have seen it in Scotland.
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bifter · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:24 pm Post subject:

I've tried it, I thought it was OK but Glenfiddich just isn't my thing so don't take my opinion if you like the brand generally. At one point (last year even?) Waitrose Wine were selling it at Â£65 a bottle and I'm kicking myself I didn't buy a case. More recently they were selling it at Â£95 and now it seems to be all gone and selling for well over Â£100 on eBay.
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drPete · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:12 am Post subject:

£99 still available in some Waitrose branches (e.g. a couple in central London)
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JaymzPhoenix · Member Joined: 23 Aug 2012 Posts: 11

Can't find it anywhere in AUS haha.

Dan Murphy's had it on there website for $99AU but is sold out.

Someone on eBay AU is selling one for $450 AU. Surely that's over priced?

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