Whisky Forum - Looking for a 1988 bottle

Mr C · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:33 pm Post subject: Looking for a 1988 bottle

Hi All,

I've got this mad idea that I would like to buy a bottle from the year 1988 (year I was born, February) and when my son turns 18 we can both drink it on the day and enjoy it.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I know it sounds a bit daft, but I like the idea of putting something away for that special moment!

Cheers,

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for a 1988 bottle

agoldf · Single Malt Member Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 66

Distillery bottling
Bowmore 1988 21 year old
Glenmorangie 1988 Madeira matured
Glenrothes 1988

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

The earlier you buy it the more affordable it will be! I don't have any new suggestions but if money were no object the one I would go for is the Glenfarclas Family Cask. I haven't had the 1988 but all the Family Casks I've had have been spectacular.

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2979

I agree with Alex, the earlier you buy it the more affordable it will be and i am sure the Glenfarclas 1988 Family Cask will be a special whisky, all i have tasted to date have been excellent.

Mr C · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject:

Hi All,

Just a note to say thank you very much.

I went for Glenrothes 1988. Also ordered a sample too !

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glenrothes-1988-whisky/?srh=1

sorren · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject:

Nice choice, the glenrothes 1988 is a really fine dram, I'm sure you will love it.. By the wat the Glenfarclas 1988 family cask is fantastic too, but costs a good bit more,