Whisky Forum - Torn on next bottle purchase

Fightingirish · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:24 pm Post subject: Torn on next bottle purchase

Have it down to a few......

Bunnhabhain XXV

Highland Park 21

Another bottle of Glenlivet XXV

Macallan Ruby

Macallan Rare Cask

I love to hear thoughts on which and why. Only one I've had or tried was the Glenlivet

jwbassman · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:13 pm Post subject:

I'm not a big fan of Macallan, but then maybe I haven't tried the right one(s). Glenlivet is usually reliable but if you've already had a bottle I'd try something else unless it was truly outstanding. Never had the HP21 but I believe it's very good.

I'd go for the Bunna if it were me, I'm a big fan Smile

sorren · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject:

That Bunna is simply Devine..
The hp is wonderful ..
The rest .. Well they all bow to these two

opelfruit · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:52 pm Post subject:

Bunnahabhain, hands down.

I too am not a fan of Macallan and the HP21 I found a bit disappointed by. The Bunnahabhain is stunning. Alas, not one I'll be having again though given current prices.
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Fightingirish · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject:

I was thinking either the Bunnahabhain or Macallan Ruby.

The Ruby just because it is discontinued and it's a now or never kind of thing.

Keith · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:11 pm Post subject:

The Macallan Ruby is very good and if it is discontinued were you are I would say try it while you can. Bunna 18 will be around for the foreseeable future I would think

Fightingirish · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:19 pm Post subject:

Keith · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:27 pm Post subject:

Fightingirish · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:33 pm Post subject:

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Fightingirish · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:56 pm Post subject:

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2978

Yes I had seen that a few shops list it as discontinued, I just find it odd that the Macallan still list it as part of the core range here in the UK and I have heard nothing official to say its gone but rarely does any whisky company announce a whiskys departure. Back to the subject, it is an excellent expression of the Macallan and worth getting if it is discontinued.

Fightingirish · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:04 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking perhaps the Bunnahabhain XXV or another bottle of the Glenlivet XXV, I thought it was fantastic stuff. It's the best I've had to date. Followed by the Balvenie 15 single barrel.

William · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:21 am Post subject:

I spoke to The Macallan and they have confirmed that The Macallan Ruby has been discontinued, I posted their reply here:

http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6153

Fightingirish I would be very tempted by the outstanding Glenlivet XXV with the Bunna XXV a close 2nd.
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Fightingirish · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the confirmation William

Wondering if I should get a bottle of the Ruby now that I can still get one.

Ruby 349.95 Cdn

Glenlivet XXV 349.95 Cdn

Bunnahabhain XXV 399.95 Cdn

Highland park 21 349.95 Cdn