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bluepeter Double Malt Member


Joined: 13 Dec 2016 Posts: 80 Location: Salisbury
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:02 am Post subject: Peter's Exchange Samples |
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Well, let's get the ball rolling...
I'm fairly new to exploring whiskies, so these are all at the less expensive end of the market (around £30 - £40/bottle, bought from Waitrose/Sainsbury's/Amazon). Consequently, I'm guessing that they won't be of much interest to most inhabitants of the forum. But we all have to start somewhere, so let's see.
List deleted 12 July 2017: see my posting below
Samples will be 50ml (5cl), i.e., a double measure. You're free to ask me to open an unopened bottle. In principle, I'm willing to have the order in which bottles are opened dictated by swaps, as long as I don't feel I have too many open at a time. The worst I can do is refuse..
Please PM me if you're interested in anything here, and we'll see if a swap can be agreed.
Peter.
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sorren Master Of Malts


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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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I will add that I have had problems in sending more than 4 samples at a time through Royal Mail.. although I'd recommend sending through them always do recorded delivery to safe guard yourselves..
A padded bag is ok but a small box or tube is far better.. wrap bubble wrap tightly around the bottles.. |
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bluepeter Double Malt Member


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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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sorren wrote: | I will add that I have had problems in sending more than 4 samples at a time through Royal Mail.. although I'd recommend sending through them always do recorded delivery to safe guard yourselves..
A padded bag is ok but a small box or tube is far better.. wrap bubble wrap tightly around the bottles.. |
Thanks for the advice. |
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jwbassman Master Of Malts

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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Peter, nice one for getting this started, just added my own list. |
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jwbassman Master Of Malts

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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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sorren wrote: | I will add that I have had problems in sending more than 4 samples at a time through Royal Mail.. although I'd recommend sending through them always do recorded delivery to safe guard yourselves..
A padded bag is ok but a small box or tube is far better.. wrap bubble wrap tightly around the bottles.. |
Sound advice Sorren, nice one, guessing you have much experience at this 😀 |
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sorren Master Of Malts


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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I send out about 20-30 samples a month, and receive a similar amount.. also I and a good few friends swop on a regular basis so yes I have a little experience.. it's great fun although we generally do it a little different, we just send blind and there is no problem with thinking " I've sent you better than I received " but then we kind of know each other's likes and dislikes.. and it's fun seeing what you get.. |
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jwbassman Master Of Malts

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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:28 am Post subject: |
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sorren wrote: | I send out about 20-30 samples a month, and receive a similar amount.. also I and a good few friends swop on a regular basis so yes I have a little experience.. it's great fun although we generally do it a little different, we just send blind and there is no problem with thinking " I've sent you better than I received " but then we kind of know each other's likes and dislikes.. and it's fun seeing what you get.. |
Hi Sorren - Just as a matter of interest how much does it cost you to send samples recorded delivery as you recommend? |
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sorren Master Of Malts


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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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The cost varies as I usually send 3cl samples and can be anything from 1-5 samples and usually multiple packs each time so generally don't take notice of individual prices but usually £3-5 .. or so |
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bluepeter Double Malt Member


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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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sorren wrote: | The cost varies as I usually send 3cl samples and can be anything from 1-5 samples and usually multiple packs each time so generally don't take notice of individual prices but usually £3-5 .. or so |
That sounds about right. This morning, I paid £4.45 for first class recorded delivery of the two 50ml samples that I sent to jwbassman. He tells me that he got stung rather a lot more for the two that he posted to me. Careful analysis of his receipt might be informative! |
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krakow Double Malt Member

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jwbassman Master Of Malts

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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys
Sent another set out today using the correct service this time - £4.45 for Small Parcel 1st Class Signed For  |
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bluepeter Double Malt Member


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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Update: I was asked for a swap sample of my GlenDronach 12YO yesterday, so that's now open. |
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sorren Master Of Malts


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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Now who would make you open another bottle.. tut tut |
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bluepeter Double Malt Member


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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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sorren wrote: | Now who would make you open another bottle.. tut tut |
I wasn't made to do so. I did it willingly. It's hardly a problem to open a bottle of my current favourite.
No single malt toight, though - it's Famous Grouse + American ginger ale + Deep Purple  |
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TheWM Master Of Malts

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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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You lost me at Deep Purple. Lol. Too much of a bad thing - my father in law is also a fan (although clearly not of music)  |
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