Single malts

[The binman chronicles]

I'd been maintaining a strong relationship with a bottle of Balblair 1991 which ran dry last month. It was like a lover had left me.

Yep that would do it. I'm nursing my Bushmills 16/21's and my Bunnahabhain 18 in the forlorn hope that that day never comes. But to enjoy it you know it must.

 

[The binman chronicles]

But! ...you get the joy of replacement shopping.


*whistling in the back ground*
Always look on the bright side of life...

Luckily I have been buying replacements when on offer, but then you know you have to buy more backups just incase of any emergencies!

 

[carlos21]

Luckily I have been buying replacements when on offer, but then you know you have to buy more backups just incase of any emergencies!

Good morning.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Good morning.

Hello mate, having a good day? I see you are top of the rep charts with an unassailable lead!

 

[carlos21]

Hello mate, having a good day? I see you are top of the rep charts with an unassailable lead!

I know mate.

 

[degsy]

Is there anything worse than pouring a drink and realising that is another bottle finished? In the last week I have said goodbye to a Bunnahabhain 12, a Glenfiddich 12 and I have a Bushmills 10 and JW Green label all at critical levels. Heartbreaking stuff.

Start an Infinity Botttle

 

[The binman chronicles]

Start an Infinity Botttle

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Is the idea that you pour a little of each and never touch it?

 

[degsy]

Is the idea that you pour a little of each and never touch it?

25-50cl of each.
I think the form is you take a nip when its full, then top it up...tbh, never got that far in the article.
But it sounds like a way of avoiding separation anxiety with the last drop

 

[The binman chronicles]

25-50cl of each.
I think the form is you take a nip when its full, then top it up...tbh, never got that far in the article.
But it sounds like a way of avoiding separation anxiety with the last drop

That makes sense with all the names on the bottle. Interesting idea.

 

[Barrowjohn]

View attachment 89411 Just been to visit an old mate, he's now a rep for Wolfburn, got a bottle of this 'Sherry oak Aurora' at mates rates will try it at the weekend.

You will enjoy. Most Northern distillery on the Mainland- Thurso.

 

[obc]

(hoping didn't post this years ago, hell if I can remember... curating old pics on a new lappy)

OBC is short for Old Bitter Craig. Amusing I should find Everton/become an Evertonian with a 20 year old nickname containing Bitter in it. In any case, it was very hard for me to refrain from forking over an extra zero in the price for a bottle of Scotch that screams "Craig Will Like!" right at me..

Craig will like?

I'm Craig! That's me!

 

[Methuselah]

Just taken delivery of a 12 year old Bunnahabhain for Father's Day. Something tells me it will be open a bit earlier. lol

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Aaaaaalmost picked up the Ardbeg Blaaack 20th Anniversary but didn't want to shell out $140+, after taxes. I had to stand there with it in my hand for about 5 mins and talk myself out of it, mind you. Got this and Glenmorangie Lasanta 12, for about $45 less. Way too early in the journey for me to be dropping that much on a single bottle when I can go two for one until I find my jam...which is looking more and more like it'll be an Islay.

 

[tommytowne]

I took a bit of a punt on one of the Aldi single malts.
Glen Marnoch Limited Release Islay single malt. Cost all of £17.99. Opened it a poured a measure into my glass and smelled it. Before drinking I looked to see what others have said about it.
Considered opinion is that the Caol Ila distillery produced it. Certainly passed my smell test. As soon as in my mouth absolutely no doubt it's an Islay whisky. I measure my Islay whisky against Laphroig and this whilst not reaching the Laphroig standard, for the price it's a no brainer if you're watching your coppers.

 

[larbert toffee]

I took a bit of a punt on one of the Aldi single malts.
Glen Marnoch Limited Release Islay single malt. Cost all of £17.99. Opened it a poured a measure into my glass and smelled it. Before drinking I looked to see what others have said about it.
Considered opinion is that the Caol Ila distillery produced it. Certainly passed my smell test. As soon as in my mouth absolutely no doubt it's an Islay whisky. I measure my Islay whisky against Laphroig and this whilst not reaching the Laphroig standard, for the price it's a no brainer if you're watching your coppers.

I always think if you buy a Supermarket's own Islay malt you're on to a winner because of the fact there are so few distilleries on the Island, they're all good and it would have to be from one of them.
Personally I occasionally go for the Asda Islay and it's always excellent and clearly from Islay but I will certainly now try the Aldi one, cheers.