black-cat
Striker
I'd delve deep into things before investing in casks, have heard the lad who runs whiskybroker speak of people getting ripped off left, right and centre. Worth following on facebook actually, some good craic
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I have a few casks as well as a few cask shares - I wouldn’t call any of them investments. Unless you can get hold of a cask of Macallan, Ardbeg or Springbank the investment window was 10-15 years ago. Casks from the distilleries listed would probably run more than £50k each if they’re ever even made available.
Arthur80
Midfield
I bought the game of thrones whisky collection not as an investment but as a fan of the show. Looks like the price has gone up but I think its because a couple of the bottles aren't available any more.
black-cat
Striker
For instance I read one where someone had invested in a barrel labelled Williamson, which is typically Laphroaig, however by all accounts it turns out that just because it's labelled Williamson, doesn't necessarily mean it contains Laphroaig. Yet whoever invested in it would assume it did and end up well out of pocket. Another one was old casks that burst or leak, you can pay thousands for a cask that can end up completely empty on the shelves.
There's also that many invested in whisky these days that you'd have to be really shrewd to pick out and turn a profit IMO. Being completely honest I can see the current market collapsing at some point, it always does. Whatever's flavour of the month at present and for however long near enough always ends up back in obscurity / mediocrity at some point. The big guys will still do alright I'd imagine, but the small guys not so well
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FN-2187
Winger
Tomatin is a very nice whisky.
I mentioned the verdant hue of the Anomaly blend from Cadenhead that was part of their warehouse tasting. What a lovely shade of green it is. Thankfully tastes a lot better than it looks!
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moanjam
Midfield
I haven't seen anything like that before
One of the reasons Cadenhead don't know what's in it is that some of the whisky used spent 7 years in the US before being returned. If it was in the US it will likely have been stored in steel kegs and the colour could be due to a reaction with a particulate in those kegs. Total guesswork though as they don't know the reason themselves.
I had a Caperdonich once with a greenish tinge but it wasn't anything like as pronounced as this. This almost looks like absinthe.
willowbankbear
Midfield
Ha , that’s original !!!
You ever tried it ? Good stuff
I’ve tried a few, most have been fine without being especially noteworthy. Not suited to my palette, I guess.
This may be of interest to some:
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Springbank Tasting - 5 x 30ml
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GingerNick
Striker
the 14 year old port Finish is bloody lushand I think pretty good value for the quality you get
Crook
Full Back
Yes, I like it. If you get it discounted at the supermarket around £25 it's a bargain.
Here's a lovely gift set for anyone for a birthday etc... £38 with a couple of nice glasses.
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Gift Pack, 70cl - Amazon Exclusive : Amazon.co.uk: Grocery
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Gift Pack, 70cl - Amazon Exclusive : Amazon.co.uk: Grocery
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This may be of interest to some:
Springbank Tasting - 5 x 30ml
With the demand so high for the special releases we have been able to team up with Springbank and bring you a special virtual tasting in which we will go through the latest releases. Get your kit and join their whisky ambassador Grant MacPherson live our social media June 4th at 19:00 to go...
Not a bad price for 3cl samples.
Cee Jay
Striker
I've had a few tasting sets from them...might pass on the Springbank one as got a couple of their bottles( or rather there is only the CS and the Hazelburn that I've not had or have). Might go for the Wolfburn or the auld and rare set.
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black-cat
Striker
So long as you get 30ml samples! I've bought sample sets in the past which claim to hold 30ml however in truth hold barely 20 in some cases
Cee Jay
Striker
So long as you get 30ml samples! I've bought sample sets in the past which claim to hold 30ml however in truth hold barely 20 in some cases
Had half a dozen sets from them and they are all 30ml samples.
Plastic bottles and just in a jiffy bag but size as stated
black-cat
Striker
Wee samples are great however there's just not enough in them to determine a full blown opinion on a given drink. I've had some samples of whiskies I thought I'd like but didn't for example, would love to have gone back and tried again. Could have always bought more samples I suppose lol
Cee Jay
Striker
Whisky.nl do 6cl samples often at a decent price...tried a few from there at decent prices
for example Ledaig 10..4.99 euros for a 6cl sample
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