The Caol Ila sounds lovely but picked up a pair of 26yo Ledaig from sister casks at the weekend so I’m trying to talk myself out of buying anything else.
Whisky
- Thread starter Crook
- Start date
The Caol Ila sounds lovely but picked up a pair of 26yo Ledaig from sister casks at the weekend so I’m trying to talk myself out of buying anything else.
black-cat
Striker
Gone now
FN-2187
Winger
I currently have over 50 bottles. I've promised myself no more bottles until Christmas.
Wonder if stick to it
The buying is almost more addictive than the drinking.I currently have over 50 bottles. I've promised myself no more bottles until Christmas.
Wonder if stick to it
I’d have expected the Caol Ila to be gone quickly, always is no matter the bottler.
FN-2187
Winger
It is mind. Which is why I know its absolute bollocks that I'll not purchase any for 5 months
Cee Jay
Striker
Didn’t buy that much, in fact it was more replacing bottles ( couple of Glenallachies and Glenfarclas for example)
Thought I’d manage to get the Glenallachie CS10 for example from the shop but none of it about from distillery shop or other local shops.
Tempted with the odd “bottle your own“ from single casks but these were really pricey, more so than I thought they’d be. Enjoyed trying them though.
Also found out that the Glenfarclas 185 youngest malt is apparently 14 years. Thought from description it had far younger stuff in. That’s if I was told the truth of course
Thought I’d manage to get the Glenallachie CS10 for example from the shop but none of it about from distillery shop or other local shops.
Tempted with the odd “bottle your own“ from single casks but these were really pricey, more so than I thought they’d be. Enjoyed trying them though.
Also found out that the Glenfarclas 185 youngest malt is apparently 14 years. Thought from description it had far younger stuff in. That’s if I was told the truth of course
Crook
Full Back
Last one I "bottled your own" was a Balblair 13yo and it was £95 about 3 or 4 years ago. Not cheap by any stretch.Didn’t buy that much, in fact it was more replacing bottles ( couple of Glenallachies and Glenfarclas for example)
Thought I’d manage to get the Glenallachie CS10 for example from the shop but none of it about from distillery shop or other local shops.
Tempted with the odd “bottle your own“ from single casks but these were really pricey, more so than I thought they’d be. Enjoyed trying them though.
Also found out that the Glenfarclas 185 youngest malt is apparently 14 years. Thought from description it had far younger stuff in. That’s if I was told the truth of course
wozzy
Central Defender
My drink of choice in hotels as the lager is usually rank
3 new North Star releases if anyone is interested. 11yo EWC (£70), 8yo Craigellachie (£44), 7yo Caol Ila (£44). All cask strength. The sub £50 bottles will go fast I'd imagine.
Seems to be a bug on the North Star site where it insists on you shipping to Slovakia.....
Seems to be a bug on the North Star site where it insists on you shipping to Slovakia.....
Last edited:
Old Prestonian
Striker
Thanks. I've snaffled a bottle of the Craigellachie.
Looks like Whiskybroker are finally going to start bottling again. They're just released a list of casks they're intending to bottle.
A little disappointed with the prevalence of sherry casks amongst them.
Logon or register to see this image
A little disappointed with the prevalence of sherry casks amongst them.
Last edited:
Old Prestonian
Striker
Not before time as apart from the ‘Mourinho’ their last release was November. I’ve had four bottles in storage for ages waiting to add a further two and have them delivered.
Cee Jay
Striker
Sure I’ll pick one or two up...Blair Athol and Royal Brackla spring to mind
Old Prestonian
Striker
I’ve cracked open the Cadenheads Macduff bottling that I bought on my visit in June and it is absolutely magnificent.
The 13yo?
Old Prestonian
Striker
12 yo. 50.5%. Released in June IIRC.
Ah, I think that was a 2019 release. I got the 13yo from last year but not cracked it yet.
I did, even though I very seldom visit the group. Was just fortunate to be a member of the group before the bottle was offered. Not even sure when it's being released. Did you get one?
moanjam
Midfield
Yes I did I'm the same I hardly go on, in fact I only have a Facebook account to access whisky groups but was lucky enough to get one, think its a great gesture.
