Sp3nny Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 15 hours ago, Provost said: I didn't even know there was a whiskey thread until it happened to pop up as a recent comment. I got a taste for the stuff in the mid 90's when backpacking through Scotland and the rest of the UK. This is my current cupboard... though I also generally have a bottle of Singleton when I just want something a little cheaper to drink. Oban is another one I like. Different moods, different whiskeys... The bonus of travelling again internationally is getting bottles of stuff to try that isn't available here. How's that Deveron? I almost pulled the trigger on it last weekend but went a different route. Couple of hard to acquire bottles that I couldn't pass up. Kilchoman PX #256/270 and a Springbank Longrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Sp3nny said: How's that Deveron? I almost pulled the trigger on it last weekend but went a different route. Couple of hard to acquire bottles that I couldn't pass up. Kilchoman PX #256/270 and a Springbank Longrow. Pretty mediocre and bland to tell you the truth. I expect more out of a bottle of 20 year old scotch. I got it at the duty free on the way back from a trip. Better with a bit of water. I have mostly stopped buying at duty free as they seem to get the ones that aren't otherwise marketable.... and they aren't really a good deal price wise anyways. I try to buy a bottle from a store in the country I am in that isn't available here in BC... I just didn't have time on the last trip so picked it up at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Provost said: Pretty mediocre and bland to tell you the truth. I expect more out of a bottle of 20 year old scotch. I got it at the duty free on the way back from a trip. Better with a bit of water. I have mostly stopped buying at duty free as they seem to get the ones that aren't otherwise marketable.... and they aren't really a good deal price wise anyways. I try to buy a bottle from a store in the country I am in that isn't available here in BC... I just didn't have time on the last trip so picked it up at the airport. The only reason to buy from the duty free is if you're not checking a bag. Way better off buying something local and unique. Edited June 9, 2022 by King Heffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nny Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Provost said: Pretty mediocre and bland to tell you the truth. I expect more out of a bottle of 20 year old scotch. I got it at the duty free on the way back from a trip. Better with a bit of water. I have mostly stopped buying at duty free as they seem to get the ones that aren't otherwise marketable.... and they aren't really a good deal price wise anyways. I try to buy a bottle from a store in the country I am in that isn't available here in BC... I just didn't have time on the last trip so picked it up at the airport. Sounds like I made a good decision. Some of the travel exclusive stuff looks interesting and I always check the duty free just in case. Talisker Dark Storm for example. Really good but travel exclusive, so duty free is about the only place to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Sp3nny said: Sounds like I made a good decision. Some of the travel exclusive stuff looks interesting and I always check the duty free just in case. Talisker Dark Storm for example. Really good but travel exclusive, so duty free is about the only place to get it. There is Oban Little Bay at duty free which I think if quite nice (but not spectacular) and I will get next time. I haven't tried the Dark Storm Edited June 9, 2022 by Provost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Last wk? Teeling Irish Small Batch - not too shabb, for 40 bux, approx. Would certainly purchase again! Smooth..reminiscent of Glenfiddich scotch This wk? Low dough show!!! Ezra Brooks(90 proof) bourbon. A damn fine slosh for 15-18 bux(1800 Yen). Will proudly haul this up the mtn on my Mon mornin' hike ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Game changer Honestly the best Canadian bourbon style whiskey I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Finally opened Oban 14. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Want a shockingly good dram? vancouver Island's small talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I usually ignore the summer spirit release but I actually went and bought something for the first time since November Waiting on a Scottish gin that'll be arriving late too, I've never even seen a Scottish gin before I didn't go this morning so I wasn't expecting to get the Benriach but I got the last bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I usually ignore the summer spirit release but I actually went and bought something for the first time since November Waiting on a Scottish gin that'll be arriving late too, I've never even seen a Scottish gin before I didn't go this morning so I wasn't expecting to get the Benriach but I got the last bottle Is that BCLC for a summer release? I am rocking a BRBN and a Laird of Fintry from Okanagan Spirits. That Laird is AMAZING Edited June 19, 2022 by Warhippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Is that BCLC for a summer release? I am rocking a BRBN and a Laird of Fintry from Okanagan Spirits. That Laird is AMAZING Yesss, BC liquor store I've never bothered with the summer but they have some interesting stuff, check out the site and get into one sooner than later if you see anything neat You might get lucky with some leftover stuff, it happened today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Yesss, BC liquor store I've never bothered with the summer but they have some interesting stuff, check out the site and get into one sooner than later if you see anything neat You might get lucky with some leftover stuff, it happened today I'll be in tomorrow for fathers day Something new for the bbq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Warhippy said: I'll be in tomorrow for fathers day Something new for the bbq This time is seemed bourbon heavy, I'd be curious to see if you grab anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: This time is seemed bourbon heavy, I'd be curious to see if you grab anything My wife and my tattoo savings are gonna be so mad at me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Warhippy said: My wife and my tattoo savings are gonna be so mad at me That's the spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 2:46 AM, Nuxfanabroad said: Delving into Tullamore Dew, this moment..another first for this whisky-newbie. It's been a hard wk of disappointments, & there's times one needs a few drinks. Yesterday polished off a cheap bottle of bourbon with another Cdn ex-pat bud..just sitting at the park, drinkin' & yakkin'. It's civilized & reasonable..but I'm sure these freedoms are forever squandered back in God's country. Very hard to describe this flavour(the Tull Dew), but it's fairly mellow & smooth. I'd like to try a lot more of the Irish corner, but there's not much selection at the nearby shop. May have to cycle downtown Osaka & have a look around... Not sure what it is about the Dew. The first bottle I tried. I really liked it. Second bottle I got. I was like...what did I see in this? Maybe I need another bottle to try again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 9:32 PM, Warhippy said: Is that BCLC for a summer release? I am rocking a BRBN and a Laird of Fintry from Okanagan Spirits. That Laird is AMAZING If you live in the sticks and not near a BCLC select store, how does one get their hands on these bad boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Lock Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) So tonight I got to A-B compare Port Charlotte with Lagavulin 16 tonight, both bottles of which I somehow now own. Coming from not having money for much of my life... I'm... baffled... (Although I still like Port Charlotte the most) Edited July 8, 2022 by The Lock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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