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OT: Scotch thread

AreBee1969 said:
I picked up two bottles at Conti’s Wines and Spirits in Southington for $60. This is the 2023 version and the guy has a couple more cases of it. It is finished in White Port and Madeira casks and is really nice and an absolute steal at this price. When you taste it, you know it’s Laphroaig, but it’s got a touch of sweetness and citrus notes that smooth it out a bit.

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Worst Cairdeas of the last four, but well worth $60. I'd buy two of them.
 
Deepelm said:
Freebee from the bosses at the liquor store for helping stock some better singles. Never tasted anything from this distiller.


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I like the 17 a lot even though I am more of a Talisker guy. They do not use peat in the malting process at Glengoyne. At Turbo Expo 2010 in Glasgow the ASME took a number of us to Glengoyne for the tour. The distillery is just over the line into the Scottish Highlands. Part of the tour was blending your own pint, which I did and dedicated it to my Dad. I got home on Saturday which did not leave enough time to drive to VT and give it to him at our Sunday Father's Day Dinner. He died at the dinner table surrounded by family waiting for desert. After the wake all the sibs and their spouses had a wee taste leaving just enough for him. The nearly empty bottle is still in our pantry.
 
RSTuthill said:
I like the 17 a lot even though I am more of a Talisker guy. They do not use peat in the malting process at Glengoyne. At Turbo Expo 2010 in Glasgow the ASME took a number of us to Glengoyne for the tour. The distillery is just over the line into the Scottish Highlands. Part of the tour was blending your own pint, which I did and dedicated it to my Dad. I got home on Saturday which did not leave enough time to drive to VT and give it to him at our Sunday Father's Day Dinner. He died at the dinner table surrounded by family waiting for desert. After the wake all the sibs and their spouses had a wee taste leaving just enough for him. The nearly empty bottle is still in our pantry.
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Died at the dinner table on Father's Day is just incredibly sad. Condolences.
 
RSTuthill said:
I like the 17 a lot even though I am more of a Talisker guy. They do not use peat in the malting process at Glengoyne. At Turbo Expo 2010 in Glasgow the ASME took a number of us to Glengoyne for the tour. The distillery is just over the line into the Scottish Highlands. Part of the tour was blending your own pint, which I did and dedicated it to my Dad. I got home on Saturday which did not leave enough time to drive to VT and give it to him at our Sunday Father's Day Dinner. He died at the dinner table surrounded by family waiting for desert. After the wake all the sibs and their spouses had a wee taste leaving just enough for him. The nearly empty bottle is still in our pantry.
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So sorry to hear. Sincere condolences.
 
The Warden texted me from Costco to say that they had the Kirkland Islay Single Malt in stock. She picked up a bottle for me, and when she got home I found it was a couple bucks higher than last time at $43.99. While still a decent dram, it's not really a bang for the buck anymore. I can get Laphroaig for $50 at M&R and I'll pay the extra $7 in a heartbeat.
 
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AreBee1969 said:
The Warden texted me from Costco to say that they had the Kirkland Islay Single Malt in stock. She picked up a bottle for me, and when she got home I found it was a couple bucks higher than last time at $43.99. While still a decent dram, it's not really a bang for the buck anymore. I can get Laphroaig for $50 at M&R and I'll pay the extra $7 in a heartbeat.
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If you have Trader Joes that sells booze, The new Ink & Thistle 12 year is pretty solid for the price (under $35 I think). It's not truly peated but it has some depth to it, earthy profile. I sent my daughter back to get me a 2nd bottle.

 
HuskyHawk said:
If you have Trader Joes that sells booze, The new Ink & Thistle 12 year is pretty solid for the price (under $35 I think). It's not truly peated but it has some depth to it, earthy profile. I sent my daughter back to get me a 2nd bottle.

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Are you in CT? I've been to three different ones here on various excursions and haven't seen booze. Beer, yes, but no hard booze.
 
AreBee1969 said:
Are you in CT? I've been to three different ones here on various excursions and haven't seen booze. Beer, yes, but no hard booze.
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I’m in Massachusetts. Not all of them have booze, but several do, including my local over at Patriots Place. This is the stuff. They have a few other Scotches, all decent so far. Their bourbon is meh at best. The tequila is evidently terrible.
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AreBee1969 said:
Are you in CT? I've been to three different ones here on various excursions and haven't seen booze. Beer, yes, but no hard booze.
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The local packies in CT will either have it or get it for you I would think. Likewise the big super package stores.
 
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Deepelm said:
Have you had their Sweet Toast of American Oak? Very tasty stuff, its almost a bourbon.
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I think I bought this bottle after this thread started.
 
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