5 bottles of Scotch $250 budget
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vstrommark
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I like this list, but gotta say that I'd probably dump the Macallan and insert either a nice Oban, Rosemont, Bowmore, or Longrow (all of which will probably blow the budget
)I like this list, but gotta say that I'd probably dump the Macallan and insert either a nice Oban, Rosemont, Bowmore, or Longrow (all of which will probably blow the budget
That's what I like about this. It's more about relative value. Yea, the Oban might be better, but is it $30 better? 15% of your budget better?
It also flushes out some really inexpensive but solid picks, as people try to offset those 1 or 2 pricier bottles.
vstrommark
Nice Jungle Ya Got Here
Great points. The Highland Park 12 is stellar and even more so at its price point.
The Springbank is amazing whatever the price, IMO.
Be sure to check out the scotch clubs at www.dandm.com
Ya know I was reading about those yesterday. Are you in one of the clubs?
vstrommark
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I used to be in both, when I collected. I haven't bought a new bottle of scotch in years, but still have one or two old ones lying about. I have a 32 y.o. 1968 Ben Nevis that is to die for :tu
:dr I don't think I would even know how to appreciate something like that yet.
I think I will try to build a small collection before I sign up for a club. There are a few specific bottles I want to pick up. Maybe I'll join the list in a few months.
vstrommark
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If you are ever in Portland ...
Maybe a couple of years further down this slope. BTW I love the generosity of this place.
I'm drinking the Highland Park 12. I added a small cube of ice to this one. Neat it's still a little rough:hn. It's really smoky compared to the Glenfarclas 12 and Macallan 12 I've been drinking lately. Very different, and in a good way.
Thanks to all for the recommendations.
I would go with:
Bowmore 12 Year
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 12-year
Glenlivet 15 year old French Oak Reserve
Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 year (Never had it though)
I would also suggest going to Trader Joes to see what they offer in your area. Mine has the Laphroaig 10 year for 29.00 and the Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 12-year for about 35.00.
Bowmore 12 Year
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 12-year
Glenlivet 15 year old French Oak Reserve
Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 year (Never had it though)
I would also suggest going to Trader Joes to see what they offer in your area. Mine has the Laphroaig 10 year for 29.00 and the Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 12-year for about 35.00.
I'd go with:
The Balvenie Doublewood
Macallan Cask Strength
Glenmorangie (Port or Sherry Finished)
Talisker 10
And my favorite rec, not my favorite Scotch necessarily, but definitely a hidden gem: Old Pulteney. I can usually get it for around $23/bottle on sale, I've seen it much more expensive elsewhere, but it's a pretty unique Scotch and well worth the try.
The Balvenie Doublewood
Macallan Cask Strength
Glenmorangie (Port or Sherry Finished)
Talisker 10
And my favorite rec, not my favorite Scotch necessarily, but definitely a hidden gem: Old Pulteney. I can usually get it for around $23/bottle on sale, I've seen it much more expensive elsewhere, but it's a pretty unique Scotch and well worth the try.
FWIW,
Might still be seeing the old "Portwood 12" on the shelves, but I'm pretty sure the title the mad guy provided has replaced the Glenmorangie Portwood 12 - and I'm not so sure the age is 12 years anymore.
Might still be seeing the old "Portwood 12" on the shelves, but I'm pretty sure the title the mad guy provided has replaced the Glenmorangie Portwood 12 - and I'm not so sure the age is 12 years anymore.
Beware of this offer. Mark has been slowly corrupting us fellow Stumptown herfers with his offers of "try this whisky/scotch" when herfin' at his house. He let us sample this one scotch/whisky one night that was so smooth and had a "hard candy" finish. Too bad that single bottle would cost far more than your entire budget!
He's an enabler, I say! :r
I'll have to go lookin' for a bottle of that Highland Park 12 to try. Sounds pretty tasty.
Sounds similar to the way I got pushed down the cigar slope! This site is chock full of enablers
.Broke out the HP 12 again tonight. :chk Between me and my house mate who is well down the wine slope we will be drinking well for the next couple of years!
I'd buy 2 bottles of Lagavulin and 3 Laphroaig. :tu
Bingo. :tpd::tu
That's against the rules!!
Fine, get a bottle of Glenrothes 1991 as well! :r :tu