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returntorolex 12 October 2018 07:36 AM
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Just getting comfy.....

RLX_NY 13 October 2018 12:14 AM
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Great thread.

As my group of friends get older, we've been drinking lots of whisky and Scotch.
This is what we put down on a typical birthday party I host at my house.
Nice, what did you think of the Hibiki? A friend of mine brought me two bottles when he came back from japan and I must say I quite enjoyed them. Drink in good health :cheers:

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Just getting comfy.....
Sweet collection, any personal favorite's you'd recommend?

Kainz 13 October 2018 07:57 AM
I quite like this one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...436cb3433d.jpg

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RobearH 14 October 2018 01:44 AM
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Just getting comfy.....
That Blood Oath #4...wish I could find some.

cruise_bone 14 October 2018 02:35 AM
Cracked this open last night.

Eh. It's OK. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...898cda06a7.jpg

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weespeed 15 October 2018 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RLX_NY (Post 9002644)
Nice, what did you think of the Hibiki? A friend of mine brought me two bottles when he came back from japan and I must say I quite enjoyed them. Drink in good health :cheers:


For a Japanese whisky, it’s great. For the price its a good everyday pour after dinner.
The 17 is fantastic, but now a days anything from japan with a number is like buying a ceramic Daytona, hard to get or pay a premium. I used to drink Nikka 21 when you could buy it for $200 a bottle, now good luck finding it or pay up to $800+ for a bottle now. Yamazaki is another one that I enjoy.




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RLX_NY 16 October 2018 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by weespeed (Post 9010059)
For a Japanese whisky, it’s great. For the price its a good everyday pour after dinner.
The 17 is fantastic, but now a days anything from japan with a number is like buying a ceramic Daytona, hard to get or pay a premium. I used to drink Nikka 21 when you could buy it for $200 a bottle, now good luck finding it or pay up to $800+ for a bottle now. Yamazaki is another one that I enjoy.




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Yea I hear ya, It's currently a tough market for Japanese whisky unfortunately cuz they make some pretty enjoyable whiskys. I still get the hibiki harmony for around $65/70 when I'm in the mood for something different but like you said anything else with a number is either not available or crazy mark ups. I tried the regular Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky this weekend and it was pretty good :cheers:

15minprior 16 October 2018 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 15minprior (Post 8286913)
Currently in my arsenal:

Hakashu 12
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Johnnie Walker Black
Lagavulin 16
My collection has grown since the last time I checked in:

Japanese:
Hakushu 12
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Yamazaki 12
Nikka From the Barrel
Nikka Miyagikyo NAS
Nikka Yoichi NAS
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt NAS
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17

American:
Little Book 02
Jim Beam Old Tub
Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
Makers 46
Makers Private Select
Michter's 10yr Rye
Michter's American Whiskey

Other:
JW Black Label
JW Green Label
Lagavulin 16

I'm probably forgetting a few.

Mr Kram 16 October 2018 10:33 AM
last night, had some friends over for some persian food. ended up doing a col. taylor sampling of small batch, single barrel and straight rye. wish i could find a bottle of 4 grain that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

redsubby 18 October 2018 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mjclark32 (Post 8510006)
We were out last night so must have missed the UPS drop off
A buddy of mine ran across five bottles up in Massachusetts a few weeks ago, I told him I’d take any he didn’t want...
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Packed back up
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Will have some tonight! :cheers:
How much do they go for these days?

mjclark32 18 October 2018 01:27 AM
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How much do they go for these days?
They were $100-110 (can’t remember exactly) in Mass. I haven’t been able to find any in PA for a while. Last time I did though they were around $50

wantonebad 18 October 2018 01:55 AM
Yama 12 isn't too expensive but it's almost never on the shelves anymore around me. It's also not great. The 18 is much better, like a completely different whiskey almost, I do not enjoy the 12 even a little.

Mr Kram 18 October 2018 03:10 AM
Last night total wine had a nice little shipment come in. I’m pretty stocked, but I still bought a couple of bottle because you can’t beat retail pricing.

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RLX_NY 18 October 2018 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Kram (Post 9017358)
Last night total wine had a nice little shipment come in. I’m pretty stocked, but I still bought a couple of bottle because you can’t beat retail pricing.

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Nice pic ups, enjoy in good health :cheers:

RLX_NY 18 October 2018 05:17 AM
Hey Guys,

Bare with me as it's kind of a long list but I was looking through my store's list looking to expand my selection and try something new and the following caught my attention. Since there's some great knowledgeable whiskey heads in this thread wanted to ask your opinion if anyone has tried any of the below and what you thought of it? :cheers:

2Bar Spirits Bourbon Whiskey
Aberlour 12 Year Old
Balcones Distilling Baby Blue Corn Whisky
Blade And Bow Bourbon Whiskey
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scotch Whisky
Compass Box Oak Cross
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Glen Garioch 12 Years Old
Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban
The Balvenie Distillery Single Barrel 12 Year
Trail’s End Bourbon

Mr Kram 18 October 2018 05:21 AM
I like baby blue. It’s a little sweet, but not over powering. Blade and Bow is pretty solid, especially at that price point.

R!$ 18 October 2018 05:24 AM
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weespeed 18 October 2018 06:01 AM
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I just replenished my stock of King George too...

imperio 18 October 2018 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RLX_NY (Post 9017741)
Hey Guys,



Bare with me as it's kind of a long list but I was looking through my store's list looking to expand my selection and try something new and the following caught my attention. Since there's some great knowledgeable whiskey heads in this thread wanted to ask your opinion if anyone has tried any of the below and what you thought of it? :cheers:



2Bar Spirits Bourbon Whiskey

Aberlour 12 Year Old

Balcones Distilling Baby Blue Corn Whisky

Blade And Bow Bourbon Whiskey

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scotch Whisky

Compass Box Oak Cross

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Glen Garioch 12 Years Old

Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban

The Balvenie Distillery Single Barrel 12 Year

Trail’s End Bourbon


I'll admit I bought the Port Charlotte because I liked the packaging but I love sipping on it neat in the evenings these days. It's got a unique peatiness. Not too expensive at around $50 or so (iirc)

RLX_NY 18 October 2018 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Kram (Post 9017750)
I like baby blue. It’s a little sweet, but not over powering. Blade and Bow is pretty solid, especially at that price point.
Yeah reading up on it, they sounded interesting. Thanks to your suggestion/opinion I'll be adding them to the list of must tries thank you :cheers:

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I'll admit I bought the Port Charlotte because I liked the packaging but I love sipping on it neat in the evenings these days. It's got a unique peatiness. Not too expensive at around $50 or so (iirc)
:chuckle: thanks for the feedback. I'll admit the packaging is also what caught my eye at first (guess clever marketing/packaging worked lol) then reading up on it kept it interesting but wasn't sure if it would be worth it or just a pretty looking bottle. Will be adding it to the list thanks :cheers:

imperio 18 October 2018 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RLX_NY (Post 9018008)
Yeah reading up on it, they sounded interesting. Thanks to your suggestion/opinion I'll be adding them to the list of must tries thank you :cheers:



:chuckle: thanks for the feedback. I'll admit the packaging is also what caught my eye at first (guess clever marketing/packaging worked lol) then reading up on it kept it interesting but wasn't sure if it would be worth it or just a pretty looking bottle. Will be adding it to the list thanks :cheers:
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All ready for 2018!

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:cheers:

RLX_NY 19 October 2018 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by imperio (Post 9018021)
:cheers:
Quite a nice collection :thumbsup:

The Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg 10 are two of my favorite whiskeys around, always keep a bottle in stock.

Compass Box I have yet to try but it's on my list, any suggestions yay or nay :chuckle:

For the Bruichladdich would you suggest the classic laddie or port Richmond or both :chuckle:

Drink to good health :cheers:

redsubby 19 October 2018 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mjclark32 (Post 9017095)
They were $100-110 (can’t remember exactly) in Mass. I haven’t been able to find any in PA for a while. Last time I did though they were around $50
$100-$110 was just a tad below what 18 used to cost, before Japanese whisky turned Rolex. :chuckle:

wfitch 19 October 2018 02:55 AM
Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.

austinp 19 October 2018 03:05 AM
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Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.
I like you description. Like drink a camp fire. I like it but only when im ready for it.

RLX_NY 19 October 2018 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wfitch (Post 9020276)
Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.
Yes it is, the first time I tried it the first 2/3 sips were confusing :chuckle: then fell in love.

My top favorites are Lagavulin/Ardbeg with laphroaig a very close second for smokey whiskey among others in different varieties :cheers:

Rolex addict 19 October 2018 07:18 AM
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I just replenished my stock of King George too...
One of my favorites!!:cheers:

weespeed 19 October 2018 07:19 AM
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Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.
So true. It is very peaty and really is an acquired taste.
I just tried this yesterday and it's not bad for ~$50 at Costco.

wantonebad 19 October 2018 07:48 AM
Scored my second bottle of dream cask, that means the first bottle will be saceaficed forth with!!
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austinp 19 October 2018 09:43 AM
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Scored my second bottle of dream cask, that means the first bottle will be saceaficed forth with!!
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Wow! That is a serious score. Im partial to the Irish Wiskys.


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