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daOnlyBG · 17 December 2019, 03:57 PM

Hello folks. I'm only recently discovering the General Topics sub-forum and am happy to see how many people here like whisky/whiskey.

I wonder if anyone here can point me in the direction of a particular bottle? I've checked the usual internet websites and found no luck.

It's a Balvenie 15 year old scotch... but aged in a single bourbon cask, not the Sherry cask. Legend has it that it was one of Balvenie's very finest scotches in recent history. Never got the opportunity to try one, and I'd love to buy a bottle or two.

Thanks in advance!

Burlington · 17 December 2019, 07:15 PM

Is this what you seek ?

https://www.thewhiskyworld.com/whisk...iABEgIS1vD_BwE

Seems to be the same as here which is discontinued:

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...ar-old-whisky/

daveathall · 17 December 2019, 08:54 PM

This is the Bourbon cask but is discontinued, have you thought of getting in touch with the distillery direct.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/ba...-single-barrel

I think you will be lucky to get one tbh, here's a review though.

http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2016/04/t...review-042716/

daOnlyBG · 18 December 2019, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Is this what you seek ?

https://www.thewhiskyworld.com/whisk...iABEgIS1vD_BwE

Wow- that's the one.

£200 for the bottle and £30 for shipping- wow. That's a hair over $300. I don't mind dropping money on something great, but that's quite more than I had anticipated. Might have to see what's left after the holidays.

Either way, thank you- and if anyone in the States sees one, do let me know.

Burlington · 18 December 2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Wow- that's the one.

£200 for the bottle and £30 for shipping- wow. That's a hair over $300. I don't mind dropping money on something great, but that's quite more than I had anticipated. Might have to see what's left after the holidays.

Either way, thank you- and if anyone in the States sees one, do let me know.

It doesn’t sound like there are many left. Go for two bottles. Drink one and stash the other for resale in 5-10 years and you may recoup all the money.

daveathall · 18 December 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Wow- that's the one.

£200 for the bottle and £30 for shipping- wow. That's a hair over $300. I don't mind dropping money on something great, but that's quite more than I had anticipated. Might have to see what's left after the holidays.

Either way, thank you- and if anyone in the States sees one, do let me know.

It says "Sherry cask" I thought you wanted the Bourbon cask?

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

It's a Balvenie 15 year old scotch... but aged in a single bourbon cask, not the Sherry cask.

daOnlyBG · 18 December 2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

It says "Sherry cask" I thought you wanted the Bourbon cask?

It doesn't say Sherry Cask (see link here)

daOnlyBG · 18 December 2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Drink one and stash the other for resale in 5-10 years and you may recoup all the money.

Hah, reselling whisky isn't my thing, but I might have to opt for this.

Dr.Brian · 18 December 2019, 11:22 AM

I used to have a couple of them. But, you know...

I haven’t seen one in a while, years.
Good luck.

daOnlyBG · 19 December 2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I used to have a couple of them. But, you know...

I haven’t seen one in a while, years.
Good luck.

Thanks. At this point I'm hoping someone's stashed a bottle somewhere and they wouldn't mind selling it.

daveathall · 21 December 2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

It doesn't say Sherry Cask (see link here)

Yes it does. Here's the description from your's and the first link.

bayerische · 21 December 2019, 05:48 PM

I have one of those, casked in the eighties.

daOnlyBG · 22 December 2019, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Yes it does. Here's the description from your's and the first link.

That's a stock/reused description, unfortunately, and part of the frustration in searching for the right bottle- vendors don't update their descriptions.

When I reached out via customer service, they confirmed the bottle was not the Sherry cask one.

Also, taken directly from the Balvenie website: https://us.thebalvenie.com/our-whisk...gle-barrel-15/

daOnlyBG · 22 December 2019, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I have one of those, casked in the eighties.

PM sent

daveathall · 22 December 2019, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

That's a stock/reused description, unfortunately, and part of the frustration in searching for the right bottle- vendors don't update their descriptions.

When I reached out via customer service, they confirmed the bottle was not the Sherry cask one.

No doubt you have ordered one, hope you enjoy it when it arrives.

bayerische · 22 December 2019, 04:45 AM

Here she is.

daOnlyBG · 22 December 2019, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

No doubt you have ordered one, hope you enjoy it when it arrives.

Unfortunately, no :-(

But I appreciate the kind wishes nonetheless!

Burlington · 22 December 2019, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Unfortunately, no :-(

But I appreciate the kind wishes nonetheless!

Nooo you must :)

I’m genuinely curious if it really is as good as it’s supposed to be.

Burlington · 22 December 2019, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

This is the Bourbon cask but is discontinued, have you thought of getting in touch with the distillery direct.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/ba...-single-barrel

I think you will be lucky to get one tbh, here's a review though.

http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2016/04/t...review-042716/

Original price $79,99 usd according to the review. Now £199 gbp. Quite some appreciation!!

daveathall · 22 December 2019, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Original price $79,99 usd according to the review. Now £199 gbp. Quite some appreciation!!

Yes, tis a shame there looks to be none left, perhaps he may be lucky somewhere.

Burlington · 22 December 2019, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Yes, tis a shame there looks to be none left, perhaps he may be lucky somewhere.

Yes ! I would love to hear how it tastes vs. Expectations

bayerische · 22 December 2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Yes ! I would love to hear how it tastes vs. Expectations

I never really liked mine, very sharp and quite strong alcohol taste. I bought it in 2002 and still have some left.

Burlington · 22 December 2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I never really liked mine, very sharp and quite strong alcohol taste. I bought it in 2002 and still have some left.

Thanks - good to know. I very nearly ordered one yesterday for my father. They are two characteristics he wouldn’t like in the taste

Fredrik · 22 December 2019, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I never really liked mine, very sharp and quite strong alcohol taste. I bought it in 2002 and still have some left.

Perfect for cooking then, soups and sauces sometimes need a splash!

haven_seeker · 23 December 2019, 03:20 AM

I’m sitting on a bottle of Johnnie Walker Gold for a special occasion, or where I might be able to make someone’s day.

spoilsofwar01 · 23 December 2019, 04:20 AM

Just Chipping with my 2 penny's worth, Ive a bottle of Lagavulin 16 year old single malt.... that Ive had unopened for 20 years, I am looking to move it on as, erhump.... Errrmm I don't drink whiskey !?!?!?!?!

The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers.

bayerische · 23 December 2019, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Thanks - good to know. I very nearly ordered one yesterday for my father. They are two characteristics he wouldn’t like in the taste

I'm sure the Sherry cask version is better. Probably varies a lot from year to year, but honestly the reason why I have about 1/3 bottle left is that I never liked it.

A bit of moonshine over it.

daOnlyBG · 23 December 2019, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I never really liked mine, very sharp and quite strong alcohol taste. I bought it in 2002 and still have some left.

A faulty bottle, perhaps? I think every review I've read claimed the exact opposite. That said, I imagine any bottle has that risk.

bayerische · 23 December 2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

A faulty bottle, perhaps? I think every review I've read claimed the exact opposite. That said, I imagine any bottle has that risk.

How could it be faulty? Then the whole cask would be. Scotch isn't like a bottle of wine.

daOnlyBG · 23 December 2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

How could it be faulty? Then the whole cask would be. Scotch isn't like a bottle of wine.

There are plenty of ways a bottle can go bad after the whisky's been bottled, many of them not even the fault of the purchaser.

Alas, I don't know your bottle's specific situation. I hope (if I get one) that I will enjoy it, and would be happy to share feedback.

17 December 2019, 03:57 PM	#1
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	For all you Scotch fans- can anyone help me source this? Hello folks. I'm only recently discovering the General Topics sub-forum and am happy to see how many people here like whisky/whiskey. I wonder if anyone here can point me in the direction of a particular bottle? I've checked the usual internet websites and found no luck. It's a Balvenie 15 year old scotch... but aged in a single bourbon cask, not the Sherry cask. Legend has it that it was one of Balvenie's very finest scotches in recent history. Never got the opportunity to try one, and I'd love to buy a bottle or two. Thanks in advance! __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

17 December 2019, 07:15 PM	#2
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,645	Is this what you seek ? https://www.thewhiskyworld.com/whisk...iABEgIS1vD_BwE Seems to be the same as here which is discontinued: https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...ar-old-whisky/ __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

17 December 2019, 08:54 PM	#3
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	This is the Bourbon cask but is discontinued, have you thought of getting in touch with the distillery direct. https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/ba...-single-barrel I think you will be lucky to get one tbh, here's a review though. http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2016/04/t...review-042716/ __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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Dr.Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,909	I used to have a couple of them. But, you know... I haven’t seen one in a while, years. Good luck. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I have one of those, casked in the eighties. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	I’m sitting on a bottle of Johnnie Walker Gold for a special occasion, or where I might be able to make someone’s day.

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