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SpiderDude said:

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For those of you within driving distance of a Twin Liquors... they're having a big scotch sale through Saturday. Lagavulin 16 was $85ish. Laphroaig 10 cask about the same. Highland Park 18 was like $30 off the normal price. Not all but most brands are on sale.

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So apparently they're having ANOTHER scotch sale at Twin. Savings of $20 or more on some decent bottles. Similar to last time where not all labels are on sale but I'd say about 50% or more are.

Sale ends 1/26.

Had to

In reply to FbgTxAg

FbgTxAg said:

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FTAco07 said:

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I need some help deciding on a bottle of scotch for a gift. I know the person likes The Mcallan 15 (not sure which variety if their are multiples). Given that, what would be a good gift of something similar profile but in the $300-$500 price range? I'm not looking to do multiple bottles and willing to go a bit up or down from that range for the right combination of great scotch with attractive packaging a bonus.

Thanks in advance!

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Macallan #2, #3, #4, or 18 Sherry Oak would probably all be in that price range. Or the Rare Cask.

Most Macallan drinkers also like Balvenie as well so maybe a Balvenie 18 or 21 if it's in that range.

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I have never tried it, but Balvenie Tun 1509 gets great reviews and is in that range too

I think I'll have the Talisker Distiller's Edition tonight. Talisker 10 is definitely my favorite regular dram.

In reply to BBRex I need to get a bottle of Talisker 10.

In reply to AggieBarstool

AggieBarstool said:

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I need to get a bottle of Talisker 10.

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I've got half of one left.

It's yours for $250




.. I kid

In reply to AggieBarstool It was sort of my introduction to scotch, and it's still my favorite. Something about the brine and smoke that does it for me.

Talisker 10 is a good pour. Definitely brings some peat, but mild for an Islay, some sweetness blends in nicely. I would be interested to hear how 10 compares to their Distillery Edition - I've never tried that one

Talisker 10

In reply to Cyprian The sherry casks add more fruit without taking too much away from the flavor you would recognize. The price, I think, was a bit more than Talisker 10, maybe $15-$20. It's worth trying.

I have 2 older scotches I'm trying to value.. one is a Lagavulin Distillers Edition 1993 (bottled in 2009) and a Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve 18 year (also bottled same time frame).

Any idea what these are reasonably worth?

Having a Jura 10. A friend who now lives in Scotland recommended it as an affordable daily drinker. Well, it is, uh, affordable. I looked it up after trying it, and I found this.

https://malt-review.com/2019/01/25/jura-10-year-old/

In reply to BBRex Ah Jura, the only whisky I have ever poured down the drain.

In reply to [removed post] Thanks. I had found those but that's not the same Glenfiddich, mine is not as fancy of a bottle.

Trying to grow my scotch selection.

Currently lagavulin 16 is the only thing I have.

What would be something else to broaden the spectrum? I've been hearing Talisker 10 and highland park 12

About to try Ardbeg Uigeadail. Very excited.

In reply to MarathonAg12 Ever tried anything from Laphroaig?

In reply to MarathonAg12 Can't go wrong with he Talisker10. Also a friend I trust on his whisky tastes says caol ila Is very good.

In reply to MarathonAg12 I took this at Talisker when I was there a couple of summers ago, so I'm sure it's mostly Talisker and Diageo brands, but it might give you some ideas.

In reply to mazag08 That is one I really want to try. Will probably try and land a bottle on my birthday.

Enjoyed a glass od Balvenie Doublewood and watched it snow today. Good day to relax

In reply to AgInSingapore I kept the Jura, and I'm into it now. I was drinking better stuff yesterday, but I'm starting early. Bonus I don't need ice.

In reply to BBRex It could have been a one off bad batch, that specific bottle was so tainted with a sulfur funk it could not be consumed. It's been a few years since then so maybe I'll give it another chance.

In reply to mazag08 I am a huge peat lover so I love all the Ardbeg stuff. The uigeadail is fantastic when you are craving peat. I was disappointed with the corryvrecken (for its price vs uigeadail).

Even saying that, Talisker is is my top 5. I desperately want to find a bottle of the 18 to try but the 10 really is a neat perfect scotch. Perfectly balanced and always hits the spot.