Have you tried Ardbeg Ugaildail? I like laphroaig, but that ugaildail is something special. The nose, the palate and the finish are all so good.
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FDLmold
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So my new liquor store friend (who gets deliveries on Tues and Thurs) showed me this today:
It's meaningless to me, but he seemed pretty proud of his new stock.
It's meaningless to me, but he seemed pretty proud of his new stock.
I haven’t, but I just ordered a bottle of the Corry last night that I’m excited to try.
Rough day at the office...3 finger pour kinda night.
I bought the Corry bc people compare it against the ugaidail with split preferences. I like the ugaidail so much more. But that’s just my taste and preference
Corry sounds like more my speed from what I’ve read, but definitely want to try both
FDLmold
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Knob 12, nice. Can't wait to try mine.
Another one bites the dust
FDLmold
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I have a Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof that smells, and finishes, just like bananas foster.
Klobberer
Full House
Yeah. I'm just over the border in PA and I take a trip to Total Wine in DE 2-3 times a month. A handle of Makers Mark is $17 cheaper in DE. That more than pays for the gas.
If you're talking about the one in Pike Creek, I lived about 2 minutes from that. It was like the Disney World of liquor stores.
This is actually what I am going to bring to a friends house this weekend. Excited to try it!
@JeepologyOffroad @joeyshin :
Really hard to pick a favorite among the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, Oogie or Corry. All three are outstanding and depending on the day they shift positions for me.
They are indeed very different. The Laphroaig is matured in ex-bourbon only, the Oogie in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry and the Corry ex-bourbon and French oak (spicier). All three are bruisers!
Tthe only one of the three that carries an age statement is the Laphroaig though. The Ardbegs are likely younger, which usually is not an issue for peated Malts.
Price-wise, at least on average in the US, the Laphroaig 10 CS is a bit lower than the those two Ardbegs which price have been increasing the last couple of years. Value-wise, it's hard to beat the Laphroaig 10 CS imo.
Again, I cannot pick a favorite here, LOL!
Really hard to pick a favorite among the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, Oogie or Corry. All three are outstanding and depending on the day they shift positions for me.
They are indeed very different. The Laphroaig is matured in ex-bourbon only, the Oogie in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry and the Corry ex-bourbon and French oak (spicier). All three are bruisers!
Tthe only one of the three that carries an age statement is the Laphroaig though. The Ardbegs are likely younger, which usually is not an issue for peated Malts.
Price-wise, at least on average in the US, the Laphroaig 10 CS is a bit lower than the those two Ardbegs which price have been increasing the last couple of years. Value-wise, it's hard to beat the Laphroaig 10 CS imo.
Again, I cannot pick a favorite here, LOL!
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value wise..i like laphroaig, but ive been in a oogie mood lately. I also have the Ten, but havent tried it yet. Laphroaig is sometimes too medicinal for me and i really get when people say it smells like bandaids. But the 'funk' notes in the Ardbeg i really like..makes me want to drink more.
I have blended the Oogie with the Laphroaig and it was very nice. I've been sampling different ratios of each, but they work so well together
Totally understandable! There's definitely a difference between Laphroaig's peat (more medicinal) and Ardbeg's peat (more earthy) to me. Some people like one over the other. I like them both equally I guess, LOL!
Oogie is a banger for sure! Specially for those who like a bit of the dark fruit, sherry character.
The Ardbeg Ten, as far as Islays go, is hard to beat: 46% ABV, non-chilled filter, age stated for around $45! I like higher ABV personally but I always have Ardbeg 10 around.
They are drawing the winners of our state "chance to purchase" lottery today. I entered for all of them.
FINGERS CROSSED!!!!
Here is what they have....
A total of 118 bottles are up for grabs, including the following:
FINGERS CROSSED!!!!
Here is what they have....
A total of 118 bottles are up for grabs, including the following:
- A Midwinter Night's Dram - BLEND OF STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEYS - $99.95 (3 Entries will be selected)
- EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $99.95 (9 Entries will be selected)
- Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2020 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $148.00 (3 Entries will be selected)
- GEORGE T. STAGG KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $99.95 (27 Entries will be selected)
- OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $69.95 (18 Entries will be selected)
- PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S FAMILY RESERVE 15 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $119.95 (9 Entries will be selected)
- PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S FAMILY RESERVE 20 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $199.95 (1 Entry will be selected)
- PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S FAMILY RESERVE 23 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $299.95 (1 Entry will be selected)
- Sazerac Rye 18 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY - $99.95 (3 Entries will be selected)
- THOMAS H. HANDY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY - $99.95 (18 Entries will be selected)
- VAN WINKLE FAMILY RESERVE RYE 13 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY - $119.95 (2 Entries will be selected)
- VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $79.95 (15 Entries will be selected)
- WILLIAM LARUE WELLER KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY - $99.95 (9 Entries will be selected)
More than I am willing to pay for something that I have not tasted. The only exception is Pappy's.
WLW Please
ssanel54
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Good Luck! Is that allotment total for the State?
f you could score another bottle or two of Mitches toasted barrel at that price I would take one for sure. Well done! Let me know.
Man I sure hope to find another, I've been looking for a couple years and this was the first one I've seen under $200 haha. Cracked it open last night, such a delicious dessert pour, all caramel, butterscotch up front and a nice peppercorn lonnng finish.
If you get luck enough to grab a Stagg or 4Roses LE I'd throw a good bit of $ or chips your way, just sayin...
Yup
ssanel54
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Snagged a few special bottles today. Anyone have the Cigar blend?
Altheman003
3 of a Kind
Damn, what was the sticker on the cigar blend? I’m a fan of magnus and heard good things about the cigar blend. Haven’t seen it anywhere though.
ssanel54
Flush
I think that was $170
FDLmold
Royal Flush
People REALLY like the cigar blend. I've seen regular, but not that one.
Jonesey07
4 of a Kind
What. The. Fuck. I’d take that cigar blend over any of those other bottles and I’ve only had the Weller 12.
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