I didn't get to taste the Galileo but my local guy told me it was good, just not worth a purchase good. He said if he hadn't gotten to try it first, he would have bought a bottle based on hype and reputation. Now that he's tried it, he wouldn't drop the coin on a bottle.
I need a good Scotch bar so I can sample before bottle purchase, sadly seems to me the only thing I can do is wait for Total Wines to do their "Scotch course" or whatever they call it and hope that some of what I would consider for purchase would be up for tasting
I need a good Scotch bar so I can sample before bottle purchase, sadly seems to me the only thing I can do is wait for Total Wines to do their "Scotch course" or whatever they call it and hope that some of what I would consider for purchase would be up for tasting
Well... I decided that January 2013 shall be a sober month. It was time for a break. With the exception of some bubbly after midnight on the 1st, so far so good. However, as a reward for my good behavior, I think I'll get myself a bottle of something tasty in February. I'm leaning towards Scapa 14 if I can still find it, Aberfeldy 12, Oban 14, or Glenfiddich 18. I guess I have a few weeks to think about it lol.
I need a good Scotch bar so I can sample before bottle purchase, sadly seems to me the only thing I can do is wait for Total Wines to do their "Scotch course" or whatever they call it and hope that some of what I would consider for purchase would be up for tasting
Was gifted a bottle of Glenmorangie Nectar for xmas. Like liquid honey. At the moment, I'm debating dropping some serious coin on a 1980 Dallas Dhu. It'd be really cool to have a 30 year old Scotch from my birth year.
I've been dipping my toe in the scotch dept lately, and I've taken a liking to Chivas, 12 yr. Good stuff, and reasonably priced; probably the low end of scotch, but it doesn't burn anywhere near as much as other stuff I've had
I bought a bottle of Ardbeg 10 year as well I just didn't pop it open yet. Islays, and I guess all scotch really, is "love it or hate it". I just watched a review where three dudes sat around drinking it and described "novocaine and mouthwash" lol. I tend to disagree.
I bought a bottle of Ardbeg 10 year as well I just didn't pop it open yet. Islays, and I guess all scotch really, is "love it or hate it". I just watched a review where three dudes sat around drinking it and described "novocaine and mouthwash" lol. I tend to disagree.
I am glad you are finding Scotch to agree with your tastebuds. Just don't write off blends completely, there are some pretty fantastic sipping blends, such as Compass Box and Blue Hanger. Johnnie Walker Green label is also worth a buy if you can find it... though they just discontinued it in December, so it may be hard to find.
Sometimes I hate you guys. You SOBs are throwing up all these unfamiliar names that I'm writing down, and I just KNOW my wallets gonna be screaming on my next trip to Total Wine
This bottle was great. But for some reason it didn't last too long.
Going to break this one open tonight. We will see. It will be hard to beat that 17 year old double wood, but damn, they are proud of that stuff.
I love it when this thread gets revived. Just bought a bottle of Acnoc on the first, any thoughts? Excited to try it out. For those just starting out or getting back in really recommend the Aberlour 12 double cask. Reasonably priced and great tasting. Enjoy!
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