Islay Malt - bargain alert

Shewie

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Dec 15, 2005
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I've just got a bottle of Lochnagar for Christmas, had it recommended by one or two so thought I'd try it.

I'm normally a Jura fan, Superstition preferably :)
 

Lupis

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Dec 12, 2009
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Ardbeg is possibly my favourite malt of all time. This looks very interesting Red, will check it out.

Same, I love Ardbeg. Think I'll give this a try, I was going to order a bottle of Uigeadail to add to my collection so it would be rude not to add this as well, save on the postage. ;)
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Bottle shape looked like it - but it tasted like no Bruichladdich I've ever tasted. Whatever it is, its great :)
 

John Fenna

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Oct 7, 2006
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If I had any cash I would investigate...
As it is I will just work my way through the Aberlour, Glenfiddich and Laphroaig I got for Xmas (listed in order of preference and order that I will tackle them ... should last me to the end of Jan ... then it is back to Glenorchy...)
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Man we must have a session some time....Laphroaig is okay....but...Caol Ila 30 YO - like an angel crying on your tongue! It'll really wind up David C too - he is a Speyside man :(
 

John Fenna

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Man we must have a session some time....Laphroaig is okay....but...Caol Ila 30 YO - like an angel crying on your tongue! It'll really wind up David C too - he is a Speyside man :(
Speyside is OK, for beginners and anyone canoeing from distillery to distillery but I have yet to find an Islay or Jura that I did not fall in love with :)
Sometime I must tell you how my love for Laphroaig lead to me being given a free holiday in a Tweedside multi star hotel ... but it is best told over a good bottle!
 

Chiseller

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Oct 5, 2011
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Speyside is OK, for beginners and anyone canoeing from distillery to distillery but I have yet to find an Islay or Jura that I did not fall in love with :)
Sometime I must tell you how my love for Laphroaig lead to me being given a free holiday in a Tweedside multi star hotel ... but it is best told over a good bottle!

+1 :thumbup::beer::)
 

Lupis

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Dec 12, 2009
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Well I finally got around to getting a bottle of this. Unexpectedly having to buy a new washing machine and compound bow meant finances were a little strained and, as I already had 6 other bottles of various whisky, this took a back seat. Now I've tried it I can say I am impressed. I still prefer my Ardbeg, but this may be my new second favourite (it blows Ardbeg out the water for value for money). More tasting will be required to confirm though. ;) Thanks for the excellent recommenation Red.
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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I'm glad you liked it :)

It is a heck of a bargain for the price of a distinctly average malt huh?
 

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