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I've decided to stop caring about the opinions of uninformed people. If someone thinks you're an alcoholic because they don't know whisky is a legit hobby, **** em

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10-11-2015 , 08:59 PM

#3803

manndl

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Originally Posted by jzpiano

I'm pretty sure he deemed me an alcoholic.

well what did u expect.
u only bought this exotic scotish stuff and not a single bourbon...

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10-13-2015 , 12:17 PM

#3804

Peter Harris

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Hi Manndl,

You're still the whisky drinking guy we all know and respect!!!

Best,
Pete

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10-13-2015 , 12:32 PM

#3805

jzpiano

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Originally Posted by manndl

well what did u expect.
u only bought this exotic scotish stuff and not a single bourbon...

Probably more because I didn't have a 30 case of high life.

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10-13-2015 , 05:33 PM

#3806

foobar

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It's the champagne of beers. that's all you should need to know.

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10-13-2015 , 07:00 PM

#3807

TensRUs

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Bourbon County as well

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10-13-2015 , 09:58 PM

#3808

jzpiano

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Originally Posted by spamkiller

i´m not familiar with that beer.
is it like Miller light or even more tasty?

Even more tasty if you like horse piss.

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Originally Posted by foobar

It's the champagne of beers. that's all you should need to know.

Lol

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10-15-2015 , 06:03 PM

#3809

ActionFreak

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I have to disagree with the good reviews on Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I wanted to like it but I found it very underwhelming.

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10-15-2015 , 06:33 PM

#3810

whiskylover

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Originally Posted by ActionFreak

I have to disagree with the good reviews on Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I wanted to like it but I found it very underwhelming.

did u have laphroaig before?
almost all peatheads i met

it,but thats the beauty of whisky all palates are different.

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10-15-2015 , 06:56 PM

#3811

ActionFreak

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whiskylover,

yes. I have a bottle of Laphroaig 18 and love it. My Quarter Cask tastes watered down in comparison.. almost like there is something wrong with it.

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10-15-2015 , 06:56 PM

#3812

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Wtffff, really? Laph QC isn't underwhelming. What do you consider a good islay?

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10-15-2015 , 07:08 PM

#3813

ActionFreak

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Laph 18, Corryvreckan, Uigeadail.. is what I have had lately. it is like you guys aren't talking about the same whiskey I had.

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10-15-2015 , 07:47 PM

#3814

El_Timon

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Another +1 vote for Laphroaig QC. Finished a bottle this summer and loved it. I have heard that the newer bottles are not as good as they used to be. Mine was from ~2013 so I can't verify that.

On another note, our friend formerly known as manndl (Is that whiskylover?) sent me a nice pack of samples. I've tried a few so far that I liked quite a bit. I will post reviews once I stop being on the road from work.

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10-15-2015 , 08:10 PM

#3815

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I finished a bottle from '14 earlier this year and I loved it.

I doubt this accounted for much, but whisky will taste different during summer since it's harder to keep it at room temperature

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10-15-2015 , 10:29 PM

#3816

ActionFreak

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I will try it again when I get back to Phoenix in a week. I just picked up the bottle last week and just had one drink.

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10-16-2015 , 12:21 AM

#3817

GooseHinson

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I love QC, but it's definitely not the one of the most "complex" whiskeys. It's just about the cheapest single malt you can buy when purchased at duty free though, and for that it is glorious. Essentially you're getting a 60-70$ 750ml bottle for $35 and it's 1L.

Obviously for its price it's not going to be better than various ardbegs but it is tremendous value.

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10-16-2015 , 07:54 AM

#3818

whiskylover

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

Obviously for its price it's not going to be better than various ardbegs but it is tremendous value.

the Ardbeg 10y 1L is €36 this month at Heinemann(biggest travel value store chain in europe)
so if u have a flight in europe pick it up,it´s a great price and a great whisky!

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10-16-2015 , 06:15 PM

#3819

kondo

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Picked this up last night, getting back into the scotch after a lot of bourbon lately. Strong Pete also much hotter than QC at 54.2% drinking it neat is a bit of the burn.

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10-19-2015 , 11:15 PM

#3820

hERESY

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went out and got Ardbeg 12, Highland Park 12, High West Double Rye, and Eagle Rare 10 tonight. they're my first real whiskey purchases, and all reccommendations from this post by El Diablo. total $150 from Total Wine.

had a tasting with my dad, a Chevas and Johnny Walker Red drinker, which was really cool. we both liked the Ardbeg more than the Highland Park. dad described Ardbeg as 'peaty', which i confirmed was indeed a word i see y'all usin' ITT. i liked the High West Double Rye.

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10-22-2015 , 04:03 AM

#3821

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The official whisky guy from KL said the new Jack Daniel's single barrel cask strength expression is "INSANELY" good. Is anyone willing to bite the bullet? My cabinet is still full