What was your last Scotch purchase? - Page 2

01-28-2009, 09:34 PM

Tape

yourchoice · 01-28-2009, 09:49 PM

Highland Park 12 yr

JohnnyFlake · 02-11-2009, 02:48 PM

I won a bottle of Grand Old Parr, on eBay, about two weeks ago. I actually picked it up for a great price, $19.55, plus $12.50 S&H. This is a new to me scotch, and not only that, but it's not available within the USA. As I understand it, Grand Old Parr, is the number one selling scotch in Japan.

Well, I opened the bottle of Grand Old Parr last night and tasted a healthy dram. First of all, let me say, that this is a different character of scotch than JW Black. Old Parr is excellent, for what it is, but it would never replace JW Black as my go to scotch!

I’m no real expert when it comes to reviewing Scotch, Rums, Bourbons, and so on, but I’ll try to give my impressions of this libation. For me, this is a very bold, aggressive style, that has a very impressive flavor profile. I really enjoyed my first trial of this blended Scotch; however, this doesn’t impress me as a scotch that I would reach for very often; although, I will definitely enjoy it from time to time.

Nose: Heavy Malt, Raisin and Orange, Very Big.

Palate: Very aggressive, Oily, with strong nuances of Malt, Raisin, burnt Caramel and a light touch of Brown Sugar.

Finish: Very long, Oaky, with a touch of Peat/Smoke and, a touch of Sweetness.

groogs · 01-28-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentjon

Glenlivet 18

I also grabbed a bottle of JW Blue. It was on sale what could I do.

GoodFella · 01-28-2009, 10:36 PM

JW black
i could not take any more back on the air plain after pickin up a few other things other wise i would of loved some JW blue, green or gold. i guess next time

02-05-2009, 05:49 AM

Tried my first bottle of Glenlivet 12. Very nice. I usually have a Cutty Sark or J&B in the house. I know, not high end stuff, but I like them.

02-05-2009, 06:54 AM

My Single Malt purchases of the last weeks:
- Macallan 1973
- Mortlach "Dreams" 1989
- Zacapa 23 yo. (old bottling) --> ok, I know, it's no Whisky but a great Rum!
- Caol Ila 15 yo. bottled by SSMC
- Ardbeg "Lord of the Isles"
- Caol Ila 15 yo, Scottish Castle Selection by JWWW
- Laphroaig 9 yo bottled by SSMC
- Speyside Single Malt (Glenfarclas) 1971, 35 yo. bottled by Whiskyfair

Heiko

paris1129 · 12-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentjon

Glenlivet 18

Glenlivet. I also have JW Black label. I am more of a bourbon drinker, myself. I have many, MANY bottles of bourbon, but only a couple bottles of scotch.

ade06 · 01-28-2009, 11:41 AM

JW Black all day long.

giovanni · 01-28-2009, 11:45 AM

Laphroig Quarter Cask

01-28-2009, 11:53 AM

The MacPhail's Collection version of Bunnahabhain. Laid down in 1991, bottled in 2007. Bought it for a Robbie Burns tasting with friends and left it with the host family. I'm going to have to pick it up again for me.

Also picked up Bowmore 15 recently.

I'm on the hunt again now...

01-28-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giovanni

Laphroig Quarter Cask

Enjoy that one, it's freaking GUD.

I bought a bottle of Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Single Malt for Robbie Burns night. I thought I'd 'matured' past Glenlivet some years ago but this one intrigued me. WELL worth the money.

01-28-2009, 05:57 PM

had several good bottles recently
over xmas and new years i finished off a bottle of
laphroig 30 yr
then i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21yr
then the week prior to my bday i opened a mac 30 anmd finished it off the afternoon before my bday party then at the party i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21 and finished of the night with glenlivet 21

all are decent

though for the past few years the balvenie portwood has been my go to scotch
i really like the mac but they continue to price themselves above their worth
jmho

k

HawkEye19 · 01-28-2009, 06:30 PM

Does a bottle of McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt count? It's not a true "Scotch", but has many aspects of it.

01-28-2009, 07:06 PM

Have you compared it with other single malts? Curious to see what it matches up with.

HawkEye19 · 01-28-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayaker

Have you compared it with other single malts? Curious to see what it matches up with.

I've not a head to head comparison. By itself it was very peaty and somewhat astringent. Rather like a "new" scotch. I have to pick up another bottle to see if that is really there, or it was a one off.

BigBruce · 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM

ahh bought my starting batch

Glinlivet 12 years
Johnnie green

GWN · 02-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Bowmore 12 yr. Peaty goodness.

DAFU · 02-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Highland Park 1988/14 Year 46% Signatory bottling.

gpugliese · 02-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Highland Park 18 & Laphroaig 15. I think Ardberg is next on the list, but I'm not sure yet.

01-28-2009, 09:34 PM	#1
No1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Tape

01-28-2009, 09:49 PM	#2
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,102 Trading: (36)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Highland Park 12 yr

02-11-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? I won a bottle of Grand Old Parr, on eBay, about two weeks ago. I actually picked it up for a great price, $19.55, plus $12.50 S&H. This is a new to me scotch, and not only that, but it's not available within the USA. As I understand it, Grand Old Parr, is the number one selling scotch in Japan. Well, I opened the bottle of Grand Old Parr last night and tasted a healthy dram. First of all, let me say, that this is a different character of scotch than JW Black. Old Parr is excellent, for what it is, but it would never replace JW Black as my go to scotch! I’m no real expert when it comes to reviewing Scotch, Rums, Bourbons, and so on, but I’ll try to give my impressions of this libation. For me, this is a very bold, aggressive style, that has a very impressive flavor profile. I really enjoyed my first trial of this blended Scotch; however, this doesn’t impress me as a scotch that I would reach for very often; although, I will definitely enjoy it from time to time. Nose: Heavy Malt, Raisin and Orange, Very Big. Palate: Very aggressive, Oily, with strong nuances of Malt, Raisin, burnt Caramel and a light touch of Brown Sugar. Finish: Very long, Oaky, with a touch of Peat/Smoke and, a touch of Sweetness. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

01-28-2009, 10:36 PM	#5
GoodFella out to sea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC2FL Posts: 588 Trading: (7)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? JW black i could not take any more back on the air plain after pickin up a few other things other wise i would of loved some JW blue, green or gold. i guess next time __________________

02-05-2009, 05:49 AM	#6
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Tried my first bottle of Glenlivet 12. Very nice. I usually have a Cutty Sark or J&B in the house. I know, not high end stuff, but I like them.

01-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#9
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? JW Black all day long.

01-28-2009, 11:45 AM	#10
giovanni Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Laphroig Quarter Cask __________________ One Love

01-28-2009, 11:53 AM	#11
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? The MacPhail's Collection version of Bunnahabhain. Laid down in 1991, bottled in 2007. Bought it for a Robbie Burns tasting with friends and left it with the host family. I'm going to have to pick it up again for me. Also picked up Bowmore 15 recently. I'm on the hunt again now...

01-28-2009, 05:57 PM	#13
drill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? had several good bottles recently over xmas and new years i finished off a bottle of laphroig 30 yr then i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21yr then the week prior to my bday i opened a mac 30 anmd finished it off the afternoon before my bday party then at the party i had a bottle of balvenie portwood 21 and finished of the night with glenlivet 21 all are decent though for the past few years the balvenie portwood has been my go to scotch i really like the mac but they continue to price themselves above their worth jmho k

01-28-2009, 06:30 PM	#14
HawkEye19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 81 Trading: (6)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Does a bottle of McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt count? It's not a true "Scotch", but has many aspects of it.

01-28-2009, 07:06 PM	#15
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Have you compared it with other single malts? Curious to see what it matches up with.

01-28-2009, 09:32 PM	#17
BigBruce Independent Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Top Secret Posts: 452 Trading: (4)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? ahh bought my starting batch Glinlivet 12 years Johnnie green __________________

02-06-2009, 04:30 PM	#18
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Bowmore 12 yr. Peaty goodness. __________________

02-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#19
DAFU Duke of Prunes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Duchess oven Posts: 1,422 Trading: (35)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Highland Park 1988/14 Year 46% Signatory bottling. __________________ Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over: Frank Zappa(1940-1993)

02-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#20
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Highland Park 18 & Laphroaig 15. I think Ardberg is next on the list, but I'm not sure yet. __________________ - Greg