Single Malt Scotch!

[Akami]

Maybe there's a bottle of 15 in the near future for me.

Well the future is here since I found a decent price on the Glenfiddich 15 and it's sitting in the car now.

Last night I also got to try the Glenfiddich 18 and can't wait to try the 15 tonight.

The 15 yo has a different process, really fruity!

I'm really hoping that it gives me a little of what I like so much in the Special Old Reserve, but I'll know in a couple hours.

 

[Ziltoid]

Well the future is here since I found a decent price on the Glenfiddich 15 and it's sitting in the car now.

Last night I also got to try the Glenfiddich 18 and can't wait to try the 15 tonight.

I'm really hoping that it gives me a little of what I like so much in the Special Old Reserve, but I'll know in a couple hours.

Personally I find the 15 to be even nicer than the 18, especially when the price is factored in. The 15 is relatively inexpensive and quite pleasant.

Keep us updated!

 

[hypapanuse]

Please visit the Tequila thread. It might change your mind.

;-/ welcome all

 

[Akami]

Personally I find the 15 to be even nicer than the 18, especially when the price is factored in. The 15 is relatively inexpensive and quite pleasant.

Keep us updated!

I really enjoyed the 18 last night, but as usual, liked the nosing part of it better than the flavour and as someone who generally has a preference in the 10 year range, hope that my experience is the same as yours.

It's really a win-win scenario when we're lucky enough to actually prefer a less expensive bottling. With tax I was able to get out the door for $55, which is about the best price I've been able to find since I stared searching for it.

 

[Ziltoid]

I really enjoyed the 18 last night, but as usual, liked the nosing part of it better than the flavour and as someone who generally has a preference in the 10 year range, hope that my experience is the same as yours.

It's really a win-win scenario when we're lucky enough to actually prefer a less expensive bottling. With tax I was able to get out the door for $55, which is about the best price I've been able to find since I stared searching for it.

Sounds like a good price! Especially considering you're in Japan (I assume everything is more expensive in Japan). It sells for about 60-ish$ here.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

There generally isn't toooo much of a price difference between the 12, 15 and 18 over here.

I personally prefer the 15, it's a bit different. The 18 is nice, very chocolatey, but more conventional in flavour than the 15.

Either way, both are enjoyable tipples, certainly worth spending a bit more to get in place of the 12, IMO of course.

 

[Ziltoid]

There generally isn't toooo much of a price difference between the 12, 15 and 18 over here.

I personally prefer the 15, it's a bit different. The 18 is nice, very chocolatey, but more conventional in flavour than the 15.

Either way, both are enjoyable tipples, certainly worth spending a bit more to get in place of the 12, IMO of course.

I just checked and here the price are as follows:

12-45$, 15-65$, 18-88.5$

But government administrated liquor stores can be funny sometimes.

 

[Akami]

Sounds like a good price! Especially considering you're in Japan (I assume everything is more expensive in Japan). It sells for about 60-ish$ here.

I'm in Alaska and the price is normally $65 here too.

I personally prefer the 15, it's a bit different. The 18 is nice, very chocolatey, but more conventional in flavour than the 15.

Either way, both are enjoyable tipples, certainly worth spending a bit more to get in place of the 12, IMO of course.

I'm hoping that the 15 proves to be the best one for me too, but I'll never buy a bottle of 12 again. One time was enough to learn that lesson.

 

[IPA]

Sounds like a good price! Especially considering you're in Japan (I assume everything is more expensive in Japan). It sells for about 60-ish$ here.

But in Japan...Roger Moore

 

[Ziltoid]

I'm in Alaska and the price is normally $65 here too.

Well... Fail. dammit.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I just checked and here the price are as follows:

12-45$, 15-65$, 18-88.5$

But government administrated liquor stores can be funny sometimes.

That is quite a difference!

Had a look at a supermarket website for 70cl bottles:

12 yo - £32
14 yo - £35
15 yo - £37
15 yo (distillers ed) - £46

They don't list the 18 yo, but other places are listing it between £42 and £45.

Our government is trying to play with prices even more, they (Scottish government, not UK government) want to start minimum pricing, won't have an impact on pricier malts but could have an impact on the ones I generally afford

I'm in Alaska and the price is normally $65 here too.

I'm hoping that the 15 proves to be the best one for me too, but I'll never buy a bottle of 12 again. One time was enough to learn that lesson.

It's very fruity (lots of pear) with a fair spice punch. Maybe not one to drink all night, as it's a bit sweeter, but very nice

 

[Ziltoid]

That is quite a difference!

Had a look at a supermarket website for 70cl bottles:

12 yo - £32
14 yo - £35
15 yo - £37
15 yo (distillers ed) - £46

They don't list the 18 yo, but other places are listing it between £42 and £45.

Our government is trying to play with prices even more, they (Scottish government, not UK government) want to start minimum pricing, won't have an impact on pricier malts but could have an impact on the ones I generally afford





It's very fruity (lots of pear) with a fair spice punch. Maybe not one to drink all night, as it's a bit sweeter, but very nice

I've never even seen the 14yo, how is it ?

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I've never even seen the 14yo, how is it ?

Seen it in the shops, never tried it tho.

It's also known as "Rich Oak". It could be interesting to try, think it'll end up somewhere between the 12 and 18, with the 15 being too different a process. May have a look and see if I can get a mini of it.

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[Vic]

I'd have to go Talisker 18, but, I do believe you have named my strong second choice.

NOT THAT I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY TALISKER 18 FOR LIKE 2 YEARS!!!!!!!

come over some time.

 

[Vic]

But in Japan...

OT, but I LOVE your handle and avatar. I'm also a hop freak and a huge Stone fan.

 

[Mark Reccord]

+1 Have I told you lately that you are a smart feller, Mark?

No, but it's about time you did!

Actually, I think you're the only one who's ever said that about me.

Lagavulin is special. It's got an almost oily quality that no other scotch has.

 

[Mark Reccord]

Caol Ila 18 is really quite heavenly, and worth the price if you can find it. The 12 is very much in the same vein, though, and one of the better scotches in its price range, IME/IMHO.

Indeed. Even the 12 isn't easy to find.

 

[Mark Reccord]

Balvenie Doublewood is what I call a go-through scotch. As in it's so smooth, you go through it like water.

And then you fall down.

Seriously, it's dangerously smooth.

 

[Akami]

Well... Fail. dammit.

Hey, it's not a scotch, but seeing you're in Canada just reminded me, the Crown Cask No. 16, while a bit spendy, is pretty nice and only available on your side of the border, not to mention out of production.

 

[Ziltoid]

Hey, it's not a scotch, but seeing you're in Canada just reminded me, the Crown Cask No. 16, while a bit spendy, is pretty nice and only available on your side of the border, not to mention out of production.

I'll keep an eye open, if I spot it in a pub sometime I'll have a go at it. I'm in the process of saving money right now so buying bottles is kind of out of the question.