(FLOSI'S Cantina) "Where everybody knows your name..."

[jimjimmyjones85]

re: (galactiboy's Cantina) "Where everybody knows your name..."

Sorry, had to head to IKEA.

The '88 Tullibardine I have is my favorite. I'm hoping to get the '73 sometime soon as well...hopefully this fall for my bday.

Talisker is 2nd on my list, mainly because I had a chance to tour the distillery in '09. I have a 20yr and a distillery special edition cask strength I picked up there that are both very good.

One more note...at the Scotland Homecoming in '09, Talisker had a Master Taster Class at the games where you got to taste 6 or 7 different years over the course of an hour. They would explain each scotch prior to tasting, moving you from youngest (age 0) to oldest (age 30). Darn cool experience, especially since you could easily taste the difference in years having them back to back.

How about yourself? Any favorites?

EDIT - btw, they're having another homecoming in 2014, and would highly recommend going if you can!
https://www.homecomingscotland.com/

Wow that is awesome... I really have not been allowed the opportunity to get that far into it as you. I have been stuck only knowing some of the more commercially known brands and items.

It would be nice to learn more and experience more.

I did have a 12 year with my uncle recently. I could tell it was made in cherry wood barrels and it was awesome.

So the ones you mentioned... I assume they are quite pricey?

I wish I could hit Scotland.

In addition to the two six-packs I already posted, here's my Missouri haul. More pictures as I start drinking.

Damn brother Waller is the man ! Makes me want to start drinking beer ! LOL.

Do you keep a bottle of each ? I used to do that...

 

[Darth Waller]

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Do you keep a bottle of each ? I used to do that...

I keep a cap. I have over 400 unique caps right now, not including my last two hauls.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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I keep a cap. I have over 400 unique caps right now, not including my last two hauls.

I can see where that would be more feasible ! LOL.

 

[FLOSI]

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I keep a cap. I have over 400 unique caps right now, not including my last two hauls.

400? WOW! I have 2 coffee cans filled with caps... I've thought about weeding out the duplicates. Lord knows there must be a couple hundred Stella caps at least.

 

[Darth Waller]

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I can see where that would be more feasible ! LOL.

400? WOW! I have 2 coffee cans filled with caps... I've thought about weeding out the duplicates. Lord knows there must be a couple hundred Stella caps at least.

Sounds nerdy, but I have mine in binders in those plastic sheets that coin collectors use. Nice way to see what I have and I can keep them on my shelf.

One day I would love to figure out a way to use them for a tabletop or something like that.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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Sounds nerdy, but I have mine in binders in those plastic sheets that coin collectors use. Nice way to see what I have and I can keep them on my shelf.

One day I would love to figure out a way to use them for a tabletop or something like that.

Tabletop with a clear glass...yea I can see it now

 

[gibby]

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Wow that is awesome... I really have not been allowed the opportunity to get that far into it as you. I have been stuck only knowing some of the more commercially known brands and items.

It would be nice to learn more and experience more.

Thanks, jjj! I was the same way about 7 years ago, though. My wife begged us to head to the UK and Scotland. I went unknowingly to what I would stumble upon.

I did have a 12 year with my uncle recently. I could tell it was made in cherry wood barrels and it was awesome.

Sounds like you're already on your way to me!
Most people don't know about the different flavoring in wood barrels, much less even taste it.

So the ones you mentioned... I assume they are quite pricey?

I want to say I paid $70 or so for the '88 (in Scotland), while the '73 can run around $180-200. I don't recall what I paid for the distillery special..I want to say $50-60?

It really depends on where you buy it i f buying locally. There's a couple of stores around here that ship this stuff in regularly, so they sell it for a decent price. If you have it imported yourself, you'll pay a much higher price, though.

I wish I could hit Scotland.

Do it! You have to! Trust me, the scenery alone is worth the price!

I keep a cap. I have over 400 unique caps right now, not including my last two hauls.

That is cool!

For a display, I always thought it would be cool to put something like that in a bar top covered in clear epoxy.

edit - kind of what JJJ said, but it's a clear liquid you pour onto the tabletop.

 

[Darth Waller]

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For a display, I always thought it would be cool to put something like that in a bar top covered in clear epoxy.

edit - kind of what JJJ said, but it's a clear liquid you pour onto the tabletop.

I thought about that, too, but I'd be afraid I'd ____ it up.

 

[VASith]

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The only bottles I save are the dogfish ones...think I've got 30 or so. I should post a pic when I get home...running out of room though.

 

[VASith]

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Sounds nerdy, but I have mine in binders in those plastic sheets that coin collectors use. Nice way to see what I have and I can keep them on my shelf.

One day I would love to figure out a way to use them for a tabletop or something like that.

You could resurface a regular table with grouting compound and place the caps into the compound then finish it with a clear coating.

 

[gibby]

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I thought about that, too, but I'd be afraid I'd ____ it up.

I feel ya.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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Thanks, jjj! I was the same way about 7 years ago, though. My wife begged us to head to the UK and Scotland. I went unknowingly to what I would stumble upon.



Sounds like you're already on your way to me!
Most people don't know about the different flavoring in wood barrels, much less even taste it.



I want to say I paid $70 or so for the '88 (in Scotland), while the '73 can run around $180-200. I don't recall what I paid for the distillery special..I want to say $50-60?

It really depends on where you buy it i f buying locally. There's a couple of stores around here that ship this stuff in regularly, so they sell it for a decent price. If you have it imported yourself, you'll pay a much higher price, though.



Do it! You have to! Trust me, the scenery alone is worth the price!



That is cool!

For a display, I always thought it would be cool to put something like that in a bar top covered in clear epoxy.

edit - kind of what JJJ said, but it's a clear liquid you pour onto the tabletop.

My friend asked me to go next year. Not sure I can afford it, but I would like it.

$70 is not horrible. I would love to try it. So is that your preferred ?

What do you think is a good one to try that I may be able to find locally ?

I try to pick up the tastes, I am not always successful... I think the combo of the age and wood being something I like really helped me pick it up.

I thought about that, too, but I'd be afraid I'd ____ it up.

 

[gibby]

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My friend asked me to go next year. Not sure I can afford it, but I would like it.

$70 is not horrible. I would love to try it. So is that your preferred ?

What do you think is a good one to try that I may be able to find locally ?

I try to pick up the tastes, I am not always successful... I think the combo of the age and wood being something I like really helped me pick it up.

Sell off some statues if you have to! Trust me, you won't regret it.
You don't need a car (just hop on the train or bus), and you can stay at some great places for little money.

Preferred for the price. I don't drink much at all...just have a dram or two around my birthday, Christmas/New Years and a celebration here or there.

I would try Talisker (very peaty) and Highland Park (less peaty). I would recommend trying both as they each should offer you a different taste. Just try to get something older than a 12yr if you can.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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Sell off some statues if you have to! Trust me, you won't regret it.
You don't need a car (just hop on the train or bus), and you can stay at some great places for little money.

Preferred for the price. I don't drink much at all...just have a dram or two around my birthday, Christmas/New Years and a celebration here or there.

I would try Talisker (very peaty) and Highland Park (less peaty). I would recommend trying both as they each should offer you a different taste. Just try to get something older than a 12yr if you can.

I will try.

So am I sad that Johnny Walker has been my go to for the longest?

 

[gibby]

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I will try.

So am I sad that Johnny Walker has been my go to for the longest?

You're good, as JW is great for a blended whiskey! Plus, with blended you get consistency, where single malt usually tastes different from barrel to barrel.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

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You're good, as JW is great for a blended whiskey! Plus, with blended you get consistency, where single malt usually tastes different from barrel to barrel.

By this chart...

https://www.malts.com/index.php/en_...of-Flavour/The-Single-Malt-Whisky-Flavour-Map

So think I am more of a fruit and spice guy... any recommendations?

 

[gibby]

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By this chart...

https://www.malts.com/index.php/en_...of-Flavour/The-Single-Malt-Whisky-Flavour-Map

So think I am more of a fruit and spice guy... any recommendations?

As you can see on the map, age comes into play with taste. Usually the older it is, the richer the taste. Young malts will taste more like vodka than anything.

Macallan is my fav in the zones you're interested in. I've tried Glenlivet and Glenfiddich and it wasn't smokey enough for me. You may want to try those two, then maybe the Macallan. If you're a member at Costco, they carry these three regularly it seems.

Then maybe at CVI we can have a dram of an older Talisker together to put some hair on your chest!

 

[FLOSI]

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[gibby]

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Someone's taking Old Red home....
my money's on the ewok.

 

[Darth Waller]

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Those eyes stare right through your soul!