Velvet Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I received a bottle last night. Upon closer inspection I notice it has a serial number, and knowing the person who gave it to me, I suspect it might be a pricey bottle.It's a 26er of Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Quarter Cask. Anyone know anything about it?I'm keeping it at an undisclosed location under lock and key, so forget it DaveyBoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I know you hate Wikipedia, but I doubt they have their facts wrong about this. Drink it at room temperature. No ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I just checked the lcbo website. $65. The internets are easy somewhiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I think it sells for about $60 a bottle around these parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 that-there's a peaty mofo, mon ami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 That bottle gets a score of 19 (out of 20) on whisky-distilleries and probably even higher on their price to quality index. Very good bottle of scotch (not sure if I've tried it or not, Mel's dad is a complete scotch nut and feeds me various high ranking scotches when we visit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'd have to taste it to be sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'd have to taste it to be sure...It really is the only way to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 mmmm good one i had a bottle in my collection once - it is peaty. cheers, buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 It's a nice scotch really peaty. It's probably about $80 retail, likely aged 15 yrs. - will accrue in value but could be ably drank right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Quarter Cask are 14-16 years old and that means they mature in a smaller cask, which means it is a bit more oak-y and peaty. It's about £45 retail here and it's good whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler rat Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Now that it is established that it is not a $300 bottle of scotch so you don't have to save it until you are 85 years old, crack 'er open and drink it.I've had a bottle of that before, I had a couple real nice glasses of it, then my Dad came for a visit. I think he just takes his revenge out on me for stealing his liquor in my teen years and watering down his bottles to make it look like I didn't take any. It didn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Drank me some quarter cask just a week ago in Scotland. Lots of peat and a fair bit of smoke. Quite liked it but my favorite was the Lagavulin 16 year (http://www.whiskymag.com/whisky/brand/lagavulin/whisky94.html)Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Now that it is established that it is not a $300 bottle of scotch so you don't have to save it until you are 85 years old, crack 'er open and drink it.That is exactly why I was askin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Lagavulin is one of my faves but it still pains me that when I first started buying it it was $54/bottle and now it's $125facking bandwagoneers wrecking the market (not yu, CC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) I spoke to the owners of one of the biggest single malt collections in Europe while I was in Arran and he said that it has gotten so bad they can only buy bottles on auction at rediculously inflated prices (bear in mind they're right beside Islay where most of the best can be found). International markets (esp. China) have driven prices through the roof. he even gets buyers approaching him for purchases despite the fact he's not a distributor. Part of the collection I sampled (all single malts!): Edited August 11, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.