Comments on: Here are the new 2009 “Classic Malts” limited edition whiskies http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: After a weekend full of bourbon, three things: scotch, beer, and… » What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-11757 After a weekend full of bourbon, three things: scotch, beer, and… » What Does John Know? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:43:25 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-11757 [...] are the whiskies. They arrived while I was gone. They’re samples of the most recent Diageo special release single malts. They look very tempting, don’t [...] [...] are the whiskies. They arrived while I was gone. They’re samples of the most recent Diageo special release single malts. They look very tempting, don’t [...]

]]> By: Garry http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-11193 Garry Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:42:40 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-11193 I am looking forward to the Talisker offerings.I have tried alot of different Single Malts the past two years but keep coming back to Talisker.I usually "open" them with a very small amount of spring water but I drink the big T neat.I get at least 5 flavors....very good I am looking forward to the Talisker offerings.I have tried alot of different Single Malts the past two years but keep coming back to Talisker.I usually “open” them with a very small amount of spring water but I drink the big T neat.I get at least 5 flavors….very good

]]> By: Bill H. http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10790 Bill H. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:19:13 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10790 Wasn't it announced that we'd be getting Lagavulin 12 last year? Did anyone ever see it? New York didn't as far as I can tell. I had to get mine from the UK. Wasn’t it announced that we’d be getting Lagavulin 12 last year? Did anyone ever see it? New York didn’t as far as I can tell. I had to get mine from the UK.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10782 John Hansell Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:53:11 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10782 Bill, it would be nice to see Royal Lochnagar back permanently, wouldn't it? Even if just the 12 y/o. Bill, it would be nice to see Royal Lochnagar back permanently, wouldn’t it? Even if just the 12 y/o.

]]> By: William Meyers http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10781 William Meyers Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:42:03 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10781 I'm glad to see such a good selection coming to the US. The unpeated Caol Ila I've had is 8 years old & wonderful at cask strength. I too am a big fan of Royal Lochnagar - perhaps the 12 will also return. I’m glad to see such a good selection coming to the US. The unpeated Caol Ila I’ve had is 8 years old & wonderful at cask strength. I too am a big fan of Royal Lochnagar – perhaps the 12 will also return.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10766 John Hansell Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:02:22 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10766 Yes B.J., those WERE the days. Now 12 year old whiskies are going for that price. Yes B.J., those WERE the days. Now 12 year old whiskies are going for that price.

]]> By: B.J. Reed http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10764 B.J. Reed Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:58:04 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10764 Got my first bottle of Royal Lochnagar Select Reserve for $70 - Those were the days! Some tempting choices here... Got my first bottle of Royal Lochnagar Select Reserve for $70 – Those were the days!

Some tempting choices here…

]]> By: Amit http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10760 Amit Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:06:31 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10760 John, It's great that the Lagavulin 12 is coming back. Steve Beal did tell me that earlier in the year, but I believe it now. It's probably one of my favorite whiskies (assuming that it's the cask strength) and it goes really well with a Monti #2. Amit. John,

It’s great that the Lagavulin 12 is coming back. Steve Beal did tell me that earlier in the year, but I believe it now. It’s probably one of my favorite whiskies (assuming that it’s the cask strength) and it goes really well with a Monti #2.

Amit.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10739 John Hansell Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:55:06 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10739 Sean, I'm not sure how many bottles are coming over. I'll try to find out. Sam S., yes, I would imagine the cork is getting pretty dried out by now. I'll be careful when I open it. David G., the non-DE special releases are usually cask strength, so I would assume the same. I'll try to get more particulars on ABV. Yes, the unpeated Caol Ila should be fun to taste. I always felt that Talisker 18 was one of the best values out there. Maybe that's about to change? Sean, I’m not sure how many bottles are coming over. I’ll try to find out.

Sam S., yes, I would imagine the cork is getting pretty dried out by now. I’ll be careful when I open it.

David G., the non-DE special releases are usually cask strength, so I would assume the same. I’ll try to get more particulars on ABV.

Yes, the unpeated Caol Ila should be fun to taste.

I always felt that Talisker 18 was one of the best values out there. Maybe that’s about to change?

]]> By: Sean http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10730 Sean Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:58:24 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10730 John, do you know how many of each are going to make it over here? Thank you John, do you know how many of each are going to make it over here? Thank you

]]> By: Sam S. http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10729 Sam S. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:32:59 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10729 John, I opened a bottle of Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve to celebrate the sale of my house after 14 months on the market--two mortgages tends to stress one out. This was last summer. It's the smoothest scotch I've ever had. Just be careful with the cork when opening. Mine broke, and I've heard stories that I'm not alone. Open it and enjoy! John,
I opened a bottle of Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve to celebrate the sale of my house after 14 months on the market–two mortgages tends to stress one out.
This was last summer.
It’s the smoothest scotch I’ve ever had.

Just be careful with the cork when opening.
Mine broke, and I’ve heard stories that I’m not alone.
Open it and enjoy!

]]> By: DavidG http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10724 DavidG Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:39:37 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10724 I was hoping we would get the Distiller's Edition of Clynelish - I picked up the bottle at a Duty Free but would like another. Maybe next year. Does anyone know if the non-Distiller's Editions are at cask strength / unchill-filtered / uncolored? I was hoping we would get the Distiller’s Edition of Clynelish – I picked up the bottle at a Duty Free but would like another. Maybe next year.
Does anyone know if the non-Distiller’s Editions are at cask strength / unchill-filtered / uncolored?

]]> By: Quentin http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10719 Quentin Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:17:47 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10719 I agree, that price for the Talisker 25 year old is actually pretty reasonable. I will save my pennies for that one! I agree, that price for the Talisker 25 year old is actually pretty reasonable. I will save my pennies for that one!

]]> By: Luke - AspiringGentleman http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10717 Luke - AspiringGentleman Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:44 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10717 Awesome. I'm pretty stoked on the unpeated Caol Ila. And the price is right too. I suspect the Port Ellen won't last too long Awesome. I’m pretty stoked on the unpeated Caol Ila. And the price is right too. I suspect the Port Ellen won’t last too long

]]> By: stronglikecask http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/09/30/here-are-the-new-2009-classic-malts-limited-edition-whiskies/#comment-10714 stronglikecask Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:36:12 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2135#comment-10714 Wow - excited to try unpeated Caol Ila. And a Port Ellen 30? A little pricey, but yummy. Wow – excited to try unpeated Caol Ila.

And a Port Ellen 30? A little pricey, but yummy.

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