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New on Local Shelves
Half a dozen new bottlings have shown up recently - interesting editions yet not outrageously priced. These are: The Laphroaig Cask Strength 10yo The Laphroaig Quarter Cask NAS The Cragganmore...
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Scapa Distillery back to full-time production
Scapa Distillery back to full-time production Scapa Distillery, which was last fully operational in 1993, and has been running on part-time production ever since, is now officially open for full-time...
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A Thumbs Up
I was fortunate enough to acquire a bottle of "Duncan Taylor Islay Blended Malt". I have nothing more to add, other than this is one of the finest bottles of scotch that I've had the pleasure to...
 
The Group FAQ part 2 (Long)
(What follows below is essentially a repost of a post I made in August 2003 but seems especially pertinent now. I have not updated it. Some links are dead and some info is now out of date.) The Group...
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The Group FAQ part 1 (Long)
Let me first say, This set of documents is not the FAQ for The official FAQ was written by Mr_Grimm ( who later appeared on the group as Wade and Amy Bishop ( incorporating suggestions from the early...
 
The Group Charter (Long)
What follows below is essentially a repost of a post I made in August 2003 but seems especially pertinent now. I have attempted to make very clear the distinction between my own material and my quotes...
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Query for the Group
I dropped in to read some messages today after a long absence from the group, to see what whiskies people were talking about. I sse some old familiar posters and some new ones, so hello to all my old...
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Why are blends so popular?
Are blends so much popular because they are smoother or taste better to the majority of people? I am not referring to the cheap stuff in plastic bottles but to the premium blends. In your opinion,...
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Arran
Hi, I apologise if advertising isn't allowed on this group, but I can't find a FAQ or other guidance, so please forgive me! As you're obviously keen on whisky ;-) I guess some of you are looking out...
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The List (January 2006)
Artificially Coloured Malts Aberfeldy 40% Aberfeldy 1977/1997 (Conn.) 40% Aberfeldy 1978/(1997) (Conn.) 40% Aberlour 40% Aberlour 43% Aberlour 100, 57,1% Aberlour A'Bunadh 59,9% Aberlour Antique 43%...
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Peat Monster
Stopped by my local shop to replace a drained bottle of Caol Isla (helped make for a very pleasant New Year's, thanks) and my interest was piqued by the Compass Box Peat Monster. This is a vatted...
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Talisker 10yo cheap at Asda
Just a heads-up: Asda (UK) are selling standard Talisker 10yo for a shade under 15 quid, or at least my local branch is. Sadly they only had one left otherwise I might have stocked up a bit..! Jim
 
1975 Seagrams VO Canadian Whiskey Price
I am looking for the price of an unopened 1975 Seagrams VO Canadian Whiskey Price - The large bottle with a handle. Thanks, Everett
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I love my mum...
I love my mum, who returned to the US from England just before Christmas and picked me up a one-litre bottle of Lagavulin 16-year-old Double Matured at the duty free. Here's to my mum! Justin ps. Will...
 
The Double Malt Scotch Whisky, stupid year question
I apologize in advance for this question but i'm not an expert. I have found a ten years aged bottle of a double malt scotch whisky (caol ila and bowmore) and i am wondering how can i know the real...
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