Glenlivit Archive 21 tonight

Fabri. Some very nice Speysides we have drunk(in no order of prefference). Glenrothes(many different ages)' Glenfidich Toasted Oak, Glenvilet 15 and 18, Macallan 18 Fine Oak, Balviene Double Wood,

• others which have not stuck in the mind so well. You must try Highland Park 12,Talisker 10 and Jura Superstion.These are Island Malts which are Peaty and a bit Smokey,but no where are strong as the Islay Malts.The Highland Park 12 is a classic that very Malt drinker should try. Drew

fabri wrote:

Thanks!

I had my hand on a Macallan, but didn't get it to the counter.

1 bottle of the Glenlivit 18 was here 2 months ago. Not bad, but expensive local. Then again, what am I calling expensive? I have the 21 sitting on a shelf ;) I think my shop has both the Highland and the Talisker. Seems like the Highland is approved quite a bit here. Perhaps I'll take a chance on my next visit. My shop has close to 80 brands on display. All to often, I'll stare at all that choice for 5 minutes and bail out with something I know. Time to move forward.

Any One Else?

Highland Park generally has no distinctive island characteristics. If that's what you're looking for, you'd be better advised to seek out its neighbor, Brora, or even Scapa from the mainland.

-- Larry

Larry

Accept my humble apology - I have no clear picture of Island characteristics.

If sprayside is indeed the light side of SMS, I plead guilty and await my thrashing.

I did enjoy Lagavulin 16, but with a cube in the glass. The said `Coal Smoke' was something that required a 3rd or 4th sip to evolve/adjust/what's the word. At first I enjoyed the start and not the end. As with most whisky, you warm to effect. I need more testing to verify ;)

I will try the HP

Welcome Aboard!

I too have the 21 yo Chivas Royal Salute resting on the desk in the Blue Flagon. I do like the taste but at $270 in my area it is way over priced. Some Highland malts that may be in your taste profile are The Balvenie, Dalwhinnie, Dalmore, Glen Fiddich 18 yo or Glenfiddich Solera Reserve. The Glenlivet 15yo French Oak Reserve is also a good Highland malt. I find Bowmore, Old Pultney, Clynelish, and Oban all have a bit of the peat and smoke but not overpowering. I actually like the Islay, Skye, and Highland coastal malts. I find the Talisker Distiller's Edition or the 18 yo smoother with less smoke than the 10 yo.

Those mentioned above should be available but price seems to vary greatly by location. I'd say go forth and experiment. If you don't like a particular malt, you're sure to find someone that does.

Enjoy!

Daniel

Daniel

Nice suggestions and Thanks

Just enjoying the follow of the Livit21 ( still in stock after a week - I have an 18 that serves the first volley)

Royale Salute is around 250 here, but ebay sellers can net a bottle for around 105-110 shipped in the states. I speak from experience. I would never turn down a glass, but the Glenlivit is so much better. What's interesting is that the Livit is more expensive online than local. I suppose there's a flag waving in my direction on that little tidbit.

I don't think I've noticed a Talisker Distiller's Edition local, but the highlands you describe are available. If only I had the funds to gather a collection. Some of you have impressive stock. Insprirational

Best E

If only I had the funds to

Amen to that!

The prices and "finishing" numbers appear to be skyrocketing. Buried in the middle of all the full court press marketing, I'm guessing 10 or more years ago when scotch wasn't selling so well the distillers just didn't produce as much. Now I'm finding it very hard to locate the older and better scotches in numbers or prices I can deal with.

Most of the suggestions I provided earlier are still readily available where I live but none of them sell for less than $40USD. Most sell in the $45USD to $70USD range. The older better bottles all go over $100USD in my area (except The Glenlivet 18 yo @ $56). I paid $160USD for the 21 yo Balvenie Port Wood finish. A very smooth and delightful scotch to my taste but the price means I'll have to drink it slow as there are no more bottles on local shelves and my kids are a bit peeved that I'll buy $160 dollar scotch but not a $160 dollar pair of tennis shoes for them. Maybe they have a point. I'm beginning to like The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve at $40 and my kids are learning to wear tennis shoes made in China at $40.

I suppose part of the thrill is the hunt for that rare scotch at a great price.

Buy Often + Drink Slow = Large Collection :-)

Enjoy,

Daniel

if you knew anything about fine whiskys..youd be after dewars special reserve 12 yrs. a legend worldwide.