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Just stumbled upon what counts as a “Dusty” in Brooklyn…a Kentucky Owl Batch 2 for $169.
That’s a no brainer in my book.Thanks! I just found this review of two other Caol Ila 2008 11 year bottlings. Based on this write up, I think it may be worth giving it a shot.
https://maltrunners.com/2022/07/19/caol-ila-11-year-2008-ibs-are-you-thirsty/
Fantastic at that price (I paid $200), but I think there are better bottles for less today. JD SBBP rye for $70 for instance...Just stumbled upon what counts as a “Dusty” in Brooklyn…a Kentucky Owl Batch 2 for $169.
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A bit all over the place and unrefined which is no surprise given the 4 year age statement, but not bad and tons of flavor here. Confirms that one day I need to find one of the higher aged purple tops.
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I picked one up at retail as well. From what I understand, this is going to be a regular bottling, not allocated. It’s very good, imo, with a nice wheatiness.View attachment 1603600
Not very informed on what this offering is relative to their decanter version. Decent sip so far. Cheers
Cinnamon bomb?A bit all over the place and unrefined which is no surprise given the 4 year age statement, but not bad and tons of flavor here. Confirms that one day I need to find one of the higher aged purple tops.
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I love Old Carter, especially the American whiskey, but the bourbon and rye are also :chefs kiss:
As a Canadian, you must get Alberta Premium.Want to stock up before the holidays and meetup in January. Help me pick 3 or 4 bottles!
Have these on the list of "haven't tried before" as well as the new Bomberger's (not shown). Thoughts?
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The balboa is great, everyone always likes it.Want to stock up before the holidays and meetup in January. Help me pick 3 or 4 bottles!
Have these on the list of "haven't tried before" as well as the new Bomberger's (not shown). Thoughts?
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Don’t know if it holds true for the bourbon, but the 6 yr Willet rye I had was light years ahead of the 4 yr.A bit all over the place and unrefined which is no surprise given the 4 year age statement, but not bad and tons of flavor here. Confirms that one day I need to find one of the higher aged purple tops.
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Cask strength Caol Ila is sublime! Great intro to cask strength Islay! Great choiceI did end up buying this. They had an additional 10% markdown, so I was out the door for $92. Pleased with that, and pleased when I tried it as well.
First impression on the nose is brisket on the smoker. Yeah, Bar-B-Que in a bottle! I'm not good at describing palette, but there's some ash, in a good way, and a nice solid finish. My first Islay scotch, and my first cask strength scotch is a definite success.
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