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[buccaneer1961]

are rum lovers banned from this board...?

[Kristallweizen]

Ardbeg "Alligator" new release!

Quick Overview
Lurking within is an Ardbeg of hidden depths. Extremely fierce charring of the cask gives Ardbeg Alligator a unique spicy bite that’ll catch you unawares.

This wild, untamed release has been matured in new, heavily charred casks of air-seasoned American white oak, imparting additional smoky, spicy, barbecue flavours. Ardbeg Alligator. Charge your glass…

LONG NOSE
Warning signs of cumin and barbecue sauce.

BIG TASTE
Hot and spicy flavours grip you, ginger and chocolate thrash.

FINISH YOU OFF!
Slow and long mocha espresso while cigar smoke ebbs.

[Kristallweizen]

Laphroaig "Cairdeas 2011" new release!

Laphroaig Cairdeas Bottling Note
Cairdeas derives from the Gaelic for 'Friendship', this is a rare cask strength edition from the Laphroaig distillery.
Laphroaig Cairdeas Tasting Note

The nose is quite sweet. Notes of chocolate orange and a gristy note. A touch of arak and toasty oaken vanilla spice. The palate is full and thick. The peat is very big-bodied with winter spice and fruitcake sweetness. A little pepper creeps in with notes of dried mixed peels and aniseed. The finish is long and dries with oaked tannins and peat.

[backtrax]

Where is everyone?...this place still open for biznuss?
Betcha the place would fill up quick if someone hollers "FREE DRINKS on ME!!!"...LOL!

[Kristallweizen]

The Supernova has a very unique taste. It´s best if you have a little of other Ardbegs before e.g. Ardbeg 10yo. because Supernova is so heavily peated.

Right now my favourite dram is Lagavulin 16yo

Cheers!

[xZx]

kristallweizen, thanks for your mention of ardbeg a while ago. i got a bottle of supernova, 10 year old, and it's delicious. sure made a nice new years' toast.

happy 2011 to you, and all the other loungers.

[backtrax]

Tomatin 12 year aged, single-malt highland scotch would be my fav. Produced in Scotland at one of the highest distilleries, at 315 meters above sea-level, this lightly-peated whiskey is flavor experience to be savored. Aroma and mellow-after taste conjure visions of Flame-seasoned oak barrels and gently-smoking peat fires. Older-aged versions are available (up to 40 yrs)

[fsshon]

Bad Luck Finding A Place To Hide
A small balding man storms into a local bar and demands, "Gimme a double of the strongest whiskey you got. I'm so mad, I can't even see straight." The bartender, noticing that the little man is a bit the worse for wear, pours him a double of Southern Comfort. The man swills down the drink and says, "Gimme another one." The bartender pours the drink, but says, "Now, before I give you this, why don't you let off a little steam and tell me why you're so upset?"


So, the man begins his tale. "Well, I was sitting in the bar next door, when this gorgeous blonde slinks in and actually sits beside me at the bar. I thought, "Wow, this has never happened before." You know, it was kind of a fantasy come true. Well, a couple of minutes later, the blonde leans over and asks if I'd like to come back to her hotel to have dinner and talk for a while. I couldn't believe this was happening, and I hadn't had a good meal in quite a while. I managed to nod my head yes, so she grabs my hand and starts walking out of the bar. This seemed just too good to be true."


He continued, "She took me down the street here to a nice hotel and up to her room. She said to relax, watch some TV, and that she would be ready to go down to the restaurant in a few minutes. But, as soon as I put my feet up and reclined my chair, I heard some keys jingling and someone starts fumbling with the door."


"The blonde says, 'Oh my god, it's my boyfriend. He must have lost his wrestling match tonight, he's gonna be real mad. Quick, hide!'"


"So, I opened the closet, but I figured that was probably the first place he would look, so I didn't hide there. Then I looked under the bed, but no, I figured he's bound to look there, too. By now, I could hear the key in the lock. I noticed the window was open, so I climbed out and was hanging there by my fingers, praying that the guy wouldn't see me."


The bartender says "Well I can see how you might be a bit frustrated at this point."


"Well, yeah, but I hear the guy finally get the door open and he yells out, 'Who you been with now, you witch?' The girl says, 'Nobody, honey, now calm down.'"


Well, the guy starts tearing up the room. I hear him tear the door off the closet and throw it across the room. I'm thinking, 'Boy, I'm glad I didn't hide in there.' Then I hear him lift up the bed and throw it across the room. Good thing I didn't hide under there either. Then I heard him say, 'What's that over there by the window?' I think, 'Oh God, I'm dead meat now.'


But, the blonde by now is trying real hard to distract him and convince him to stop looking. Well, I hear the guy go into the bathroom and I hear water running for a long time; I figure maybe he's gonna take a bath or something, when all of a sudden, the jerk pours a pitcher of scalding hot water out of the window right on top of my head. I mean, look at this, I got second degree burns all over my scalp and shoulders!"


The bartender says, "Oh man, that would have gotten me mad for sure." "No, that didn't really bother me. Next, the guy starts slamming the window shut over and over on my hands. I mean, look at my fingers. They're a bloody mess. I can hardly hold onto this glass."


The bartender looks at the guy's hands and says, "Yeah, buddy, I can understand why you are so upset."


"No, that wasn't what really got me so angry though."


The bartender then asks in exasperation, "Well, then, what did finally make you anger?"


"Well, I was hanging on the window, and I turned around and looked down--I was only about six inches off the ground."

[fsshon]

Nice Bar Kristall.. I brought a bottle of Glenfiddich for ya

Over at The Cheers bar, we only have Dlamore, Glenfarclas, Highland Scotch.. Jim. Jack. Wild Turkey, Crown and Southern Comfort.

The Cheers Bar welcomes all bar partrons, you want to go where everybody knows your name.

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[Kristallweizen]

A QUICK TOUR OF LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY WITH JACK DUNFORD

Laphroaig Whisky

Laphroaig Part 1

Laphroaig Part 2

[Kristallweizen]

Happy Halloween to all, Cheers!

[MinnieM]

Happy Halloween:

You may like the second one better...but, the first is my fave. ;)

[CharlesNet]

[Kristallweizen]

I have one of those waiting in my humidor for a very special moment:

[CharlesNet]

Those are nice. I like Arturo Fuente Hemingway as well.

[Kristallweizen]

From time to time I am having a good cigar along with my scotch as well. So far I liked Cohiba Siglo and Zino Platinum.

[CharlesNet]

I love my glass of Scotch and a Rocky Patel The Edge Corojo cigar: http://www.cigarplace.biz/index.cfm/a/catalog.cigarbrand

[Kristallweizen]

Welcome Charles! I like Highland Park 18y at the moment, great tasting experience. Have a nice day and keep on posting.

[CharlesNet]

I like Macallan 18 year old myself.

[MinnieM]

Good morning back at you. ;)

[ABIGIDIOT]

good morning !!!! a bit early, 9:20 EST for a nip, but heres a little CNBC recognition on whisky !!!!


http://www.cnbc.com/id/27804891/?slide=1

[Kristallweizen]

Uuups more DD needed LOL, cool song IMO. I like Mötley Crüe!

[MinnieM]

Mötley crue Down At The Whisky

Motley Crue (Down at The whiskey)

You sure? ;)




In Reply To 'Kristallweizen'

Hey Karin, thanks for your post. I´ve already heard of that club. I guess this is the one featured in the Mötley Crüe song "Down at the Whisky" of their latest album (sorry no video for that one).

[Kristallweizen]

Hey Karin, thanks for your post. I´ve already heard of that club. I guess this is the one featured in the Mötley Crüe song "Down at the Whisky" of their latest album (sorry no video for that one).

[MinnieM]

Whisky a Go Go
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_a_Go_Go

http://www.whiskyagogo.com/

Ok, here's my contribution to the Whiskey board. Not quite drinkable, but, I'm sure you can get a shot whilst there. ;) Best of all is to hear some great music at times. ;)

[Kristallweizen]

Thanks a lot for the link ABIGHAMMER!

[ABIGIDIOT]

boss.... heres a reference for those interested. nice to have a couple quick reference links handy for whatever reason.


http://www.whiskymag.com/

[ABIGIDIOT]

i think that stuff is distilled with horse piss. they just cook it a tad longer. cheee..cheeee...cheee cheee

I'm more a Kentucky Bourbon

[Maverick1]

Glenfiddich 18

[J Weedseed]

Is Mr. Jack Daniels in the house?
Early Times will do in a pinch.

[Kristallweizen]

I am not so familiar with Bourbon only had Jim Beam up to now. Anyway welcome to the board and thanks for posting.

[ColoKid]

I'm more a Kentucky Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig

and some new cheap cherry whiskey called "Jeremiah Weed"

have been my April/May.

I attempt to try a new brand each month.

[Kristallweizen]

New edition of Ardbeg Supernova coming!


We have BLAST OFF!

First released in 2009 to universal acclaim, Supernova reached new heights when it was named Scotch Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010. But you don't have to wait a millennium to catch another taste of heaven... Supernova is back by popular demand, with a new limited release due to explode onto the scene on 31 May 2010. It has the same phenomenol peatiness as the 2009 edition, but this time around the taste is deeper and earthier and its strength has rocketed to 60.1%*.




So, get ready for SN2010 to send your tastebuds into orbit!

[Kristallweizen]

Ardbeg Rollercoaster

Overview
An exclusive rollercoaster of a dram to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee!

• 57.3% ABV
• non chill-filtered
• 70cl
• Max. two bottles per member (while stocks last)

Tasting Notes

Colour
Rich Gold

Aroma
An enormous whisky, embodying the perfect fusion of sweetness, spice, creamy malt and deep smoke; this specially selected whisky is a sensational example of multi-layered classic Ardbeg.

Fudge, burnt sugar and treacle toffee emerge first with peat encased in dark chocolate. Cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg spices bring warmth and richness before a wave of iodine, coal tar and linseed oil takes hold. Fresh top notes of menthol, fennel and pine resin lift you higher. Then, as you dip further into the glass, deep notes of liquorice root, leather, brambles and black cherries crescendo from the glass along with hallmark Ardbeg beeswax.

With water, smoke bellows from the glass with smokey chimneys, leafy bonfires, charcoal and tea leaves. A stoney beach is discovered next, covered with crispy seaweed, creosote and resinous tarry ropes. A bowlful of apples and pears awaits you, dipped in toffee with dates and spices. Smoky asparagus and sweet potato emerge with pepper and earthy peat.

Taste
Big, rich and exceedingly smooth and peaty, with a fusion of Ardbeg tastes rolling over the tongue. The mouthfeel is at once creamy and chewy, coating the entire palate with a wave of silk-velvet smoke.

Fragrant peat smoke rolls over the tongue bringing black cherries, cloves, chocolate ganache and fudge; a deliciously smoky dessert. A breeze of fresh coriander, menthol and violets lifts to the roof of the mouth, followed by chewy sugared almonds and tangy lime juice. Waxy peat smoke is present throughout, constantly filling the palate with rolling cooca, clotted cream and scented smoke from beginning to end.

Finish
The taste refuses to go away. The finish is long and scented with fragrant wood smoke, spices (cloves and aniseed) and clotted cream.

[Kristallweizen]

Ardbeg Supernova on eBay (USA), 20 days left, $179:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARDBEG-SUPERNOVA-ISLAY-SINGLE-MALT-SCOTCH-WHISKY-58-9_W0QQitemZ130381976909QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e5b5f154d

[Kristallweizen]

Hello brikk, Ardbeg Supernova is a limited edition. I bought a bottle for 99 Euros, here in Germany there are still some sources I could find, price is now about 120 Euros. I don´t know about USA. I gues you tried to google already? Check eBay. Cheers!

[makesumgravy]

Take a lesson...


An old prospector shuffled into the town of El Indio , Texas leading an old tired mule. The old man headed straight for the only saloon in town, to clear his parched throat. He walked up to the saloon and tied his old mule to the hitch rail. As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, have you ever danced?" The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No, I never did dance... never really wanted to."

A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, "Well, you old fool, you're gonna' dance now," and started shooting at the old man's feet. The old prospector, not wanting to get a toe blown off, started hopping around like a flea on a hot skillet. Everybody was laughing, fit to be tied.

When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon. The old man turned to his pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled shotgun, and cocked both hammers. The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air.

The crowd stopped laughing immediately. The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly. The silence was almost deafening. The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old timer and the large gaping holes of those twin barrels.

The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old man's hands, as he quietly said, "Son, have you ever kissed a mule's ass?"

The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir..... but... I've always wanted to."


There are a few lessons for us all here:

1. Never be arrogant.

2. Don't waste ammunition.

3. Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.

4. Always, always make sure you know who has the power.

5. Don't mess with old men, they didn't get old by being stupid.

[xZx]

kristallweizen, have you been able to find any ardbeg supernova recently? it seems like most sources are currently out of stock. thanks.

[Kristallweizen]

[bluebird50]

Whiskey whiskey whiskey...... I'm not a seasoned drinker.....

I was on a cruise a few months ago and picked up a bottle of Johnny Walker Gold...... It wasn't bad a bit oaky for me.... I did't throw it out...
I also bought a bottle for my brother and it was even oakier (if that's a word?) didn't really like his... Must of been different positions in the barrel? Which would signify they cut it before they age it? would seem so.... Not sure what common practice is....?

Bought my grandfather a bottle of small batch Jefferson..... really good one there.... in a square bottle about 40 dollars....

Also tried Buffalo Trail for the money its a good one in my opinion.

My favorite so far is the Jameson 18 year - never owned a bottle but worked at a Restaurant that served it..... yummmy..........

Here is a reference site.....puts you in contact with the distillerys.

http://www.whiskeywise.com/index.html

[jhdf51]

I hope next week! I will guzzle it and sip on the second bottle.lol

[Kristallweizen]

You´ll have to find out, maybe next week? I have an unopened bottle of Ardbeg "Supernova" ready...

[jhdf51]

So I normally drink MaCallan 18 but I have an unopened bottle of Macallan 25. Will it be noticeble better?

[Kristallweizen]

Distillery portrait: Highland Park

Highland Park
Highland Park is Scotland’s northernmost whisky distillery, lying just to the North-east of fellow Orcadian, Scapa. Orkney is a rugged, beautiful island and the Highland Park distillery sits on a hillside near Kirkwall. Not far are sweeping plains of barley field and the rocky outcrops which protrude ominously from the ground. The sea beats the coast; her salty air and the island’s geology contribute to the rich character of Highland Park single malts. The distillery draws its water from the mineral rich springs to the east of the distillery as well as the Crantit Spring.

Highland Park was founded in 1798, by David Robertson on what was once the site of Magnus Eunson's cottage. Eunson was not only a beadle at the local church but also a notorious smuggler. Highland Park was officially licensed in 1826. After James Borwick inherited the distillery in 1869, the production at Highland Park was slowed; James was a priest and believed that whisky production contradicted with his religious status. Accordingly, in 1876 Stuart and Mackay moved in and dramatically helped sales through overseas exportation.

In 1895, James Grant of Glenlivet fame acquired the Highland Park distillery. Three years later he installed further stills, bringing the total to four. One of the few Scotch whisky distilleries to operate onsite floor maltings, Highland Park’s weekly malted barley production of 35 tonnes supplies twenty percent of its own malt requirements, the remainder is shipped in from Simpson’s and Edrington’s maltings respectively. £18 million was spent relaunching the brand; the range was repackaged and remarketed and the buildings were extensively renovated. Highland Park’s future is bright having recently overtaken Islay giant Lagavulin in terms of sales.


About Highland Park Whisky Distillery

Distillery Owner

The Edrington Group

Distillery Founded

1798

Distillery Status

Active

Distillery Capacity

2 500 000 litres

Distillery Address

Holm Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1SU

Distillery Number

01856 874619

Distillery Website

www.highlandpark.co.uk

1798

David Robertson founds the distillery. The local smuggler and businessman Magnus Eunson previously operated an illicit whisky production on this site.

1816

John Robertson, an Excise Officer who arrested Magnus Eunson, takes over production.

1826

Highland Park obtains a license and the distillery is taken over by Robert Borwick.

1840

Robert´s son George Borwick takes over but the distillery deteriorates.

1869

The younger brother James Borwick inherits Highland Park and attempts to sell it as he does not consider the distillation of spirits as compatible with his priesthood.

1876

Stuart & Mackay becomes involved and improves the business by exporting to Norway and India.

1895

James Grant (of Glenlivet Distillery) buys Highland Park.

1898

James Grant expands capacity from two to four stills.

1937

Highland Distilleries buys Highland Park.

1979

Highland Distilleries invests considerably in marketing Highland Park as single malt which increases sales markedly.

1986

A visitor centre, considered one of Scotland’s finest, is opened.

1997

Two new Highland Park are launched, an 18 year old and a 25 year old.

1999

Highland Distillers are acquired by Edrington Group and William Grant & Sons.

2000

Visit Scotland awards Highland Park “Five Star Visitor Attraction”. The distillery has spent over £2 million on the visitor centre and distillery.

2005

Highland Park 30 years old is released, first in the US and in the autumn in UK.

2006

The second edition of Ambassador´s Cask, a 10 year old from 1996, is released. New packaging is introduced.

2007

The Rebus 20, a 21 year old duty free exclusive, a 38 year old and a 39 year old are released.

2008

A 40 year old and the third and fourth editions of Ambassador´s Cask are released.


Reproduced from the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2009

Highland Park 18 Bottling Note
A superb 18 year old from the Highland Park distillery and a winner of a Gold Medal at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Highland Park 18 Tasting Note
The nose is a profusion of ripe floral notes and fresh blossom with a delectable fruit salad. Notes of honeyed exotic fruits with a little botrytis. The palate is creamy and full with fruit conserves and espresso. A creaminess with cinnamon and allspice. Notes of toffee with thick black forest honey with a touch more citrus. The finish is long and well sugared with a herbal edge.

The Master of Malt

[Kristallweizen]

Personalise your own Whisky label!

www.personalisedwhisky.com/

[ABIGIDIOT]

Posted by: Kristallweizen Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:46:56 PM

Well an $8 offer has been rejected before this mess started. Why now settle for 8 if you got them "by the balls"? Don´t get me wrong i´d be OK with $8.

comon kristall !!!! with that mindset you'll be drinkin the same scotch wamuvoodoo drinks[cutty sark], instead of "last drop" !!!

[Kristallweizen]

Distillery portrait TALISKER

The malted barley used at the Talisker distillery has been bought in from Glen Ord since 1972, when Talisker's onsite maltings were abandoned. The malt has a peat level of 22ppm and the terroir is decidedly brazen; the Hebridean climate punishes the shores of the Isle of Skye, on which Talisker is the sole distillery.

Though the whisky distillery is far from large - its capacity is rather modest at less than two million litres annually - Talisker has attained a sterling reputation and sales are currently at around 100,000 cases per annum. Perhaps this is due to its inclusion in the 1988-released Classic Malts range. The Talisker whisky distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill. Talisker sits at Skye’s western coast, at Loch Harport. The area is steeped in tradition and local custom; indeed, Scotch Gaelic is still spoken.

In 1898, the whisky distillery became a part of Dailuaine-Talisker Distillers Company under the charge of Thomas Mackenzie. Following his death in 1916, a consortium including Distillers Company Limited acquired the distillery. There are two wash stills and, bizarrely, three spirit stills. The third spirit still is still in place and dates back to the period before 1928 when Talisker produced triple distilled malt whisky.

About Talisker Whisky Distillery

Distillery Owner

Diageo

Distillery Founded

1830

Distillery Status

Active

Distillery Address

Carbost, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire IV47 8SR

Distillery Number

01478 614308

Distillery Website

www.malts.com

1830

Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, sons of the local doctor, found the distillery.

1848

The brothers transfer the lease to

1854

Kenneth MacAskill dies.

1857

North of Scotland Bank sells the distillery to Donald MacLennan for £500.

1863

MacLennan experiences difficulties in making operations viable and puts the distillery up for sale.

1865

MacLennan, still working at the distillery, nominates John Anderson as agent in Glasgow.

1867

Anderson & Co. from Glasgow takes over.

1879

John Anderson is imprisoned after having sold non-existing casks of whisky.

1880

New owners are now Alexander Grigor Allan and Roderick Kemp.

1892

Kemp sells his share and buys Macallan Distillery instead.

1894

The Talisker Distillery Ltd is founded.

1895

Allan dies and Thomas Mackenzie, who has been his partner, takes over.

1898

Talisker Distillery merges with Dailuaine-Glenlivet Distillers and Imperial Distillers to form Dailuaine-Talisker Distillers Company.

1916

Thomas Mackenzie dies and the distillery is taken over by a consortium consisting of, among others, John Walker, John Dewar, W. P. Lowrie and Distillers Company Limited (DCL).

1928

The distillery abandons triple distillation.

1930

Administration of the distillery is transferred to Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD).

1960

On 22nd November the distillery catches fire and substantial damage occurs.

1962

The distillery reopens after the fire with five new identical copies of the destroyed stills.

1972

Malting ceases and malt is now purchased from Glen Ord Central Maltings.

1988

United Distillers introduce Classic Malts, Talisker 10 years included. A visitor centre is opened.

1998

A new stainless steel/copper mash tun and five new worm tubs are installed. Talisker is launched as a Distillers Edition with an amoroso sherry finish.

2004

Two new bottlings appear, an 18 year old and a 25 year old.

2005

To celebrate the 175th birthday of the distillery, Talisker 175th Anniversary is released

2006

A 30 year old and the fourth edition of the 25 year old are released.

2007

The second edition of the 30 year old and the fifth edition of the 25 year old are released.

2008

Talisker 57O North, sixth edition of the 25 year old and third edition of the 30 year old are launched.

Reproduced from the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2009

[Kristallweizen]

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[Kristallweizen]

To all fellow Whisky lovers: The board has been moved to the Lounge area (Premium). Sorry to the freebies here...
Sent By: IH Admin [Shelly] Member Level To: Kristallweizen Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:39:03 AM
Sorry, but the only boards that can be in the Free Zone are stock boards. That's why your board was moved to the Lounge area.