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[South Carolina Redfish]

Holy Shitballs! Joe Canal's by me has VaS in growlers, $10.99/64oz.

Buy Buy Buy!!!!!!   

Not much growler experience here, will it stay well until the weekend if I don't open it?

Oh, yeah, it would be good for weeks (probably) as long as you keep it "sealed".  Once it's open, though, most beers don't last more than a day or two.  Noticeable changes just overnight with some of the stuff I've had.  Hence, I usually go with the 32oz growlers if possible.  I can plow through one of those in a night.

$6.99 for the 32oz

Just buy the whole keg.

Thinking about it. Lagavulin at the same store is $94.49 and they have pretty good pricing. They also make a Distiller's Edition which must be awesome, they did that with the "6 Classic Malts"

Lag offers a 25 and a 50 year, had a wee dram of 25 in a fancy hotel one time for about $25 when I was on a virtually unlimited entertainment expense account and it was some kind of good.   Never even seen a bottle of the 50 but it does exist.

[Travellin Dave]

A lot of people were recommending that I pick up some Lagavulin 16 Year if I was enjoying the Laphroaigs last night.  Apparently Costco sells it for just over $50.  Reviews sure sound good.

Definite buy at that price!

[South Carolina Redfish]

Morning, all.  Good times at the tasting last night.  Really didn't care for any of the Auchentoshans.  Liked most of the Laphroaigs.  Only real dud of the evening was the Laphroaig Select, which the rep said was "selected" from other casks of the 10 Year, Triple Wood, Quarter Cask, etc, and blended together.  To me, that sounds like scrap whiskey that didn't fit a profile so they just mix it all together and sell it cheap.

sort of like the description of how they salvage tobacco to make them Papas Fritas...
''Very smooth for Laphroaig-the extra aging has mellowed this whisky. Soothing honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toffee provide a bed for peat smoke, charcoal, tar, along with more subtle brine, smoked seaweed, anise, ginger and citrus. A, gentler, creamier, more tactile, less medicinal Laphroaig when compared to some of its siblings (Cask Strength, 15 year old, 25 year old, and even Quarter Cask). Will you prefer the new 18 year old to the 15 year old it is replacing? That depends. I enjoy the balance and subtle complexity of flavors with the 15 year old, but I also like the enhanced richness, mouth-coating creaminess of the 18 year old. The higher strength (and no chill-filtering) of the 18 is certainly a bonus.''
 
Malt Advocate Rating: 90pts that marketing had me going for the 18 yr old Laphroaig select.  it's all how you are introduced to a product.  But I acknowledge Joes sense of what he likes.

We had the 18 Year last night, but I honestly didn't like it as much as some of the others.  I find that I tend to prefer scotches a bit on the younger side.  I suspect that's because they're still new to me, and "mellow" and "subtle" flavors from a scotch are still a bit lost on my palate.  I need the flavors to jump out at me a little more. 

Dollar for dollar, my favorite last night was probably just the base Laphroaig 10 Year, followed by the 10 Year Cask Strength.  After that, the Triple Wood, and then the Quarter Cask.  We also tried the 2014 Cairdeas from Laphroaig.  Also good.  Not sure where I'd fit that in the rankings, probably close to the top.

I would equate Laphroaig (and a number of other scotches...not all) to discussions of cigar aging.  For some cigars, you like  the pop of fresh pepper and some other flavors that seem to really stand out.  With age, the pepper mellows considerably and the flavors smooth into something more homogeneous and subtle.  Laphroaig 10 has a bright fresh in your face presentation that is considerably mellowed in the 18.  I prefer the 10 as well.

Laphroaig 10 is good stuff at a more moderate price.   Tried a bottle of the quarter cask onetime and shit gave me a major headache.

[Travellin Dave]

Holy Shitballs! Joe Canal's by me has VaS in growlers, $10.99/64oz.

Guess we know which direction the Fish is taking going home.

[CigarGuy87]

Holy Shitballs! Joe Canal's by me has VaS in growlers, $10.99/64oz.

Buy Buy Buy!!!!!!   

Not much growler experience here, will it stay well until the weekend if I don't open it?

Of they top it with Nitrogen, yes-then it's good for 1-3months. If not, 2-3days, 24hrs once opened.

Nowhere out here does the nitrogen thing.  Still, I've had stuff for weeks and they've been OK.  Probably depends a bit on the beer itself, and even the type of growler.  Those swing-top types (like the Rogue whiskey bottles, not sure what you'd call them) seem to be better than the twist caps.

We have one place that does the nitrogen, the rest just overfill and seal it. Twist tops I would consume within 72hrs and the latch top style tips maybe a week-IMO, GFY, etc

[LuvTooGolf]

So, show of hands, who's excited for the new Bueso? Anyone? Bueller?

You must be, no?

Definitely curious. Hoping they show up on the jam we're way past due for tomorrow. Not that I'll be closely monitoring it, but still.

[CigarGuy87]

Morning, all.  Good times at the tasting last night.  Really didn't care for any of the Auchentoshans.  Liked most of the Laphroaigs.  Only real dud of the evening was the Laphroaig Select, which the rep said was "selected" from other casks of the 10 Year, Triple Wood, Quarter Cask, etc, and blended together.  To me, that sounds like scrap whiskey that didn't fit a profile so they just mix it all together and sell it cheap.

sort of like the description of how they salvage tobacco to make them Papas Fritas...
''Very smooth for Laphroaig-the extra aging has mellowed this whisky. Soothing honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toffee provide a bed for peat smoke, charcoal, tar, along with more subtle brine, smoked seaweed, anise, ginger and citrus. A, gentler, creamier, more tactile, less medicinal Laphroaig when compared to some of its siblings (Cask Strength, 15 year old, 25 year old, and even Quarter Cask). Will you prefer the new 18 year old to the 15 year old it is replacing? That depends. I enjoy the balance and subtle complexity of flavors with the 15 year old, but I also like the enhanced richness, mouth-coating creaminess of the 18 year old. The higher strength (and no chill-filtering) of the 18 is certainly a bonus.''
 
Malt Advocate Rating: 90pts that marketing had me going for the 18 yr old Laphroaig select.  it's all how you are introduced to a product.  But I acknowledge Joes sense of what he likes.

We had the 18 Year last night, but I honestly didn't like it as much as some of the others.  I find that I tend to prefer scotches a bit on the younger side.  I suspect that's because they're still new to me, and "mellow" and "subtle" flavors from a scotch are still a bit lost on my palate.  I need the flavors to jump out at me a little more. 

Dollar for dollar, my favorite last night was probably just the base Laphroaig 10 Year, followed by the 10 Year Cask Strength.  After that, the Triple Wood, and then the Quarter Cask.  We also tried the 2014 Cairdeas from Laphroaig.  Also good.  Not sure where I'd fit that in the rankings, probably close to the top.

I would equate Laphroaig (and a number of other scotches...not all) to discussions of cigar aging.  For some cigars, you like  the pop of fresh pepper and some other flavors that seem to really stand out.  With age, the pepper mellows considerably and the flavors smooth into something more homogeneous and subtle.  Laphroaig 10 has a bright fresh in your face presentation that is considerably mellowed in the 18.  I prefer the 10 as well.

Laphroaig 10 is good stuff at a more moderate price.   Tried a bottle of the quarter cask onetime and shit gave me a major headache.

There was a 21yr scotch here at our Costco for 21, really mellow from what I heard but I am not sure what factory it came from.

[Travellin Dave]

So, show of hands, who's excited for the new Bueso? Anyone? Bueller?

Show of hands you say?

[jswaykos]

Morning, all.  Good times at the tasting last night.  Really didn't care for any of the Auchentoshans.  Liked most of the Laphroaigs.  Only real dud of the evening was the Laphroaig Select, which the rep said was "selected" from other casks of the 10 Year, Triple Wood, Quarter Cask, etc, and blended together.  To me, that sounds like scrap whiskey that didn't fit a profile so they just mix it all together and sell it cheap.

sort of like the description of how they salvage tobacco to make them Papas Fritas...
''Very smooth for Laphroaig-the extra aging has mellowed this whisky. Soothing honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toffee provide a bed for peat smoke, charcoal, tar, along with more subtle brine, smoked seaweed, anise, ginger and citrus. A, gentler, creamier, more tactile, less medicinal Laphroaig when compared to some of its siblings (Cask Strength, 15 year old, 25 year old, and even Quarter Cask). Will you prefer the new 18 year old to the 15 year old it is replacing? That depends. I enjoy the balance and subtle complexity of flavors with the 15 year old, but I also like the enhanced richness, mouth-coating creaminess of the 18 year old. The higher strength (and no chill-filtering) of the 18 is certainly a bonus.''
 
Malt Advocate Rating: 90pts that marketing had me going for the 18 yr old Laphroaig select.  it's all how you are introduced to a product.  But I acknowledge Joes sense of what he likes.

We had the 18 Year last night, but I honestly didn't like it as much as some of the others.  I find that I tend to prefer scotches a bit on the younger side.  I suspect that's because they're still new to me, and "mellow" and "subtle" flavors from a scotch are still a bit lost on my palate.  I need the flavors to jump out at me a little more. 

Dollar for dollar, my favorite last night was probably just the base Laphroaig 10 Year, followed by the 10 Year Cask Strength.  After that, the Triple Wood, and then the Quarter Cask.  We also tried the 2014 Cairdeas from Laphroaig.  Also good.  Not sure where I'd fit that in the rankings, probably close to the top.

I would equate Laphroaig (and a number of other scotches...not all) to discussions of cigar aging.  For some cigars, you like  the pop of fresh pepper and some other flavors that seem to really stand out.  With age, the pepper mellows considerably and the flavors smooth into something more homogeneous and subtle.  Laphroaig 10 has a bright fresh in your face presentation that is considerably mellowed in the 18.  I prefer the 10 as well.

Laphroaig 10 is good stuff at a more moderate price.   Tried a bottle of the quarter cask onetime and shit gave me a major headache.

Yeah, the 10 Year goes for around $40 at most stores out here.  Seems like a good value, all things considered. The cask strength is about double the price... Think I'd rather just have two bottles of the standard release.   

[South Carolina Redfish]

Morning, all.  Good times at the tasting last night.  Really didn't care for any of the Auchentoshans.  Liked most of the Laphroaigs.  Only real dud of the evening was the Laphroaig Select, which the rep said was "selected" from other casks of the 10 Year, Triple Wood, Quarter Cask, etc, and blended together.  To me, that sounds like scrap whiskey that didn't fit a profile so they just mix it all together and sell it cheap.

sort of like the description of how they salvage tobacco to make them Papas Fritas...
''Very smooth for Laphroaig-the extra aging has mellowed this whisky. Soothing honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toffee provide a bed for peat smoke, charcoal, tar, along with more subtle brine, smoked seaweed, anise, ginger and citrus. A, gentler, creamier, more tactile, less medicinal Laphroaig when compared to some of its siblings (Cask Strength, 15 year old, 25 year old, and even Quarter Cask). Will you prefer the new 18 year old to the 15 year old it is replacing? That depends. I enjoy the balance and subtle complexity of flavors with the 15 year old, but I also like the enhanced richness, mouth-coating creaminess of the 18 year old. The higher strength (and no chill-filtering) of the 18 is certainly a bonus.''
 
Malt Advocate Rating: 90pts that marketing had me going for the 18 yr old Laphroaig select.  it's all how you are introduced to a product.  But I acknowledge Joes sense of what he likes.

We had the 18 Year last night, but I honestly didn't like it as much as some of the others.  I find that I tend to prefer scotches a bit on the younger side.  I suspect that's because they're still new to me, and "mellow" and "subtle" flavors from a scotch are still a bit lost on my palate.  I need the flavors to jump out at me a little more. 

Dollar for dollar, my favorite last night was probably just the base Laphroaig 10 Year, followed by the 10 Year Cask Strength.  After that, the Triple Wood, and then the Quarter Cask.  We also tried the 2014 Cairdeas from Laphroaig.  Also good.  Not sure where I'd fit that in the rankings, probably close to the top.

I would equate Laphroaig (and a number of other scotches...not all) to discussions of cigar aging.  For some cigars, you like  the pop of fresh pepper and some other flavors that seem to really stand out.  With age, the pepper mellows considerably and the flavors smooth into something more homogeneous and subtle.  Laphroaig 10 has a bright fresh in your face presentation that is considerably mellowed in the 18.  I prefer the 10 as well.

Laphroaig 10 is good stuff at a more moderate price.   Tried a bottle of the quarter cask onetime and shit gave me a major headache.

There was a 21yr scotch here at our Costco for 21, really mellow from what I heard but I am not sure what factory it came from.

Probably China

[Travellin Dave]

Maybe I need to find me one of these Costco places...

[Travellin Dave]

All caught up....

[CigarGuy87]

Maybe I need to find me one of these Costco places...

Very hit and miss with the varied selection, but worth checking them out.

[jswaykos]

Morning, all.  Good times at the tasting last night.  Really didn't care for any of the Auchentoshans.  Liked most of the Laphroaigs.  Only real dud of the evening was the Laphroaig Select, which the rep said was "selected" from other casks of the 10 Year, Triple Wood, Quarter Cask, etc, and blended together.  To me, that sounds like scrap whiskey that didn't fit a profile so they just mix it all together and sell it cheap.

sort of like the description of how they salvage tobacco to make them Papas Fritas...
''Very smooth for Laphroaig-the extra aging has mellowed this whisky. Soothing honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toffee provide a bed for peat smoke, charcoal, tar, along with more subtle brine, smoked seaweed, anise, ginger and citrus. A, gentler, creamier, more tactile, less medicinal Laphroaig when compared to some of its siblings (Cask Strength, 15 year old, 25 year old, and even Quarter Cask). Will you prefer the new 18 year old to the 15 year old it is replacing? That depends. I enjoy the balance and subtle complexity of flavors with the 15 year old, but I also like the enhanced richness, mouth-coating creaminess of the 18 year old. The higher strength (and no chill-filtering) of the 18 is certainly a bonus.''
 
Malt Advocate Rating: 90pts that marketing had me going for the 18 yr old Laphroaig select.  it's all how you are introduced to a product.  But I acknowledge Joes sense of what he likes.

We had the 18 Year last night, but I honestly didn't like it as much as some of the others.  I find that I tend to prefer scotches a bit on the younger side.  I suspect that's because they're still new to me, and "mellow" and "subtle" flavors from a scotch are still a bit lost on my palate.  I need the flavors to jump out at me a little more. 

Dollar for dollar, my favorite last night was probably just the base Laphroaig 10 Year, followed by the 10 Year Cask Strength.  After that, the Triple Wood, and then the Quarter Cask.  We also tried the 2014 Cairdeas from Laphroaig.  Also good.  Not sure where I'd fit that in the rankings, probably close to the top.

I would equate Laphroaig (and a number of other scotches...not all) to discussions of cigar aging.  For some cigars, you like  the pop of fresh pepper and some other flavors that seem to really stand out.  With age, the pepper mellows considerably and the flavors smooth into something more homogeneous and subtle.  Laphroaig 10 has a bright fresh in your face presentation that is considerably mellowed in the 18.  I prefer the 10 as well.

Laphroaig 10 is good stuff at a more moderate price.   Tried a bottle of the quarter cask onetime and shit gave me a major headache.

There was a 21yr scotch here at our Costco for 21, really mellow from what I heard but I am not sure what factory it came from.

Probably China

LMAO!

[CigarGuy87]

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