thanks for the suggestions!!

Quote from: ROBsS4R on January 26, 2009, 04:05:19 PM
Yeah I don't mind adding some extra cash in. I think you made my decision =)

Wise choice. Let me know how you like it.

$300 /bottle if you can find it.

Quote from: ducatizzzz on January 26, 2009, 05:05:11 PM


$300 /bottle if you can find it.

Worth it?

Quote from: MrIncredible on January 26, 2009, 05:32:47 PM
Worth it?

Frankly, no.

It is a novelty.

I found it about 10 yrs ago when they still imported to the USA -- for about $20/bottle.  In reviews, people either rave about it or claim it tastes like bongwater.

They char the barrels before aging it, which gives it the color.  To say that it has a "toasty" finish is understating it.

I bought a case of it, I liked it.  It is different from the typical scot whisky fare.  Definitely worth a taste if you can find it, but probably not worth $300 for the bottle -- they only put it out abotu once every 4-5 years now, which makes the price.

Quote from: ducatizzzz on January 26, 2009, 07:50:24 PM
Frankly, no.

It is a novelty.

I found it about 10 yrs ago when they still imported to the USA -- for about $20/bottle.  In reviews, people either rave about it or claim it tastes like bongwater.

They char the barrels before aging it, which gives it the color.  To say that it has a "toasty" finish is understating it.

I bought a case of it, I liked it.  It is different from the typical scot whisky fare.  Definitely worth a taste if you can find it, but probably not worth $300 for the bottle -- they only put it out abotu once every 4-5 years now, which makes the price.

Glad I asked.


I'll pass.

Lapahroig, Oban, Talisker, or any of the Glenmorangies aged in tasks that used to hold something else (Port  ) are my faves.

Beyond that, I'm still looking for a good rye.

Quote from: MrIncredible on January 26, 2009, 05:32:47 PM
Worth it?

for a 10 year whiskey?   

I'd be wary... but that's me.

unless the massive "10" on that label means something else.

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on January 27, 2009, 12:21:39 AM
Lapahroig, Oban, Talisker, or any of the Glenmorangies aged in tasks that used to hold something else (Port  ) are my faves.

Beyond that, I'm still looking for a good rye.

Last month I almost tried this new rye called R1. It may be the next liquor purchase.   

Thanks for the link to Eagle Rare. Must try.
Had the chance recently to sample all of the Bushmill products. Blackbush is a nice step up for a blended Irish wiskey but when you get to the 10, 12, 16 and 20 yr single malts there are some rare flavors going on. I enjoyed the 16 the best. Almost peaty and very smokey. Tasted like dirt at times. Good stuff.

that eagle rare looks so pretty, i coudlnt find it at my local liqour shop yesterday though

I had black bush once.  It was pretty, pretty nice!

Just tried Eagle Rare at one of my favorite bars last night. I found another gem. Too expensive to drink at the bar though, $14.00 a shot!! 

It's pushing $30/bottle at my local liquor store.  I tend to not buy stuff that gets over $25/750ml

JM

Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 30, 2009, 04:56:33 AM
It's pushing $30/bottle at my local liquor store.  I tend to not buy stuff that gets over $25/750ml

JM

That must be for the 10 yr.

17 is more expensive and much harder to find.  Here is a bottle available on e-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-EAGLE-RARE-BOURBON-17-YO-KENTUCKY-STRAIGHT-WHISKEY_W0QQitemZ290270137710QQihZ019QQcategoryZ13916QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262