Whisky Swap Shop
Discussion
It's a fairly common practice on whisky threads (and even via whisky facebook connections) to swap whisky samples.
So, anyone fancy it? 50ml samples in a clean miniature bottle and a picture (by email) of the original bottle.
There needs to be a certain amount of common sense, I wouldn't swap a sample of £300 Glenglassaugh for a sample of Highland Leader for example...
I'll start
Whisky I want
Any expressions from:
Balmenach
Brora
Carsebridge
Coleburn
Convalmore
Dufftown
Glen Albyn
Glen Flagler
Glen Mhor
Glen Ord
Glenallachie
Glenesk
Glenlochy
Glenury-Royal
Invergordon
Kinclaith
Millburn
North Port
Port Askaig
Strathclyde
Whisky I've got
pretty much everything here and a few others, mostly single cask Glendronach.
So, anyone fancy it? 50ml samples in a clean miniature bottle and a picture (by email) of the original bottle.
There needs to be a certain amount of common sense, I wouldn't swap a sample of £300 Glenglassaugh for a sample of Highland Leader for example...
I'll start
Whisky I want
Any expressions from:
Balmenach
Brora
Carsebridge
Coleburn
Convalmore
Dufftown
Glen Albyn
Glen Flagler
Glen Mhor
Glen Ord
Glenallachie
Glenesk
Glenlochy
Glenury-Royal
Invergordon
Kinclaith
Millburn
North Port
Port Askaig
Strathclyde
Whisky I've got
pretty much everything here and a few others, mostly single cask Glendronach.
Edited by Lefty on Thursday 27th October 09:40
Edited by Lefty on Thursday 27th October 09:46
Edited by Lefty on Friday 28th October 07:51
king any of that but I've got something from Ireland i'll pop ya in the post in a couple of weeks 
What a shopping list. You know I want to help - your 'shopping list' looks like mine !! We all would like a Brora.
I did have a Glenburgie (finished - Provenance) - but a brief Google tells me you really would like something older.
They had a St Magdelene open at Skipton last time I was there - filling a mini would be a bit cheeky - but you have been a customer there in the past.
Ah - Strathisla - not open yet - you don't surely want a mere 12yo standard (but very nice) do you ?
You know I have a wee bottle - when I get it back full of a Pussers rum sample.
There might be something else - I will need to look.
The title also raises some questions. Are you carrying the correct amount of facial hair at the present Noel ?
Wadeski must surely be John Craven - marketing / news - same area with a bit of imagination. A couple of us could claim the Cheggers title - if we really wanted to. Who is Mrs Cheggers though ? Am I showing my age relative to others ?
I did have a Glenburgie (finished - Provenance) - but a brief Google tells me you really would like something older.
They had a St Magdelene open at Skipton last time I was there - filling a mini would be a bit cheeky - but you have been a customer there in the past.
Ah - Strathisla - not open yet - you don't surely want a mere 12yo standard (but very nice) do you ?
You know I have a wee bottle - when I get it back full of a Pussers rum sample.
There might be something else - I will need to look.
The title also raises some questions. Are you carrying the correct amount of facial hair at the present Noel ?
Wadeski must surely be John Craven - marketing / news - same area with a bit of imagination. A couple of us could claim the Cheggers title - if we really wanted to. Who is Mrs Cheggers though ? Am I showing my age relative to others ?
I have just visited the warehouse and updated the spreadsheet for a couple of recent movements. As you know - I buy when I want (cash permitting) but only open a small handful at a time, although many have been tasted at some time. And the last two / three years have been very busy.
We have reached a milestone. 100 unopened bottles - but as I need to open a new batch I need a few more
. We cover 7 countries and the average bottle price is only around £40 (careful purchasing - negotiated discounts etc). Its starting to creep as many cheaper drams are already covered. The most expensive is £90. A couple bought near the top end are worth much more now due to careful buying.
As Lefty will agree, this does take some effort - and an understanding wife. Getting past 200 (even if open) deserves big respect. Maybe its time to slow a bit having moved from the last plateau of 20 bottles. One main missing thing is still that auction purchase - but there is something I have in mind. Having ruled out McTears due to postage considerations the scotchwhiskyauctions site is more friendly. Current auction ends this Sunday.
So - all that aside - I have two Strathisla. The distillery standard 12 - and a Provenance 10. So I guess I have that one covered for you.
What shall we open upon my return from our holidays (practically next door to the Wee Dram in Bakewell
)
I have also been looking at things I might like to open - and something not on your list. How about a mystery dram - up until the photo at the last minute of course - £50+ drams here that I have in mind. I will need to sort some mini bottles.
And - we deserve a big pat on the back - duty, vat, taxed income in the first place. Someone has to pay for the chav's new £90 Nike's.
We have reached a milestone. 100 unopened bottles - but as I need to open a new batch I need a few more
. We cover 7 countries and the average bottle price is only around £40 (careful purchasing - negotiated discounts etc). Its starting to creep as many cheaper drams are already covered. The most expensive is £90. A couple bought near the top end are worth much more now due to careful buying.As Lefty will agree, this does take some effort - and an understanding wife. Getting past 200 (even if open) deserves big respect. Maybe its time to slow a bit having moved from the last plateau of 20 bottles. One main missing thing is still that auction purchase - but there is something I have in mind. Having ruled out McTears due to postage considerations the scotchwhiskyauctions site is more friendly. Current auction ends this Sunday.
So - all that aside - I have two Strathisla. The distillery standard 12 - and a Provenance 10. So I guess I have that one covered for you.
What shall we open upon my return from our holidays (practically next door to the Wee Dram in Bakewell
)I have also been looking at things I might like to open - and something not on your list. How about a mystery dram - up until the photo at the last minute of course - £50+ drams here that I have in mind. I will need to sort some mini bottles.
And - we deserve a big pat on the back - duty, vat, taxed income in the first place. Someone has to pay for the chav's new £90 Nike's.
Should have kept my gob shut. Think we'll do the Provenance - but it'll be a couple of weeks.
PM me your addy please Iain. 'Lefty in Whiskyshire' won't work.
I know your not big on beer, but I had a localish (for you) bottle last night. A Brewdog - '5am .....' - gorgeous.
And back to the subject of miniatures (and swapping etc etc) - Ralfy's vlog review this week was the same subject.
PM me your addy please Iain. 'Lefty in Whiskyshire' won't work.
I know your not big on beer, but I had a localish (for you) bottle last night. A Brewdog - '5am .....' - gorgeous.
And back to the subject of miniatures (and swapping etc etc) - Ralfy's vlog review this week was the same subject.
Lefty said:
Bump
Alex, did that mighty Glendronach arrive yet?
I suggest we have some categories for swapping drams...
<£25
£25-£50
£51-£100
£101-£200
>£201
That 40yo Bunna I reviewed last night is worth £450/bottle these days
Anyone like a dram?
Sorry Lefty - no Glendronach as yet. Am hoping for Monday.Alex, did that mighty Glendronach arrive yet?
I suggest we have some categories for swapping drams...
<£25
£25-£50
£51-£100
£101-£200
>£201
That 40yo Bunna I reviewed last night is worth £450/bottle these days
Anyone like a dram?
Was out for a meal last night with some friends and we were in a pub in Brighton that had the whole Flora and Fauna range – all 14 ! (just checked and it seems there are 26 in the range ?)
Managed to squeeze in both the Mortlach and the Pittyviach – the Mortlach had it for me just lovely.
Will have to look out for a bottle.
Suffering a little this morning – both in the head and in the wallet !
No problem - I try and work from home on Fridays so hopefully it will be on my desk tomorrow morning, which will be a nightmare as I'll have to look and maybe smell it all day long !
Would it be wrong to have a taste with lunch ?
I'll let you know if its there.
Should get bottles this week -will pop some samples in the post.
I did look for miniatures but could only find a Highland Park for £6 or a Glenlivet for £5.50 -bit steep I thought.
Would it be wrong to have a taste with lunch ?
I'll let you know if its there.
Should get bottles this week -will pop some samples in the post.
I did look for miniatures but could only find a Highland Park for £6 or a Glenlivet for £5.50 -bit steep I thought.
Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff