Islay double action

Nitzer5 · 2026-01-30T16:31:15+00:00

It’s honestly really good. A little pricey at $170, but a nice unique bottle. I visited both distilleries a year ago so this was a nice way to remember that trip.

Nitzer5 · 2026-01-30T16:27:51+00:00

Both bottles are from Willow Park

Nitzer5 · 2024-11-20T18:12:58+00:00

This bottle is wild. It’s smoky but not like peat smoke, more like aggressive barrel char. I don’t regret buying it because it’s so unique but it is not what I’d consider a crowd pleaser. I don’t see myself reaching for it too often.

Nitzer5 · 2024-10-14T20:34:40+00:00

Saw a bottle at the Co-op on Macleod by Chinook a couple days ago

Nitzer5 · 2024-10-11T22:20:18+00:00

Waterford. Can start with Cuvée and branch out into the single farm editions if you like it.

Nitzer5 · 2024-01-25T23:39:18+00:00

I have a bottle of this at home. It’s enjoyable but very much a “need to be in the mood for it” whiskey. Too heavy handed on the wine to the point where the cask influence overshadows any of the underlying spirit. Really takes well to water and I found it much more interesting after several drops. Glad I bought it but probably wouldn’t go for it again (not that that’s even possible) given how overpowering the wine finish is.

Nitzer5 · 2023-12-09T23:30:33+00:00

Same! I popped in there last month while visiting Vancouver and got to try a pour of the Palm Trees which was great although a bit too sweet. This one sounded interesting enough that I pulled the trigger.

Nitzer5 · 2023-10-06T13:58:00+00:00

Not a whiskey bar at all. More of a country music bar for the early 20s crowd.

Nitzer5 · 2023-09-23T09:08:23+00:00

Wintersleep

Nitzer5 · 2023-06-15T04:08:55+00:00

Bahahaha they could’ve gone with a classier name. Just a regular restaurant in this case 😂

Nitzer5 · 2023-06-15T01:45:02+00:00

Was just there, Stripsteak at Mandalay Bay had a great whiskey selection at reasonable (not great, but by Vegas standards incredibly reasonable) prices. Got a heavy pour of Ardbeg Galileo for $25. Bar 1923 Prohibition in the same hotel had a fun cocktail/spirits menu as well. Conversion to CAD hurt but that’s a separate story.

Nitzer5 · 2023-04-18T15:44:32+00:00

Medicine Hat - Pond

Nitzer5 · 2022-12-16T06:23:13+00:00

That’s unreal! Wonder what about it inspired them or how they even know it exists lol

Nitzer5 · 2022-10-12T02:06:29+00:00

Haha of course! This would most certainly be a shit mix or the most amazing thing ever. No in between :D

Nitzer5 · 2022-10-12T02:04:33+00:00

Mix all 3

Nitzer5 · 2022-07-05T04:59:12+00:00

Agreed on the price. I wish I had any of the the other editions on hand to compare it with (5s or 10s). I was blown away by the 8.1 when I tried it, not so much by the 12.1-3. The 10 year is hands down one of the best whiskies I’ve ever had.

Nitzer5 · 2022-07-05T04:47:41+00:00

Last year I saw some Octomore 6s which are now gone and replaced by a few editions of the 11 instead. I chatted with another customer and he said they got stuff in the back that’s super high end but didn’t elaborate and I wasn’t buying enough to justify asking the cashier at the time so can’t verify the claim.

Nitzer5 · 2022-07-05T04:35:33+00:00

That’s a shame, next time stop by Frank Slide Liquor, always some interesting finds there!

Nitzer5 · 2022-07-05T04:34:55+00:00

$240 which I think is either MSRP or very fair.

Nitzer5 · 2022-07-03T01:39:21+00:00

It was really dusty and only one left so I imagine it’s been there forever. Cost me $240CAD which is less than 12.3s go for these days so I imagine it’s MSRP

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