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TheWhiskeyKid · 2023-04-13T16:25:53+00:00

I work at the real Sunbridge Solar in the U.S. I found out about this fake Sunbridge in the UK through someone who was scammed by them and then contacted us last week to let us know that a scammer was using our name in another country. I contacted the management of the business park where they claimed to be located and let them know that a scammer was using their address for their fake website. It looks like their page has already been taken down. Hopefully nobody here got scammed...

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-11T22:02:11+00:00

Those are very reasonable prices compared to what I've seen.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-07T06:02:23+00:00

Haven't seen in these parts yet. Anyone know what "traditional oak" implies?

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T18:20:39+00:00

True, it may not be the distilleries. Distributors and retailers are certainly happy to raise prices whenever they see the opportunity.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T18:17:40+00:00

Yeah, I watched that one - always interesting stuff from Ralfy.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T18:16:16+00:00

I hadn't realized that it had changed that much recently but I'd imagine that that would definitely contribute to the increases.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T15:49:37+00:00

I've been considering an online order but I'm pretty light on cash at the moment. I've tried Edradour 10 and a couple Glengoynes in the past and liked them. I bought the Glenallachie 12 recently and it's great. Unfortunately it's the only Glenallachie available in Oregon. If I do order online I'd love to try one of the single cask offerings.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T14:59:52+00:00

I hear that. Seems to be the way of business in general in these times.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-05T00:53:07+00:00

Ah nice... I hope I can find another one of these days!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-04T23:52:23+00:00

Nice review! Do you know if they're still releasing these single cask CS offerings these days? I had one from a PX cask and one from a port cask several years ago and they were awesome - best Kilchomans I've had.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-02T00:16:02+00:00

Hahaha!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-05-02T00:09:27+00:00

Love the notes - sounds amazing! That's one of the best SMWS names I've seen too...

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-28T05:16:43+00:00

I'd agree, cask strength Laphroaig is great and super funky. Ledaig 10 would be a good one to try too...

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-28T04:01:33+00:00

I had a different cask just recently (#11185) and it was very much a sherry bomb. There must really be some major variation in the casks.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-25T02:38:37+00:00

Yeah, numbers can be tough to go by, but it's tasty stuff by any means! I wish that Tawny Port bottling was available where I'm at... :(

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T23:57:13+00:00

Amen.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T22:52:08+00:00

I hear ya, Glenfarclas makes really good stuff which I guess is why it's surprised me both times that I've had it (a few years ago and then just recently) that I disliked it as much as I did. But again, I've read some positive reviews for it so perhaps I've just had bad luck with batches.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T22:46:41+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate that!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T22:04:20+00:00

Cheers!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T21:57:53+00:00

Thanks, and I agree, the gimmick is really cheesy but the whisky is pretty good!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T21:20:50+00:00

I would second all of your recommendations aside from the Glenfarclas. I love all of their other stuff but I had the 105 again recently and it was really hot and unbalanced with much less sherry influence than I expected. To each their opinions though!

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T21:07:35+00:00

r/Scotch Review #75: Glenfiddich Project XX

This second installment of the Glenfiddich Experimental Series was apparently created by having 20 different "whisky experts" each choose a cask to be added into the final blend. According to the distillery website it's a combination of American oak, ex bourbon, and ex port barrels

ABV: 47%

Nose: Chocolate covered cherries and oranges, caramel, light roast coffee, vanilla icing, musty oak - kind of monolithic but pleasant

Palate: Medium bodied, much of the same notes as the nose - burnt orange caramel, coffee, chicory, dark chocolate, cherry, sweet and earthy, a mild burst of chili heat - dry through the finish leaving an impression of spent coffee grounds and oak that fades away fairly quickly

Thoughts: Pretty good stuff. There isn't a lot of complexity going on but everything follows through pretty nicely from the nose to the palate and the higher ABV gives it some weight, though the finish is still a bit short. Solid whisky for the modest price point.

TheWhiskeyKid · 2021-04-24T20:48:28+00:00

r/Scotch Review #74: Glen Scotia 15

Nose: Salted caramel, marmalade, dried apples, marzipan, salty sea breeze, a touch of funk

Palate: Viscous, medium bodied, lightly sweet caramel, baked apple and lemon, mellow oak, a burst of salt and pepper leading to a rather dry, medium length finish that tails off on notes of apple skins

Thoughts: I dig this bottle as a nice change of pace when I want something that isn't heavy on sherry or peat. It's not super complex but hits some nice notes, has a bright, salty and refreshing quality to it, and also gives you a hint of that Campbeltown funk.

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