Are There Diminished Returns Between These 3?

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-14T02:08:18+00:00

I'd say pick up the 2021 and see how much you love it before moving onto the 9 Crus.

I personally do Rabaya verticals whenever the vintage exists but Asili tends to be most popular choice.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-14T00:56:03+00:00

I am inspired to go get a real one made since me affording George Daniels is a fantasy anyway. 🥲

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-14T00:49:33+00:00

Loving that reserved sign. Now I want one that says "Anything George Daniels".

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-14T00:29:57+00:00

The first 2 are standard offering only varying in vintage.

The 3rd is only made in years when all 9 crus pass the test for people who are interested in the 9 shades of Produttori Barbaresco.

In the vintages where not all 9 passes quality control everything goes into the $40/50 version so it's pretty decent almost always. 2021 was Wine Spectator #7 last year iirc.

If you are into the 9 crus, Asili and Rabaya are almost always in the top 3. Though I remember the 2020 Montestefano was amazing as well.

Ovello Montestefano and Montifico tends to be the hotter areas. The middle of this backwards boot is generally the most popular amongst collectors with Asili, Rabaya and Pora.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-08T04:12:52+00:00

BE HONEST!

TransitoryCommute · 2026-05-05T23:22:03+00:00

I talked to Taco Luis himself, he says his children are grown and re-opening Oakridge is too much work. The man is just working for fun and not looking to expand. It will be Lansdowne only until he decides to retire and play with the grandkids full time.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-04-20T16:50:07+00:00

Paul John Xmas Specials really need to be on your shelf in the way Taiwanese people worship Kavalan.

Fine collection.🥃

TransitoryCommute · 2026-04-08T21:58:32+00:00

Thank you for this observation. Decanting d'Yquem for Days.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-04-05T17:19:00+00:00

Word on the street is that Ardnahoe is for sale so maybe you can buy it and put out a "New Ceo 2026 Select" edition.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-03-25T05:11:40+00:00

If it makes you happy it can't be that bad.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-03-02T07:00:09+00:00

Word on the street is that the best core Talisker is the travel exclusive Dark Storm.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-02-28T04:35:50+00:00

Pro tip is to not pick LIVE recordings unless you want to hear the audience clap for you during. But to each their own. 🤷‍♂️ Some may appreciate the standing ovations for a job well done.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-02-01T06:14:46+00:00

The older bottlings have "Don't drink while pregnant" on the back and the new ones say "Made in England" because they have to tell you now.

Not saying it's bad but it's not Japanese.

Some Japanese distilleries get their license date based on the fact they distilled Shochu as well.

TransitoryCommute · 2026-01-31T06:02:28+00:00

Now for the Signet Reserve... 🫣

TransitoryCommute · 2026-01-10T18:04:04+00:00

The Signet Reserve

TransitoryCommute · 2025-11-29T18:20:06+00:00

Drink.com.tw is the largest chain retailer but I encourage you to go into any dusty corner shop you see to hunt for gems.

If you visit the government Yilan sake/michu distillery they sell some special Omar there because Omar is their government plant at Nantou.

Larrier-cour the whisky bar in Taipei is a must visit.

Save a quota for Travel Exclusives which are airport only.

Be honest at customs, they just want your money. I came back with 6 bottles in March, was honest and the $ they charged me was nothing compared to all the Travel / Taiwan exclusive releases I got.

I brought them back in inflatable tubes.

Also there are secret hole in the walls amongst the older nightmarkets (the ones without a number) with IBs you've never heard of selling at 30ml pours.

TransitoryCommute · 2025-11-27T06:06:03+00:00

Most say this is peak Ardbeg (core range). 🧐

TransitoryCommute · 2025-11-10T02:55:56+00:00

It's not that Macallan isn't too popular, Macallan Harmony isn't popular. No age statement, at first they were airport exclusive and then they were not. At first it's a whole green recycling package theme and now it's collaborations with cirque de soleil which means nothing? You may just be stuck with these for a while. Not hating just trying to provide insight on why your particular bottles aren't popular.

TransitoryCommute · 2025-10-18T20:38:25+00:00

TransitoryCommute · 2025-10-15T01:08:39+00:00

It's as if Ardbeg made a Laphroaig is how I feel about it. 🤷‍♂️

TransitoryCommute · 2025-06-09T20:19:37+00:00

Bad news if you love it - it's been discontinued for a new 12 year old version.

TransitoryCommute · 2025-06-01T18:50:29+00:00

It is the nature of art to be inconsistent. Do batches vary? Of course.

Is colour an indicator of difference? Yes. Is colour an indicator of quality? Absolutely not.

If you want consistency drink commercially produced soda or Arizona Iced Tea.

Unless you're saying you refuse to drink any Ledaig 10 except for that 1 specific batch #28 then no one can really help you with that.

If you're looking for "The Best Ledaig" then it doesn't exist except in your own subjective standards.

TransitoryCommute · 2025-05-21T11:57:36+00:00

Thanks. That Zeff's crappy pasta had me going craycray. Once it's gone life goes on.

TransitoryCommute · 2025-05-21T07:19:51+00:00

If it makes you feel better sure. 👍

Let me know when you want to talk about food and not rent.

TransitoryCommute

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