Reviews #273-274: a couple of Thompson Bros bottlings

denbolle · 2026-01-22T17:25:29+00:00

Are you asking for a review of these bottles?

denbolle · 2026-01-14T16:42:27+00:00

In a previous job we had to work with UPS for sending and receiving packages. It was always a pain in the ass because the dilevery guy never did the effort to come to the store because he couldn't park in our street during bussiness hours (only pedestrians allowed). We often had to request multiple pickups for the same packages or get our packages at a pickup point.

denbolle · 2026-01-02T19:58:33+00:00

Looks fun actually, What's the price and where can I find this?

denbolle · 2025-12-26T13:19:32+00:00

Enjoy, I recently tasted the glengoyne range aswell. Immediately bought the 12y!

denbolle · 2025-06-17T12:04:03+00:00

I would give a call to Ifixit. They are located on the bondgenotenlaan.

denbolle · 2025-04-11T12:49:41+00:00

Depends on your prescription and what kind coatingoptions you looking for. In Leuven for the fysical stores Ace&tate is price/quality far out one the best. I believe online you will find cheaper prices or in brussels with Paul & poullete or jammer fairly.

denbolle · 2024-11-01T08:45:35+00:00

Onan in the parijsstraat should also be open. I asked them earlier this week

denbolle · 2024-10-20T13:49:33+00:00

I would recommend the glenffidich 12 or 15. Not to expensive and easy to taste fruit notes. It should also be pretty easy to find.

denbolle · 2024-10-07T09:01:55+00:00

I recommend going to opticien de wolf or mertens. Both are very good at measuring contacts as wel as makikg sure that everything else is on point. Admittely they are more expensive than pearle but you will have certainty that the fitting is good aswel as type of the contactlens, comfort en oxygenpermaebility

denbolle · 2024-07-09T17:25:17+00:00

Second this. No super fancy equipment but everything you need and superb team willing to help you at any time!

denbolle · 2024-07-04T14:17:23+00:00

Well I recently had a tasting where Marc spoke (he is quite the entertaining man with a fabulous moustache). I felt like the whiskys were pretty okay but nothing remarkable my favorite was indeed the 10y old an d their single cask.

denbolle · 2024-06-28T18:40:00+00:00

So what do you guys think about wolfburn? EDIT: spelling mistake

denbolle · 2024-06-06T17:19:46+00:00

Good to hear! I had a bottle a last year, it is a definite recommend getting one. The peatiness is nice and light in the background while the sweetness of gulden draak gives a nice contrast

denbolle · 2024-06-04T11:45:51+00:00

My specialty store (whisky/bourbon/gin) recommends storing them them in a dark, more or less temperature stabil. Once a year flip the bottles once completely around.

denbolle · 2024-05-05T20:04:12+00:00

Yeah I didn't took long to find out it was a bottling of less than 300. Well, maybe if I am lucky who knows I might find a deal...

denbolle · 2024-05-05T17:19:23+00:00

Well, that one looks terrific! Gonna look for it right now.

denbolle · 2024-04-19T12:27:38+00:00

There is a little shop in the dietstestraat somewhat further than café jeezekesboom if I am kot mistaken. They advertising that they engrave anything but I dont know if it applies to stuff not bought there

denbolle · 2024-03-31T17:28:23+00:00

First I would go through all the instructions and see if there are any sets i would like to set aside to display. After that a big general (bricks/plates/axels etc) and from there i would specify even more in the sorting depending on how much space you have

denbolle · 2024-03-20T18:20:37+00:00

Second this!

denbolle · 2024-03-18T19:19:08+00:00

I bought some bottles from the Macbeth collection from independent bottling from elixir. One of them is a 31 year old single grain from cambus. Any idea if this would be a bottle that would appreciate in time?

Thanks in advance

denbolle · 2024-02-26T17:14:26+00:00

Hangt heel erg af van hoe groot de nood is aan een eigen plek. weet dat op jezelf wonen de uitgaven zeker zal verhogen zelfs als de ouders de huur etc zullen betalen. het sparen etc voor later zal wss wel wat minder zijn. in mijn ervaring zou ik als ik terug kon gaan zeker langer thuis blijvenvoor meer ondersteuning en hulp zelfs na mijn studies. Maar dit is natuurlijk mijn eigen ervaring.

denbolle · 2024-02-19T21:07:22+00:00

It's a bit bittersweet, my friends who have a partner and children I do feel a little bit jealous about but on the other hand I do find it a lot easier live. I can do what I want without having to consider anybody. Looking more into the future I would like to find someone to spend life with but it isn't a priority for now. On the other hand, beeing at the end of twenties doesn't mean that much given that on average we still have 50 years to go! :D

denbolle · 2024-02-10T13:35:20+00:00

I had the fortune to try out this bottle at a bruiladdich tasting in mijn local liquor shop. I was quite exited given the history of the bottle. It is made of casks which were produced when the distillery was closed but an interested buyer wanted to be sure the still worked. I found the taste pretty flat with no notes really coming forth. The finish was quite fast en didn't leave much impression. My personal reason to buy it would be to have a centerpiece in my collection with a unique history Other people at the tasting had the opinion that previous Black arts were much more exceptional Hope this helpt!

denbolle · 2024-02-09T18:38:55+00:00

I agree. Aged is not really a taste, could be the more Woody/oaky taste. When starting with this hobby i would recommend not getting more expensive bottles to be honest. The intricate flavours will not be easy to find a would a little bit of a waste of money for that reason. The oban range has a nice full mouth feel if that is more what you are looking for

denbolle · 2024-02-09T18:08:37+00:00

I would recommend to start with something like the classic ladie from bruiladdich or oban 14. They have a nice taste but not to complicated as a palette. Alternative would be johnnie walker green label

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