"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/13/2018 at 16:49 • Filed to: None
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"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/13/2018 at 16:49 • Filed to: None | 3
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I was in Scotland a few years ago and it sort of ruined Laproaig for me. Not in a “Jesus, this tastes like bile and motor oil that’s been set on fire” was, but in a cost way. When you can get a glass of some weird vintage bought at auction for £10 and a reserve bottle that would cost over a $100 for £30, it’s really hard to pay $60 for a normal bottle.
I really should not have poured a full glass. I know that in a few months when the bottle is half gone, it’ll taste perfectly fine and enjoyable, but, god, this vile alcoholic bog water.
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:00 |
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That is a cool glass though.
Chariotoflove
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:06 |
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So, you’re saying stay away from Scotland.
Svend
> nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
06/13/2018 at 17:07 |
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It’s a thermal glass. Great for tea or coffee as the air gap stops the exterior of the glass getting too hot.
Ash78, voting early and often
> nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
06/13/2018 at 17:09 |
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Luigi Bormioli makes a lot of them, not too expensive. Amazon, etc.
But very fragile, especially around stone countertops.
So we don’t have them anymore ;)
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> Svend
06/13/2018 at 17:10 |
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As well as keeping you from transferring heat to the inside by holding it.
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> Ash78, voting early and often
06/13/2018 at 17:11 |
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I break a lot of glasses, but none as frequently as this type.
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Svend
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:14 |
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We have the Laphroaig Single Malt for £26 and the 10 Year Old Single Malt for £36 in our store.
It’s not my sort of thing. It’s drinkable if someone bought me one or gave me a bottle, but I wouldn’t go out and spend my money on it.
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> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:15 |
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In general Islays aren’t great for introducing anyone to whiskies... a Highland or Speyside that is sweeter is better.
Very acquired taste, which I love, along with Ardbeg.
And now I have to pour myself a dram tonight.
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Svend
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:17 |
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I’ve a set of these in the same size and larger.
The only down side is fingerprints. :)
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> Svend
06/13/2018 at 17:21 |
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen the plain single malt. It’s mostly all 10 years here.
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> 404 - User No Longer Available
06/13/2018 at 17:23 |
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Glenlivet is my go to, but I do genuinely love Islays. After half a glass, I’m almost anesthetized to the point that I think this tastes fine.
WilliamsSW
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:28 |
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That’s a pretty nice backdrop to have while you sip that Scotch, at least.
I think I’ll stick to Bourbon for now - I just can’t get there on Scotch yet, especially that peaty stuff.
Monkey B
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:32 |
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go with Irish Whiskey, it’s the opposite as Scotch for me as it actually tastes better the more you spend. More money in Scotch is usually peatier/oakier/dirtier tasting. Irish gets smoother. Red Breast is a favorite, as is Jameson Caskmates Stout edition (didn’t like the IPA one). I think Caskmates is the smoothest you can get for the money. Fan of Bushmills Black Bush too.
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> WilliamsSW
06/13/2018 at 17:34 |
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It almost makes the mosquitoes worth it. Almost.
I’m actually the exact opposite. I cannot do bourbon at all. Really any sweet alcohol just makes me feel sick.
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WilliamsSW
> Chariotoflove
06/13/2018 at 17:34 |
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Nah, just drink all the Scotch before you come home
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Chariotoflove
> WilliamsSW
06/13/2018 at 17:36 |
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Or don’t come home?
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WilliamsSW
> Chariotoflove
06/13/2018 at 17:39 |
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Ha! I almost responded with that instead
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Chariotoflove
> WilliamsSW
06/13/2018 at 17:41 |
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That’s why I like you.
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WilliamsSW
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:44 |
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I could see that. I like the touch of initial sweetness in bourbon or Irish whiskey, but that’s my limit. Sweet mixers, liqueurs, and dessert wines are all repulsive to me.
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WilliamsSW
> Chariotoflove
06/13/2018 at 17:45 |
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Great minds think alike.
WiscoProud
> WilliamsSW
06/13/2018 at 17:46 |
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I’m the same. I love bourbon, but I can’t do scotch. The few scotchs I’ve liked were all $100+. Considering i can get two bottle of great bourbon for that, its a no go for me.
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WilliamsSW
> WiscoProud
06/13/2018 at 17:55 |
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I started with Irish (while visiting Ireland some years ago) then discovered Bourbon a few years ago. Maybe I’ll like scotch eventually but there’s so much good bourbon out there, I’m in no hurry.
feather-throttle-not-hair
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 17:59 |
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i had a pretty similar experience in Scotland.
Definitely going to have to bust into the Scotch tonight.
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Honeybunchesofgoats
> feather-throttle-not-hair
06/13/2018 at 18:01 |
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There’s a bar in St. Andrews that prices all of their scotch by tying different colored ribbons around them. It’s the best pricing system I’ve every experienced, especially once you’re tipsy.
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Svend
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 18:08 |
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It probably wouldn’t be profitable to sell the cheaper one there.
The taxes are a killer.
Where I am in the north of England, we get people come down from Scotland all the time to buy alcohol. They have a minimum price per litre on alcohol and don’t allow alcohol promotions/deals.
At present we have a 3 for £21 deal on 25 cases of beers/ciders.
We had a lady drive 96 miles from Glasgow to buy cider.
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A cider lover took a 200-mile round trip to avoid Scotland’s new minimum alcohol prices and get cheaper bottles of his favourite tipple.
Craig Mitchell, 29, of Yoker near Glasgow , drove south of the English border to Carlisle to get his hands on his favourite Hawksridge cider.
He was in the car for a total of four hours on Monday, but he managed to pack 50 bottles into his boot.
They cost him £2.15 a bottle in England instead of the new £5.75 price in Scotland.
Alcohol prices have shot up north of the border after the Scottish Parliament voted unanimously to introduce a 50p minimum cap on each unit of alcohol.
Mr Mitchell’s cider bill came to £107.50, saving him £180 on the £287.50 on what he would have paid in Scotland.
But the cost of fuel would have been around £70, meaning he only actually saved £110.
He told the Mirror : ‘It was more of a ‘get it up ye’ to be honest.
‘They can’t take our alcohol off us. I just got over the border and typed ‘Asda’ into my phone.
‘My mate Peter has said not to worry about room to keep it – I can plonk it in his garage.’
The price of spirits, beer and cider have been to tackle the health crisis afflicting Scotland.
It is the first country in the world to adopt the drastic measure, which will push up the price of the cheapest 2 litre bottle of cider from £1.99 to £5.
We had last week a customer buy £500 of Fosters.
About 72 cases of 10x440ml, 720 cans, hell of a party.
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feather-throttle-not-hair
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 18:13 |
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That’s amazing. I want to go there!
daveIT
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 19:31 |
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I love that stuff. Peat, smoke, salt, Listerine. Heaven.
Jason Spears
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/13/2018 at 19:58 |
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The 15 year is mellower but it costs. The 10 year is some good fun in small quantities. I like how in-your-face it is, but as Cookie Monster might say it’s “a sometimes Scotch.” Enjoy!
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nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> Ash78, voting early and often
06/13/2018 at 21:19 |
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Hmmm, scotch, granite counter top, fragile glass...... ......... .. ............. Yeah im going to pass and admire from afar
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Honeybunchesofgoats
06/14/2018 at 06:42 |
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i ‘ve been to Scotland twice, neither time i drank a drop.
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WiscoProud
> WilliamsSW
06/14/2018 at 10:38 |
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I like irish whiskey too. I’m not as versed in it, but I’ve enjoyed what i’ve had. I just have a hard time getting over the smokiness of scotch.