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What’s the Caol Ila aged in, refill? That’s a dreamy combo if so.I've recently started buying at auction. These 3 are my latest purchases. Left to right, a single cask 23yo Glen Grant, 17yo Tasmanian whisky and a 17yo Caol Ila that was exclusively bottled for Shinanoya, a Japanese retailer in Tokyo. The CI is exceptional.View attachment 314696
Caol Ila matured in refill American hogshead so likely Bourbon judging by the colour. The old sherry matured Glen Grants are amazing. Shame the younger, official releases are so blah.What’s the Caol Ila aged in, refill? That’s a dreamy combo if so.
I’m not a big Speyside drinker, but I worked on the launch of a 50 year old Glen Grant special release a few years ago and got to try some - it was like drinking liquid Christmas pudding blessed by Jesus Christ himself.
Refill Sherry is my favourite for Caol Ila, but it’s such a versatile spirit.Caol Ila matured in refill American hogshead so likely Bourbon judging by the colour.
Unpredictable. But by doing your homework and bidding within strict limits on less well known independents and distilleries, bargains are to be found. I'm typically paying 60-70% of retail after auction fees. I also store bottles until I have 3+ to reduce the quite high shipping costs. The main advantage that auctions offer is opportunity to purchase older, rarer and unusual bottlings. Some crazy prices in recent years like Springbank 21 selling for over a 1000 quid. I paid 175 retail in the UK for the 2019 release.Whats the auction scene like?
Definitely have some envy here. On my one-and-only trip to Japan, I very much enjoyed a sake called "White Rabbit," which has a picture of its namesake on the label, at an awesome sushi bar.I'm in Kanazawa, enjoying this Kikuhime yamahai ginjo genshu. View attachment 317367
That’s excellent.I'm typically paying 60-70% of retail after auction fees.
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