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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.
A good Burgundy is a happy thing.When we visit, my son (step) sometimes kindly opens a Simon Bize, because he knows how much I consistently like them. That’s not because of the name on the label; it’s because the reds strike a balance so much to my taste, and so finely, even though I don’t play the Burgundy roulette game myself. Some called this a little rustic, I called it polished. Yes, it was both.
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oooh a wine store I know sells Simon Bize wines, I'll keep that in mind next time I go in.When we visit, my son (step) sometimes kindly opens a Simon Bize, because he knows how much I consistently like them. That’s not because of the name on the label; it’s because the reds strike a balance so much to my taste, and so finely, even though I don’t play the Burgundy roulette game myself. Some called this a little rustic, I called it polished. Yes, it was both.
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I can 100% guarantee it's better than this Mateus Rose. There was a time in the UK in the 70's when this is what you uncorked if you wanted to impress your dinner guests. Thankfully times have progressed.With anything, and especially wine, you're never going to get everyone to agree about what the "best" is. People have different tastes, different preferences. The idea of a "best" is ludicrous. Everyone is entitled to his opinion.
Except about Rose. The best is this one.
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This was looming large in the US for a while, too, late 70's. It was what you bought to class up your gathering, for those times when Boones Farm Strawberry Hill wouldn't quite make the grade.I can 100% guarantee it's better than this Mateus Rose. There was a time in the UK in the 70's when this is what you uncorked if you wanted to impress your dinner guests. Thankfully times have progressed.
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I risk further demeaning my tastes in your eyes, but in terms of classic French rosé I'll take Clos Cibonne Tibouren - particularly the Vignettes - most of the time over Tempier's delightful Bandol.With anything, and especially wine, you're never going to get everyone to agree about what the "best" is. People have different tastes, different preferences. The idea of a "best" is ludicrous. Everyone is entitled to his opinion.
Except about Rose. The best is this one.
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Naah, it was just hyperbole (and deep affection) on my part. Anyway, I haven't tried the one you mention.I risk further demeaning my tastes in your eyes, but in terms of class French rosé I'll take Clos Cibonne Tibouren - particularly the Vignettes - most of the time over Tempier's delightful Bandol.
Worth seeking out I think - all of Cibonne's cuvees really, but the Vignettes is uniquely excellent I find. Of all places a local Thai restaurant put me onto it and now I can't get enough.Naah, it was just hyperbole (and deep affection) on my part. Anyway, I haven't tried the one you mention.
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