Whisky Forum - How many open bottles do you have? - Page 2

r900p · Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:24 pm Post subject:

I've lost count! and the better half fed up of finding those i've forgotten about.

Rob

JAB · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:26 am Post subject:

Kenny Uisge · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:44 am Post subject:

Tom... you are not alone...

Just the one open at the moment...

Here's a thought - how long can you leave a bottle open before it spoils...?
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Tom W · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:02 pm Post subject:

it depends kenny, if you open one up have 1 dram then leave it then it would take ages to 'spoil' as if it was unopened. however if you drank half a bottle or 3/4's say then their would be more air less whisky in the equation.

In terms of whether it 'spoils' that is another debate in itself! i find that over a period of time (months) the key notes and flavours just tend to become less intense. I had a independent bottling of highland park which i left for about 2 months with 1/4 bottle and that really did seem to lose its flavour a bit. dont believe any nonsense about the ABV changing or it becoming poisonous, for me its just a question of intensity and freshness of flavour

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1757

When the level starts to go down on a good/expensive whisky i want to keep i sometimes decant it into a smaller bottle if i am not going to finish it off in the near future.

Carl Hagen · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:16 am Post subject:

Well, since this is my first post - and the fact that I a relative newcomer into the world of malt whiskey - I guess I should really not be embarrassed.

Current Single Malt Whiskey Inventory: (in order of preference so far)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask 1 bottle + 1 unopened bottle (I bought the second one, as I heard a rumor that it might be discontinued soon)
Aberlour a.bunadh 1 bottle
Higland Park 12 Year 1 bottle
Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask 1 bottle

I believe in the power of the Internet, and before I make most purchases I do extensive research. It doesn't always work out the way I want it to, but it sure helps. If money were no object, then I could just go blindly around making all kinds of wrong purchases.
The Laphroaig Single Malt - in particular the Quarter Cask - was the one I found the most intriguing. However, since it seemed that it might be too bold for a newcomer, I decided to go with the Macallan 12 Year. I tried it, and liked it, but I thought it could be a bit more interesting. I was told by a colleague that I should try Laphroaig at a bar before I buy. Usually that kind of advice results in my doing the opposite. I immediately went and bought a bottle. Wow! For a whisky that smells at once like a dirty ashtray and a fresh pack of bandaids, it settles down and becomes a unique and loving friend. It can be a bit unkind if you don't treat it with respect, but I have to say that I simply love the stuff.
After hearing many wonderful things about Highland Park 12 year, including value for money, I tried it also. Just a very pleasant surprise, and a beautiful drink. I had also read numerous comments about the Aberlour a'bouadh, and from the descriptions it sounded like the whisky that would satisfy all my fantasies about what my ideal whisky should be. I was bang on! I opened it last night, for New Year's, and savoured every drop. Top Malt

I will put my comments in the Tasting Notes forum. I can't imagine anything more splendid. I have to admit, though, that the Higland Park 12 year I am sipping at the moment is certainly working it's magic!
Sorry to ramble on, but as a newcomer I do have lots to say!
Cheers,
Carl Hagen
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Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

They are all excellent whiskies you have Carl, i havent heard anything about the Laphroaig Quarter Cask being discontinued, perhaps it may only be where you are located as i believe a lot of whiskies can be difficult to get a hold of in Canada due to the whisky sales being control by the government.

soundmangt4 · Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject:

I don't think the Quarter Cask is being discontinued, I believe it is the 15 year old that is being replaced with the 18 year old.
There is the new Laphroaig Tripple Wood, which was originally a duty-free only release like the quarter cask, only a sherry finished whiskey, but I am unsure where it is supposed to fit into the range.

All I know is there is no such thing as a bad Laphroaig! Top Malt

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Keith · Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:38 pm Post subject:

Yes the Laphroaig 15 was replaced by the 18 a while ago now, you would be very lucky if you found any 15 year old anywhere.

Innes · Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:39 pm Post subject:

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

For all of you who have 10-15 bottles open, how long does it normally take you to finish a bottle?

Cuba · Master Of Malts Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Posts: 296

Andy M · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 1221

I am pretty much the same as you Cuba, just depends what i fancy drinking. Some bottles i get through quickly, some i may have open for a year, sometimes more before finishing.

Carson · Master Of Malts Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 468

My more expensive drinking Â£50+ whiskies would last me quite a while as i wouldnt drink these everyday no matter how much i would like to.

newwhiskyworld · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject:

JAB - how are the Asda extra special bottles you have there? I noticed they haev reworked their packaging but how is the important stuff?

I usually sit at about half a dozen open bottles. Currently an Ardmore, Glenfiddich 15, Monkey Shoulder, Laphroaig 10 CS and a Laphroaig botteling from Signatory.

Jonny

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