Whisky Forum - New baby boy

Woodwynd · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject: New baby boy

Hi there I just had a new addition to the family today.
A baby boy Very Happy

Cameron

Just wondered if any one knows of a nice whisky that was bottled today, a limited edition or something special as a keepsake for when he's older.
Any help or suggestions are welcome, cheers and slainte Alan. Wink

Andy M · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 1212

Congratulations Alan, the only bottles i have heard of recently is the new single cask bottlings from Glendronach and Benriach mentioned here www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/beriachglendronachsinglecask.htm but i see they were all bottled in July and i would guess you want something bottled in August.

John · Moderator Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 876 Location: UK

Congratulations Alan Very Happy

If you are looking for something with the date on it then those bottled in August wont start appearing in whisky shops for at least another month but if you are looking for something bottled this year then i know The Whisky Exchange has recently added quite a few independent bottlings from the likes of Douglas Laing, Mackillop's Choice and Aldelphi. They also have the Macallan 1993 18 year old which Macallan recently released, it maybe make a good 18th birthday gift.

Crane · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject:

Diageos 2011 Special Releases should be out soon, September if i remember correctly. They usually have some very special collectable bottlings amongst them such as Port Ellen.

Blackadder · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:17 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Alan

It is more likely to be the independent bottlings which state the exact bottling date so worth watching in The Whisky Exchange in the coming months as they often state the bottling date in there description of the whisky on there website.

Gregor · Master Of Malts Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 798

Congratulations Alan

The only recent distillery releases i have heard of are from Glendronach and Benriach as Andy mentioned but if i do come across any bottled Aug 30 i will keep you in mind

Tom W · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject:

congratulations !

personally I have never seen a whisky with a bottled on date, distilled date only. so i'd either look for a bottle that was bottled this year or wait for 12 + years and get one distilled on his birthday Wink

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sorren · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:18 pm Post subject:

Congrats, just a thought but what about a bottle your own from the distillary of your choice ( or those that do it) just ring them up and ask them to do a bottle for you, that way the date will be very close and you get a single barrel, cask strength whisky for a good price...

Alastair · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:48 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Alan.

Douglas Laings Old Malt Cask bottlings are are worth watching out for as they state the month and year of distillation and bottling and they do turn out some decent bottlings.

William · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Alan

If i come across anything decent bottled 30th August on i will give you a shout.

JAB · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:33 pm Post subject:

congratulations Alan

How are you getting on with the bottle?

John

Big Mac · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:46 am Post subject:

Congratulations Alan

I am biased towards Macallan but Johns suggestion of the Macallan 1993 18 year old which Macallan recently released would make a good investment or a great whisky to give as an 18th birthday gift in 2029 Shocked

I dont even want to think what age i will be them Laughing

A good Macallan is always a good intro to malt whisky i think.

Woodwynd · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone for your congratulations and suggestions for bottles , to be honest I had forgotten how busy we would be with a new born in the house again and my daughter Clara is nearly six who is also a handfull , I haven't had as much time to look into these properly yet but when I get one I will post to let yous know!
Cheers Alan. Wink

Any other ideas are welcome.