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Buncie
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 Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 7:11 am Post subject: Wanted 1985 / 2016 malt. |
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Hi all
Our daughter is expecting our first grandchild this year and I would like to buy a malt that was distilled in 1985 ( her birth year) and bottled in 2016 , which will be the first bottle of a collection I intend building for the baby.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Cheers john |
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unblended
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try The Whisky Exchange candeheads and royal mile whiskies and check there stock
best of luck |
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opelfruit
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You're unlikely to find an official bottling of this type so it's best to look out for Independent bottlers. Given you're looking at a 30 year old whisky it's certainly not going to be cheap, I'm not sure of your budget but just be prepared.
There is a Longmorn 1985/2016 from Hunter Laings Old & Rare Platinum lineup knocking about at the moment for £285.
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Buncie
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| opelfruit wrote: | You're unlikely to find an official bottling of this type so it's best to look out for Independent bottlers. Given you're looking at a 30 year old whisky it's certainly not going to be cheap, I'm not sure of your budget but just be prepared.
There is a Longmorn 1985/2016 from Hunter Laings Old & Rare Platinum lineup knocking about at the moment for £285. |
That's great thanks for that information. I take your point re the possible high cost and I am aware of this and have a budget of £750 ish for a good bottle.
Any further suggestions please let me know.
Thanks again. |
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sorren
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Glenfarclas family cask is where I'd be looking.. There might be a
New release, email the distillery or better still ring them.. |
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Buncie
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| sorren wrote: | Glenfarclas family cask is where I'd be looking.. There might be a
New release, email the distillery or better still ring them.. |
Sounds like a plan, will follow that one up. Cheers |
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opelfruit
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If Glenfarclas put out a 1985/2016 family cask this year then that should be a forerunner....if not a given. Pretty hard to beat a well aged 'farclas to be honest and you shouldn't have a problem given your budget.
I need a farther-in-law like you!!
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Buncie
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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| opelfruit wrote: | If Glenfarclas put out a 1985/2016 family cask this year then that should be a forerunner....if not a given. Pretty hard to beat a well aged 'farclas to be honest and you shouldn't have a problem given your budget.
I need a farther-in-law like you!! |
Your advice was spot on my friend, many thanks. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|
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dramblersanonymous
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| An excellent choice too - good work all! |
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Buncie
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| Buncie wrote: | | opelfruit wrote: | If Glenfarclas put out a 1985/2016 family cask this year then that should be a forerunner....if not a given. Pretty hard to beat a well aged 'farclas to be honest and you shouldn't have a problem given your budget.
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Your advice was spot on my friend, many thanks. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|
Been in touch with Glenfarclas and a 1985 cask is being bottled this week and will be available in about two months. The estimated price is very reasonable for a 31yr old. The contact with the distillery has been great, courteous and speedy so I'm very much looking forward to a site visit in a couple of months.
You never know I might even get a nice addition to my own collection. |
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sorren
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| Glad they were able to help.. Hope you get sorted with something .. |
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