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William
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 Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:17 pm Post subject: Whisky Bible 2018 Best Whiskies Revealed |
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Jim Murray has named an American Bourbon whiskey, Colonel EH Taylor Four Grain, as his World Whisky Of The Year in the latest edition of his Whisky Bible
In 2nd place was the Irish Single Pot Still Redbreast 21 Year Old
Taking third place was last years runner up, the Glen Grant 18 Year Old.
You can see the full list of Whisky Bible 2018 winners here:
http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/whiskybible2018.htm
If you are after a copy it is now available to order from Amazon with free delivery.
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jcarrick
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Another winner I wont be able to a hold of to see if I agree or not. Good to see a Glen Grant his top 3, they do have a superb range. |
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Kray
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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This is a new one to me
| Quote: | Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year
Limeburner’s Dark Winter (Australia) |
So is there a Limeburner distillery? |
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Whisky Dog
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Kray wrote: | This is a new one to me
| Quote: | Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year
Limeburner’s Dark Winter (Australia) |
So is there a Limeburner distillery? |
Some info on the Limeburners single malt here http://www.distillery.com.au/the-limeburners-story |
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Grant M
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| I have to agree with Jims award for the Redbreast 21, it really is a brilliant pot still whiskey but the price is getting harder to swallow now, it was around £110 when it was released but has gone up to over £160 in many shops and will probably increase in price even more now. It isn't clear whether it is Irish distillers ramping the price up or the whiskey shops or a bit of both. |
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John
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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| If you are interested in a copy of the Whisky Bible 2018 it is now discounted to £10.59 which still qualifies it for free delivery here at Amazon |
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James T
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| John wrote: | | If you are interested in a copy of the Whisky Bible 2018 it is now discounted to £10.59 which still qualifies it for free delivery here at Amazon |
Cheers John, it is showing as out of stock but I placed an order anyway while the price is reduced, besides I am in no hurry to read it, I just use it as a handy reference and there is no other book which covers so many whiskies whether you agree or disagree with Jim Murray. |
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Brummie
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| James T wrote: | | John wrote: | | If you are interested in a copy of the Whisky Bible 2018 it is now discounted to £10.59 which still qualifies it for free delivery here at Amazon |
Cheers John, it is showing as out of stock but I placed an order anyway while the price is reduced, besides I am in no hurry to read it, I just use it as a handy reference and there is no other book which covers so many whiskies whether you agree or disagree with Jim Murray. |
Just placed an order, it is back in stock at Amazon if anyone is after a copy. |
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Quaich1
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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My copy arrived yesterday in Canada from Jim in UK. His World Whisky choice for 2018 is not available here in Ontario as the variety of American whiskies is still relatively limited at the LCBO though it is gradually getting better at stocking more offerings.
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James T
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Quaich1 wrote: | | My copy arrived yesterday in Canada from Jim in UK. His World Whisky choice for 2018 is not available here in Ontario as the variety of American whiskies is still relatively limited at the LCBO though it is gradually getting better at stocking more offerings. |
That was good service Murray, I am waiting on a copy arriving. Hope all is well your side of the water, I noticed you haven't been around much. Cheers. |
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eelbrook
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| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Whisky Bibles have made it to customers as far afield as Canada and Australia.
As to me, I live just half-an-hour from Jim's offices.
But mine are nowhere to be seen. Looks like they may have been 'half-inched' lol. |
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Quaich1
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:56 am Post subject: |
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| James T wrote: | | Quaich1 wrote: | | My copy arrived yesterday in Canada from Jim in UK. His World Whisky choice for 2018 is not available here in Ontario as the variety of American whiskies is still relatively limited at the LCBO though it is gradually getting better at stocking more offerings. |
That was good service Murray, I am waiting on a copy arriving. Hope all is well your side of the water, I noticed you haven't been around much. Cheers. |
Hi James. Things have been quite busy for me lately but hope to be more active on the site.
Cheers.
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Keith
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| Browsing through my copy of the 2018 Whisky Bible tonight looking for a few ideas for what to seek out and try myself, so far I have Glenfiddich Project XX and Glencadam 18 on my must try list. |
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lincoln imp
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| Keith wrote: | | Browsing through my copy of the 2018 Whisky Bible tonight looking for a few ideas for what to seek out and try myself, so far I have Glenfiddich Project XX and Glencadam 18 on my must try list. |
Respectfully I would say that you need to be very cautious with some of Jims selections and his scoring on some whiskies is bizarre to say the least, its just a personal view.
I remember in 2008 he scored Ardbeg 10 a whopping 97 points yet a dram he stated "miss this and your life will be incomplete" only 95 points?
That was the 1981 20 year Talisker by the way.
This is one I absolutely disagreed with the Linllithgow 1973 30 year OB
I have had it a number of times and scored it in the 90`s being lovely in my view
JM states -
70 points - Nose 18, taste18,finish16, balance 18
He goes onto say- A brave but ultimately futile effort from a malt that is way past its sell by date.
I am not saying I am right and he is wrong but 9 of the Malt Maniacs scored it an average of 91 points (90-93).
All I am saying is that if you only use him as a yardstick you could end up being disappointed?
This is not me bashing JM who has done a lot to promote whisky for sure, it is me just urging a note of caution after having some personal experiences of Jim Murray being a little left field on his tasting notes
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