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Interesting. Looks like the 12 is selling very well so far. The stores that have got it in have seen it disappear very quickly from the shelves. My store didn't even have it show up in inventory. Disappeared the day they put it out (I was lucky enough to stop by that day and grab some).GregClow wrote:Quick info update on this release:
The 12 and 40 are going to have fairly wide distribution, while the other three will be limited to 25 stores.
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A head's up for Barrie Bar Towellers:
Our store on Bayfield St. received a generous amount of each vintage today. I was able to get them all out on the floor today.
We seem to have gotten quite a number of the 16 yr. olds and 40 yr. olds. As for the others, only 3-4 cases was de rigeur.
Considering how quickly we sold out of the 40 and 12 last year, I would say Barrie has quite the appetite for such pricey beer.
Cheers!
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Our store on Bayfield St. received a generous amount of each vintage today. I was able to get them all out on the floor today.
We seem to have gotten quite a number of the 16 yr. olds and 40 yr. olds. As for the others, only 3-4 cases was de rigeur.
Considering how quickly we sold out of the 40 and 12 last year, I would say Barrie has quite the appetite for such pricey beer.
Cheers!
- Stuart
Alll different, and all lighter-bodied beers that showcase the oak decently. I found the 18 slightly overwhelmed by the wood, a bit more tarry peaty and smokey, while the 16 is a bit more rounded and smooth like the 12. For value you can't beat the very balanced 12. The 40 had some "very toasty mature oak which is buttery with caramel and coconut" and had a bit of lactic-acid quality - and all Ola Dubh beers have similarities. It's a question of whether you want to try them, not whether they are economical because they are not.
For just one 30 + one 40 at Premier you could instead bring home a few Adam, a Black Albert and probably an De Dolle Oerbier or two. That is a tough value equation I admit.
So get 8 of the 12 and be done with it!
For just one 30 + one 40 at Premier you could instead bring home a few Adam, a Black Albert and probably an De Dolle Oerbier or two. That is a tough value equation I admit.
So get 8 of the 12 and be done with it!
In Beerum Veritas
Greg posted a review of them on his site tasteto.com.Ukie wrote:How much difference is there between them all? I'm tryin to justify the cost, 3 new ones plus a 40 runs to $48.80. I could get 8 of the 12 for that price.
Last time I only got the 12 and didn't really care for it. This time I got a couple of the 30 based off of Greg's review. Hope he's right.
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I will the 18yo first based on Highland Park whisky and pick 2 up in Aurora.
Although some people think HP12 is a good balanced whisky, I dont care for it or the 15 or 16 (I think LC sells 15 now). The HP 18 and 25 are outstanding whiskies and probably top 5 single malt OBs I have tried.
I guess there is no 25yo cask matured which I think is better than the 30. However at this time spending $15 on a beer is out of my range as far as beers go.
I know I shouldnt really do it based on the whisky I tasted that was in the barrel but I am....lol
Although some people think HP12 is a good balanced whisky, I dont care for it or the 15 or 16 (I think LC sells 15 now). The HP 18 and 25 are outstanding whiskies and probably top 5 single malt OBs I have tried.
I guess there is no 25yo cask matured which I think is better than the 30. However at this time spending $15 on a beer is out of my range as far as beers go.
I know I shouldnt really do it based on the whisky I tasted that was in the barrel but I am....lol
The Maple Leaf Lounge (Canadian whisky forum): http://www.whiskywhiskywhisky.com/forum ... .php?f=204
After reading Greg's review I still couldn't decide what to buy. So I bought 1 of each drove home sucked them all back and drove back and bought some more, at least I think I did or maybe I didn't. What day is today?lister wrote:Greg posted a review of them on his site tasteto.com.Ukie wrote:How much difference is there between them all? I'm tryin to justify the cost, 3 new ones plus a 40 runs to $48.80. I could get 8 of the 12 for that price.
Last time I only got the 12 and didn't really care for it. This time I got a couple of the 30 based off of Greg's review. Hope he's right.
Just kidding Officer, I bought a 18 and a 30 based on what y'all said and will sample them later. The window here could be open a few days. Thanks for all the input on what to buy, good stuff!
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