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- Thu Jan 16, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
Looks like these Calendars are gone-gone. Went from on-sale overstock to unlisted. I don't understand the logic of a) long sold out items remaining on product searches for months, or b) items on store shelves nowhere to be found BUT can confirm the holiday whisky calendar is very much still availab...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
getting better, as expected
day 4 (Dufftown) and 3 (Bunnahabhain) posted on www forum
on tap today: day 5 Aberlour & 6 Ardmore
day 4 (Dufftown) and 3 (Bunnahabhain) posted on www forum
on tap today: day 5 Aberlour & 6 Ardmore
- Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
- Replies: 91
- Views: 49057
Re: Dogfish DIPAs
or this? Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA LCBO is putting it through their trademarked cellaring program to ensure the vintage reaches peak flavour :wink: Although this ale does stand up to some careless ageing, and it would still be nice to get it late I have some doubts we'll see it. The one time I had...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
- Replies: 91
- Views: 49057
Re: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
LCBO is putting it through their trademarked cellaring program to ensure the vintage reaches peak flavourspinrsx wrote:or this? Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
if you're so inclined, check out my "tasting notes" here Wow, it's really encouraging so far! ;-) Still I feel compelled to give it the old 'college try' to begin to educate my palate in an extremely low financial / volume commitment scenario. This will be cool... Cheers. I specifically p...
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
if you're so inclined, check out my "tasting notes" here
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
It was £150 in UK yes, but if the LCBO set was the same as in the UK it wouldn't have to be marked down 50%. 11 of the 24 whiskies in the UK set are older than 12 years, only one of the LCBO set is older than 12 (a cheap grain whisky) so, while age isn't necessarily an indication of quality, most w...
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
As predicted, though a few weeks ahead of when I thought they would do it, the set is now 30% off: $139.95 (Still >2000 available, no need to rush, they'll probably discount again) me thinks they overbought & overpriced this one ANNNND ... proof LCBO bought too many/released them too close to f...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:49 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
- Replies: 91
- Views: 49057
Re: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
LCBO website still gives me a "not available at any stores" message ... LCBO, being LCBO click on the "buy in-store (unavailable)" button with the red X, then click on "check all stores" you should see a list of stores with quantities quite often it looks like nothing ...
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
As predicted, though a few weeks ahead of when I thought they would do it, the set is now 30% off: $139.95
(Still >2000 available, no need to rush, they'll probably discount again)
me thinks they overbought & overpriced this one
(Still >2000 available, no need to rush, they'll probably discount again)
me thinks they overbought & overpriced this one
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10608
Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
... I’m interested in hearing Portwood’s educated opinions... Thank you for the kind words but i've been fighting a cold/flu for the last week and can't smell/taste much. Therefore, I've put off cracking these open. Being a cheap bassturd accountant at heart I'm probably going to return the box and...
- Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:36 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16952
- Views: 3245643
Re: What're you drinking right now?
that makes sense, thanksbeerstodiscover wrote:For all intents and purposes this is a hoppy barley wine. I like the hop bitterness, but even if it fades, this will still be a nice ale to drink in a decade.portwood wrote:From limited experience, IPAs die after a few weeks/months - depending on brewery - can this last that long?
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16952
- Views: 3245643
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Fullers Imperial IPA — Really nice beast of an ale. Firm Euro hops and massive malt. Fruity, bready, herbal, sweet and bitter. This was a pleasant surprise for me as well. labels says its bottle conditioned and best before Dec 2028 ... a NINE YEAR shelf life for an imperial IPA? WTF? from limited e...
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
- Replies: 1159
- Views: 389394
Re: Christmas Spirits Appreciation
However, this package is "educational" in the sense that you can sample different styles of whisky (Scotch single malt, Scotch single grain, Scotch blended malt) and whiskey (Bourbon and Irish) without committing to full 750ml bottles of any. If you do find something you like, you can alw...
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
- Replies: 1159
- Views: 389394
Re: Christmas Spirits Appreciation
Anyone looking to "experiment" with Whisk(e)y? This could be a good place to start: https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lcbo/that-boutique-y-whisky-company-whisky-holiday-calendar-11662#.XciLl1c3kmR (I'll update when I pick up my box) Ordered. Thanks for the heads up. I usua...