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Peatpete started a discussion

I realized the other day that of the respectable, if not impressive, number of bottles that have passed thru my cabinet, none have ever been older than 18 years. I have been convinced that age and quality are far from the same thing, but I am still curious at this stage to try an expression or two that have a few more years under their belts... Unfortunatly I am generaly on a fairly tight budget, and am rarely in a position to spend much more than $125 to $150 for a bottle.

Can anyone suggest any slightly more aged Whiskies that are worth drinking, and that fall in or near that price range?

12 years ago

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@lmann86
lmann86 replied

@Peatpete Talisker 25 usually runs $150-$170. Glenfarclas 25 is around $125 and the Glenfarclas 21 is right around $100. Benriach 21 Authenicus is anywhere from $100-$150. Those are a few older expressions that might be worth looking into

12 years ago 0

UserRemoved replied

@lmann86, I don't know where your neck of the woods is, but I need to visit and do some whisky shopping. Your prices are around $50-$125 LESS than the bigger volume stores in CA. eg. Tali25 runs $250.

12 years ago 1Who liked this?

UserRemoved replied

@Peatpete, Glenkinchie 20YR is very good. It usually runs $130-$180usd. Also, if you can find it, the 1972 Glengoyne by Perfect Dram was quite good. I think my bottle cost around $150 last year.

12 years ago 0

@lmann86
lmann86 replied

@whiskyshiba eBay! Talisker 25 is $149 for a buy it now. great deal!

12 years ago 0

@lmann86
lmann86 replied

But yes, I live right outside Stl. There are a few places where prices are VERY good for scotch!

12 years ago 0

Peatpete replied

I am in rural Alberta, Canada... 12 hours drive from the closest good whisky supplier, and the prices there seem to be considerably higher than the figures you are mentioning... They are currently sold out of Talisker 25, but their site lists it at $280...

12 years ago 0

UserRemoved replied

@lmann86, I NEVER trust anything on ebay. The things crooks can do to fake things is amazing.

12 years ago 0

DevD replied

@whiskyshiba, Try the Warehouse in NYC Manhattan, they have Talisker 25 for $100(after tax).

12 years ago 0

UserRemoved replied

@DevD, That's a steal. But not a fan of the Tali25. I'd rather have the Tali18. Now the Talisker 20YR 1981, that's a different story. One of the best.

12 years ago 0

@rwbenjey
rwbenjey replied

I think the Dalmore 21 is going for around ~$120. Though it's not easy to find as it's discontinued.

12 years ago 0

DevD replied

@rwbenjey , Anyone able to get that in the USA at that price

12 years ago 0

Peatpete replied

Thanks for the suggestions, all!

12 years ago 0