So, what are you drinking now?

Just finished a glass of Talisker 1999 Distiller's Edition. Splendid stuff!

@hephaestus Sorry about the neg I meant to hit a thumbs up, my Bad.

@Lars: No worries :)

Bruichladdich 17 years old Rum Cask. Delicious! See Review: www.connosr.com/reviews/

Black Bottle! I feel like a pirate for some reason. It could be called "A poor man's Toiteach".

PC7. I am a fan of the Port Charlotte line from Bruichladdich. It's just about a perfect dram for me. Oily, peaty and full of malt. I bought two bottles of PC7 today. I'll try my damnedest to save one for later.

Just had an awesome date night last night!! Got to drink Glenfarclas 12 yr old, Yamazaki 12 yr old, Hakushu 12 yr old, Glenmorangie Nectar D'or, Amrut Fusion, Glenmorangie Astar, Aberlour A'bunadh batch 35, Old Potrero 18th Century Rye, Ardbeg 1998 Renaissance, Ardbeg Corryvreckin, and the ultimate out of an awesome batch of the night Ardbeg Lord of the Isles!! Reviews to be coming over the next week.

@SquidgyAsh What a night!!!

@Cardinal Agreed my friend!! All I can say is that it was Epic!!!!!

Laphroaig Quarter Cask! I'm back into peat in a big way! When I die burn my corpse on a mighty peat fire!

Hazelburn CV, even though I told myself I would refrain from Scotch until I get to Scotland (in 6 days!)

Happy (early) birthday, to my good friend 'Victor'! As a toast and salute to you good sir, 'WhiskyJoe' and I just cracked open one of the few bottles of George T. Stagg (2011 edition) that (I believe) exists in Ontario.

In a word, WOW! The Stagg packs a punch (at 71.3%, it is, by about 8%, the strongest whisky that I have ever tried). The vanilla, oak, and a strong maple syrup/sugar flavour really comes through on both the nose and palate. We both savoured an ounce or so, neat (we will likely experiment with adding water another time). About 1/2 way through the drink, a note of dry tea leaves jumped out at me, rather unexpectedly...very cool!

This was indeed a special experience made possible by 'Victor' (one of the great resources within the Connosr community) who kindly procured and transported a bottle of Stagg, from Maryland, for a bottle trade with me at a tasting in Toronto several months ago. Thank you for your kindness and generosity over the past many months.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, @Victor!!

The Stagg also hit us with a lot of pepper and sweet cream at different times. Hints of dark chocolate and sweet fruits were also evident. Might these show up more prominently when water is added? Future experimentation will reveal the answer...

Sipping a Grand Old Parr 12 yo, in memory of my grandmother (last name of Parr) who passed away in her sleep, earlier today.

While she was a teetotaler, she did live quite a long, noteworthy, and generally wonderful life (Thomas Parr, the inspiration behind the GOP label was purported to have lived to the age of 152, as legend has it.). My many fond memories of growing up and living near her and my grandfather will be recalled, contemplated, and treasured this week as I travel to the US.

Coincidentally, the raisin and butter notes that I get from sipping the GOP 12 remind me of toasted, buttered, raisin bread that she would make for me on mornings that I had stayed over at my grandparents house. I'll remember to keep my jacket done up, Grandma... :)

@Pudge72 My condolences my friend, it sounds like your grandmother was a very wonderful woman who lived a full life and will be sorely missed.

@Pudge72, Dramlette and I wish you and your family our heartfelt sympathy regarding the passing of your grandmother. She will still be with you, though.

Passing away in her sleep? That is my plan as well. That is so nice that you had her with you for a good number of years.

Sympathies as well.

I'll raise a glass of my best to memories of our grandmothers.

Bruichladdich 16 yr 100% Bourbon Cask. Aged in American white oak, first matured in Jim Beam casks, then finished in casks from Buffalo Trace.

@Victor - Happy Birthday to one of the nicest guys around!

@Pudge72 - you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

@Pudge72 My condolences and prayers to you and your family. May we all raise a glass in memory and honor of those we loved who are no longer with us.

sorry to hear about your loss, @Pudge72. nothing in this world like a grandma's love...

@Marcus Hear hear Marcus. Pudge72's post brought to my mind the passing of my grandmother who raised me and never got a chance to meet my wife, dying just weeks after I met my wife in person. I raise a glass as well to the honor of those we all have loved and who are no longer with us.

Pudge: Sounds like she will be with you always...as it should be...only the great memories will stay with you....until you pass in your sleep a long long time from now we hope sir!

I stopped by a local packie....skimming by the standard Makers Mark and Beam Black....and low ad behold...I spy a dusty bottle of Old Fitzy 12 year sitting in the cognac section.... I ask the owner where this came from...his response.... "oh that thing, not sure how good it is, really....give me 30 bucks and you can have it". I, of course asked if there was any more, and there wasnt. I can now see why this simple bourbon is so sought after. My first sip was a bit firm..so I dropped a few drips of warm water and.................WOW....this is one amazing pour. I detected strong sugar cookie and bread pudding flavors....and the nose is unreal. Its fruity and creamy at the same time. The finish is warm and long...and substantial. This is one fine bourbon...complex but so easy to sip....too easy.

Bowmore 16 year old (1992) Bordeaux Wine Cask Matured 6 years in traditional American bourbon oak casks followed by 10 years in Limousin Bordeaux casks. The color of this whisky reminds me of Cola. The taste is sweet and spicy. One interesting dram!

currently my cabinet holds (opened) ardbeg corry, a Glendronach single cask, Octomore 3.1 a cognac and a bunch of liqueurs. Unopened (but to be opened in the very near future) are Powers John Lane 12, Highland Park 21 (47%), Amrut Intermediate Sherry Matured. May I ask what your drinking fellow whisky fan?

Enjoying an Elements of Islay Ar2 on the evening before I leave for Scotland!

@talexander Have fun my friend!!!!! Do let us all know how it goes!!! I'm SOOOOO jealous!!!!