Spec me a Rare Scottish Whiskey

Next time you're in London head to the Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis (London Bridge). They've literally got everything in there, and are super helpful and willing to chat about whiskey for as long as you're willing to listen! If you go in there with a budget they will definitely pick out some interesting stuff.
 
Oxide™ said:
Much appreciate the suggestions guys :D

It seems that Speysides are generally well recommended here so I think I have decided on this http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-12085.aspx as I like the ununual bottle size and it comes in a nice gift box

Is that a good bet?
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I've never had a A'bunadh, but Aberlour is a good dram. It's cask strength like the Nàdurra, and sherry-y like the Balvenie Doublewood. Good choice - most people like Speyside's.
 
HIGHLY recommend ancnoc as a reasonably rare (as in not mass marketed to supermarkets and the like) but relatively budget Speyside. Very tasty stuff with some light honey flavours.
 
Hitman_Leon said:
I just found a run of the mill 12 year Glenfiddich that ive had in the back of a cupboard for over 10 years un-opened still in tube, wonder if it will be any better than it was when it was bought.
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Can of worms. However, the general consensus is that spirits don't age in bottles. You may lose some lighter tastes which will effect the taste very very slightly but generally speaking it'll be the same as any other whisky from that batch.
Though, on the flip side the lack of a perfect seal will cause some oxidation over time. This may, or may not, effect the taste depending on the severity of it and the whisky itself. If you want to find out more about how oxidation changes the taste, pour a dram into a glass and leave it over night. Then, the next day, pour another dram and compare the two tastes. You'll notice the one that has been left over night will be lighter due to the evaporation of some of the alcohol.

The issue of bottle ageing spirits is quite a big one in the spirit World.
 
Ahleckz said:
The issue of bottle ageing spirits is quite a big one in the spirit World.
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Sorry I missed the ;) off the end of my post, but hey you might have educated someone, out of the barrel and into a sealed bottle marks the end of the ageing process, the only noticeable bits that will have been affected by age so far that 99.999% of people would notce are the label and the tube.
 
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