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A few new ones to try:

Big Peat Red Wine Cask
Big Peat Hameldaeme Edition
Ardnahoe Infinite Loch

The two Big Peats were nice enough, usual impact at the start then found the new flavours from the red wine and white port casks. Not enough though to warrant a purchase over the excellent Sherry cask or Xmas editions for less money though. Just tried a wee bit of each before the Ardnahoe, obviously smoother, but actually really enjoyed it more than I expected. Bit smokey of course, enjoyable. I think I prefer it over the initial bottling (cant remember the name).


 
Axeboy said:
A few new ones to try:

Big Peat Red Wine Cask
Big Peat Hameldaeme Edition
Ardnahoe Infinite Loch

The two Big Peats were nice enough, usual impact at the start then found the new flavours from the red wine and white port casks. Not enough though to warrant a purchase over the excellent Sherry cask or Xmas editions for less money though. Just tried a wee bit of each before the Ardnahoe, obviously smoother, but actually really enjoyed it more than I expected. Bit smokey of course, enjoyable. I think I prefer it over the initial bottling (cant remember the name).


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That Hameldaeme - what colour is the whisky itself? Is it a blacked-out bottle concealing a much lighter whisky, or an incredibly dark dram?
 
Yeah, its a lighter one. The red wine cask looks like rose almost as expected with those casks, the pic doesnt show it as it is, in the glass its more rose wine
 
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Axeboy said:
Yeah, its a lighter one. The red wine cask looks like rose almost as expected with those casks, the pic doesnt show it as it is, in the glass its more rose wine
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Interesting. I've tried a port cask Bunnahabhain before, can't recall the exact details of it, but it was rather eggy, like a cheap French red. I was not a fan!

I have a few other ones to try but have been putting off trying them.
 
Bagged a few new bottles from Just Whisky, cheap, throw the net out trying new stuff.

Plinth is almost done, just need a single bottle!


 
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The Table Whisky appeals purely from a visual and concept perspective, even though it's pure marketing. The idea of a table whisky is quite peculiar given a moment's thought!
 
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In an attempt to what I hope will broaden my palate I've signed up to Whiskey52. probably a mistake but its a subscription that sends out monthly whiskys. A bit pricey but first was free (just postage paid). Recently received my first bottle. A Bladnoch ("Bourbon and Cherry Cast at 48%) admittedly not a distillery I was aware of, but this dram is a completely different experience than I'm used to. A lot more subtle, very floral/apple and toffee forward. Very different to my usual peated standard and surprisingly wonderful. I cant say this will change my preference but I really like it, its a fantasticly different experience than I'm used to.
 
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Nice, was tempted before but just felt it was too pricey. As you said though, the initial deal is pretty good.

I've done the same with Drinks by the Dram, first month half price then 2 months of a third off I think. I'll try it for those 3 months then decide.
 
Anyone use the Master of Malt prime delivery subscription?

One of the perks is members discounts, wondering if it covers most drinks or just a selection. Tempted to sign up as I buy a fair bit from them and paying £5 for delivery each time adds up, unless you spend over £99 for free delivery.
 
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Anyone use the Master of Malt prime delivery subscription?

One of the perks is members discounts, wondering if it covers most drinks or just a selection. Tempted to sign up as I buy a fair bit from them and paying £5 for delivery each time adds up, unless you spend over £99 for free delivery.
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I haven't used that scheme, but I find different deals on the different whisky sites more than justify the occasional shipping cost if you can't think of enough bottles to get to the free shipping limit.

Could always message them about the deal? It would be disappointing if the discounts only applied to whatever they choose, so please do share what you find.
 
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I haven't used that scheme, but I find different deals on the different whisky sites more than justify the occasional shipping cost if you can't think of enough bottles to get to the free shipping limit.

Could always message them about the deal? It would be disappointing if the discounts only applied to whatever they choose, so please do share what you find.
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I did ask them once, but I think the answer was a bit vague on the discounts, I think it was just a selection, hopefully someone here has subbed to it and can answer. :)
If it’s most of the range I would sign up, but have a feeling it wouldn’t be.
 
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Second bottle of this, very nice! £28 a bottle in Tesco (down from £46) bargain!!
 
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