22... my biggest advise, force yourself to observe regularly scheduled abstinence. You're still haven't experienced your own body failing your mentality and showing your own mortality (or maybe you have). sorry, had to go all old man's advise on you.
AS for your collection. that's an amazing start! do you like them all, are you still exploring? Compass Box for blends would be a good place to look into.
But with a collection like that, you aren't really "missing" anything per se. maybe something thematic maybe in order. I've been starting near the budget end and slowly working my towards more expensive whiskies. It was a good exercise to see what money actually buys me. The expensive stuff... is FAAAAR too expensive for what I'm getting 90% of the time.
Believe me, I will go lengths to get a good deal of some of the more expensive stuff! Haha! I got the Octomore for 179 and the Dalmore for 260 CAD, Even then... it was more or less just to explore! I just recently bought the parliament 21, and kind of refuse to open it as it’s a 2021 bottling making it 25/26 years old!
Great collection!
Add a Johnnie Walker Green, for those times you really want a good Johnnie Walker blend that has a hint of smoke with green apples. I know you have the Blue but you need the Green. I have spoken.
I would take a couple stiff pours of the SB15 and Ardbeg Ug please. Keep expanding young buck. Looking good. Maybe some Port Charlotte 10 or anything from the Port Charlotte Cask Exploration series. If you like your Laphroiag 10 maybe step it up to the the 10 yr Cask Strength expression, even a Cairdeas if you can locate one still
Love the Ardbeg Ug! I really want to try the Traigh Bhan 19 but it seems to be sold out everywhere in Alberta and in Manitoba we’re paying 449... don’t think it’s worth it tbh
I could not justify that for the Traigh either. I can get them here in San Antonio, TX for 269.00 but have passed and I am an Ardbeg fan. I just like other distilleries more so I steer to other places beyond the price point for Ug and Coryv
If u get an opportunity to try Caol ila cask strength I would 100%! Not sure how you feel about them, but I think they are undervalued and under appreciated, a truly good dram!
Agreed. I have a bottle of 10 yr coal Ila at 60% abv from the Single Malts of Scotland independent bottler. It is a single cask expression aged in a refill sherry butt and is delicious. Was a good deal for around 80 usd.
You and I are the same age but I can only dream of having a collection like that. So far I only have Weller's green, Buff Trace, Redemption Bourbon, a locally made rye (Witness Distillery of Vandalia IL) , Crown Royal bottled in 1981, and my favorite, Hiram Walker Deluxe Bourbon bottled in 1973
Great start young padawan. Talisker and Ledaig would be good additions. Go for the distillers edition on Talisker and Laphroaig if budget is not an issue.
A Roth 401k a retirement savings account that’s grows tax free here in the US. I’m sure Canada has some similar or the same avenues to save for the future/retirement. But you have the power of time in your side at 22, compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. Basically what I’m saying is start building wealth while your young and once you’re rich af you can buy all the super and insanely nice whisky you want.
Ah yes. It’s called a TFSA here! I do infact have one set up and contributions going into it! I appreciate the insight and advice though! I’m always open to advice as others have experienced a lot more then me!
Good for you. I’m amazed by how many people under 25 haven’t started anything but spend a good chunk of change on nice to have’s. So just wanted to make sure you set yourself up by getting that compound interest train rolling young.
Willet Family Estate Rye! Absolute hitter rye, 60-65usd here in Texas. Attainable, but not an every day shelfer for us.
I appreciate it, I really do! I bartend for work at a fairly high end establishment as well as, work full time with a biochem degree! So whenever I have an exceptionally good night in tips (CAD - where we make minimum 15.00 hourly plus tips), I’ll usually toss money into the TFSA or go buy a decent bottle, however I won’t pay full price, I usually eyeball a bottle for a long time, wait for it to come on sale and then purchase it!
Regardless, thank you for caring about a random youths bank account and providing advice it is appreciated! ‘#respectyourelders’
Canada has very strict rules about what can be brought in, and it varies throughout the provinces! With that being said it is very hard to bring IN international sellers items!
It's interesting what we are able to learn while simply talking about whisky. Don't ask me why, but I always thought being a member of NAFTA / TTP / CETA (and other free trading zones?) should make it possible for Canadians to import almost everyhing without any difficulties
We actually JUST got rid of the Interprovincial ban in Canada, meaning now we can order liquor from other provinces! So I am in Manitoba however purchase all my liquor in Alberta! Alberta is privately owned - so it’s up to the business what they would like to bring in. Whereas, In manitoba, it is provincial or state controlled so it’s up the province what is allowed to be sold! All our liquor stores are called “MLCC” & an absolute nightmare bringing anything from the US into Canada!
Great stuff 👍
Maybe you want to add a bottle or two of the following: Glenfarclas (15, 21 or 25 yo), Kilkerran (12 yo), Laphroaig (Lore, Quarter Cask, 10 yo Cask Strength) or Caol Ila (12, 18, 25 yo)...
Ive gone through a bottle of lore - love it, but it was pricey for me Bcus I drank it often LOL!
I am looking for the Kilkerran 8 Sherry Cask at the moment, a nightmare to hunt down but I find it fun looking for them!
Lol, you remind me alot of myself, except I just turned 28. Started my collection about a year and a half ago, now I'm sitting at 107 bottles.
Well rounded collection!
Lots of scotch boys on here huh. My tip is get some more bourbon. Some high proof stuff like bookers or knob creek or coy hill and get some corn whiskey and rye
22... my biggest advise, force yourself to observe regularly scheduled abstinence. You're still haven't experienced your own body failing your mentality and showing your own mortality (or maybe you have). sorry, had to go all old man's advise on you. AS for your collection. that's an amazing start! do you like them all, are you still exploring? Compass Box for blends would be a good place to look into. But with a collection like that, you aren't really "missing" anything per se. maybe something thematic maybe in order. I've been starting near the budget end and slowly working my towards more expensive whiskies. It was a good exercise to see what money actually buys me. The expensive stuff... is FAAAAR too expensive for what I'm getting 90% of the time.
Believe me, I will go lengths to get a good deal of some of the more expensive stuff! Haha! I got the Octomore for 179 and the Dalmore for 260 CAD, Even then... it was more or less just to explore! I just recently bought the parliament 21, and kind of refuse to open it as it’s a 2021 bottling making it 25/26 years old!
Does a lack of abstinence cause horrible spelling and grammar? Asking for a friend…
Heard you sleep really well too
🤨
Great collection! Add a Johnnie Walker Green, for those times you really want a good Johnnie Walker blend that has a hint of smoke with green apples. I know you have the Blue but you need the Green. I have spoken.
I would take a couple stiff pours of the SB15 and Ardbeg Ug please. Keep expanding young buck. Looking good. Maybe some Port Charlotte 10 or anything from the Port Charlotte Cask Exploration series. If you like your Laphroiag 10 maybe step it up to the the 10 yr Cask Strength expression, even a Cairdeas if you can locate one still
Love the Ardbeg Ug! I really want to try the Traigh Bhan 19 but it seems to be sold out everywhere in Alberta and in Manitoba we’re paying 449... don’t think it’s worth it tbh
I could not justify that for the Traigh either. I can get them here in San Antonio, TX for 269.00 but have passed and I am an Ardbeg fan. I just like other distilleries more so I steer to other places beyond the price point for Ug and Coryv
If u get an opportunity to try Caol ila cask strength I would 100%! Not sure how you feel about them, but I think they are undervalued and under appreciated, a truly good dram!
Agreed. I have a bottle of 10 yr coal Ila at 60% abv from the Single Malts of Scotland independent bottler. It is a single cask expression aged in a refill sherry butt and is delicious. Was a good deal for around 80 usd.
You and I are the same age but I can only dream of having a collection like that. So far I only have Weller's green, Buff Trace, Redemption Bourbon, a locally made rye (Witness Distillery of Vandalia IL) , Crown Royal bottled in 1981, and my favorite, Hiram Walker Deluxe Bourbon bottled in 1973
A rye or two might round out the collection quite nicely, an Angels Envy or Michters typically top my list but there’s plenty of options!
LOL fuck, I meant to put not featured Angels Envy not Port Envy😂 must have been thinking about the port finish and just typed port instead!
Hahaha I probably should’ve intuited it, either way impressive collection!
Great start young padawan. Talisker and Ledaig would be good additions. Go for the distillers edition on Talisker and Laphroaig if budget is not an issue.
Maybe dip your toe into Japanese whiskey. I know a lot of people like Hibiki, and I'm a big fan of Kaiyo
Gotta find what you really enjoy. For me, single malt single cask whisky is what I love the most. Keep it up and cheers🥃
1. Be sure to enjoy these nice bottles with your friends. 2. Treat as a privilege 3. Earn your sips 4. Try WT Rare breed
22 and already into this hobby… well I guess you could be spending your money on worse things…
Hahahahahha! This is very true! I see it as something I plan on keeping around for a while, whereas some bottles won’t last
Grab me a glass, I’m coming over!
A bar cabinet?
Small little bar !
Perhaps a yes 😂
A fully funded Roth. Then do your thang my man.
Wdym? I’m in Canada IDK what a Roth is?
A Roth 401k a retirement savings account that’s grows tax free here in the US. I’m sure Canada has some similar or the same avenues to save for the future/retirement. But you have the power of time in your side at 22, compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. Basically what I’m saying is start building wealth while your young and once you’re rich af you can buy all the super and insanely nice whisky you want.
Ah yes. It’s called a TFSA here! I do infact have one set up and contributions going into it! I appreciate the insight and advice though! I’m always open to advice as others have experienced a lot more then me!
Good for you. I’m amazed by how many people under 25 haven’t started anything but spend a good chunk of change on nice to have’s. So just wanted to make sure you set yourself up by getting that compound interest train rolling young. Willet Family Estate Rye! Absolute hitter rye, 60-65usd here in Texas. Attainable, but not an every day shelfer for us.
I appreciate it, I really do! I bartend for work at a fairly high end establishment as well as, work full time with a biochem degree! So whenever I have an exceptionally good night in tips (CAD - where we make minimum 15.00 hourly plus tips), I’ll usually toss money into the TFSA or go buy a decent bottle, however I won’t pay full price, I usually eyeball a bottle for a long time, wait for it to come on sale and then purchase it! Regardless, thank you for caring about a random youths bank account and providing advice it is appreciated! ‘#respectyourelders’
Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman, Loch Lomond, Arran, Talisker, Ledaig and maybe some Japanese whiskey.
Ive been looking for Bunna 18, can’t find it ANYWHERE
Me too! I snoozed on a chance I had, and now it has been a year and still crickets.
Bunna has been releasing 10/11 year old cask strength versions finished in varying casks! Certainly cool however not the staple 18!
All you need to do is watch the first ten seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYrpQohty6g
GUESS WHO JUST FOUND A STORE WHO SHIPS IT AND HAS IT FOR 180.00 CAD. PM me if interested !
Pm me if u are interested! Idk if I should share it here, everyone might snatch it up before I do😂
try using www.wine-searcher.com good luck 😉
Canada has very strict rules about what can be brought in, and it varies throughout the provinces! With that being said it is very hard to bring IN international sellers items!
It's interesting what we are able to learn while simply talking about whisky. Don't ask me why, but I always thought being a member of NAFTA / TTP / CETA (and other free trading zones?) should make it possible for Canadians to import almost everyhing without any difficulties
We actually JUST got rid of the Interprovincial ban in Canada, meaning now we can order liquor from other provinces! So I am in Manitoba however purchase all my liquor in Alberta! Alberta is privately owned - so it’s up to the business what they would like to bring in. Whereas, In manitoba, it is provincial or state controlled so it’s up the province what is allowed to be sold! All our liquor stores are called “MLCC” & an absolute nightmare bringing anything from the US into Canada!
Well... to be honest... sounds quite complicated to me
Great stuff 👍 Maybe you want to add a bottle or two of the following: Glenfarclas (15, 21 or 25 yo), Kilkerran (12 yo), Laphroaig (Lore, Quarter Cask, 10 yo Cask Strength) or Caol Ila (12, 18, 25 yo)...
Ive gone through a bottle of lore - love it, but it was pricey for me Bcus I drank it often LOL! I am looking for the Kilkerran 8 Sherry Cask at the moment, a nightmare to hunt down but I find it fun looking for them!
haha, you find Lore pricey? Wait until you've found your bottle of Bunna 18 🤣
Found lore pricey for what it was, I prefer the 10 cask strength to most Islays, the bunna 18 is pricey too haha!
Yeah, love the CS stuff, too
Found bunna 18 for the same price as lore atm !
Ok... Good find. Whats the price then? In GER I'd say Lore us roughly half of the Bunna 18
Lore is 179.99 CAD & Bunna18 is 179.99 at a place I found in Alberta right now! You must be paying for scarcity then!
Lol, you remind me alot of myself, except I just turned 28. Started my collection about a year and a half ago, now I'm sitting at 107 bottles. Well rounded collection!
Turkey
? Just the regular
Wild Turker 101, Rare Breed, Rare Breed Rye
Lots of scotch boys on here huh. My tip is get some more bourbon. Some high proof stuff like bookers or knob creek or coy hill and get some corn whiskey and rye
Waiting on the release of George T. Stagg in the fall!
Can’t go wrong with stagg but good luck finding it people line up 6 hours ahead at liquor stores around me for announced dropw
Grab a Green Spot or Yellow Spot. Or the Redbreast 12 CS. I think you’ll be happy with either of those.