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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    BaZmO* wrote: »
    The first two rows (if listed by price) is worth €50K?! :eek:

    Needless to say I didn't pay anywhere near that for them, but Karuizawa and Hanyu prices in particular have gone mad in recent years. Hence I have had to get them stored professionally in Holland to stop the house insurance going through the roof.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69,565 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Are they held as investments or for potential future consumption? I'm not sure I could bring myself to open something saleable for 4.5k, would probably be willing to drown my sorrows if there was a price crash though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    They were mostly bought for consumption but now I feel I cannot afford to open some of them. I have opened some bottles that I had bought for a snip and rocketed in value, but they often disappoint.

    I like to collect from closed distilleries because in a few years I won't have the chance ... the stock will be gone. Littlemill and Imperial are still pretty good value. Littlemill is lovely too.

    I have about 50 open bottles, enough to keep me going for a long time...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    My cabinet

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    It currently looks like this:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    Latest addition to my collection.

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    Plus few German beers and wine.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,807 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Modest collection myself, need to get a nice gin into it.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Lads
    some big whisky drinkers in here.
    Where do you all source these "rare-ish" bottles from and how much are ye paying for them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    There are online retailers all over Europe, as well as in Ireland.

    I buy from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, as well as. masterofmalt.com, thewhiskyexchange.com, whiskyshop.com, lfw.co.uk, royalmilewhiskies.com, Milroy's of Soho, www.whiskysite.nl, whisky.fr, whiskybase.com, whisky-doris.de... any many more.

    There are also a good few whisky auctions, like McTears, Bonhams, Mulberry, whiskyauctioneer.com, scotchwhiskyauctions.com...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


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    Lots of Duty free buys that have been sitting there for a while (southern comfort, smirnof black label, lemonchelo etc etc).

    And not as many whiskeys that dont last nearly as long!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    Brockagh wrote: »
    There are online retailers all over Europe, as well as in Ireland.

    I buy from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, as well as. masterofmalt.com, thewhiskyexchange.com, whiskyshop.com, lfw.co.uk, royalmilewhiskies.com, Milroy's of Soho, www.whiskysite.nl, whisky.fr, whiskybase.com, whisky-doris.de... any many more.

    There are also a good few whisky auctions, like McTears, Bonhams, Mulberry, whiskyauctioneer.com, scotchwhiskyauctions.com...

    O'Briens do great deals every now and again ( bushmills 16 currently there for 64 quid, and jameson caskmates was there for 39 euros last month). Greenspot is 54 quid there aswell, normal price which is a tenner lower than most other places.

    Also worth keeping an eye on Tesco and Dunnes. Wont get anything too "exotic" there, but you can sometimes get old favourites at decent prices.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Tesco are good for the bargins on the run of the mill stuff
    you'd get nothing fancy in there though...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69,565 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    brinty wrote: »
    Tesco are good for the bargins on the run of the mill stuff
    you'd get nothing fancy in there though...

    Larger stores usually have the medium-high range Irish Distillers products (Redbreast, Midleton, few Jameson expressions) and a small range of 10-12 year old single malts - usually Talisker & Glenlivet.

    Smaller stores don't have these, though.

    My not quite as impressive collection, which I'll post later if I can collate the bottles in one place (They're currently in three...) is mainly assembled from Tesco offers and coupons, O'Briens offers and the occasional "good" bottle bought in a specialist/independent for a special event. Still have a decent bit beyond the run of the mill from it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    The wheelie bin of eniquity :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    fret_wimp2 wrote: »
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    Lots of Duty free buys that have been sitting there for a while (southern comfort, smirnof black label, lemonchelo etc etc).

    And not as many whiskeys that dont last nearly as long!

    Love the stay puft marshmallow man. Also Optimus?

    How much do you want for the lemoncello?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    syklops wrote: »
    Love the stay puft marshmallow man. Also Optimus?

    How much do you want for the lemoncello?

    You dont want it dude, trust me! Its about 5 years old & been open that length of time, with only a glass gone out of it. It was also very very cheap. I shoudl throw it out, but i have a problem throwing any spirits out for some reason. im sure it can be used in some pie or desert some day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69,565 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    My shelf space has now run out due to my drink problem - buying it and not consuming it!

    First pic is the whiskey cabinet - not in shot are open bottles of Black Bush, cheap bourbon and cheap (Aldi) scotch

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    Second pic is the cocktail making stuff - not in shot are open bottles of vodka and rum. No apologies for the bargain basement spirits, they're all neutral enough that I don't think they affect the final product... the bargain basement vermouths on the other hand are rough!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    Some Cadenhead stuff...

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭IP freely


    Finally bite the bullet and bought 21yo Bush. Tasted it a few times previous. Looking forward to getting an occasion worthy of opening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    Petrolhead and whiskey.....bad combo

    Enjoy being broke like myself and be glad that they don't run on petrol.... :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭IP freely


    Petrolhead and whiskey.....bad combo

    Enjoy being broke like myself and be glad that they don't run on petrol.... :pac:

    I only wish decent Whiskey was the same price per litre as petrol.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69,565 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    And I thought I had a thing for Bushmills. I was made take the glass display case out of the living room but it never had whiskey in it in the first place!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    Was able to make the most of Duty Free over the last year. Realistically its cost me a fortune but I only see how much of a saving I made! :rolleyes: :o
    Some sourced from Germany non Duty Free, like the 200ml singles and triple packs. Mostly Scotch due to availability, but moving more into Irish now.
    Nice to see other fans of Bushmills, 16 is one of my favorites of all.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    Latest addition to my collection.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    Dos29 what do you think of the Johnny Walker Blue?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    syklops wrote: »
    Dos29 what do you think of the Johnny Walker Blue?

    Kinda disappointed with it to be honest. Delighted when I saw the small version available so I could try without opening the main just yet, saving for special occasion.
    Bit of a let down once I tried it though. Don't get me wrong, it's nice, but I actually prefer the green 15yr or the gold 18yr. Lucky to grab a couple of each of them seeing as they're discontinued.
    Maybe my palate is still too much of a newbie.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    syklops wrote: »
    Dos29 what do you think of the Johnny Walker Blue?

    Forgot to ask, what's your take on it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    New additions.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    I have a few new editions on their way too. Will have to put up new pics when they take centre place. Hopefully just in time for Xmas.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Added a bottle of Bacardi gold, Jim Beam and Jameson Black barrel added to my collection
    Wife tried the black barrel and really liked it.
    Might have to get another of the mid range Irish whiskeys. Any suggestions folks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    Greg81 wrote: »
    New additions.

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    Is the Valhalla basically Koskenkorva Viina or a liqueur?

    * Just read the label & answered my own question :o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    So folks, what is everyone looking for under the Christmas tree from the alcohol fairies.... ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    brinty wrote: »
    Might have to get another of the mid range Irish whiskeys. Any suggestions folks

    Green Spot

    http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/greenspot-single-pot-still
    brinty wrote: »
    So folks, what is everyone looking for under the Christmas tree from the alcohol fairies.... ;)

    Glenfiddich 14yo Rich Oak

    http://www.glenfiddich.com/collection/special-editions/rich-oak/

    Hope to get it next week.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Greg81 wrote: »

    The glenfiddich sounds lovely Greg. Hope it goes down just as well. How much is that setting you back? Might be worth buying one if I could. Give scotch another crack.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    brinty wrote: »
    The glenfiddich sounds lovely Greg. Hope it goes down just as well. How much is that setting you back? Might be worth buying one if I could. Give scotch another crack.

    38.90€

    Got it from here.

    http://whiskyonline24.de/epages/66b2e329-a540-4b78-8eaa-61c774019c21.sf/de_DE/?ObjectID=2756241


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭11214


    Greg81 wrote: »

    What's the postage cost?
    Glad I don't live in Germany tbh, those prices are seriously good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    brinty wrote: »
    So folks, what is everyone looking for under the Christmas tree from the alcohol fairies.... ;)

    It came in such a big box there was no way of it fitting under the tree so I had no choice but to open it.

    3L Nikka FTB.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    11214 wrote: »
    What's the postage cost?
    Glad I don't live in Germany tbh, those prices are seriously good.

    Haven't you heard though, Irelands cheap below cost alcohol causes us all to be raging alcoholics :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69,565 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Haven't you heard though, Irelands cheap below cost alcohol causes us all to be raging alcoholics :pac:

    Tesco do actually sell below-cost* white rum** (that is, in my opinion, better than Bacardi Superior by a huge margin). That's about it though :(

    *due to our ridiculous duty, its still dearer than abroad

    ** which is in my photos from up-thread. I don't feel like posting any more til I get a nice display unit like the rest of you, though


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    L1011 wrote: »
    Tesco do actually sell below-cost* white rum** (that is, in my opinion, better than Bacardi Superior by a huge margin). That's about it though :(

    *due to our ridiculous duty, its still dearer than abroad

    ** which is in my photos from up-thread. I don't feel like posting any more til I get a nice display unit like the rest of you, though

    It's ok L1011 I don't have a display case or enough bottles to start a collection yet,but i'm working on it
    Hopefully over next few months it'll improve


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    11214 wrote: »
    What's the postage cost?

    20€.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    Small update

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Greg81 wrote: »
    Small update

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    Looks great Greg, did you receive this morning?
    I'm interested in your views on the Glenfiddich and the Wild Turkey


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    brinty wrote: »
    Looks great Greg, did you receive this morning?
    I'm interested in your views on the Glenfiddich and the Wild Turkey

    Got it yesterday. I will let you know when crack the bottles open.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 ✭✭✭woodturner


    Most recent is Glenfiddich 21 year old, Dingle Gin and Yellow Spot. Also have a Tullamore DEW Heritage and Celebratory Phoenix


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    Last update before Christmas... I think

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Greg81 wrote: »
    Got it yesterday. I will let you know when crack the bottles open.

    Did you open the glenfiddich or Wild Turkey Greg?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Greg81


    brinty wrote: »
    Did you open the glenfiddich or Wild Turkey Greg?


    Not yet.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Bottle of grey goose (ms brinty) and green spot (for me) added yesterday
    Both of us happy
    Also have an order pending for that site Greg advised.


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