HauteHippie

A classic and a beauty!

$600, eh? I'd take one at that price in a heartbeat. The gen bracelet is nice.

The "normal" price 'round here is $100. I've found it for $90 locally, though. Good luck.

Ya you're right... I was thinking of this place. I tried ordering that Lagavulin 16 from them (killer price), but it was a no go.

Don't think they ship outside of NY, vlydog. btocamelo, all I can say is that the HP 18yr is an excellent choice.

OK, just had my first introduction to the Islay scotch whiskys with an Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Caol Ila.... Wow. At first it felt like I was inhaling a camp fire (LOL) but then I really began to savor the flavor on the palate... and while these whiskys are certainly not for everyone, I now see what all the fuss is about. These are big malts! And I now need to go to bed early if I can shake these hiccups!

I noticed it was $45 at a place by me today, for the 12 yr. At that price, I'm tempted to go back and get a bottle to compare to the 18. My boss has the 25yr, and the next time I'm in his neighborhood, I'll be giving it a taste too. A review:

Nice shots of a very unique piece!

Hmm, maybe that is the case. I don't know. He says to bring whisky down to 35% alcohol but interestingly doesn't water down the 22yr. And I guess my Macallan 17yr Fine Oak would not want to be watered down as it's very mellow as is. But I'll have to try my Glenkinchie 12yr with a touch of water and see what it does.

There's a local store by me that has the Highland Park 18yr for $89.99. Most everywhere else it is $100. So, although I haven't priced the 12yr, that gives you some idea. I've never tasted the 12 either. Ya, watered to 35% alcohol seems to be the "right" way to drink it.

Hoping for the best, TJ... Been there with my SO, and let me just say "severe abnormalities" are ... well ... almost normal. Our severe abnormality turned out to be nothing, and afterward we discovered that we were not the first to have experienced the same thing... not by a long shot. There's plenty of hope.

Check out this guy. He's a hoot. But he is serious about his whisky and says to always dilute it:

Definitely a Johnson Pallet Peen.

What is in your collection, Ronin? What are some of your favorite daily drinkers and favorites overall?

Nice. Do you add water to the Macallan cask strength? I have now bought a couple bottles... Macallan Fine Oak 17yr - Sweet and smooth, and honestly a little boring now that I've tasted others. I guess I prefer more spice and smokiness. Super smooth though. Highland Park 18yr - The best scotch I've had yet. Full of flavor. I think I like it better than the 25yr. Glenkinchie 12yr - My favorite lower priced scotch. I could drink it regularly. Have a few others on my list to try next time at the scotch bar.

I want to say they were $1200ish from George.

Wow, amazing seats! You're probably on TV each time they show the trainer's reaction to a Baghdatis shot.

Yep. That curvature where the crown meets the side of the case between the CGs is telltale also.

Well the sub dial depth is different and noticeable, as much as the texture in my opinion. Also noticeable in a side by side compare is the minute marker boldness, and print in general.

That case is good. The CGs are pretty good for an older serial number case. I agree they're slightly off, primarily at the case edge where the crown tube is, or that could be due to the bezel being slightly too small. But it doesn't look like a sharp straight cut there. On the underside, I'd have to double check some of the details. The caseback diameter looks off, but I'll have to double check mine to verify. Here's a pic of my "A serial" 16520. Some of the details here are different than on the older serials. These things did evolve/change over time. I hope to be able to take some nice pics of it soon.

For me: gold coins, silver watches. Both nice pieces, though.

And in Beverley Hills there are plenty of people who would insist on paying $5500!

They do. Call around. Some are willing to sell anything they can find in their parts catalog.