You can send a spin top off into the corner with a flick of your thumb, corks ya gotta throw. Har! ;)
In all seriousness it does not matter to me. What it hold does.
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Hey, Johnny Red has a screw top, and I'm not too proud to drink it (though I know most "serious" scotch drinkers turn up their nose at it).
That Lagavulin 16 is just fantastic, Andrew! I had some sitting by a fire just after Thanksgiving (I have corrupted my neighbor, who has now acquired my expensive taste in scotches). I've got to figure out a couple of bottles for the holidays.
I tell you, this Scotch thing is really kicking my wallets ass. I was at one of the bigger Liquor stores on the weekend getting wine for a dinner party, thought, I better go check out the Bourbons and Scotches........ They had 2 bottles of Lagavulin 8 year. Couldn't walk away from it without bringing one home. Limited edition and all...... I'll probably have a dram tonight and post a pic. Not sure I like it better than the 16 tho. The 16 just has more Maturity in the taste. But, I'm really still a newb so I'm hoping it'll last until I can better appreciate it.
Cheers fellas.
Here's a vid for us guys. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-ErOKpO4E&t=555s
+1 to it being all about the contents. Much like many wine makers outside of France moving to screw caps, many modern distilleries are putting their whiskies under a thread instead of cork.
You won't find many Japanese or Scotch single malts under a cap, but plenty of new Irish pot-stilled whiskies, New Zealand malts and some of the finest distilleries emerging from my honeland, Australia cap their bottles.
I'm also a firm believer that a good whisky doesn't have to break the bank. Some of the cheaper blends or malts available can be surprisingly good drams. I try not to be put off by packaging, and go by advice, trial and error.
I didn't know this existed until last week. I've been drinking the 16 year-old for years and was blown away by the balls-out character of this monster! Definitely doesn't have the smooth spun character of its older brother, but I loved the richness of barley coupled with the huge heapings of smoke. Somewhat reminiscent of the early Bruichladdich Octomore bottlings.
I know what you mean about the sting to your hip pocket! I worked at a liquor store and cocktail bar when I was in uni and once I got a taste for whisky I'd lose a fair chunk of my paycheck before I'd even left work on Pay Day! I think you made a good decision, however. I know I'm grabbing a bottle of this next time I see it!
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Lag 8.
Very different from the 16, but very much it's younger brother.
These Nikka have spin tops. The 17 and 21 year had spinners too I think. I keep corks and could find them. Har! I'll just have to get some more and see. It's the least I can do for my Forum Friends. ;)
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The 'From the Barrel' came this morning. Had to let it come up to room temperature after shipping before tasting. The first sniff is big and a teaser to what is to come. It is big and hot at 51% but mellows on the palate to nice medium length finish. An interesting blend of their two distilleries. The 21 year single malt is still my favorite.
I think I'll almost ready to try another brand's line. Hmmm... ;)
I'm yet to find a Japanese whisky with a cork. I do think you'll find that the vast majority of Japanese distilleries use screw-top bottles.
I'm chilling out with a glass of Evan Williams after a long, wintery day.