Whisky reccomendation...

**Iolaus** · 18th October 05, 04:59 PM

Ok, I ran over to the Hi-Time Wine Cellar after school, and asked them about shipping; they said they can ship to most of the U.S. There is a state that they can't ship to, but I can't remember which one (maybe Georgia?).

This place is huge, like a "Liquor Barn", except with a better, higher-end selection. They bill themselves as the "largest retail wine cellar in the west," but they have tons of spirits as well, after all, they are pretty much THE local wine and liquor supplier to go to for Newport Beach. If you can't find something you're looking for, it's worth checking with them.
http://www.hitimewine.com

Here's the link to the first of 13 pages of scotch. (I think that means they have over 350 entries for scotch - different sizes and ages, etc.)
http://www.hitimewine.com/iStar.asp?a=3&dept=79

**Steeplechase** · 18th October 05, 05:28 PM

[QUOTE=Iolaus]Ok, I ran over to the Hi-Time Wine Cellar after school, and asked them about shipping; they said they can ship to most of the U.S. There is a state that they can't ship to, but I can't remember which one (maybe Georgia?).

I believe that it's South Carolina, seems that we're always the last one to do anything that makes any sense; and the first if it makes no sense!

**Andrew Breecher** · 18th October 05, 06:39 PM

Actually, I know that only distributors can ship to Massachusetts. Unless I order something through a store, I can't get alcohol shipped directly to me.

A pity, because according to that site, their Ardbeg 10yo is $41....

Andrew.

**Sherry** · 19th October 05, 12:47 PM

And not a Dalmore fan among you? :-?

Sherry

**Colin** · 19th October 05, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sherry

And not a Dalmore fan among you? :-?

Sherry

I have heard wondeful things about Dalmore, but have been forbidden to buy my self a bottle until after my birthday next month. It is the whisky I most desire to try (how could I not with the stag from the MacKenzie clan on the bottle). Either way I will have a bottle in my collection within one month's time.

**Sherry** · 19th October 05, 03:08 PM

The Cigar Malt is excellent with Dove Chocolates. 8)

Sherry

**Iolaus** · 19th October 05, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Sherry

The Cigar Malt is excellent with Dove Chocolates. 8)

Sherry

Last time I was in my local, the guy was urging me to try that brand, I promised I'd buy it next.

...and you're right about the chocolate, although I would stick to a darker bitter-sweet. I had some 87% cocoa dark chocolate that was out of this world. I discovered that trick by accident one night; I couldn't believe how well just a very small chip of dark chocolate, melted on the tongue before a sip, complimented the scotch.

**puffer** · 7th December 08, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

Ok, I ran over to the Hi-Time Wine Cellar after school, and asked them about shipping; they said they can ship to most of the U.S. There is a state that they can't ship to, but I can't remember which one (maybe Georgia?).

This place is huge, like a "Liquor Barn", except with a better, higher-end selection. They bill themselves as the "largest retail wine cellar in the west," but they have tons of spirits as well, after all, they are pretty much THE local wine and liquor supplier to go to for Newport Beach. If you can't find something you're looking for, it's worth checking with them.
http://www.hitimewine.com

Here's the link to the first of 13 pages of scotch. (I think that means they have over 350 entries for scotch - different sizes and ages, etc.)
http://www.hitimewine.com/iStar.asp?a=3&dept=79

I just checked their site.
They list ONLY 31 STATES THET CAN SHIP TO My state WA is NOT one of them

Puffer

**Drillagent** · 7th December 08, 06:36 PM

My father loves Johnnie Walker Black, and that's where I started. I bought a small bottle of Blue Label and found it rather harsh. I never really got into the single malts until I went to a tasting at Grandfather Mountain. There, I learned about the different regions, and the different tastes. Now in my cabinet I have Bowmore, Glenmorangie Lasanta, Johnnie Walker, Clan MacGregor (I'm a MacGregor anyway) and of course the obligatory bottle of Military Special from the Class 6 (very nasty stuff). I am working my way up to having at least one bottle from each region. However, the Class 6 at Ft Lee and Ft Belvoir are limited in their selection. My next purchase will hopefully be a nice bottle of Craggenmore. I did find a bottle of Macallum Cask strength at Ft Belvoir. Has anyone tried that? How much water should you add? Also, is it just me or have there been a lot of brands that have been finishing in either sherry or port wine casks. I never noticed them before, but now it's hard to find a good single barrel. Don't get me wrong, I love the Lasanta, but now everyone seems to be imitating each other. I also read that American Oak barrels are becoming scarce. Could that contribute to the use of other types of barrels?

**Mael Coluim** · 13th December 08, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

. I did find a bottle of Macallum Cask strength at Ft Belvoir. Has anyone tried that?

Drillagent, you said 'Macallum.'
You probably mean Macallan which is readily available here in the States. But if you meant McCallum, that is not as easy to come by. Distilled in Scotland it is bottled in Australia. I have been told it is a favorite in SE Asia countries. I had my first dram this summer at the MacCallum Malcolm Clan Society AGM at Estes Park, CO. Our President, had aquired it by his son's girlfriend when she was in Australia. I've never met a Scotch, I could not acquire a taste for.