Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-28 Thread Knowles Rich
Four of us were sailing in Scotland about ten years ago and visited Oban, the source of Oban scotch. Being aware of the distillery, it was high on our priority list and we went for a tour. After we escaped, we visited a small pub on the second floor of a waterfront hotel and were confronted by a

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-27 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Robert, I gotta say that if you enjoy a 25 hour old scotch then it's no wonder you think an regular 12 year is overpriced :) I like your comment regarding the snobs, if people can be honest with themselves they can find bargains. Here is a cheap Canadian whisky that can place in the top 1

Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-27 Thread Robert Gallagher
I have tried the 25 hr old at a scotch tasting. It was wonderful. Macallan 12 yr old is overpriced but OK. It's sherry cask aged so you have to like that taste. Macallan uses the old casks to make some of the varieties of Famous Grouse. Famous Grouse is a very reasonably priced yet drinkable ble

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-27 Thread David Knecht
Having lived in Scotland for a year (and presently near Glasgow) I finally feel qualified to comment on something on this list.  You can buy about 1000 different whiskeys of different ages and styles in Whiskey shops here, ranging up to thousands of dollars.  I would put Macallan is the Budweiser-l

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-27 Thread David Knecht
Having lived in Scotland for a year (and presently near Glasgow) I finally feel qualified to comment on something on this list.  You can buy about 1000 different whiskeys of different ages and styles in Whiskey shops here, ranging up to thousands of dollars.  I would put Macallan is the Budweiser-l

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread randy
al Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Colin Kilgour Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:35 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Macallan It's in our rotation as well, but there's no single malt scotch in Ontario for $20. Macallan would be abou

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread Rick Brass
bottle of 30-year old Macallen (or a bottle of Royal Salute) I will definitely be your friend for life. Rick Brass From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Macallan FYI

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread sam . c . salter
unday, May 26, 2013 6:22 PMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comReply To: cnc-list@cnc-list.comSubject: Stus-List Macallan Chuck: I drink 12 year old Macallan's but its a mere $90 a bottle here.have seen Macallan's here at about $350 a bottle but never saw t

Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread Robert Abbott
Chuck: I drink 12 year old Macallan's but its a mere $90 a bottle here.have seen Macallan's here at about $350 a bottle but never saw the $1,500 vintage..don't think I will be drinking any of it unless someone offers me a drink. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/0

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread Colin Kilgour
It's in our rotation as well, but there's no single malt scotch in Ontario for $20. Macallan would be about $50-60 here for a 12 year old. Cheers Colin On 5/26/13, Joel Aronson wrote: > i buy the $20 version. 12 year old is good enough for me! > > Joel > Sent from my iPad > > On May 26, 2013,

Re: Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread Joel Aronson
i buy the $20 version. 12 year old is good enough for me! Joel Sent from my iPad On May 26, 2013, at 11:03 AM, Chuck S wrote: FYI, Being a beer drinker, I had to google "Macallan" to learn it costs $1500 a bottle! Anybody ever tried it? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ --

Stus-List Macallan

2013-05-26 Thread Chuck S
FYI, Being a beer drinker, I had to google "Macallan" to learn it costs $1500 a bottle! Anybody ever tried it? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Robert Gallagher" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:10:19 PM Subject: