Any whisky lovers out there !?
Jun 5th 2011, 8:57 am
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Any whisky lovers out there !?
Hey im looking to bring a nice bottle of scotch whisky to a friend in canada although im struggling to find one that is not already accessible from over there ! I know they do johhnie walker , glenmorangie , glenfiddich etc but i was wondering if there was a nice brand that isnt as well known over there ? I know nothing of whisky so any info will be useful ! cheers
Jun 5th 2011, 9:35 am
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Get some of that welsh stuff you can get from sainburys - penderyn iirc - its actually very nice - quite light and easygoing
Your canadian pal will be grateful for any malt as it's generally horribly over priced due to the government control of liquor.
Your canadian pal will be grateful for any malt as it's generally horribly over priced due to the government control of liquor.
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Jun 5th 2011, 11:22 am
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Despite being Scottish, Penderyn was the one I was going to suggest too.
As Snowshoveller says, whisky is so expensive here that your friend will be appreciative of whatever kind.
As Snowshoveller says, whisky is so expensive here that your friend will be appreciative of whatever kind.
Jun 5th 2011, 1:58 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Teachers at Sainsbury's 1 litre @ £21.79 = $35
Price at NB Liquor for 1.14 litres $34.99
Slightly more for your money in NB. I think booze is often cheaper in other provinces too.
Jun 5th 2011, 2:58 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Must be in the wrong province then - it's a bit more expensive than that in NS.
I think what we have found is that there is not so much choice here and certainly not your value Tesco option which was always fine for mixing.
We would always be appreciative of receiving a nice bottle of a brand which you just don't get here - Penderyn is lovely whisky and to my knowledge can't be bought here.
I think what we have found is that there is not so much choice here and certainly not your value Tesco option which was always fine for mixing.
We would always be appreciative of receiving a nice bottle of a brand which you just don't get here - Penderyn is lovely whisky and to my knowledge can't be bought here.
Jun 5th 2011, 4:50 pm
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The wine is definitely more in NB than the UK now, but the exchange rate is so much worse than when I moved it looks that much more, when there's actually been little change in Canadian terms.
Jun 5th 2011, 5:11 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
I do not drink, but I have worked in bars and restaurants for many years so I have a fair idea of what's popular. These were the most popular when I worked in a hotel in Aviemore.
You can get more info on them here: http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/
Macallan
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Highland Park
You can get more info on them here: http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/
Macallan
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Highland Park
Jun 5th 2011, 5:15 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Yeah the whiskey isn't terribly priced in Ontario and Ontario actually has really strict licensing laws.
Jun 5th 2011, 9:28 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
I do not drink, but I have worked in bars and restaurants for many years so I have a fair idea of what's popular. These were the most popular when I worked in a hotel in Aviemore.
You can get more info on them here: http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/
Macallan 17 years old @$199.95
Lagavulin 16 years old @ $109.95
Laphroaig 18 years old @ $179.95
Highland Park 15 years old @ $84.95
You can get more info on them here: http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/
Macallan 17 years old @$199.95
Lagavulin 16 years old @ $109.95
Laphroaig 18 years old @ $179.95
Highland Park 15 years old @ $84.95
Jun 5th 2011, 9:58 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
This is what you can get at the bar in Toronto:
http://thefeatherspub.ca/Menus/TheFe...3/Default.aspx
http://thefeatherspub.ca/Menus/TheFe...3/Default.aspx
Jun 5th 2011, 10:24 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
This is what you can get at the bar in Toronto:
http://thefeatherspub.ca/Menus/TheFe...3/Default.aspx
http://thefeatherspub.ca/Menus/TheFe...3/Default.aspx
Jun 5th 2011, 10:31 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Here's the whisky list from Buchanan's in Calgary.
The most expensive would appear to be a 40 year old Highland Park at $225 a shot.
The most expensive would appear to be a 40 year old Highland Park at $225 a shot.
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Jun 5th 2011, 11:35 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Here's the whisky list from Buchanan's in Calgary.
The most expensive would appear to be a 40 year old Highland Park at $225 a shot.
The most expensive would appear to be a 40 year old Highland Park at $225 a shot.
Jun 5th 2011, 11:39 pm
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Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?
Try Isle of Jura......it's very good!