Current Events > Found a bottle of lagavulin 16 year at Walmart for 35 bucks on clearance

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Showed marked down from 90. Anyone had this before? I've heard good things about the distillery but I've never had anything from them.

Was going to pick up a bottle of Dewar's 12 year, then the cashier was like we have some whisky on clearance, you should check it out. So I figured I'd give it a shot.
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Wait what? That's an amazing deal
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One of my favorites but it's not for everyone. People might describe it as industrial

An amazing deal so doesn't hurt to try
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Yeah there were only 2 bottles left. If I knew I'd like the stuff I'd have bought both.
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its smokey as fuck. id buy it at that price for sure.
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I'm on nights. So I'll try it in the morning before bed. I'll post my thoughts
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You should've. That's a price mistake. Even if it's not to your taste, serve it to friends that do like it
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Lagavulin is less peaty compared to Laphroaig, but it's very much an Islay

Edit: Tracking scotch topic
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Lagavulin 16 is wonderful. Islay is my preferred Scotch region, but thanks to my budget I usually go for Finlaggan (a bastard malt from Trader Joe's that I suspect is a young Caol Ila) and Laphroaig 10.

If I'm feeling like I have some money, I'll go for Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.
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Dang that's a good price. Hope you enjoy it!
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mattnd2007 posted...

Showed marked down from 90. Anyone had this before? I've heard good things about the distillery but I've never had anything from them.

Was going to pick up a bottle of Dewar's 12 year, then the cashier was like we have some whisky on clearance, you should check it out. So I figured I'd give it a shot.

Cashier was looking out for you. Feels good to help customers out.
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EnragedSlith posted...

mattnd2007 posted...

Showed marked down from 90. Anyone had this before? I've heard good things about the distillery but I've never had anything from them.

Was going to pick up a bottle of Dewar's 12 year, then the cashier was like we have some whisky on clearance, you should check it out. So I figured I'd give it a shot.

Cashier was looking out for you. Feels good to help customers out.

I have a reputation at my Total Wine for cleaning out clearance racks. I've found everything from Stranahan's to Copper Fox for under $30.

The cashiers know me at this point and I'm pretty sure one of the team members watches more Whiskey Tribe than I do.
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The23rdMagus posted...

Lagavulin 16 is wonderful. Islay is my preferred Scotch region, but thanks to my budget I usually go for Finlaggan (a bastard malt from Trader Joe's that I suspect is a young Caol Ila) and Laphroaig 10.

If I'm feeling like I have some money, I'll go for Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.

??? ardbeg 10 is relatively cheap where i'm from. about $60
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It was marked down because they had to pull it out of a shoplifters anal cavity.
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SoundNetwork posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

Lagavulin 16 is wonderful. Islay is my preferred Scotch region, but thanks to my budget I usually go for Finlaggan (a bastard malt from Trader Joe's that I suspect is a young Caol Ila) and Laphroaig 10.

If I'm feeling like I have some money, I'll go for Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.

??? ardbeg 10 is relatively cheap where i'm from. about $60

Cheap for me is below $35 for a fifth. Anything more than that is a once-in-a-while treat.
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mattnd2007 posted...

Showed marked down from 90. Anyone had this before? I've heard good things about the distillery but I've never had anything from them.

Was going to pick up a bottle of Dewar's 12 year, then the cashier was like we have some whisky on clearance, you should check it out. So I figured I'd give it a shot.

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lucky motherfucker

The23rdMagus posted...

SoundNetwork posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

Lagavulin 16 is wonderful. Islay is my preferred Scotch region, but thanks to my budget I usually go for Finlaggan (a bastard malt from Trader Joe's that I suspect is a young Caol Ila) and Laphroaig 10.

If I'm feeling like I have some money, I'll go for Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.

??? ardbeg 10 is relatively cheap where i'm from. about $60

Cheap for me is below $35 for a fifth. Anything more than that is a once-in-a-while treat.

and you're buying Laphroaig 10 for $35??????
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usa price: https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/laphroaig-10-yr/p/3697750

this shit is cheaper than the UK
https://www.gerrys.uk.com/laphroaig-10yr

http://www.liquordirect.ca/Laphroaig-Islay-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-10-year-old-P1303.aspx
and wow it sucks to live in canada.
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SoundNetwork posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

SoundNetwork posted...

The23rdMagus posted...

Lagavulin 16 is wonderful. Islay is my preferred Scotch region, but thanks to my budget I usually go for Finlaggan (a bastard malt from Trader Joe's that I suspect is a young Caol Ila) and Laphroaig 10.

If I'm feeling like I have some money, I'll go for Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Bruichladdich Port Charlotte.

??? ardbeg 10 is relatively cheap where i'm from. about $60

Cheap for me is below $35 for a fifth. Anything more than that is a once-in-a-while treat.

and you're buying Laphroaig 10 for $35??????

It's usually about $30 in my neck of the woods. Unfortunately, in California I can't get budget gems like Mellow Corn (I used to) or W.L. Weller. Larceny and Evan Williams fulfill my budget bourbon needs.
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So here we go. Gonna kinda type as I go through trying it.

Mouthfeel is amazing. Probably my favorite of any whisky I've ever tried. Leaves a nice tingle on the tongue for a bit.

Taste is pretty strong on smoke. Also spicy. Maybe a little bit of like a medicinal taste, not sure, and not necessarily in a bad way. Kind of almost a hint of butter in the aftertaste. This is some interesting stuff.

Added just a teensy amount of water now. See how that helps bring out some different character. Smoke seems a little lessened and that spiciness a little more strong. In the background there is still that hint of butter, but that isn't quite the right word. But it is the closest I can think of.

Most interesting. I wouldn't go so far as to say I love it or anything, but definitely interesting.
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Lagavulin is my favourite mainstream whisky. Its lovely. The 8 and 12 year old they do is even better too, though it costs a bit more because they are smaller batches.

SoundNetwork posted...

usa price: https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/laphroaig-10-yr/p/3697750

this shit is cheaper than the UK
https://www.gerrys.uk.com/laphroaig-10yr

http://www.liquordirect.ca/Laphroaig-Islay-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-10-year-old-P1303.aspx
and wow it sucks to live in canada.

Laphroig 10 rep here in the U.K. is 35, dunno what that site youve found is all about. I also dont think Ive ever paid more than 25 for it, as its constantly on offer in the super markets here. Its my go to cheap Islay.
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