tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post6939761863234327238..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Ledaig 16 year old 1973 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice (brown label)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-21924649641014748732015-05-21T12:53:51.489-04:002015-05-21T12:53:51.489-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-39204873463839610022015-05-21T12:53:49.406-04:002015-05-21T12:53:49.406-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-14578740981375044402015-05-21T12:53:45.189-04:002015-05-21T12:53:45.189-04:00As per your notes, it sounds like the Douglas Murd...As per your notes, it sounds like the Douglas Murdoch one had a tremendous palate even at 40%abv. Man, what was everyone doing differently back then?Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-59538363701402513532015-05-21T12:52:46.100-04:002015-05-21T12:52:46.100-04:00Wow, I hadn't even heard of those until now. S...Wow, I hadn't even heard of those until now. So many wonderful old bottlings in Europe that never made it to The States.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-35164595535161830052015-05-20T05:05:42.717-04:002015-05-20T05:05:42.717-04:00You can't do wrong with Ledaigs from the early...You can't do wrong with Ledaigs from the early 70s. I had the privilege to taste some really nice examples which have been bottled in the 90s for which i would exchange some old Talis just to get a hand at one of those bottlings. Talking bout the Douglas Murdoch, Ledaig 20yo 40% abv as well as the Moon Import ‘De Viris Illustribus’ Tobermory 1972 - 1996 50% abv - both are pure Ambrosia and if you should ever come acroos one of those bottles be sure to grab them ;)Cobohttp://www.scotswhisky-community.de/forum/index.php?page=Thread&postID=564010#post564010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-38122710445431059342015-05-19T13:30:39.462-04:002015-05-19T13:30:39.462-04:00I saw the OB '72 (the ex-oloroso 32 year old) ...I saw the OB '72 (the ex-oloroso 32 year old) selling for all of $300 and I almost violated all of my spending rules to get it. But didn't. I do know the guy who bought it instead. I'd happily pay for a sample of that (if you're reading this, Mr. TT).Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-21024309806377163262015-05-19T13:26:57.127-04:002015-05-19T13:26:57.127-04:00Yep, that's now a bargain price for 40 year ol...Yep, that's now a bargain price for 40 year old. Hell, it's cheap compared to 30yos from some distilleries.<br /><br />I had a small pour of the 37yo Alambic Classique (this one: https://www.whiskybase.com/whisky/18487/ledaig-1972-ac) last year. Similar issue but different characteristics. The nose was awesome, palate was flat. Was glad to have tried it, but was glad to not have purchased a bottle. This younger G&M was better, in my opinion. But I wouldn't say no to a sip of the 42yo. :) MAO enjoyed the 40yo, http://myannoyingopinions.com/2013/07/27/ledaig-40-1972-alambic-classique/.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-47537468266914469772015-05-19T13:00:43.543-04:002015-05-19T13:00:43.543-04:00Well, there's the 1972 42 YO Alambic Classique...Well, there's the 1972 42 YO Alambic Classique bottling that's still a solid 48%, but that's ~$400. Still a sight cheaper than the OB 42, though.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.com