tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post3527055142664548371..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: A bit of a delay this week, so some links for you!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-50407307266232385422013-05-14T16:21:06.820-04:002013-05-14T16:21:06.820-04:00Yeah, I haven't heard a peep about when the 18...Yeah, I haven't heard a peep about when the 1824s are coming here, either. I'm sure the bloggies will be abuzz the moment it does. The prices on the 1824s are steep. The cheapest Gold is about $55 (via exchange rates) and is only 40% ABV. I'm sure that will go over well when it hits our shores.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-6563605245579267512013-05-14T15:47:02.753-04:002013-05-14T15:47:02.753-04:00It's now May of 2013 and I'm still not see...It's now May of 2013 and I'm still not seeing the 1824 range here (nor Canada apparently). In fact the rare reviews from American bloggers got samples from UK stores.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-19627385660343498572012-09-08T18:56:16.277-04:002012-09-08T18:56:16.277-04:00I agree that's the wiser financial decision fo...I agree that's the wiser financial decision for Diageo. They know what they're doing. But since I'm on the side of the consumer, especially regarding whisky prices, I always enjoy a good gripe over Diageo.<br /><br />That Islay Collection is, considering the full bottle prices, a good deal. Aside from that damned int'l shipping.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-69640876496327156252012-09-08T18:50:19.697-04:002012-09-08T18:50:19.697-04:00Hey Eric. I've been seeing similar stuff about...Hey Eric. I've been seeing similar stuff about the timing of the 1824 releases. There doesn't seem to be a set date for the US yet. Maybe they're still working on their marketing plan? I can imagine that they'd keep two completely separate ranges going for too long. But for now, we still have the age statement goods.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-18101184458935623722012-09-07T11:21:52.088-04:002012-09-07T11:21:52.088-04:00Eh, I can't exactly fault Diageo for jacking u...Eh, I can't exactly fault Diageo for jacking up PE prices. It's not as if they can't see how much money is changing hands on the secondary market and they'd like to get a chunk of that. Are they going to institute some kind of test to see if you're the kind of person who is actually going to drink it before they sell you a bottle? It sucks for everyone who would like to drink it rather than buying it as an investment, but if the demand is there, that's life.<br /><br />If you really want to drink some Port Ellen, there's always the Islay Collection, which is expensive but not devastating:<br /><br />http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7805.aspxJordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-73824546131340266712012-09-07T04:37:09.889-04:002012-09-07T04:37:09.889-04:00This is weird. The Whisky For Everyone blog went ...This is weird. The Whisky For Everyone blog went to an Edrington press event for the 1824 Series and they were told the age statement range is staying in the US, Southeast Asia, and Russia. Every other Macallan market is going NAS. Which suggests that we aren't getting the 1824 series at all. Well, for now at least.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.com