The price for a bottle of Lagavulin finally came down.

[Aristus]

Bought a bottle of 16 year-old and just cracked it. The peaty, campfire smell is Heavenly.

Laphroiag, I love you, you smoky bastard. And you’re reasonably priced. But Lagavulin has got you beat!

🥃

Cheers, everybody!

[elleng]

1. Glad you're happy with it, Aristus!

(Me, not at all!) What were and are the prices???

[Aristus]

3. I got it this time for about $118. A year ago, it was about $145.

I’m sure the Johnny Walker Blue enthusiasts will go on paying $330 a bottle. But I still have to check the prices.

[elleng]

9. Interesting!

I don't care for hard liquor, rarely even drink wine, Dad's drink was Canadian, but it all interests me.

[Aristus]

10. Distilled spirits are really an acquired taste.

Definitely worth acquiring, if you ask me. But I get that they’re not for everyone.

[mainer]

24. I swear I recently saw it for under $100

During COVID it was impossible to find.

[Ocelot II]

2. At first I thought that was some kind of medicine; it sounds like

one of those generic drug names. But I guess it is some kind of a drug...

[Aristus]

6. It's definitely a drug. Very addictive.

But it will make you feel pretty good.

[musette_sf]

4. How much is it now?

Been awhile since I bought a bottle.

[Aristus]

7. See above. But that's in Washington State.

Mileage may vary.

[frazzled]

5. My absolute favorite Islay

You lucky ducky.

[Aristus]

8. Don't I know it!

[GP6971]

11. I rec'd a bottle last Christmas.

I hoard it like gold it's so good.

[Aristus]

12. Agreed!

[peacefreak2.0]

13. Lucky you!

I spent a Sunday afternoon in their tasting room. My friend knew the gentleman making generous pours.

[Aristus]

15. Hope to visit the distillery someday.

[emulatorloo]

14. I am so happy for you! Have an extra glass for me...

Have never had the pleasure of having Lagavulin, but I bet it is delicious…

[Aristus]

16. It's sublime.

Hope you have a chance to try it soon!

[Hekate]

17. Got a bottle several years ago at Costco, after reading Trump was doing something stupid to tariffs

Pretty sure I spent under $70. Saved it to see if my sister would bother travelling the thousands of miles to stay with me, finally decided to open it for myself a couple of months ago.

Aristus, my friend, that is exceptionally tasty. The smoke is subtle — the aroma reminded me of Lapsang Souchong tea.

[Aristus]

18. Enjoy!

[Hekate]

22. Indeed. I'm making it last.

[ProfessorGAC]

19. Not A Fan Of Islay Scotch

Too peaty for me. I'm a Highland fan.
But, I'm happy for you!
I once had 3/4ths of a shot of 30 year aged Glemorangie. The reason why the 3/4ths is important is it was the last of the bottle. I got it free. Would have been $32. This was in that late 90s!
Unbelievably smooth. It felt like I was drinking velvet!

[Aristus]

20. That illustrates the importance of diversity. Even on the subject of Scotch.

There's something for everyone to like!

[ProfessorGAC]

21. Yep!

I don't drink much, but if I do, I want it good.
An 18 year Glenlivet is my floor.
One exception. There used to be a tequila called 3 brothers. 20 years ago it was under $20 a bottle and was the best sipping tequila I've ever tried.

[mainer]

23. My fave!!!

I buy bottles at a time. But there are also some great whiskys at the scotch malt whisky society.