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expiredchilloutguy007 posted Jun 07, 2012 06:46 PM
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expiredchilloutguy007 posted Jun 07, 2012 06:46 PM

Johnnie Walker Blue Label 750ml - $ 119.99 + Tax - Costco

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I was at Costco yest (1600 Expo Parkway,Sacramento, CA) yesterday and bought 4 Johnnie Walker Blue Label for $119.99 each.
There is no limit, you can buy as many as you want.

This deal ends 06/08 i.e., tomorrow.
Regular price(146.99) - Instant Rebate at Checkout($27) = $119.99 + Tax.

Regularly, I pay $150 Cash at a liquor store for this. This is a good deal if you like Blue Label.
I might go today again and stock some more.

Cheers!
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I was at Costco yest (1600 Expo Parkway,Sacramento, CA) yesterday and bought 4 Johnnie Walker Blue Label for $119.99 each.
There is no limit, you can buy as many as you want.

This deal ends 06/08 i.e., tomorrow.
Regular price(146.99) - Instant Rebate at Checkout($27) = $119.99 + Tax.

Regularly, I pay $150 Cash at a liquor store for this. This is a good deal if you like Blue Label.
I might go today again and stock some more.

Cheers!

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Jun 07, 2012 08:37 PM
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SpicyTunaCrunchJun 07, 2012 08:37 PM
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Quote from gemini :
So what would recommend for an excellent single malt?
I've been a big fan of Highland Park. Their 12 is very smokey and reasonable at about $50 a bottle. I think we had a Glenfiddich 15 this past weekend that was also very enjoyable. Smoother than the HP, if smoke isn't your thing. It's always a good sign if you can't clearly remember the exact name/year of the scotch you were enjoying! yummy

There are others that are quite good, but start going up in price.
Jun 07, 2012 08:38 PM
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briansdadJun 07, 2012 08:38 PM
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If you are just starting out with a single malt, you don't want to straight to the Laphroig or Talisker (although I hear once that JW relies heavily on Talisker). You want to go with the Macallan. The Macallan is unique (I think) in that it is aged in sherry barrels. I think most Scotch is aged in bourbon or virgin barrels, but don't dismiss everything else I say if I am wrong on that.

After the Macallan, you can work you way up to the heavier, peatier, medicine-y brands. When you get to that stage, Lagavulin is the king.

P.S. If you want to skip ahead, the two great all-rounders are Craggenmore and Highland Park.
Jun 07, 2012 08:40 PM
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broadwayblueJun 07, 2012 08:40 PM
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Quote from domeng :
i cannot drink this stuff. any hard drinks for that matters makes me want to throw up. cold beers are acceptable, sometimes.
well scotch is definitely an acquired taste. that's why it's a bit easier to start off with the milder options. if you have to use an ice cube at first to tone it down a bit (generally frowned upon) that's fine too. just take small sips and take it slow. after a while you will start to identify the various layers and flavors within. then you can stop using ice and just a tablespoon or two of water. after a while you will definitely be able to get past the high alcohol content and begin to appreciate the quality of the malt. good luck.
Jun 07, 2012 08:42 PM
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kovyJun 07, 2012 08:42 PM
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Costco has really cheap price for alcohol. I don't know how liquor stores compete except for the limited selection at costco.
Jun 07, 2012 08:42 PM
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InfamousDXJun 07, 2012 08:42 PM
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Quote from Furinax :
Wow this is a good price. I wonder... some people have said that you don't need a costco card to buy liquor? I live on the EC so not sure if this applies to our costcos as well.
Correct... the liquor store part of the Costco is a separate entrance and you don't need a card to buy, at least the ones in NJ
Jun 07, 2012 08:44 PM
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Dogstar2Jun 07, 2012 08:44 PM
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Quote from gemini :
So what would recommend for an excellent single malt?
IMO, Highland Park 12 or 15.

Quote from tophan47 :
Great list...I would also add Lagavulin to this list too (hands down my fave!)
In all fairness, Lagavulin is it's own animal all together. Holy peat, batman!
Last edited by Dogstar2 June 7, 2012 at 01:46 PM.
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Jun 07, 2012 08:47 PM
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chilloutguy007
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Jun 07, 2012 08:47 PM
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I rem my party days. Paid almost $50 for a blue label shot in a bar. Bought 3 shots that night, and (was so drunk) that I forgot my CC at the bar. Picked it up next day.

Quote from tooslow :
I purchased a bottle of Blue, in memory of a friend; it was his favorite.
At $130 for the bottle, I expected a lot; I was sorely disappointed.
Taste is very individual, but I'd suggest buying a shot in a bar before dropping a 'C' note on this Scotch.
My bottle (in its lovely box) is just gathering dust.

It served its purpose, but I won't drink it.

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Jun 07, 2012 08:47 PM
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m00kyJun 07, 2012 08:47 PM
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Quote from Furinax :
Wow this is a good price. I wonder... some people have said that you don't need a costco card to buy liquor? I live on the EC so not sure if this applies to our costcos as well.

On the topic of whisky, has anyone bought the HP Thor that just came out? I know only 1500 are being sent to the US and this is the first of four in the Norse Gods collection. Since HP usually has great limited edition releases, I was thinking about picking this up as a nice artistic piece... but after the Octomore 4.2 Comus I have no money. =(
I was under the impression there would be 6 in the 'Whisky of the Gods' collection.

And there will be 23,000 bottles distributed (of each)
Last edited by m00ky June 7, 2012 at 01:51 PM.
Jun 07, 2012 08:48 PM
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broadwayblueJun 07, 2012 08:48 PM
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Quote from briansdad :
If you are just starting out with a single malt, you don't want to straight to the Laphroig or Talisker (although I hear once that JW relies heavily on Talisker). You want to go with the Macallan. The Macallan is unique (I think) in that it is aged in sherry barrels. I think most Scotch is aged in bourbon or virgin barrels, but don't dismiss everything else I say if I am wrong on that.

After the Macallan, you can work you way up to the heavier, peatier, medicine-y brands. When you get to that stage, Lagavulin is the king.

P.S. If you want to skip ahead, the two great all-rounders are Craggenmore and Highland Park.
For sherry lovers I've heard great things about Aberlour A'bunadh [aberlour.com]. For about $70 you get an authentic cask strength malt whisky from specially selected sherry casks.
Jun 07, 2012 08:48 PM
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briansdadJun 07, 2012 08:48 PM
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Another act of heresy is to add a little water. The conventional advise is (as above) a "tablespoon or two," or the more poetic "like the dew on a rose." In reality, anything up to one to one water and scotch is fine. If you like good red wine, you will like scotch with no ice but some water. It opens up the bouquet and really lets the subtleties be noticed. Over time, you can work your way up to straight out of the bottle (or cask strength, which is sometimes sold in special bottlings at a higher proof.)

Unless you seek controversy, try not to put any ice in the whisky. It's not the same as a little room temperature water.
Jun 07, 2012 08:54 PM
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nfusion770Jun 07, 2012 08:54 PM
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While my go to scotch is Lagavulin, I like JWB as well. This is a great price. Too bad our Costco's don't carry it.
Jun 07, 2012 08:56 PM
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Quote from barStar :
I enjoy blue because it tastes like butterscotch, goes down smooth and is excellent to share with friends who aren't scotch drinkers.

If someone could recommend a better quality scotch, that's also lighter on the pocketbook, I'm all ears.
Quote from aznshrek88 :
So if I like McCallan and Balvenie I would like...

(I got the Kirkland 17 Scotch to try and I like it a lot too; I heard it's bottled by Mcallan?)
Highland Park 12 or 15.
Cragganmore (>$50)
Suntory Yamazaki (so I've heard) "make it Suntory times!"

Blended:
Te Bheag (>$40 if you can find it)
Black Bottle (>$20 will introduce you to peat)
Teacher's Highland Cream (my usual go to when I want to not think too much about what Im drinking)
Suntory Hibiki

Quote from Dogstar2 :
IMO, Highland Park 12 or 15.
Better get the 15 while you can. Highland Park is halting distribution in the US in favor of selling to Asain markets where they get top dollar. (I've been stocking up)
Last edited by ______ June 7, 2012 at 02:07 PM.
Jun 07, 2012 08:57 PM
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rcs1Jun 07, 2012 08:57 PM
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Another vote for Lagavulin here - I managed to get a bottle at Costco about 5 years ago for $60. That was a good deal.
Jun 07, 2012 08:59 PM
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nfusion770Jun 07, 2012 08:59 PM
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Quote from briansdad :
Another act of heresy is to add a little water. The conventional advise is (as above) a "tablespoon or two," or the more poetic "like the dew on a rose." In reality, anything up to one to one water and scotch is fine. If you like good red wine, you will like scotch with no ice but some water. It opens up the bouquet and really lets the subtleties be noticed. Over time, you can work your way up to straight out of the bottle (or cask strength, which is sometimes sold in special bottlings at a higher proof.)

Unless you seek controversy, try not to put any ice in the whisky. It's not the same as a little room temperature water.
I don't think that's heresy. That's how I learned to drink it- anywhere from a table spoon or two to equal parts water and scotch. I don't like it with ice as that seems to numb the flavor, but water can make it better.

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Jun 07, 2012 09:02 PM
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nfusion770Jun 07, 2012 09:02 PM
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Quote from rcs1 :
Another vote for Lagavulin here - I managed to get a bottle at Costco about 5 years ago for $60. That was a good deal.
You can get it for about that if you buy a case from grand wine cellar. For a single bottle that is a great price. Again, my Costco only carries the mid grade stuff.

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