What's your favorite single malt?

[Greg]

Whiskey pouch? Is that code for your belly?

[Drunk Monk]

London-based subscription service Whisky-Me owns and stocks the machine with a selection of 1.7-ounce pouches of Scotch. Labels include Macallan, Aberfeldy, and Royal Lochnager, as well as a commemorative release celebrating the start-up’s first year in business.

Hold the phone.  Whisky pouches?

I could make such good use of 1.7 oz pouches of Macallan and Aberfeldy.  I don't know Royal Lochnager but with a name like that, I'm sure it's tasty.  Access to these would open up a whole world of adventure.

Whiskey pouch? Is that code for your belly?

I went from a six-pack to a mini-keg. 

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

SHUT YER BRAYIN’ WHISKEY-POUCH, YE STRINGY BAWBAG!!!

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Um, sorry. Scottish Tourettes.

[Drunk Monk]

Available in Murica as Pocket Shots http://www.pocketshot.com/products/whiskey/

Unfortunately they only do some sort of Kentucky Bourbon and they don't even name it so it probably sux.

Whiskey

Pocket Shot is full bodied Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced the way Kentucky Bourbon used to be made, aged to perfection in charred Oak Barrels.

Gimme my Macallan Whisky Pouch please.

[Drunk Monk]

Bet this Macallan don't come in no pouch.

‘ULTRA RARE’ MACALLAN WHISKY SELLS FOR $1.5 MILLION, SMASHES AUCTION RECORD
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Produced by Tim McKirdy / @timmckirdy
Updated on 2018-12-04


Photo Credit: Christie’s Images Ltd. 2018
It’s been quite the year for whisky auctions, especially those featuring bottles of 60-year-old Macallan.
In May, a bottle of Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 sold in Hong Kong for just over $1 million, at the time setting a record for the world’s most expensive whisky. Last month, that record was broken by another bottle of the same whisky, which sold for $1.1 million.
Finally, on November 29, a bottle of 60-year-old Macallan sold at a Christie’s auction in London for £1,200,000 (roughly $1,528,800), smashing the world record for the third time this year.
The whisky, which Christie’s describes as an “ultra-rare elixir,” is presented in a one-of-a-kind bottle, painted by Irish artist Michael Dillon. The bottle’s illustration depicts the Easter Elchies House of The Macallan against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
This year’s prior two record-breaking bottlings came from a collection of 24 numbered bottles, 12 of which artist Peter Blake decorated, with the other 12 designed by Italian artist Valerio Adami. All three contain the same Scotch, a 1926 Macallan single malt which spent 60 years maturing in ex-sherry casks.
“The sale represents a landmark moment in the whisky market,” Christie’s International Director of Wine Tim Triptree MW said in a press release.

Published: December 4, 2018

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

Next time you travel internationally, check duty-free for mini-bottles of good stuff.

[Drunk Monk]

Must try this

Remember Tide pods? Now we have Scotch pods
10:23 AM EDT October 5, 2019
It's not every day that a liquor company imitates a detergent manufacturer. But anyone who's bought a Tide pod for the laundry will recognize the origins of the so-called Scotch pod, "glassless cocktails" for drinkers who can't be bothered to pour.
"No ice. No stirrer. No glass. We're redefining how whisky can be enjoyed ... #noglassrequired," The Glenlivet tweeted as part of its "Capsule Collection" roll-out, timed with London's Cocktail Week.
People have been enjoying Scotch whisky for hundreds of years, usually in a glass and often on the rocks, of course.
Now, The Glenlivet boasts that it is changing the way the hard alcohol is consumed.
"A first of its kind for a spirit brand, the edible capsules are 23ml in size, fully biodegradable and provide the perfect flavour-explosion experience," read the Scottish brand's promotional materials. "Enjoying them is simple, the capsules are popped in the mouth for an instant burst of flavour, and the capsule is simply swallowed."
Judging from Twitter posts, some whisky-lovers, however, aren't so thrilled.
"Ummm, whisky cocktails are for sipping & savouring, not exploding in your mouth all in one go," wrote Susie Mac.
"Jello shots. You reinvented jello shots," tweeted Jodran Weissmann.
"Just put it in an IV bag. Let's get to the inevitable conclusion," writer Roxane Gay added.
The limited-production pods are being served as an amuse-bouche during London's celebration of cocktail innovations, which run through October 13.
That limited availability ought to keep most people from confusing them with laundry detergent.
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[Greg]

Getting quite the push back on the inter webs.

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

The Whisky Gods smiled upon me once more, so I am set for Talisker for the year. And a couple other things, though nothing earth-shattering

[Drunk Monk]

dammit.  i didn't get any whiskey for xmas.  that sux. 

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

You can remedy that by going to the Irish whiskey thread

[Drunk Monk]

i do have a bottle of teelings single malt by my bedside.  single malts aren't exclusive to nationality, ya know.

i was happy with my xmas haul until i realized just now that i got no booze.  not a drop.  from anyone.  wth?

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now i'm having a sad. 

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You can remedy that by going to the Irish whiskey thread

okay, i saw what you posted there and this makes more sense now. nevermind my snarky nationality comment above. i do appreciate the gesture.

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

This years pre-Pandemic winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition was the Glendronach 15, notable for being the Scotch that made me like Scotch. A lot.

Another winner this year was the Aberlour Abunadh. Another fave of mine that even though it is cask strength, it is smooooth.

There. More info you don’t need or want.

[Drunk Monk]

This years pre-Pandemic winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition was the Glendronach 15, notable for being the Scotch that made me like Scotch. A lot.

Another winner this year was the Aberlour Abunadh. Another fave of mine that even though it is cask strength, it is smooooth.

How much for G15 and AA per bottle? Hard to find?

 More info you don’t need or want.

not true

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

The G15 is a whopping $92. I think my original bottle was $45 at TJ’s...20 years ago. Never mind. The AA is about $100 and worth it. A real subtle asskicker, though.