Some Malt for your gargre

[bungbung]

Bit of a deal on at "the Mill" brand bottlestores -

Laphroaig 10yr old 1000ml $56.95

That is not a misprint.

Apparently they are importing it themselves hence the dealness of it all.

Not sure if anyone outside of Welli can share in the good fortune though.. you guys down't mill?

[StoneChucker]

What is Laphroaig 10yr old? Surely for $56 you could get a new bottle?
Seriously though, whats it normally worth? Might get it for the old man

[Oscar]

Bit of a deal on at "the Mill" brand bottlestores -

Laphroaig 10yr old 1000ml $56.95

That is not a misprint.

Apparently they are importing it themselves hence the dealness of it all.

Not sure if anyone outside of Welli can share in the good fortune though.. you guys down't mill?

Wow! That's cheap!
Where is "The Mill"?

[bungbung]

Laphroaig is delicious scotch whisky from an isle called Islay. It has a full on oily/smoky/peaty flavour.

Normally 700ml will set you back $90 to $110 so this is a steal.

There is a Mill in Wellington, Victoria St or in Porirua by Kenepuru Drive. There should be more around than that.

http://www.themill.co.nz/ is their website address

It would appear to be a nationwide chain of stores.

[bluninja]

My f-in law brought me 2 bottles over when I was in NZ...hadn't told him I stopped drinking....I now have reimported both bottles to the UK....it's a lovely drop of stuff if you like your single malts.

[scumdog]

Bit of a deal on at "the Mill" brand bottlestores -

Laphroaig 10yr old 1000ml $56.95

That is not a misprint.

Apparently they are importing it themselves hence the dealness of it all.

Not sure if anyone outside of Welli can share in the good fortune though.. you guys down't mill?

Not fair! not fair, can you tell me how I can get it shipped to my place?
No kidding, I mean it.

[StoneChucker]

If you really want some, I don't mind going to get some, and posting it off for you. Let me know (I'll package it up real tight, it's part of my job at work :))

[Yamahamaman]

Does anyone know when the next shipment of Hydroscillator's is due?

[scumdog]

If you really want some, I don't mind going to get some, and posting it off for you. Let me know (I'll package it up real tight, it's part of my job at work :))

SOMEBODY!! can you get me some - at that price!!

[StoneChucker]

Must I get it? I don't want like 5 people to get you some, you having to pay 5 people, and then feeding your kids on single malt for the next fortnight because you spent all the bread money :laugh:

So, tell me if I must, and I will. How you going to pay <_< :)?

[riffer]

Laphroiag???


I'm there!!!

Oh damn. Its bike rego time.....


:weep:

[scumdog]

Must I get it? I don't want like 5 people to get you some, you having to pay 5 people, and then feeding your kids on single malt for the next fortnight because you spent all the bread money :laugh:

So, tell me if I must, and I will. How you going to pay <_< :)?

No, 'course you don't HAVE to buy it for me but if you (or some other kindsoul) wishes to make the effort and also courier it to me just p.m. me and I'll send a cheque or whatever. :)

[Ghost Lemur]

*Checks wallet* :crybaby:

*looks at kidney* :eek:

I could get a dozen. :cool2:

[scumdog]

Hod it! hold it! Mrs SD has just told me there is a "Mill" in Dunners so I'll shoot through and purchase a bottle or two :2thumbsup

[bungbung]

Massive thread dredge!

The Mill have 700ml Laphroaig for $49.95 before 1 July
But not for those of you who live on the mainland.

Sorry

[James Deuce]

Bugger me!

[kiwifruit]

Bugger me!

Roger that.

[Hitcher]

The Mill have 700ml Laphroaig for $49.95 before 1 July

Fuck! (10 chars)

[boostin]

Ok whats better, the Dalmore 12YO 750ml or the Laphroaig 10yr Malt 700ml...?

http://www.themill.co.nz/search.asp?page=3&searchspecial=Y

[James Deuce]

From a personal preference perspective I'd go the Laphoaig.

Bear in mind that older isn't better in the Single Malt world, it merely reflects the amount of time the stuff sits in the barrel. Unlike wine, it doesn't change its character in the bottle. There are plenty of experts who will rate an '80s 10 year old Laphroaig over a '70s 18 year old Laphroaig. The quality of the barrels was apparently better.

[boostin]

I better get both then.

[James Deuce]

Cunning plan. Sign of a true fan.

[martybabe]

Massive thread dredge!

The Mill have 700ml Laphroaig for $49.95 before 1 July
But not for those of you who live on the mainland.

Sorry

Cheers, I'm off to bag me a bottle.

[jrandom]

Fuck! (10 chars)

What he said! Gosh darn it. If only I wasn't so broke.

Sigh.

[Forest]

I'm more of a Glenmorangie man. I really like smooth and rounded single malts like the Nectar D'or.

Is that 10 YO Laphroaig bottled at cask strength? Don't drink it neat - it is like drinking paint stripper.

[James Deuce]

Nectar D'or is a sauterne finish and reminds me of orange flavoured toothpaste.

Anyone suggesting that you drink single malt any other way than neat, clearly isn't a fan. Laproaig could hardly be considered paintstripper.

[bungbung]

Is that 10 YO Laphroaig bottled at cask strength?

There is a 48%abv "cask strength" 10yo, but for $49.95 you get the tax break 40% version.

Which I have in front of me now, yum.
I do prefer it to the recently departed Ardbeg 10yo, it is smoother, and for me has a better balance. The Ardbeg can be a bit salty.

[EJK]

Wow quite cheap. I don't drink but should get some (for guests in the future).

Edit: Fuck not avali in Sth Island.

[Hitcher]

The Ardbeg can be a bit salty.

Tosh. Ardbeg is the hairy-chested bovver boy of malts. Little sophistication but personality in spades. I love it. I guess it's not to the taste of the girlies sipping their breakfast malts...

[xwhatsit]

Massive thread dredge!

The Mill have 700ml Laphroaig for $49.95 before 1 July
But not for those of you who live on the mainland.

Sorry
Why is it cheaper than 5 years ago? Is it because it's 5 years older?

[James Deuce]

No. It doesn't age in the bottle. The age is taken from how long it sits in Sherry, Port, Brandy, Madeira, or Sauterne casks.

It's cheaper because some distributor has over stocked on a luxury during a recession.

[xwhatsit]

No. It doesn't age in the bottle. The age is taken from how long it sits in Sherry, Port, Brandy, Madeira, or Sauterne casks.

It's cheaper because some distributor has over stocked on a luxury during a recession.
So it's not like sausages, for instance, in that what used to be $10 is now given away for free five years later?



I'll go back to my tea.

[klingon]

Bit of a deal on at "the Mill" brand bottlestores -

Laphroaig 10yr old 1000ml $56.95

That is not a misprint.

Apparently they are importing it themselves hence the dealness of it all.

Not sure if anyone outside of Welli can share in the good fortune though.. you guys down't mill?


Massive thread dredge!

The Mill have 700ml Laphroaig for $49.95 before 1 July
But not for those of you who live on the mainland.

Sorry

Remember to read the fine print:
2004 $59.95 for 1 litre
2009 $49.95 for 700 ml

Not saying it isn't a bargain... just that it's not cheaper than 5 years ago.

We were just drinking Laphroaig on Saturday night for a friend's birthday. The bar tender couldn't pronounce "Laphroaig" or "Islay." Poor thing got a bit of a ribbing.

[bungbung]

Tosh. Ardbeg is the hairy-chested bovver boy of malts. Little sophistication but personality in spades. I love it. I guess its not to the taste of the girlies sipping their breakfast malts...

What do you prefer, Ardbeg over Laphroaig?

[Hitcher]

What do you prefer, Ardbeg over Laphroaig?

You misunderstand, Grasshopper. I find both excellent in their own special way. Choice of malt is a matter of mood, time and place. Anybody who drinks only one, or even a selection, is denying themselves one of the world's Great Pleasures -- to stand spellbound in front of one's whisky cupboard deciding which one to partake of. Bliss.

[Oscar]

What do you prefer, Ardbeg over Laphroaig?

I just bought some dis here Ardbeg Supernova....mmmmmm

[Usarka]

I made the mistake of thinking the dearest duty free piss is the best duty free piss. Got a bottle of glenmorangie asta which is op and too strong to sup on quietly.....(imho and that of my scottish <strike>conersir, conaso</strike> pisshead mate).