Why is Johnnie Walker Blue so expensive? The way we think about prices and value can often make little or no sense. A great real-life example of this is Johnnie Walker whisky, a product offered in different varieties and qualities, each with its own artificial value. The Scottish distiller's Red Label, for instance, runs about $26 for a 750-ml bottle. Black jumps to $39, Green to $56, and Gold to around $86. But the gap from there to the super-premium Blue Label is enormous -- it sells for nearly $200 a bottle. http://www.asylum.com/2010/01/07/ma...less-why-johnnie-walker-blue-is-so-expensive/
I did a search as well, and the only one I found was a 21 year old glenfidich. I remember it was an older Scotch, but I thought the name was a bit more obscure. I'm pissed now that I can't find it.
I actually just got back from the UK last week, and spent a day while I was there touring distelleries. I toured Edradour (smallest distillery in Scotland) and Glenfarclas (largest distellery in Speyside). I believe they're the last two independently owned distelleries in Scotland - all others are owned by Chivas or a Japanese company. Ended up with a 10 year bottle of Glenfarclas and a 12 year bottle of Edradour Caledonia. Both are money.
Post this article if you don't mind. Blocked at work (nothing is blocked at my work, so that's weird). I know beers are pure marketing, no reason for something like Shiner to cost what it does.
<br> Had to necro this thread because I bought a bottle of this recently and oh my it is wonderful. What are you guys drinking lately?
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I just started drinking scotch and my first buy was Macallan 18. I love it but it's just too danged pricey to be drinking every day. I went out to get Macallan 12 but ended up with Cask Strength instead. Needless to say, Cask Strength is way too harsh for me. If anybody wants Cask Strength, I will be willing to give it away for dirt cheap lol. I drink scotch neat only.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is what I drink after a nice meal at home. Laphroaig Ten is what I drink to wind down after work. Lagavulin 16 is what I drink on special occasions like Bdays and crap. and I've got a Caol Ila 12 that I'm not super fond of. It's a good Islay, it's just that it's kind got baby characteristics compared to Laphroaig and Lagavulin.
When I was Taiwan a last month, this guy recommended Arbegs Single Malt Scott Whiskey. It's about the same price as JW Blue, but he says it's better. I've never had it, but I'll try it when I get a chance. JW Blue is worth the price if it's a special occasions, but you'll grow broke drinking it regularly. It's very smooth.
<br> Think of it like dog breeds...sort of Blended is like a mixed breed. It is made from a blend of different types. Still good and enjoyable but enthusiasts may want something a bit more pure for a different taste Single Malt is the pure breed. Tends to be a bit more pricey but is well worth the taste. Also, each single malt is named from the area of Scotland it comes from (Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Speyside, and Lowland).
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Whiskey is best drank at between 80 and 86 proof. Anything stronger, you should add a splash of water to bring down to that range. Macallan Cask Strength is 118 proof. Try it again, but add about 1 part water to 4 parts whiskey. I would think that you would like it much better.
Yes, big fan. Also love me some Makers 46 or Willett on the rocks. JW Blue label is damn good, but I only bring it from the bar to blow minds when visitors come over.
McAllan 12 is probably the best bang for the buck. But, not very peaty like Lagavulan. I also like Glenmorangie, Balvenie, and Highland Park. None of which have nearly as much peat aroma/flavor as Lagavulan.
