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World's oldest malt whisky ($15,000 a bottle) goes on sale
DAILYMAIL ^ | 12th March 2010 | By Daily Mail Reporter

Posted on 03/12/2010 7:10:30 AM PST by envisio

The world's oldest malt whisky - costing up to £10,000 a bottle - went on sale today.

The Mortlach 70-year-old Speyside was sampled by a select group of tasters at a ceremony in Edinburgh Castle.

Bottles of the rare piece of Scotland's 'liquid history' have now hit the market.

Only 54 full-size bottles, costing £10,000 each, and 162 smaller bottles at £2,500 have been made available.

The whisky has been released under Gordon and MacPhail's Generations brand.

It was filled into its cask on October 15 1938 on the order of John Urquhart, the grandfather of the firm's joint managing directors, David and Michael Urquhart.

Exactly 70 years later, the decision was made to empty the cask and bottle its contents. A bottle of Mortlach was piped into Edinburgh Castle today and tasted by guests in the Queen Anne Room.

David and Michael Urquhart today described it as a malt 'without comparison'.

They said: 'This is a very special day for us, one we've literally been anticipating for generations. 'Our family has been in the whisky business for a long time, with each generation building and handing on a lifetime's expertise to the next.

'We believe Mortlach 70 Years Old is a malt without comparison.

'If the reaction of those lucky enough to enjoy a dram today is anything to go by, whisky fans and people wishing to own a unique piece of Scotland's liquid history will be very excited about it.'

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To: Moonman62
> I'm reminded of audiophiles who will pay a $1000 for a string of wire that doesn't work any better than a $5 string of wire, simply because perceived sound quality is directly proportional to dollars spent.

Now its $1000 audiophile grade power cords. Not needed IMHO, nut you will find a difference between the $5 hunk of zip cord and a large, (12 or 14 guage) cable. You don't have to spend huge amounts to get a noticeable improvement in bass response, dynamics and imaging.

61 posted on 03/12/2010 12:34:02 PM PST by ADemocratNoMore (Jeepers, Freepers, where'd 'ya get those sleepers?. Pj people, exposing old media's lies.)
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To: Trajan88
Do yourself a favor. Open up that bottle, pour a dram & enjoy. ‘Twill truly turn any old day into a very special occasion!. JW Blue, ummm ummm ummm.
62 posted on 03/12/2010 12:39:24 PM PST by ADemocratNoMore (Jeepers, Freepers, where'd 'ya get those sleepers?. Pj people, exposing old media's lies.)
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To: Twotone; Knitting A Conundrum; ThanhPhero; Julia H.; DuncanWaring; snuffy smiff; ottbmare; ...
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63 posted on 03/13/2010 10:07:45 AM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: sionnsar

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64 posted on 03/13/2010 10:10:05 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Freedom is Priceless.)
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To: envisio

bfl


65 posted on 03/13/2010 10:41:29 AM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: envisio
There are a lot of words put out on the Internet regarding these fancy "aged" adult beverages. For me, I am satisfied with fresh cider, served cold (Woodchuck being my favorite branch) or draft beer, preferably pilsners such as Pilsner Urquell as well as my namesake brew.

Regarding distilled beverages, despite having the means to do so, I could never bring myself to drink the really top shelf stuff that goes for hundreds of dollars a bottle. My guilty pleasures are mostly limited to Patron tequila (about $65 a bottle) and the occasional ice wines ($30-40 a bottle) that I might serve as a dessert wine after a Thanksgiving dinner or something. As for wine, I normally stick to the $15 a bottle pricepoint.

Even if you are a connoisseur, is it really worth it to pay so much money for any kind of booze?

66 posted on 03/13/2010 10:41:56 AM PST by SamAdams76 (I am 2 days away from outliving Jim Jones)
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To: envisio

Well, I’m 63 now and I poured some last month...


67 posted on 03/13/2010 4:35:07 PM PST by ThanhPhero (di tray hoi den La Vang)
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To: SamAdams76
> Even if you are a connoisseur, is it really worth it to pay so much money for any kind of booze?

Quality will cost ‘ya, and in my case, a bottle will last several years before it is finally finished. Its nice to have something special available when I'm in the mood for a treat.

Dittos on the cider, & "perry" (pear cider) as well.

68 posted on 03/14/2010 2:21:19 PM PDT by ADemocratNoMore (Jeepers, Freepers, where'd 'ya get those sleepers?. Pj people, exposing old media's lies.)
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To: count-your-change

You must have kids. There is no other way to explain how you could be that out-of-your-mind.


69 posted on 03/15/2010 8:14:55 AM PDT by Sensei Ern (Akbar Zib)
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To: Quix

Unlike wine, scotch gets beeter with age, not turning to vinegar. The longer it sits, the less you taste the alcohol burn on the tongue, and the more sweetness and spices you taste.


70 posted on 03/15/2010 8:16:44 AM PDT by Sensei Ern (Akbar Zib)
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To: Trajan88

For a mixed scotch JWB is very good, but I do not like it as much as a single malt scotch of any year.


71 posted on 03/15/2010 8:20:19 AM PDT by Sensei Ern (Akbar Zib)
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To: Sensei Ern

Ahhhh. Thanks.

The most expensive stuff I’ve ever tasted was in China.

Don’t recall the names . . .

still tasted plenty like fire water. LOL.

Though some was mellower.

I think they LIKE the fire water taste.


72 posted on 03/15/2010 8:21:37 AM PDT by Quix (BLOKES who got us where we R: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: SamAdams76

“Regarding distilled beverages, despite having the means to do so, I could never bring myself to drink the really top shelf stuff that goes for hundreds of dollars a bottle.”

I am allergic to alcohol. I could have a stroke from too much. I can have a little, but I limit myself to one drink.

Having said that, since my limitations are so extreme, I do not waste my time on less than the very best, if i drink at all.


73 posted on 03/15/2010 8:54:51 AM PDT by Sensei Ern (Akbar Zib)
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To: Sensei Ern
You must have kids. There is no other way you would understand! But the bill for the drink lasts far longer than the taste of the drink.
74 posted on 03/15/2010 10:14:57 AM PDT by count-your-change (You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
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Thanks envisio.

Note: this topic is from 3/12/2010.

Blast from the Past.

Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution.

To all -- please ping me to other topics which are appropriate for the GGG list.


75 posted on 09/07/2011 6:09:19 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (It's never a bad time to FReep this link -- https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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