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My wife and I went to Feis Ile last year, and brought 10 Liters (14 bottles) home to the US, with no issues. One important side note: In the UK, scotch bottles are only 700mL, not the US standard of 750mL, which means you can legally bring home 7 bottles each, not just 6.
We planned ahead and brought an extra piece of luggage and some inflatable wine bottle protectors I bought on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778KC1ZC
The bottle bags fit every scotch bottle, except for the short/wide Kilchoman bottles. I kept the Kilchoman bottles in their cardboard boxes, wrapped the boxes with clothes, and placed those bottles as close to the center of the luggage as possible. The bottles in the inflatable bags were also wrapped with clothes for added protection.
We divided the 14 bottles amongst our three pieces of luggage, and only the largest of the bags (with 7 bottles in it) earned a special "HEAVY BAG" sticker to warn the luggage throwers at the Glasgow Airport.
Every bottle made it home intact.
In regards to shipping scotch home, I know for a fact (because I asked) that Royal Mail will not ship scotch back to the US. It has something to do with US Customs and import duties. I overheard a conversation on Ardbeg Day about a company that was shipping bottles back to the US during Feis, but I don't know if it was true, and I didn't look into it.
My wife bought these on Amazon about a year ago. I use them very regularly as they quickly became my favorite glasses.
They're dishwasher safe, no marks after many uses and washes, even with large square ice cubes. They have a really good feel to them, and a fairly nice weight to them, too.
I haven't tried any others, but if one of these got broken I would immediately buy the same one as a replacement.
Boston round bottles are available on Amazon in many sizes, in clear and amber glass, with plastic screw-on caps. For example.
As long as it's properly stored you shouldn't run into any issues for at least a couple of years or so. My rule of thumb is if a bottle is less than 1/3 or so full, I will try to kill it off within a few months or transfer to a smaller bottle. Otherwise, keep them in a cool location away from direct sunlight and you should be fine.
You could also try these. They are intended for wine, I bought some for my wife and she claims they work great in that respect, but I've also seen people on other whiskey subs claiming they use them on whiskey as well. I can't speak first hand, but they're pretty inexpensive to try it out.
Best of luck, cheers!
I have gone through the A-Z of Whisky Place-names and the only three that fit the bill were Glen Burgie, Glen Broch and maybe Glen Downan. I'm assuming the name starts with Glen.
Got it at online Walmart for about $19 filled with 16 jars of spices. Order over $35 and it's free shipping from Walmart. It's a turntable so you can turn it and easily access samples without knocking the little bottles over. Free refills on spices for 5 yeas if you pay the postage for the refills.
Nothing fancy, just this inexpensive Juvale brand from Amazon. They're sold as bourbon snifters and described as cognac snifters but when I do an online comparison they don't seem to be all that "mini." Two ounces of whisky fills them maybe 3/4 inch from the bottom. They seem to work the same way as a glencairn glass but with a stem (which is what I wanted)
I was kinda being a dick with that comment - whisky rocks can give the whisky a metallic taste, so don’t give him those. I’m finished being a jerk though. I’m just envious of those bottles!
A clear ice cube maker like this would actually be great. I’m sure you’ll enjoy a few tasty sips over the holidays. Cheers!
I just filmed the video tonight so its not ready to share yet, but basically I use this cooler https://www.amazon.com/Igloo-Cooler-Legend-12-Red/dp/B000BOB5L8 I remove the lid and fill it with cool tap water to near the top. I put it in the freezer for about 25 hours. When I take it out I have an ice block about 2" thick and the dimensions of the cooler with water on the bottom. When I remove the ice block I cut it into cubes with a bread knife. In the video I was experimenting with aluminum dividers from baking dishes as a way to break the ice into smaller cubes that were easier to cut. I've seen this done in a professional enviornment and they use a band saw. The principle is called directional freezing which is well documented on YouTube, but I've not see dividers in the tutorials I've watched online.
Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genvisoftware.tastingnotes
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There are lots of options, and I’d probably recommend more than one is best - but my pick of the litter is Appreciating Whisky by Phillip Hills.
This one goes fairly deep into process and touches on chemistry.
https://www.amazon.com/Appreciating-Whiskey-Connoisseurs-Tasting-Enjoying/dp/0004724496
Look up Wineskin bags. Available on Amazon and also at the Container Store. They will hold most narrower 750mL bottles (like Sazerac or Old Overholt) but not chunky ones like Makers Mark or 1.75mL bottles.
I then roll the Wineskin bag in a pair of pants, and put it toward the bottom of the luggage.
Keep in mind checked luggage weight restrictions; 6 bottles is likely to get heavy.
Something like this -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TMCNI8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_7kawAbN7XH6WY
Nosing and tasting your whisky will prove to be a wholesome and interesting encounter every dram you pour... and it really adds to the event and experience of having a dram! You'll find it a useful tool as you start to try more whisky - the glass is super nice to hold, and you can truly get your nose in for a good sniff. There's a reason these kind of glasses are used for tastings all over the world! Hope that link works for you.
The Malt Whisky Yearbook is an annual that comes out around now every year, packed with info on the state of the industry along with a profile of currently active distilleries, their history, current range etc.
There's also the annotated Whisky by Ian Buxton (https://www.amazon.com/Whisky-Ian-Buxton/dp/1780274211/ref=pd_cp_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1780274211&pd_rd_r=2MB091HD6SX9S82HDMCW&pd_rd_w=yTfCb&pd_rd_wg=5SBgP&psc=1&refRID=2MB091HD6SX9S82HDMCW). It's his annotations and the original text of a 1930's book on whisky which has some really interesting information.
I just don't like any of them. They have poor seals, carry over flavors, and are made of low quality metal. I prefer the $5 plastic ones sold at liquor stores over any of the "fancy" ones:
Check out the book Tasting Whiskey. It's a nice, no nonsense, take on getting the most out of whiskey as well as a lot of interesting history and discussion about what makes each type unique.
https://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Whiskey-Insiders-Pleasures-Spirits/dp/1612123015
I recommend Tasting Whiskey by Lew Bryson as an introduction to whiskey.
http://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Whiskey-Insiders-Pleasures-Spirits/dp/1612123015
Other than that, it's not about reading books but you have to drink whiskey. You decide what to buy next based on recommendations here or from your liquor store.
Wishart, Michael Jackson is fairly popular. I like the first title.
As for inspiration. Since the last years that I drink whisky I buy faster than I drink. There's usually something to get before I empty a bottle. It's not like I read a lot of books or magazines about whisky, but I am active on some fora (a very active Dutch forum mostly) where people have suggestions. Or just because I run into some store that has some whisky that I'm interested in. I've passed 'the very beginning' trying to find my taste, but when you're still in that 'phase': try to find samples or minis. I don't know about other countries, but in the Netherlans and Belgium there are many people selling samples. That's a way to try some old or expensive whisky, simply get very different ones, etc.
I have one of these and I really like it. http://www.amazon.com/Steadfast-Strong-English-Pewter-Flask/dp/B00U4JI6TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448207340&sr=8-1&keywords=steadfast+and+strong+flask
You got robbed. You can get them off Amazon for around $10. I think I got mine right under that. A quick search showed this.