tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post7329358507697928227..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Whiskey Wednesday: Whiskey Giftsskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-22995639218882830442009-12-17T16:25:03.069-08:002009-12-17T16:25:03.069-08:00Thanks for your help. I'll look into the Old P...Thanks for your help. I'll look into the Old Pulteney 17 and that Dalmore 15 for next year. I think we are going to stick with giving him the Balvenie this year.TNT Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579546601594790245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-88196112363540380832009-12-17T09:18:53.404-08:002009-12-17T09:18:53.404-08:00Tony,
I haven't been to Total Wine, but the b...Tony,<br /><br />I haven't been to Total Wine, but the best selection I know of in Orange County is <a href="http://www.hitimewine.net" rel="nofollow">Hi Time Wine</a> in Costa Mesa.<br /><br />Balvenie is a solid choice; I haven't had that particular one, but most Balvenies will be a bit lighter than the Oban. If your boss really liked the Oban, I might follow up with an Old Pulteney 17 year old or a Dalmore 15 year old, both should be about in your price range. <br /><br />Good luck and let me know what you choose.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-11108287909337249782009-12-16T23:38:33.703-08:002009-12-16T23:38:33.703-08:00Hi Sku,
I had a question that I was hoping you mi...Hi Sku,<br /><br />I had a question that I was hoping you might be able to help me with. My wife who is an attorney like you, is looking to buy her boss a bottle of scotch. By the way they are located in K-town too. Another coincidence.<br /><br />In the past we have gotten him Oban 14 and the Lagavalin 16. He enjoyed the Oban and we didn't get a chance to ask him what he thought about the Lagavalin.<br /><br />We recently purchased The Balvenie single barrel aged 15 years. What do you think about this one? Looking for something in the $50 to $75 range. Purchased this particular one at Total Wine. Have you been here? What are you impressions on there selection and prices? Any places that you particularly like in the Orange County area?<br /><br />Thanks for any help you can provide.<br /><br />TonyTNT Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579546601594790245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-3476482868125764912009-12-10T20:58:30.429-08:002009-12-10T20:58:30.429-08:00For where you are, Wine House in West LA might be ...For where you are, Wine House in West LA might be the closest with a really good selection. <br /><br />If you want something more unusual, try a Japanese whisky. In addition to the Hibki I listed above, the Yamazaki 18 year old is a great single malt that tends to be in the $80-$90 range.<br /><br />Good luck!skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-24327029614774102652009-12-10T20:12:35.611-08:002009-12-10T20:12:35.611-08:00Thanks for getting back to me. I am in Venice. T...Thanks for getting back to me. I am in Venice. The gift is for someone who is a whiskey drinker, so I'm looking for something yummy but unusual<br />in the $100 price range. Maybe something harder to come by would be better??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-40418376829941208812009-12-10T06:35:18.693-08:002009-12-10T06:35:18.693-08:00Anon, Highland Park 18 is a great whisky and prett...Anon, Highland Park 18 is a great whisky and pretty available as well. You don't say where in town you are but most liquor stores with a decent selection of single malts, including BevMo, will carry it. If you let me know where you are, I may be able to suggest something more specific.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-40601497940243020962009-12-09T20:43:28.874-08:002009-12-09T20:43:28.874-08:00I would like to buy a bottle of 18 year old Highla...I would like to buy a bottle of 18 year old Highland Park Scotch as a christmas gift for my boss. Do you know where I could buy this in LA. Thanks for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com