Thoughts on Distiller's Edition scotch?

[TheEngineer]

Ah Thanks KC for the explanation. I agree, I've got to get to your store before the end of the year. I got home tonight to change close and re-pack. Leaving tomorrow to go to Lovely Edmonton Alberta. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

I was wondering why they all had the same logo design on the box (those four little squares). Sounds a bit gimmicky to me. I agree I want an Islay to taste like an Islay. I've also noticed that Caol Ila had a Distillers Edition as well (that was the one that I bought, along with a 1993 Taliskers and a 1995 Oban).

Cross border purchase of choice so far has been the 1988 Remy Martin Vintage Premier Cru. A rather unique (key word for perhaps not everyone's cup of tea) cognac. Less Caramelly than the regular XO's, more lithe and a bit austere. More focused and lighter but man the focus. Not my fav but it is a very different and interesting drink.

Thanks for the heads up on the Scotch lover's group! I'll look this up.

WW, I agree on the Highland Park 18. Duty free is actually a bit more approachable at $66 per bottle.

[This message has been edited by TheEngineer (edited 11-03-2009).]