Macallan 18 at Woodshed 2017
 

Yikes... price for my favorite single malt (Macallan 18) in 2017 at the Woodshed was $28. Don't believe I would pay $30 for a Macallan 12. Can't imagine what they now charge for 18.

Too rich for my blood!:eek:

Just sneak it in a flask and pour it into the empty water glass. :D:D

It's a high end scotch whiskey and the Woodshed is providing an upscale environment to enjoy it in. Regardless of what they charge, you always have the choice to not drink it. This may come as a surprise, but there are plenty of people out there willing to pay it for a host of reasons due to rarity, company, ambiance, or more.

Years ago, I got to try Pappy (I think it was just a Pappy 10) for the first time and it was $55 for a one ounce pour. Was it worth it...still TBD but the last thing I did was knock the business for providing the opportunity.

I was in Aruba years ago and Madame Jeannette's had a host of worldwide beers including Wesvleteran VII (one of the most sought after beers in the world having a super super limited release in the US/northeast about 13 years ago (last time I saw)). The beer was $35 for an 11 ounce bottle which I immediately balked at. Then thought to myself, I really enjoy beer and never get this opportunity yet I have no issue going to Fenway park an paying $11 for Bud Lights and buying several.

My point is, rather than knock a business for their price, maybe highlight that they are offering it. I know of several other businesses in the area providing high end whiskey (not readily obtainable) at reasonable prices but there is inherently a markup. Cheers!

I'm with you--Macallan 18 is not a typical single malt--ordering it in a restaurant is not representative of that restaurant's prices.

I would love to try Pappy Van Winkle (once!) and would be very grateful to the restaurant

I know a restaurant in Moultonborough that has multiple Pappy's including Old Rip Van Winkle and Reserve 12. Feel free to message me and I'll share details

I'm looking for Buffalo Trace. Anyone know where I can obtain it?

Thank you.

NH liquor just did a whiskey drop at a bunch of NH locations about a week ago. I think Plymouth was one of them. I remember when that was readily on the shelf, then they decided to hold back on how many bottles they were going to put out to up the demand for it. Try Redemption, it's on the cheaper side and very good. It's my go to for "every day" whiskey.

The Overlook Tavern at Birch Hill Country Club in Moultonborough has Buffalo Trace and uses it as their base for their old fashioned. Very clean and very nice! They also have Blanton's Buffalo Trace single barrel, EH Taylor, Eagle Rare (and single barrel), and many more. They also have live music usually on Fridays including tonight.

I guess you haven't been to Fenway in a while, LOL!

How much for a frosty beverage at Fenway these days?

Last I heard they were $18, so you throw down a $20 covering the tip.

Sadly - this is very true. I haven't been in a few years and am scared to think of what it is now!

Macallan 18 goes for $420 at the NH Liquor stores! Its to be expected that a drink made with 1.5 oz of that delicious scotch is going to run you north of $50/$60! JW Blue is $220 a bottle that was a easily $30/$40 shot/drink liquor.

I figure the house wants to triple the cost of the liquor...

Woodsy

Yup. And neither are worth that money.


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I've had both. The Macallan 18 is excellent and fitting for a special moment.

The JW Blue was a big disappointment for me, after years of marketing-induced curiosity. It was not as good as single malts or bourbons that might retail in the $60-80/bottle range (fortunately, no dollars were shed in the process...)

Not a whiskey but Rum, I went to Puerto Rico last year and toured the small family run distillery of Ron del Barrilito. It was tremendously informational, not knowing anything about distilling. They have 4 rums, #2 about $40, #3 about $50, #4 about $300, and #5 at about $800, per bottle. We got to taste all 4 and there was quite a difference, esp with #5, that one was amazing!
The longer it sits in the barrel the smoother it tastes but it also loses volume to evaporation. The #5 was amazingly smooth but way out of my price range so I settled for a #4 which I'm saving for a special occasion.
If ever in Pueto Rico I highly recommend this tour.
They have a Barcardi distillery Tour also, but they are actually a high-volume Cuban Rum enterprise.

I preferred the salty, deep peaty flavor of Laphroaig 15 year old back in my drinking days.

Tried JW blue once: meh.

the same with great red wines. Brunello can age up to 5 years

Have you had Jefferson Ocean? it's got the saltiness from putting the barrels to age on a cargo ship. I grabbed one of the first bottles before it sky rocketted in price, got it for like $60 if I can remember, now its close to $90.

Also, I got to do a tasting of JW red, blue and black one day at a bar I frequented. I couldn't really tell to differences or which on was the most expensive. If I'm spending that much on any whiskey, I'd rather have a small batch or single barrel than a mixed barrel any day. I think JW is just a name thing that everyone knows.

No, I quit drinking alcohol at the end of the last century but it sounds pretty tasty.