Great, just great!

[Macman]

Thank you to my wonderful and lovely wife.

You've got that right! What a thoughtful lady!

[ForresterModern]

First rule of etiquette for gift recieving is that you are obliged to, at least once in the presence of the giver and typically at the soonest opportunity, use/wear/display/imbibe/partake of whatever gift was recieved. I would say you have plenty of reason and opportunity to open and partake of that fine whisky at your earliest convenience. Enjoy for all of us.

j

[KenB]

May I suggest a tasting for all of us at your place ASAP; like before it is gone.

[opositive]

forrestermodern is absolutely correct--though i would add that you should also gush with epic joy and enthusiasm to give her positive reinforcement and to encourage a repeat.

by the way, that is my favorite scotch.

[chewse]

forrestermodern is absolutely correct--though i would add that you should also gush with epic joy and enthusiasm to give her positive reinforcement and to encourage a repeat.

by the way, that is my favorite scotch.

Oh YES, reinforce positive behavior....something I forgot since the kidos moved out of the house!

[islandkilt]

Laphroaig's tasting notes:

COLOUR : Bright Red Gold

NOSE: At bottling strength the aroma seems quite closed giving only a rich, sweet scent but a touch of water releases all the multitude of different flavours. The initial sweet, sherry sweetness is quickly followed but the time-honoured Islay peat tang. After this opening burst of flavour there is a smooth fruit ripeness that complements the tang of salt in the background.

BODY: Rich round and full.

PALATE: The burst of peat that fills the mouth is quickly restrained by a sherry sweetness that slowly develops into spicy apple fruitiness.

FINISH: Very long and warming leaving a distinct tang of Islay.

Facebook taster comment:

"wooooooo!!!!! i cant drink anything else anymore!!"

Enjoy!

[ctbuchanan]

Hurry up and marry that girl..... oh wait, I guess you already did. Smart lad you are.