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The Scotch Whisky Thread (2 Viewers)
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Ray Karpis
Footballguy
Oh, I know it's not an apples comparison. Just saying as someone just getting into it who is tasting a lot of different things, I prefer it to the others.
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
Makes sense. When I used to drink scotch but wasn't really into it, I'd drink Glenlivet and Glenfiddich mostly. Now I can't really drink any of the speysides unfortunately. They just don't have "it" for me like the Islays and some of the Highlands and Islands have.
Ray Karpis
Footballguy
Let me ask you this: I don't really care all that much for the heavy, smokey taste of the Highland Park. I have, however, had a few scotches in the past that have had a salty, seawater-ish taste - which I really liked. Any recommendations on something that might fit the bill?
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
Actually, I can't recall tasting a scotch that would fit that description. Do you recall the names of any of them? I'd like to give them a whirl.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
heckmanm
Footballguy
freakinback
Footballguy
kutta
Footballguy
Awesome. As someone said above, the 18 is better but the 12 is certainly very solid. Good stuff.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I need to reread this thread. Sipping on some Glenlivet 12 right now - also enjoy Macallan.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Picked up the Glenlivet Nadurra 16 on the way home last night. Quite different than the Macallan 12 - not sure if I like it yet.
Otis
Footballguy
The Macallan 12 is like the BMW 3 series. It's low end of the good stuff, but consistently and reliably good, solid, and a safe choice.
I also like the Lag 16 as noted above. The Talisker 18, which I haven't found on shelves in a while, knocked my socks off.
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
That's a speyside, isn't it? I think I've got a bottle in my cabinet.
Otis
Footballguy
No idea what the heck type it is. It's tasty as all hell. Very smooth going down. Big fan.
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
HighlandPsychopav said:
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
I was wrong on both counts. I have The Dalmore, not Dalwhinnie, 15 at home. Had some yesterday though and it is pretty tasty.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
It's bourbon. And bourbon is not scotch. Both are delicious IMO but I drink more bourbon than scotch because of cost.What's the difference.
I drink more scotch than bourbon because of the taste.It's bourbon. And bourbon is not scotch. Both are delicious IMO but I drink more bourbon than scotch because of cost.What's the difference.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Thanks for reminding me I'm poor.I drink more scotch than bourbon because of the taste.It's bourbon. And bourbon is not scotch. Both are delicious IMO but I drink more bourbon than scotch because of cost.What's the difference.
Not my intent. I prefer Dewar's White, Cutty Sark, The Famous Grouse and Johnny Red over most bourbons.Thanks for reminding me I'm poor.I drink more scotch than bourbon because of the taste.It's bourbon. And bourbon is not scotch. Both are delicious IMO but I drink more bourbon than scotch because of cost.What's the difference.
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
Wow, I had a bottle of this in my hands today when I stopped by Binny's on a whim to buy a bottle of single malt. I put it down because I haven't tried Jura yet and went with Laphroaig 18 instead.What are the odds that you would not only buy it today but then also bump this thread?
That's settles it, I'll need to go back tomorrow and pick up the Jura as well. Will report back
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Not my intent. I prefer Dewar's White, Cutty Sark, The Famous Grouse and Johnny Red over most bourbons.Thanks for reminding me I'm poor.I drink more scotch than bourbon because of the taste.It's bourbon. And bourbon is not scotch. Both are delicious IMO but I drink more bourbon than scotch because of cost.What's the difference.
uke: I like scotch but can handle low-end bourbon much better than low-end scotch. JW red is crap, IMO.And FTR, I'm not poor, I've just got a wife and four kids. I have to drink A LOT to stay sane.
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Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
I just ordered a bottle of this and the Isle of Jura Prophecy. Can't wait to imbibe in a wee dram or twoPsychopav said:Wow, I had a bottle of this in my hands today when I stopped by Binny's on a whim to buy a bottle of single malt. I put it down because I haven't tried Jura yet and went with Laphroaig 18 instead.What are the odds that you would not only buy it today but then also bump this thread?RandyDB said:
That's settles it, I'll need to go back tomorrow and pick up the Jura as well. Will report back
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Kutta - I forgot you had posted this. Got to see one in action a couple months back. Was very cool.
Maelstrom
Footballguy
Yep it's pretty smooth - I had a glass last night at a restaurant and I was very impressed. I like most scotches but I tend to go for Highlands. I've been branching out into more peaty scotches as well.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
So I'm just starting to get into Scotch having only recently started trying it. A couple friends of ours are much more seasoned scotch folk than myself but have invited us over a few times to sample quite a few varieties. My wife, who actually has slightly more experience with it than I do, has similar preferences to me. Our favorite, so far, has been Talisker (and I just got her the Talisker 18). So our friends just got us a Ledaig 10 for Christmas (recommendation from local liquor store as being similar to the Talisker) and tried it for the first time last night.
I didn't see it mentioned here so thought I'd post about it. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed it and the consensus was that it could definitely be a daily drinker. At $50, something you guys might want to try if you haven't already.
I didn't see it mentioned here so thought I'd post about it. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed it and the consensus was that it could definitely be a daily drinker. At $50, something you guys might want to try if you haven't already.
Buddy Ball 2K3
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Jack White
Footballguy
Has anyone tried Tomatin 12?
When I was at the Sam Adams Utopia tasting, the liquor store owner compared it favorably to the Macallan 12, which sells for twice as much.
When I was at the Sam Adams Utopia tasting, the liquor store owner compared it favorably to the Macallan 12, which sells for twice as much.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
Balvenie 21 year old...nectar of the Gods
Jack White
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
That Talisker 18 is one of my favorites out there.
I last night enjoyed the Macallan 15 year fine oak, and I have to say, while I used to find my Johnny Blue the most "smooth" scotch in my cabinet, this Macallan 15 may actually be smoother (and at a fraction of the price). Forgot how good this stuff is.
Otis
Footballguy
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Ray Karpis
Footballguy
Got a bottle of Oban 14 from a partner at my firm.
SkyRattlers
Anti-aliai
My mother got me a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 yr.....wanted to exchange it cause I prefer single malt over blended. But it turns out she forgot that she bought it at duty free. So no exchange possible.
Was disappointed but as my wife said when I got home, it's not like it's going to make me gag.
Was disappointed but as my wife said when I got home, it's not like it's going to make me gag.
Maelstrom
Footballguy
I got a sampler pack with the 12, 18 and 21 (or 12, 15, 18?). Anyways, just tried the 12 so far, it was pretty good. I thought it was a bit raw, kind of a rubbing alcohol kind of initial hit neat, but I did enjoy the glass I had. I added a little bit of water (1/2 teaspoon or so) and that helped mellow it out just enough.
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