What is your favorite Scotch Whisky

[Scottw]

Laphroig 30 yr
Balvenie 17 yr sherry cask
Hedonism by Compass Bos (a vatted grain whisky).

[DrDubzz]

Johnny Gold Label
Glenfiddich 15yr

[Heatmiser]

Highland Park 18 (my all time favorite)
Clynelish 14
Laphroaig QC
Scapa 14
Lagavulin 16
Aberlour a'bunadh
Dalwhinnie 15

[Paulmac]

umm...Yes :D

[funnymantrip]

Laphroaig 10.

[Pulse]

Macallan 18+, Lagavulin, or Oban always treat me very well....

[CoroHo]

Lagavulin 16 as a daily, but Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Aberlour a'bunadh for those special drams. Others, too, of course, but how much room do we have? :ss

[slimm]

Love this thread. Great to make lists of what to try. That bottle of Johhnie Blue last week was pretty good....

[ahc4353]

Cragganmore 12




Want to try:

Cragganmore Distillers Edition

Ben Riach

[Scottw]

Macallan 18+, Lagavulin, or Oban always treat me very well....

If you like those, try the Peat Monster by Compass Box. Smokey, peaty and powerful. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the company and he is doing great things with Whisky.

[tnip23]

Balvenie doublewood
Glenmorangie port finish
most any Macallan

[Pulse]

If you like those, try the Peat Monster by Compass Box. Smokey, peaty and powerful. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the company and he is doing great things with Whisky.

Thanks for the suggestion...i'll definately try to track down a bottle up here (MA). I'm always up for trying a variety of scotches, thanks!!!

[MTB996]

Another vote for Lagavulin 16. Also enjoy Laphroig if I am having a very strong cigar. On the lighter side, Glenfarclas 21 or Glenmorangie.

Scotch is gooood.:ss

[jcarlton]

Macallan 15 Fine Oak
Glenlivet 18

The less peat the better for me.

[markem]

Probably my all time fave was a 33 y.o. Springbank. Second on the list would be a 27 y.o. Tamnvulin-Glenlivet single barrel that I still have.

[awsmith4]

The one I drink the most is Balvenie 12yr Doublewood, but the Balvenie 21 is probably my favorite it is just a little too expensive as a daily drink

[Darrell]

Lagavulin 16, hands down.

[cigars_n_scotch]

I love this thread as well. So many new options to try!! Time to make a list.

GlenMorangie
Macallan
Laphroig
Cragganmore
JW

are all of my favs.

[Scottw]

The one I drink the most is Balvenie 12yr Doublewood, but the Balvenie 21 is probably my favorite it is just a little too expensive as a daily drink

The 21 is great but do try the 17, it's a nice sherried dram! 17 years in a sherry cask. Just as goodas laphroig30.

Darrell, Try the peat monster if you like the peaty smokey flavors

The Lagavulin is nice.

[lightning9191]

I've only tried a few single malts so far, but the winner by a large margin is Laphroaig 10 year.

[SilverFox]

Ben Riach 15 yr Old Madiera Finish

Bruichladdich 12 yr

[Genetic Defect]

none :) can't understand why though

[BengalMan]

Balvenie 15 as of right now.

[groogs]

Balvenie 15 as of right now.


:tpd: That is a great Scotch for the price. I also like to dip into the Johnnie Walker Blue Label from time to time.

[Deucer]

Aberlour a'bunadh. MMMMMMMMMMMMM good.

[massphatness]

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is my favorite, but way too expensive for regular consumption. The Scotch I drink most often is The GlenLivet.

[Don Fernando]

Glenfiddich 15yr

:tpd:

[macpappy]

Any from the Speyside region. My least favorites are those from Islay.

[XTRMBLZR1]

I really like Lagavulin 16, but recently Glenrothes 1991 has hit the spot.

[JohnnyFlake]

My favorite anytime, blended scotch. is Johnnie Walker Black!

My favorite special occasion blended is JW Blue!

My favorite anytime SMS are Aberlour 10yo & Springbank 10yo

My special occasion SMS are Bowmore 21yo & Springbank 25yo

Of course, those are my favorites at this time in my life. My SMS favorites do change from time to time, however, my blended scotch favorites have not changed in over ten years now.

[Boomer]

Aberlour a'bunadh. MMMMMMMMMMMMM good.

:tpd:
That's if I don't mind going to bed early. Otherwise Springbank is my second favorite.

[kayaker]

Favourite bang for buck:
Blend = Te Bheag (pronounced Chey Vek)
SM = Bowmore 12

All time fav:
Port Ellen 24 yr (bottled by Dewer Ratray)

Other top picks:
Bowmore 17
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Highland Park Port Finish (bottled by Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila 18 yr (bottled by First Cask)

[Zigarrenraucher]

Single Malts...Laphroaig 10(only because I can't find another age). For those with a deep interest, there is The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society of America at http://www.smwsa.com. It's a bit pricey for me right now but some of you may be interested. Cheers!:chr

[HK3-]

Yamazaki made by Sunatory. While expensive it's fairly cheap compared to Johnny Blue. Who would have thought that the Japanese would make great scotch! ;)

[Jay Hemingway]

blended:

johnny blue
johny gold
chivas 21 year

single malt:

balvenie "portwood" 25 year
balvenie "double wood" 12 year
glenfiddich 18 year

:al

[The Dakotan]

That I've had, the answer is Balvenie 21yr Port Wood
That I can afford, :D Balvenie 12 yr.

[MithShrike]

Arberlour a'bunadh
Springbank 15
Lagavulin 16

[Jay Hemingway]

That I've had, the answer is Balvenie 21yr Port Wood
That I can afford, :D Balvenie 12 yr.


yea that's why i know about the 12 year. :D

happened to be a lucky friend of a guy who can afford 21 year!

[Nimbus]

Johnny Walker Blue Label
Balvenie Single Barrel Aged 15yrs

:al I would like a glass right now!

[davearob]

Highland Park 18 (my all time favorite)
Clynelish 14
Laphroaig QC
Scapa 14
Lagavulin 16
Aberlour a'bunadh
Dalwhinnie 15

Heatmiser has my favorites listed. I would change the order slightly and I have never had Highland Park 18...Great excuse to go shopping

[JohnnyFlake]

Heatmiser has my favorites listed. I would change the order slightly and I have never had Highland Park 18...Great excuse to go shopping

Yes it is!!!

Don't buy another drop of anything, until you can afford a bottle of Highland Park 18yo! It's not cheap, at between $85 & $95, but you'll be happy you did!!!;)

[Stogieboy]

Balvenie double wood:tu

[Heatmiser]

Yes it is!!!

Don't buy another drop of anything, until you can afford a bottle of Highland Park 18yo! It's not cheap, at between $85 & $95, but you'll be happy you did!!!;)

IMO there is no other scotch than can touch the HP 18 at that price point. It is expensive but very much worth every penny. Try it. You won't be disappointed!!!

[pnoon]

IMO there is no other scotch than can touch the HP 18 at that price point. It is expensive but very much worth every penny. Try it. You won't be disappointed!!!

What the hell do YOU know?

Is that what they serve at Mandalay Bay? :D


(HP 18 is the shiznit. :tu)

[Demented]

Glenmorangie Port Wood Finished is at or near the top of my list, Oban 18 yo. is a fine scotch and another near the top of my list, but the two can't be compared.

[Scottw]

What the hell do YOU know?

Is that what they serve at Mandalay Bay? :D


(HP 18 is the shiznit. :tu)


Try the 23

[Scottw]

Balvenie double wood:tu
If you get the chance, try the 17yr old sherry cask, it's dynamite. Better than the 21yr Port wood IMHO.

[skyhigh340]

Laphroaig 15yr
Laphroaig 10yr
Glenlivet Archive 21yr
Macallan 12yr
Glenfiddich 12yr
Johnny Walker Blue label when I can afford it.

Darn it! Now I have to go have a glass:fl

[AdamC]

I really like Obans. I had the pleasure of tasting a 100 year bottle. It was amazing.
My girlfriend just bought me a Macallan Fine Oak 15 year bottle for my birthday. I really like Macallans. It is a very nice beverage.

[nozero]

I always hated Scotch until a friend at work got me a bottle of Glenfiddich 12. I loved it. Lots to try here, thanks to all for the recommendations!
:tu

[macpappy]

Cracked a bottle of Glenrothes yesterday. Smoooooth.

[Legend]

Dalmore cigar malt is awesome. And less than 40 bucks a bottle.

[floydpink]

I'm a caveman; Dewars on the rocks with a splash of water for me, unless you're buying, then I'll take a Johnnie Walker Blue please.:al

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a couple fingers of Tomatin 12 y/o Scotch SM, in a white coffee mug. It's not my favorite, which which would be Highland Park 18 y/o, but I think Tomatin is a nice fruity whisky for everyday drinking.

[Savvy]

Too new to the scotch world to really have acquired a taste for it. I've tried some of the different types though. Lagavulin was too peaty/smoky for me, but I didn't think it was terrible. I've also had some of the Dalmore which I didn't think was bad. I'm watching this thread though, and I'll figure out some of the other brands I should try while just starting out. Probably should find something a little sweeter, or something like that. I'll let you guys know if I find anything once I can get back to drinking. Being at tech school in the Air Force has limited my freedoms. That's ok though, I should be able to hit up the bars here on Monday :al

[Scottw]

IMO there is no other scotch than can touch the HP 18 at that price point. It is expensive but very much worth every penny. Try it. You won't be disappointed!!!

There is a store by me called Bayway and they buy the cask from the distiller and private label it. Right now they are selling their HP 23 for $79 per bottle. It is unbelievable!!

[:eevis]

I really enjoyed the 15y/o Highland Park. I also really enjoy the old standby, Glennfiddich, can't go wrong with the old standby

[bilkay]

IMO there is no other scotch than can touch the HP 18 at that price point. It is expensive but very much worth every penny. Try it. You won't be disappointed!!!

I'm happy with plain, old HP 12.

[kayaker]

There is a store by me called Bayway and they buy the cask from the distiller and private label it. Right now they are selling their HP 23 for $79 per bottle. It is unbelievable!!

I have a bottle of HP by Murray McDavid, aged 16 years in sherry and port. It's very nice.

I'd like to try the one you are talking about.

Sigh...so much scotch, so little time (and money :)).

[jrw]

Lagavulin 16
The Glenlivet 18
The Macallan 15 Oak

Here's a site that may be worth reading through:

http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/

[Jbailey]

Big fan of Jura. :tu

[Scottw]

I have a bottle of HP by Murray McDavid, aged 16 years in sherry and port. It's very nice.

I'd like to try the one you are talking about.

Sigh...so much scotch, so little time (and money :)).

i'm right there with you brother!

[Mr.Maduro]

Macallan
Glenrothes
Glenlivet
Glenfiddich

and

mostly all blends!

[kayaker]

Big fan of Jura. :tu

Have you had Superstition yet?

It's on my hit list.

[eldondo]

Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Glenfarclas

Heiko

[MTB996]

My new favorites after the other night:

23 yr old Port Ellen
25 yr old Highland Park

Come-on Powerball.......

[kayaker]

My new favorites after the other night:

23 yr old Port Ellen
25 yr old Highland Park

Come-on Powerball.......

There's a fellow inmate after my own heart.

What bottling of Port Ellen was it? I have a 24 yr old cask strength from Dewar Rattray.

HP 18 is a great whisky, but I haven't had the 25. I bet it's awesome.

[MTB996]

There's a fellow inmate after my own heart.

What bottling of Port Ellen was it? I have a 24 yr old cask strength from Dewar Rattray.

HP 18 is a great whisky, but I haven't had the 25. I bet it's awesome.

Good question. I have no idea. I was at a cool cigar bar in Tokyo and the menu only read 23 year old Port Ellen. I never saw the bottle. I'll check next time I am back there. The Highland Park was excellent, good bit smoother than the younger varieties, but it was after the Port Ellen and an 00 Trini Fund, so that may have softened my taste alittle.

I am quite the single malt newb, but learning as quick as my bank account will allow. Here's the current stash (2nd shelf from bottom).

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa68/mtb996/Vinotemp/scotch.jpg

[kayaker]

Not a bad start at all.

You've got some big guns there. You have lots of possibilities for comparison. I haven't had Laphroaig and Lagavulin side by side yet. Very peaty those.

I've only had one Glenfarclas. I think it was the 105.

Have you done a comparison tasting of the Glenmorangie finishes yet? I've had the port can't remember the other one.

[Scottw]

There's a fellow inmate after my own heart.

What bottling of Port Ellen was it? I have a 24 yr old cask strength from Dewar Rattray.

HP 18 is a great whisky, but I haven't had the 25. I bet it's awesome.

I have had a 23 HP but not 25. What a good night trying both of them whiskys

[ambientboy]

How I drink them and what I smoke with them

Top picks of all time:
Macallan 25 sherry oak - 2 drops of water/Cohiba sig series
Glenmorangie 25 - neat/1983 ERDM PL
Macallan 17 fine oak - neat/anything Upmann
Bowmore 15 - 2 drops of water/'00 Punch SS2

What's in my cabinet:
Cragganmore 12 - neat/Party 898 or '96 Lusi
Macallan 12 sherry oak - neat or 2 drops depending on my mood/anything Party or Upmann

[skyhigh340]

My glass of 10yr Laphroag is tasting real good with my 98 hoyo right now.:D

[Savvy]

So I'm going to be home in a couple weeks here, and able to drink scotch and rum and all that good stuff again, and I was wondering what some suggestions to sweeter/less peaty scotches would be to really get myself into the hobby...I think my wallet is not going to be too happy with it though... But I'm open to suggestions, so have at it, I'd like them to be fairly affordable, nothing over probably $75...

[ambientboy]

So I'm going to be home in a couple weeks here, and able to drink scotch and rum and all that good stuff again, and I was wondering what some suggestions to sweeter/less peaty scotches would be to really get myself into the hobby...I think my wallet is not going to be too happy with it though... But I'm open to suggestions, so have at it, I'd like them to be fairly affordable, nothing over probably $75...

Here's where I'd suggest the Macallan 12yr Sherry Oak. should run you in the $50s, tops. You'll want something in the Highland single malts.

[kayaker]

Those are good choices and should fit within your budget.

You may also want to check out Glenfarclas (The 105 was quite nice), and Ilse of Jura Superstition (I found this pretty sweet but I can't remember what the regular bottling is like).

[AdamC]

Here is my Poison :)
I also like O'bans
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=41&pictureid=342

[Walt]

My favorite so far has been Macallan 12 year.

[Buena Fortuna]

As a newb, I don't yet have a fav, but I like the Bowmore 17 over Glenmorangie 10, and Glenlivet 12 & 18 over Glenfidich 12 & 18
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[MadAl]

Lately, Glenmorangie Port Wood.

[Scottw]

How I drink them and what I smoke with them

Top picks of all time:
Macallan 25 sherry oak - 2 drops of water/Cohiba sig series
Glenmorangie 25 - neat/1983 ERDM PL
Macallan 17 fine oak - neat/anything Upmann
Bowmore 15 - 2 drops of water/'00 Punch SS2

What's in my cabinet:
Cragganmore 12 - neat/Party 898 or '96 Lusi
Macallan 12 sherry oak - neat or 2 drops depending on my mood/anything Party or Upmann

Nice pairings!!

[Django]

At the moment my favorite is the 21 yr Glengoyne (i got a bottle in december 2007 at the distillery).
But off course it depends on the moment.
The Balvenie Port Wood is also high on my list.

[Partagaspete]

right now I would say the one I am drinking which is Talisker Distillers Edition. Nice and smokey with some peat but not enough to blow yer head off if you know what I mean. I am not sure of the availablity of this model since I got it in SCotalnd at the Glenkinchie distillery. Glenkinchie was too mild for me, nice but too light so I tried this one and bought it. got a nice traditional whisky glass in the bargain and I am not damned of it doesn't improve it. Probably because you really get the aroma first and scent does greatly effect taste. Oh! another thing is I noticed that when I add a very small amount of cold water it really brings out the amoma and flavors. Now I am rambling so I will let you go.

T

[kayaker]

right now I would say the one I am drinking which is Talisker Distillers Edition. Nice and smokey with some peat but not enough to blow yer head off if you know what I mean. I am not sure of the availablity of this model since I got it in SCotalnd at the Glenkinchie distillery. Glenkinchie was too mild for me, nice but too light so I tried this one and bought it. got a nice traditional whisky glass in the bargain and I am not damned of it doesn't improve it. Probably because you really get the aroma first and scent does greatly effect taste. Oh! another thing is I noticed that when I add a very small amount of cold water it really brings out the amoma and flavors. Now I am rambling so I will let you go.

T

Sounds good to me. Pour up another dram and ramble on.:D

[Scottw]

Sounds good to me. Pour up another dram and ramble on.:D

:tpd::tpd:

[Heliofire]

My Favorite hands down is the Glenmorangie Signet which is just being released right now, we have been about to get a couple of bottles of it at the cigar bar I work at part time. It is awesome but pricey about 200 a bottle to us at the bar.

[kayaker]

Lagavulin 16 was my first introduction to the world of peaty Scotches. I loved it from the start.

My lovely wife has a bottle for me for Christmas (I found out by accident), which will complement the bottle of 12 year cask strength (2006) that I picked up for me.

It's going to be a good Christmas indeed.:D

[blugill]

Lagavulin 16 has got to be one of the best single malts out there!

[Darrell]

Lagavulin 16 has got to be one of the best single malts out there!

Agreed. It's my favorite. :dr

[Partagaspete]

Lagavulin 16 has got to be one of the best single malts out there!

I too agree that this is an epic single malt, very good and one of my favorites especially in the winter. If you haven't had Talisker I highly recommend it. Not as peaty but I feel it has a bit more character.

Either way you can't go wrong.

T

[MadAl]

One of the best indeed! I've been favoring Springbank, Glenmorangie Portwood, and Bowmore Darkest recently

[Studebaker]

I'm a Scotch newb and know just enough about Scotch to know I don't know much yet. I picked up a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 just before Christmas that is very nice.

I was at a party last night where a former boss of mine loaned me his copy of Michael Jackson's Concise Malt Whisky Companion. He pointed out the Highland Park 12 that sells for ~$40 in these parts and was scored at 90 in the book. That'll be the next stop on my journey.

[blugill]

I too agree that this is an epic single malt, very good and one of my favorites especially in the winter. If you haven't had Talisker I highly recommend it. Not as peaty but I feel it has a bit more character.

Either way you can't go wrong.

T

I've had the Talisker. No doubt a good single malt. I do liken Caol Ila to being close to Lagavulin. It is good but missing something that would make it the quality of Lagavulin.

[MadAl]

I was at a party last night where a former boss of mine loaned me his copy of Michael Jackson's Concise Malt Whisky Companion. He pointed out the Highland Park 12 that sells for ~$40 in these parts and was scored at 90 in the book. That'll be the next stop on my journey.

Have a bottle of Highland Park stashed at my Mom's when I'm there visiting. It is a really nice pour.

[gvarsity]

I have been enjoying the Glenrothes 1991 recently. A very tasty dram.

For me so much of it is what I am in the mood for at the moment. I love the Lagavulin 16 year and the The Macallan 18 Year but they are so different. Sometimes I want the peat and sea salt and sometimes I want the Carmel richness. So much depends on setting, what you are smoking or eating just your general mood. I won't turn down any good single malt but pairings can make them that much better.

[AD720]

I am new to Scotch (about 2 months) but I've been a bourbon man for a while.


Blends -
Chivas Regal 12
Dewar's 12

Single Malt -
Bowmore
Macallan 10

I will start to read this thread from the beginning. I am looking for something in the same sort of price range as the Bowmore that is a little more balanced. I had a bottle of Glenlivet in my hand the other day...

[wayner123]

I have tried some Glenfiddich 12, 15 and 18yr over the last few nights. Out of the 3 my Favorite was the 12yr. It had a saltyness that the others did not. I know the usual response is the older (more aged) the better, but for me in this instance it was not.

[ChasDen]

Ive always been a Chivas drinker and tried to stay away from the single malts simply because I'm afraid to spend a Benjamin and find out its crap :mad:

I did buy a bottle of Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt to test the waters and it was very nice.

Goes well with a good cigar and a full belly :D

Chas

[nozero]

Yamazaki made by Sunatory. While expensive it's fairly cheap compared to Johnny Blue. Who would have thought that the Japanese would make great scotch! ;)

I found a bottle of this marked down From $50.00 to $39.99 Tuesday. Maybe I'll try it out tonight.

[JohnnyFlake]

Ive always been a Chivas drinker and tried to stay away from the single malts simply because I'm afraid to spend a Benjamin and find out its crap :mad:

I did buy a bottle of Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt to test the waters and it was very nice.

Goes well with a good cigar and a full belly :D

Chas


I will assume that your into the standard Chivas, which is a 12yo, and very good. However, if you really want to fall in love, and down a new slope, give Chivas 18yo a try. It's amazing, however, it will set you back about sixty bucks a bottle. It's a blend and far better than most Single Malts out there!

[Genetic Defect]

whatever it was while at Dokk's. the first Scotch I could drink.

[Jbailey]

Dalwhinnie 15yr is tasty too.

[ChasDen]

I will assume that your into the standard Chivas, which is a 12yo, and very good. However, if you really want to fall in love, and down a new slope, give Chivas 18yo a try. It's amazing, however, it will set you back about sixty bucks a bottle. It's a blend and far better than most Single Malts out there!

Yep, 12 year old is the go to here. The 18 year is truly amazing :dr

Just finished a bottle last week (gift, I only buy it once or twice a year).

I have been told by others to just buy the 18 yr CR and stay away from the single malts so I don't know.

Chas

[kayaker]

I have been told by others to just buy the 18 yr CR and stay away from the single malts so I don't know.

Scotch, usually single malts, are my preference, but I'll try anything. I've found some Irish whiskies that I like, as well as, Canadian rye.

Don't limit yourself, but if you're not into malt whisky, then that's your personal preference. I have friends who love rye, but really don't like malt.

I drink what I like and like what I drink, and try new stuff to expand my taste.

[alley00p]

I've always been a bourbon drinker, but my local cigar hangout usually has scotch instead, and the guys there have slowly have been converting me. My favorites so far are:

Dalwhinnie 15
Maclallan's 15

The Maclallan was very smooth, but I favored the Dalwhinnie with it's peppery taste on the first sip. I'm looking forward to trying many of the suggested whiskys in the thread, especially the peat or smoky flavored types. :tu


:dance::dance::dance:

[Teeznutz]

Macallan 18, JW Blue and Gold, Grand Old Parr.........too bad i can't find a place that sells the latter......

[s15driftking]

i tried my first single malt this weekends. i believe it was called GlennFiddick? very smooth

[omowasu]

There are two awesome single-malts that i have recently had the pleasure of imbibing. These are two standouts from the crowd and not overly expensive:

Lagavulin 16
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or

Both will eventually become permanent standbys in the Scotch cabinet. And both can be had for 55-70.00 USD depending on your tax burden....

[JohnnyFlake]

There are two awesome single-malts that i have recently had the pleasure of imbibing. These are two standouts from the crowd and not overly expensive:

Lagavulin 16
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or

Both will eventually become permanent standbys in the Scotch cabinet. And both can be had for 55-70.00 USD depending on your tax burden....

:tpd: They are both Outstanding Selections!!! No well stocked Whiskey stash/collection should be without them.

[Savvy]

Picked up a bottle of Glenlivet 15 today. $38/bottle, figured for a 15 it was a good price. Going to try it out tomorrow most likely, been drinking port instead tonight.

[kayaker]

I'm really enjoying my bottle of Bruichladdich 18yo (2nd. ed.).

[Cyanide]

What was that scotch you had me try last time? That was the only scotch I ever could tolerate. Interestingly, I not only found it tolerable but I actually liked it. That's a complete turn around for my scotch capacity.

I will have to investigate good pairings between scotch and foods/gars.

[lightning9191]

I picked up a bottle of Bowmore 12 year on the way home today....never tried it before. I might try that later tonight.

[kayaker]

Bowmore is one of my favourites. Hope you enjoy it.

Cyanide, it was the Bowmore 15 (Mariner) that we had.

[lightning9191]

I went ahead and poured myself a few fingers of the Bowmore. I really enjoy it....it's like a toned down Laphroaig.

[colimo]

first of all, i will admit to being a single malt scotch snob....i prefer them over the blended scotches....got a great education and enjoyment from a malt whiskey tour of scotland last year.....

my favorite single malt is a mortlach distillery 16 yr old cask strength, although virually unobtainable and expensive at $ 120/btl...

the one i enjoy at a more reasonable price and will serve to good friends is glenlivet or macallan 12 year old, (yes i prefer the speyside scotches)

i found years ago and keep it on hand as my everyday drinking scotch and one that i will serve to anyone is McClellands speyside, can get a 1.75 ltr for around $ 33.00...did some research and found out that the company that owns it is also the parent company of McCallan, so there is likely some of that in there

[76GTFan]

Laphroig 30 yr
Balvenie 17 yr sherry cask
Hedonism by Compass Bos (a vatted grain whisky).

I would say Johnnie Walker Gold. I just can't do the pete. Laphroig is very unique, I just can't do that pete flavor. Just haven't worked up to it. Much more into irish whiskey.

[AD720]

I'm really enjoying my bottle of Bruichladdich 18yo (2nd. ed.).

I had two glasses of this earlier this week. It was excellent! I found it to be a bit on the spicy side and I really enjoyed it except for the bar price!

[kayaker]

I really like it. It has a lot of very subtle tastes it there. I can't pick them all out but it's quite complex and tasty.

It sells at one store I know for $128 but the Costco Liquor store here has it for $99.

I just bought a bottle of BenRiach Curiositas. Basically a peaty Speysider. I had a small taste a while back but haven't dipped into this one yet.

[D. Generate]

Oh, whisky. My other great vice. I am fortunate to have access to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society so a great deal of what I purchase is through them; single-barrel single-malts. They are absolutely outstanding and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Outside of the society I am a great fan of independent bottlers. Seriously everyone who likes whisky should be looking at these guys. Particularly since in the 70s and 80s when single malt wasn't in demand, a lot of barrels ended up in their hands. They have been rising in price in the past few years but some can still be found for a bargain.

I don't like the current trend to finish everything in a sherry cask or similar. It has its place, but it's a limited place and is being abused (I'm looking at you Bruichladdich).

Aside from the Society and independent bottlers my faves would be:

Caol Ila 18 year
Lagavulin 16
Talisker 10
Ardbeg Uisgedagh
Bruichladdich 18 (You can pretty much keep any other regular production Brookie)
Rosebank (There are some still out there)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Yoichi 15 and 20 (THE Japanese whisky to try - forget Yamakazi!)

I find the Highland Park and Jura love completely perplexing. Every variety I have ever had of them has been so one-note that I have never been tempted for a second dram.

[BamBam]

Glendullan "The Singleton" 12 year :al

[kayaker]

[QUOTE=D. Generate;320291]Outside of the society I am a great fan of independent bottlers. Seriously everyone who likes whisky should be looking at these guys. Particularly since in the 70s and 80s when single malt wasn't in demand, a lot of barrels ended up in their hands. They have been rising in price in the past few years but some can still be found for a bargain. [QUOTE]

Spot on!!!:tu I've loved most of the IBs that I have had. Dewer Ratray and Murray/MacDavid are 2 ofmy favourite, but it really depends on what's in the bottle. I had a great bottle of Caol Ila bottled by First Cask. From what I have heard, IBs may become more rare because many distilleries are refusing to sell their barrels for that purpose.

[QUOTE=D. Generate;320291]I don't like the current trend to finish everything in a sherry cask or similar. It has its place, but it's a limited place and is being abused (I'm looking at you Bruichladdich). [QUOTE]

Them's fighting words.:bx

:r

I happen to be a big fan of what Bruichladdich is doing, and I think they are doing a better job than most with finishing.

Beside, aging in Sherry is/was a common thing because the barrels used to be so available in the UK when Sherry sales were much higher than they are today. Bourbon barrels are plentiful and cheap, but the Sherry is a nice change once and a while.

[blugill]

Have you had Superstition yet?

It's on my hit list.

My girlfriend got me a bottle for my bday. Superstition is very very good!
It is one of the smoothest Islay's I've had! I'm a huge fan of Lagavulin 16 and love the smoke in it. Superstition isn't as smoky but there is a little hickory smoke in there.

I love this scotch!

[lightning9191]

My girlfriend got me a bottle for my bday. Superstition is very very good!
It is one of the smoothest Islay's I've had! I'm a huge fan of Lagavulin 16 and love the smoke in it. Superstition isn't as smoky but there is a little hickory smoke in there.

I love this scotch!

I've never heard of this one before....I had to look it up. Where did you get it? The VA ABC doesn't carry it or special order it.

[Tripp]

I'm big fan of Bowmore Legend, and 12.

Speaking of Scotch, has anyone tried Japanese single malt? It's supposed to be as good as Scotch and in some cases better(blasphemy!)

[lightning9191]

I'm big fan of Bowmore Legend, and 12.

Speaking of Scotch, has anyone tried Japanese single malt? It's supposed to be as good as Scotch and in some cases better(blasphemy!)

I've heard that the Japanese have been making some good stuff, but I haven't tried any of it yet....

[kayaker]

My girlfriend got me a bottle for my bday. Superstition is very very good!
It is one of the smoothest Islay's I've had! I'm a huge fan of Lagavulin 16 and love the smoke in it. Superstition isn't as smoky but there is a little hickory smoke in there.

I love this scotch!

I have a bottle at home now. I like it.

BTW it's not an Islay malt, it's from Jura, an Island adjacent to Islay.

Bruichladdie makes some very smooth malts, though most are not as peaty as the rest of the Islay distilleries.

[blugill]

I've never heard of this one before....I had to look it up. Where did you get it? The VA ABC doesn't carry it or special order it.

She works part time at a local liquor store and they had it in stock.

[blugill]

I have a bottle at home now. I like it.

BTW it's not an Islay malt, it's from Jura, an Island adjacent to Islay.

Bruichladdie makes some very smooth malts, though most are not as peaty as the rest of the Islay distilleries.

It's not an Islay? I could have sworn I read that it was. Regardless I enjoyed it immensely! It might very well by my favorite now or at least my co-favorite with Lagavulin 16!

[JohnnyFlake]

It's not an Islay? I could have sworn I read that it was. Regardless I enjoyed it immensely! It might very well by my favorite now or at least my co-favorite with Lagavulin 16!

This should help:

Isle Of Jura, Superstition Scotch

Superstition is the result of a marriage of two whiskies. The first one is characterized by its peaty taste, in the traditional style of Islay, and the other by it's delicate mildness.The dark colour recalls the Mahogany wood, with gold glints.The sweet smell due to the long stay in american oak casks mixes itself with some phenol, honey and marzipan hints.The very complex taste reveals spices, pine and peat fragrances.

[WildBlueSooner]

Ok I love me some bourbon but I have never, not once tried scotch! What are some good starter Scotches? Thanks in advance.

James

[Tripp]

Ok I love me some bourbon but I have never, not once tried scotch! What are some good starter Scotches? Thanks in advance.

James

You could start with JW Red or Black, but I'd reccomend starting with one of the lower end single malts like Bowmore Legend, Glenfiddich, or Glenlivet. :2

[colimo]

skip the JW red and black and even skip chivas....it is the stuff the scottish send over to the rebellious yanks, and we havent gotten the joke yet....

go for the glenlivet, or if you can find it a single malt called McClellands....good lower end single malts, although the glenlivet is considered one of the better reasonable priced ones, drink it neat or with a splash of water....not more than one ice cube if you have to

[blugill]

This should help:

Isle Of Jura, Superstition Scotch

Superstition is the result of a marriage of two whiskies. The first one is characterized by its peaty taste, in the traditional style of Islay, and the other by it's delicate mildness.The dark colour recalls the Mahogany wood, with gold glints.The sweet smell due to the long stay in american oak casks mixes itself with some phenol, honey and marzipan hints.The very complex taste reveals spices, pine and peat fragrances.

I know I saw Islay in the description somewhere!
Thank you very much!
Great scotch!!

[JohnnyFlake]

skip the JW red and black and even skip chivas....it is the stuff the scottish send over to the rebellious yanks, and we havent gotten the joke yet....

go for the glenlivet, or if you can find it a single malt called McClellands....good lower end single malts, although the glenlivet is considered one of the better reasonable priced ones, drink it neat or with a splash of water....not more than one ice cube if you have to

Well, I am 67 years old and I have tasted one hell of a lot of different scotches, both blended and Single Malt, during my life so far. IMHO, at about $90 a bottle, not too crazy, Chivas 18yo is one of the finest scotches in the world, and it's a blend. Also, by choice, my go to scotch for the last 20, maybe 25 years, has been Johnnie Walker Black, also a blended scotch. So can you explain to me about this joke we haven't gotten yet?

[WildBlueSooner]

skip the JW red and black and even skip chivas....it is the stuff the scottish send over to the rebellious yanks, and we havent gotten the joke yet....

go for the glenlivet, or if you can find it a single malt called McClellands....good lower end single malts, although the glenlivet is considered one of the better reasonable priced ones, drink it neat or with a splash of water....not more than one ice cube if you have to

What age Glenlivet would you recommend...I am not looking to spend a fortune on my first bottle!

[Genetic Defect]

whatever it was Dokk gave me, the only Scotch that didn't make me gag

[colimo]

What age Glenlivet would you recommend...I am not looking to spend a fortune on my first bottle!

go for the basic 12 yr old glenlivet to start with....you will find it enjoyable and reasonable...my local liquor store has it at about $ 30-32 a bottle...

[WildBlueSooner]

go for the basic 12 yr old glenlivet to start with....you will find it enjoyable and reasonable...my local liquor store has it at about $ 30-32 a bottle...

sweet...thanks for the advice. Will try it out and will be thrilled if I like it 1/10 as much as bourbon

[kayaker]

Well, I am 67 years old and I have tasted one hell of a lot of different scotches, both blended and Single Malt, during my life so far. IMHO, at about $90 a bottle, not too crazy, Chivas 18yo is one of the finest scotches in the world, and it's a blend. Also, by choice, my go to scotch for the last 20, maybe 25 years, has been Johnnie Walker Black, also a blended scotch. So can you explain to me about this joke we haven't gotten yet?

I'm not as much a fan of blends but there are definitely some good ones. Bottom line, drink what you like and like what you drink.

Blends make scotch more accessible to the public increasing sales and saving the Scotch industry. If not for that then there would be fewer single malts to choose from and they would be more expensive.

Also, single malts are made from malt whisky only whereas blends include other grains, therefore they will taste different. Not necessarily better, because that depends on what you like.

Blends are generally cheaper than SMs because they are cheaper to make, not because they don't taste as good.

In any case, it's time for a dram!!!:al

[Genetic Defect]

I've tried several listed and I guess I'm not cool enough to drink it.

[e-man67]

I just got a bottle of Pig Nose scotch which I think is a double malt scotch...it is very very good! I am smoking a Opus X Lancero which has about a year on it and it compliments it perfectly....the Opus is kicking my ass!!! I am buzzing tough! :dr I should have had more to eat than a hand full of cheese doodles!

[lightning9191]

I just got a bottle of Pig Nose scotch which I think is a double malt scotch...it is very very good! I am smoking a Opus X Lancero which has about a year on it and it compliments it perfectly....the Opus is kicking my ass!!! I am buzzing tough! :dr I should have had more to eat than a hand full of cheese doodles!

What is a double malt scotch? A blend of two single malts?

[kayaker]

What is a double malt scotch? A blend of two single malts?

That seems to be the case, though technically it is just a blend. The term double malt is not really recognized as term is the whisky world.

Single malt = malt whisky from one distillery
Pure Malt/Vatted Malt/Blended Malt = malt whisky from more than one distillery
Blended = grain and malt whisky from more than one distillery
Single grain = grain whisky from one distillery

[e-man67]

Ok, So I guess it is a blend..tech speaking.

[kayaker]

Ok, So I guess it is a blend..tech speaking.

Well, Blended/Vatted/Pure Malt would be correct for a double malt.

I've heard that term used for a few malts which can be misleading. A double malt should be better than a single malt right?

I've also seen blended malts from 2 distilleries that don't try to mislead the consumer with that moniker.

[Steelergar]

I am a glenlivet 12 yr fan.

[mithrilG60]

Laphroiag 10yr or Bowmore Mariner 15yr for Islay
Glenmorangie Madeira or Glen Ord 12yr for Highland
Glenlivet 21yr or Glenfarclas 17yr for Speyside
Longrow 14yr for Islands

But honestly there's so many brilliant whiskies, each with their own individual characters, that it's impossible to pick one as my favourite or go-to dram. Just like cigars, it depends on the day and mood.... that's probably why I have 50+ bottles of scotch in my cabinet :tu

[CIGma_Chi]

In order ...

Glenfarclas 17
Macallan 18
Dalwhinnie 15
Johnnie Blue

[Scottw]

Laphroiag 10yr or Bowmore Mariner 15yr for Islay
Glenmorangie Madeira or Glen Ord 12yr for Highland
Glenlivet 21yr or Glenfarclas 17yr for Speyside
Longrow 14yr for Islands

But honestly there's so many brilliant whiskies, each with their own individual characters, that it's impossible to pick one as my favourite or go-to dram. Just like cigars, it depends on the day and mood.... that's probably why I have 50+ bottles of scotch in my cabinet :tu

I love the Glenlivet Archive 21. Great stuff. I am contemplating opening my Macallan 18 this weekend to be smoked with a PAM 40th or Opus X.

[mithrilG60]

Never been big on Macallan. I've tried all of their standard line and it's always left me with a "hoh-hum, that was ok" impression. It's not a bad whisky by any stretch of the imagination, but I find it to be basically the whisky equivalent of OpusX or Cohiba: significantly over-hyped/over-marketed (and as a result over-priced) to the point where it can't meet the expectations it's set for itself.

[grawk]

I'm a big fan of oogie (Ardbeg Uigeadail (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalmilewhiskies.com%2Fprodu ct.asp%3Fpf_id%3D0010000019353&ei=I99xSvfQHIb0sgOo2ZnvCA&usg=AFQjCNE_8TMDu-gxwZSnDj2gFaQQJRWg7g))

[captain53]

Lagavulin 16 - been drinking it for about 10 years and trying something else makes me like the Lagvulin even more, lots of smoke!

[Scottw]

I'm a big fan of oogie (Ardbeg Uigeadail (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalmilewhiskies.com%2Fprodu ct.asp%3Fpf_id%3D0010000019353&ei=I99xSvfQHIb0sgOo2ZnvCA&usg=AFQjCNE_8TMDu-gxwZSnDj2gFaQQJRWg7g))

Ardbeg is fantastic and I do believe the 10 yr old won whisky of the year in 07
or 08.
Truthfully, I agree that there are better Scotch Whiskys than Macallan, but it is a great bottle and I enjoy. Balvenie is one I enjoy as well. the 17 yr sherry cask a bit more than the 21 yr Port Wood.

[Steelergar]

no votes for dewar's?

[BigCat]

no votes for dewar's?

It isn't single malt, but the white label is my regular pour when I want something on the rocks. The 12 year is pretty darn good as well.

[RichardW]

In order ...

Glenfarclas 17
Macallan 18
Dalwhinnie 15
Johnnie Blue


haven't tried the Glen or Johnie Blue, but I love the Mac 18 and Dalwhinnie 15 :tu

[kayaker]

I have a bottle of Macallan 18 from their Fine Oak series. I like the Sherry 18 better but it was pretty smooth. Just seemed to lack much in the way of character.

[SeanGAR]

Glenmorangie quinta ruban (port wood finish)

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/okeefes/ruban.jpg

[DAFU]

Highland Park for me.

[CIGma_Chi]

haven't tried the Glen or Johnie Blue, but I love the Mac 18 and Dalwhinnie 15 :tu
I highly recommend the Glenfarclas if you can find it. Very crisp and smooth with a heathery sweetness. In that respect a lot like the Dalwhinnie but with a bit more body.

And the Blue is something unique for a blend at least to me. Such a nice almost refreshing quality to it.

Now I've got a craving for one ofthe other and nothing is on hand! :) I'll have to make do with a Dalmore Cigar Malt which isn't quite as satisfying as the name would suggest. ;)

[Heatmiser]

Highland Park for me.

x2!!! Their 18 year old scotch is my favorite!!!

[Eleven]

Being even newer to SMS's than Cigars, I have come to like Aberlour and Glenmorangie, both 10 year old if I am not mistaken. (nope, Aberlour is 12, just checked)

The Aberlour was very nice served up neat, but I found the Glenmorangie needed a little water to help it along (or me I should say!) and at this moment I am drinking some Glenmorangie on the rocks, and its not bad.

I am also enjoying a decent hand rolled corona from Stogies Smoke Shop in St. Augustine that I picked a few weeks ago. Not bad for a no-name stick.

[s0leful0ne]

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

[Scottw]

x2!!! Their 18 year old scotch is my favorite!!!

I had the 40 yr at a tasting, it was crazy good.

Soleful, what do you want to spend on the learning process and have you had single malts before? If so, what kinds and what did you think of the flavor profiles? If you never had a single malt, I would reccommend a "lowland" region whisky . It will be a flavor profile of sweet butterscotch with a smooth finish. You may try Glenkinchie, Auchentoshan or my pick for the brand new scotchdrinker, McClelland Lowland, it's about $22 per bottle. The others start in the $40's.

[s0leful0ne]

i guess i'd start with a bottle under 40 then if i enjoy it, I could pick up the next bottle a little pricier

[SmokeyNL]

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

old pulteny, it's not too pricy and pretty tasty

[nozero]

Anybody try Lismore Single Malt? I picked up a bottle for $28.00 Saturday. A nice fruity nose, bit of a short finish, but otherwise not too shabby.

[s0leful0ne]

Picked up a bottle of McClelland's Highland the guy in the shop talked me into, it was one of the cheaper ones, and one of the only ones suggested in stock. I'll give it a whirl tonight after the gym.

[Wanger]

old pulteny, it's not too pricy and pretty tasty

Seconded, after following Simon's recommendation!

[steveljohn8]

Dear All Members ,

Here are some of the Manufactures of Excellent Scotch Whiskeys:

American Single Malt Whiskeys

* Charbay
* McCarthy's
* Notch
* Peregrine Rock
* St. George
* Stranahan's
* Wasmund's
* Woodstone Creek

American Corn Whiskeys


* Catdaddy
* Mountain Moonshine
* Old Gristmill
* Old Oak
* Virginia Lightning
* Georgia Moon
* Dixie Dew
* Mellow Corn
* J.W. Corn
* Platte Valley


Bourbon whiskey

The following distilleries are open to the public.

* Four Roses Distillery — Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
* Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Buffalo Trace Distillery — Frankfort, Kentucky
* Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont, Kentucky
* Woodford Reserve Distillery — Versailles, Kentucky
* Tom Moore - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Maker's Mark Distillery — Loretto, Kentucky
* Wild Turkey Distillery — Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Kentucky Bourbons

* 1792 — Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Ancient Age — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Baker's — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont, Kentucky & Boston, Kentucky
* Barclay's - Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Basil Hayden's — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Benchmark & Benchmark XO (single-barrel) -Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Black Maple Hill - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Blanton's — Buffalo Trace Distillery — Frankfort, Kentucky
* Booker's — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Buffalo Trace — Franklin County, Kentucky
* Bulleit Bourbon — Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
* Cabin Still - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Colonel Lee - Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Corner Creek — Bardstown, Kentucky
* Daniel Stewart - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Eagle Rare — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Early Times — Brown-Forman, Louisville, Kentucky (export version)
* Echo Springs - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Elijah Craig & Elijah Craig Single-Barrel — Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Elmer T. Lee — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Evan Williams — Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Ezra Brooks Old Ezra Rare Old Sippin' Whiskey — Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Fighting **** — Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Four Roses — Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
* George T. Stagg— Franklin County, Kentucky
* Hancock's Reserve - Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Heaven Hill — Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Henry Clay Rare - Henry Clay Distillery, Kentucky (out of production)
* Henry McKenna - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* I. W. Harper - Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
* Jacob's Well - Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* James E. Pepper - Berheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
* Jim Beam — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* J.T.S. Brown - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* J. W. Dant - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Kentucky Gentleman — Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Kentucky Tavern - Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Kentucky Vintage - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Knob Creek— Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Maker's Mark — Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky
* Mark Twain - Mark Twain Distilling Co. Bardstown, Kentucky
* Mattingly & Moore - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Noah's Mill - Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Bardstown - Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Charter— Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Old Crow — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Old Fitzgerald - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Forester — Brown-Forman, Louisville, Kentucky
* Old Grand-Dad — Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Old Heaven Hill - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Kentucky - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Pogue - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Old Rip Van Winkle — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Old Taylor - Jim Beam Distilleries, Clermont & Boston, Kentucky
* Pappy Van Winkle - Old Rip VanWinkle Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
* Old Weller - Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Pure Kentucky - Bardstown, Kentucky
* Rebel Yell — Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
* Rock Hill Farms Single-Barrel - Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Sam Houston - Louisville, Kentucky
* Ten High — Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Tom Moore - Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* T. W. Samuels, Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Very Old Barton - Barton Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* Wathen's - Charles Medley Distillery, Owensboro, Kentucky
* Straight Old Kentucky
* Wild Turkey — Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
* Willett — Willet family Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
* W.L. Weller — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
* Woodford Reserve — Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky

Non-Kentucky Bourbons

* A. H. Hirsch - Michter's, near Shaeffestown, Pennsylvania [closed, but still available]
* Bowman's — A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Most Wanted - High Plains Distillery, Atchison, Kansas
* Sam Cougar - Seagrams Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
* Tuthilltown Hudson Baby, Tuthilltown Spirits, New York
* Virginia Gentleman — A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Woodstone Creek - Woodstone Creek, Cincinnati, Ohio

Bourbons from Unknown distilleries

* Woodstock

Tennessee Whiskey


* Jack Daniel's
* George Dickel
* Gentleman Jack

Rye Whiskey


* Heaven Hill Vintage
* Hirsch Vintage
* Hudson Manhattan
* Jim Beam Rye
* Jack Daniel's Rye
* Michters
* Old Overholt
* Old Potrero
* Pikesville
* Red Hook
* Rendezvous Rye Whiskey
* Rittenhouse
* Sazerac
* Templeton Rye
* Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye
* Wild Turkey Rye

Wheat Whiskey

* Bernheim Original - Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky

Australian whisky brands

* Hellyer's Road / Southern Fire Single Malt Whisky, Tasmania

Canadian whisky brands


* Glenora Distillers, Glenville, Nova Scotia (independent)
o Glen Breton Rare
o Glen Breton Ice 10 Year
o Glen Breton Ice 15 Year

Canadian blended whisky

* Alberta Distillers, Calgary (independent)
o Alberta Premium
o Alberta Premium 25 Years Old
o Alberta Springs Rye Whisky 10 Years Old
o Alberta Springs Rye Whisky 25 Years Old
o Tangle Ridge Aged 10 Years

* Allied Domecq
o McGuinness Silk Tassel

* Barton Brands
o Barton's Canadian 36 Months Old
o Canadian Host
o Canadian Supreme
o Corby's Canadian 36 Months Old
o McMaster's
o Northern Lights

* Canadian Mist Distillers, Collingwood, Ontario (Brown-Forman)
o Canadian Mist

* Century Distilling, Vancouver
o Century Reserve 8 Year Old
o Century Reserve 13 Year Old
o Century Reserve 15 Year Old
o Century Reserve 21 Year Old

* Corby Distilleries, Toronto (Allied)
o Gooderham & Worts Ltd
o Lot No. 40
o Pike Creek
o Royal Reserve
o Royal Reserve Gold

* Diageo
o Crown Royal
o Crown Royal Limited Edition
o Crown Royal Special Reserve
o Crown Royal XR
o Crown Royal Cask 16
o Seagram's 83 Canadian Whisky
o Seagram's Five Star Rye Whisky
o Seagram's Seven Crown
o Seagram's VO
o Seagram's VO Gold

* Highwood Distillery, High River, Alberta
o Centennial 10 Year Old Rye Whisky
o Highwood Canadian Rye Whisky
o Saskatchewan Wheatland Rye Whisky

* Hiram Walker (Allied)
o Canadian Club Premium
o Canadian Club Sherry Cask Aged Eight Years
o Canadian Club Reserve 10 Years of Age
o Canadian Club Premium Classic Aged 12 Years
o Hiram Walker Special Old Rye Whisky
o Wiser's Deluxe
o Wiser's Deluxe 10 Years Old
o Wiser's Very Old
o Wiser's Special Blend
o Wiser's Reserve
o Wiser's Small Batch
o Rich & Rare

* Hood River Distillers
o Pendleton

* Kittling Ridge (independent)
o Forty Creek Barrel Select
o Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve
o Forty Creek Small Batch Reserve
o Forty Creek Three Grain
o Mountain Rock
o Pure Gold

* Maple Leaf Distillers, Winnipeg
o Canadian Cellars Rye Whisky

* Schenley Industries (Barton)
o Black Velvet DeLuxe
o Gibson's Finest Aged 12 Years
o Gibson's Finest Rare Aged 18 Years
o Gibson's Finest Sterling Edition
o Schenley Golden Wedding
o Schenley OFC Aged 8 Years

* Williams & Churchill Ltd., Quebec/Alberta
o Danfield's Small Batch Private Reserve
o Danfield's Small Batch 21 Years Old

* Windsor Distillary
o Windsor Canadian

Finnish Whisky Brands


* Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's
o Old Buck
* Teerenpeli
o Teerenpeli Single Malt

German Whisky Brands


* Blaue Maus
o Grüner Hund Vintage 1991
o Blaue Maus Vintage 1993
o Krottentaler Vintage 1994
o Schwartzer Pirat Vintage 1995
o Spinnaker 1997
* Gruel
o Gruel Single Grain Whisky 5 Year Old
o Gruel Single Grain Whisky 7 Year Old
o Gruel Single Grain Whisky 9 Year Old
* Höhler
o Whessky, Irish Style
o Whessky, Scottish Style Single Malt
o Whessky, Rye Style
o Whessky, Bourbon Style
o Whessky, Bourbon Style Cask Strength
* Rabel
o Schwäbischer
o Whisky von der Alb
* Reiner Mösslein
o Fränkisher Whiskey
* Slyrs
o Slyrs Bavarian Single Malt
* Sonnenschein
o Sonnenschein 10 Year Old Single Malt
* Volker Theurer
o Black Horse Original Ammertal Whiskey

Irish Whiskey Brands


Irish Single Malts

* Brogan's Legacy Irish Single Malt
* A Drop of the Irish
* Bushmills Ten Year Old
* Bushmills Sixteen Year Old
* Cadenhead's Peated Single Malt
* Clonmel Single Malt
* Connemara
* Erin Go Bragh
* Knappogue Castle
* Locke's Single Malt
* Merrys Single Malt
* Michael Collins Single Malt
* Preston Millennium Malt
* Shanahans
* Shannon Grain Single Malt
* Slaney Malt
* Suir Peated Malt
* The Irishman Single Malt
* Tyrconnell

Pure Pot Still Whiskeys

* Green Spot
* Daly's of Tullamore
* Dungourney 1964
* Dunville's VR
* Dunville's Three Crowns
* Jameson 15 Year Old Pot Still
* Magilligan
* Midleton 25 Year Old
* Midleton 30 Year Old
* Old Comber
* Redbreast (whiskey)
* Willie Napier 1945

Blended Irish Whiskeys

* Avoca (whiskey)
* Baileys Irish Whiskey (not currently available)
* Ballygeary
* Brennans
* Bushmills White Bush
* Bushmills Black Bush
* Bushmills 1608
* Cassidy's
* Coleraine
* Clontarf
* Crested Ten
* Dunphys
* Erin's Isle
* Feckin Irish Whiskey
* Golden Irish
* Grace
* Hewitts
* Inishowen
* Jameson Irish Whiskey
* Jameson 1780 (replaced Jameson 12 Year Old)
* Jameson Distillery Reserve
* Jameson Gold
* Kilbeggan
* Locke's
* Michael Collins Blend
* Midleton Very Rare
* Millars
* Murphy's
* Old Kilkenny
* O'Briens
* O'Neills
* Old Dublin
* Paddy
* Powers Gold Label
* Red Breast Blend
* Strangford Gold
* The Irishman
* Tullamore Dew
* Wild Geese

Single Grain Irish Whiskeys

* Greenore

Japanese whisky brands

* Nikka
o Yoichi
o Miyagikyo
o Black Nikka
o Taketsuru
* Suntory
o Yamazaki
o Hakushu
o Hibiki
o Hokuto
o Kaku

New Zealand whisky brands


* Milford

Scotch Whisky Brands

Single Malt Scotch


* Aberfeldy
* Aberlour
* Allt-A-Bhainne
* Ardbeg
* Ardmore
* Arran
* Auchentoshan
* Auchroisk
* Aultmore
* Balblair
* Balmenach
* The Balvenie
* Bell's & Sons
* Banff
* Ben Nevis
* BenRiach
* Benrinnes
* Benromach
* Bladnoch
* Blair Athol
* Bowmore
* Brackla
* Braeval
* Brora
* Bruichladdich
* Bunnahabhain
* Caol Ila
* Caperdonich
* Cardhu
* Clynelish
* An Cnoc
* Coleburn
* Convalmore
* Cragganmore
* Craigellachie
* Dailuaine
* Dallas Dhu
* The Dalmore
* Dalwhinnie
* Deanston
* Drumguish
* Dufftown
* Edradour
* Fettercairn
* Glen Albyn
* Glenallachie
* Glenburgie
* Glencadam
* Glen Deveron
* Glendronach
* Glendullan
* Glen Elgin
* Glenesk
* Glenfarclas
* Glenfiddich
* Glen Flagler
* Glen Garioch
* Glenglassaugh
* Glengoyne
* Glen Grant
* Glen Keith
* Glenkinchie
* The Glenlivet
* Glenlochy
* Glenlossie
* Glen Mhor
* Glenmorangie
* Glen Moray
* Glen Ord
* Glenrothes
* Glen Scotia
* Glen Spey
* Glentauchers
* Glenturret
* Glen Turner (whisky)
* Glenugie
* Glenury Royal
* Highland Park
* Imperial
* Inchgower
* Inverleven
* Isle of Jura
* Kilchoman
* Kinclaith
* Knockdhu
* Knockando
* Ladyburn
* Lagavulin
* Laphroaig
* Ledaig
* Linkwood
* Littlemill
* Loch Lomond
* Lochnagar
* Longmorn
* The Macallan
* Mannochmore
* McClelland
* Millburn
* Miltonduff
* Mortlach
* North Port
* Oban
* Pittyvaich
* Port Ellen
* Port Charlotte
* Old Pulteney
* Royal Brackla
* Rosebank
* St Magdalene
* Scapa
* The Singleton
* Speyburn
* Springbank
* Strathisla
* Strathmill
* Talisker
* Tamdhu
* Tamnavulin
* Teaninich
* Tobermory
* Tomatin
* Tomintoul
* Tormore
* Tullibardine
* William Grant & Sons

Grain Scotch Whisky

* North British Grain
* Cameron Brig (Cameron Bridge Distillery)

and many more

[Parshooter]

My fav is the Macallan Cask Strength :banger

[mithrilG60]

Dear All Members ,

Here are some of the Manufactures of Excellent Scotch Whiskeys:

<snip, snip>

Scotch Whisky Brands

Single Malt Scotch


* Aberfeldy
* Aberlour
* Allt-A-Bhainne
* Ardbeg
* Ardmore
* Arran
* Auchentoshan
* Auchroisk
* Aultmore
* Balblair
* Balmenach
* The Balvenie
* Bell's & Sons
* Banff
* Ben Nevis
* BenRiach
* Benrinnes
* Benromach
* Bladnoch
* Blair Athol
* Bowmore
* Brackla
* Braeval
* Brora
* Bruichladdich
* Bunnahabhain
* Caol Ila
* Caperdonich
* Cardhu
* Clynelish
* An Cnoc
* Coleburn
* Convalmore
* Cragganmore
* Craigellachie
* Dailuaine
* Dallas Dhu
* The Dalmore
* Dalwhinnie
* Deanston
* Drumguish
* Dufftown
* Edradour
* Fettercairn
* Glen Albyn
* Glenallachie
* Glenburgie
* Glencadam
* Glen Deveron
* Glendronach
* Glendullan
* Glen Elgin
* Glenesk
* Glenfarclas
* Glenfiddich
* Glen Flagler
* Glen Garioch
* Glenglassaugh
* Glengoyne
* Glen Grant
* Glen Keith
* Glenkinchie
* The Glenlivet
* Glenlochy
* Glenlossie
* Glen Mhor
* Glenmorangie
* Glen Moray
* Glen Ord
* Glenrothes
* Glen Scotia
* Glen Spey
* Glentauchers
* Glenturret
* Glen Turner (whisky)
* Glenugie
* Glenury Royal
* Highland Park
* Imperial
* Inchgower
* Inverleven
* Isle of Jura
* Kilchoman
* Kinclaith
* Knockdhu
* Knockando
* Ladyburn
* Lagavulin
* Laphroaig
* Ledaig
* Linkwood
* Littlemill
* Loch Lomond
* Lochnagar
* Longmorn
* The Macallan
* Mannochmore
* McClelland
* Millburn
* Miltonduff
* Mortlach
* North Port
* Oban
* Pittyvaich
* Port Ellen
* Port Charlotte
* Old Pulteney
* Royal Brackla
* Rosebank
* St Magdalene
* Scapa
* The Singleton
* Speyburn
* Springbank
* Strathisla
* Strathmill
* Talisker
* Tamdhu
* Tamnavulin
* Teaninich
* Tobermory
* Tomatin
* Tomintoul
* Tormore
* Tullibardine
* William Grant & Sons

Grain Scotch Whisky

* North British Grain
* Cameron Brig (Cameron Bridge Distillery)



Not to be technical, but these are the only ones in your list which are actually Scotch Whisky. To be considered Scotch Whisky it must be distilled, aged and bottled in Scotland; every other whisky that doesn't mean that requirement is not scotch.

[SmokeyJoe]

Have become a fan of this reasonably priced single malt...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Speyburn10.jpg

Speyburn 10 Year. A real bargain IMHO.

I love Glenlivet 18, Nadurra, Glenfiddich 12, but this Speyburn compares favorably. :tu

[kayaker]

Picked up one of my favs a couple of days ago. Ardbeg 10. long over due for opening it.

[yourchoice]

Have become a fan of this reasonably priced single malt...

Speyburn 10 Year. A real bargain IMHO.

I love Glenlivet 18, Nadurra, Glenfiddich 12, but this Speyburn compares favorably. :tu

Very good for the $. Unfortunately my hand continually gravitates toward my Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Bowmore... then my wallet. :r

I like peat...can you tell? :D

[macpappy]

all of the above

[CEC_Tech]

Have become a fan of this reasonably priced single malt...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Speyburn10.jpg

Speyburn 10 Year. A real bargain IMHO.

I love Glenlivet 18, Nadurra, Glenfiddich 12, but this Speyburn compares favorably. :tu

This is a good one. Very good if you're just starting to dabble as well. It's got a clean finish and not overpowering at all.

[scoot]

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

The McClelland's is good for what it is, but keep in mind that it is a younger version of other Bowmore owned whiskeys. I believe they're all five years old, aside from the Speyside 12. Given the age you might find it to be a bit rough around the edges.

Look for a few of the glens to start. You should be able to find Glenfiddich 12 for under 40. Its a good jumping off point. It has nice flavor but won't overwhelm an unfamiliar pallet.

[CBI_2]

Glenlivet 18yr. is the best I have had.

Glen Moray 12yr. for $19.99 is very good.

For a blended Grant's is very good. Nice and smooth. It is produced by the makers of Glenfiddich.

[DAFU]

Highland Park 12 YO is a great all round pour. Gracefully aged in oak casks it exhibits a nice balance of peaty smokiness and heathery sweetness.

[JohnnyFlake]

Just finished the last of the "Teachers Blended Scotch" that I had. It's one that I truly love and it's ashamed that it's gone. I don't think it's available in the USA any longer. There is a "Teacher's Cream" which is available and is pretty nice as well, but it's not the same as plain old "Teachers".

[Ferrari5180]

I haven't tried many scotches yet, but out of those I have, the vote goes to Ardbeg 10 yr. old.

[Subvet642]

Oban!

[eldondo]

I´m just havin the new Octomore 3/152 in my glass... it´s like droppin the PEAT-bomb....

This Whisky ****in rocks da house.... Lemon, Vanilla and TONS OF PEAT...

[docdoty]

Oban 18
jonny blue

[Ferrari5180]

I picked up Ardbeg 10yr on Sunday for safekeeping, Arran 10yr to drink for the meanwhile, and tomorrow I am going to pick up some Glenfarclas 17yr old.

A high five goes to the next person to suggest me a good speyside scotch. I was going to go with the A'banadh, but my freaking liquor store seems to have ordered the worse batch, #30. Anyhow, anyone recommend a good speyside scotch, single malt. I am ready to go up to 100 on this one as well.

Oh, and ordered me a 4er of Glencairn glasses :)

[JohnnyFlake]

I picked up Ardbeg 10yr on Sunday for safekeeping, Arran 10yr to drink for the meanwhile, and tomorrow I am going to pick up some Glenfarclas 17yr old.

A high five goes to the next person to suggest me a good speyside scotch. I was going to go with the A'banadh, but my freaking liquor store seems to have ordered the worse batch, #30. Anyhow, anyone recommend a good speyside scotch, single malt. I am ready to go up to 100 on this one as well.

Oh, and ordered me a 4er of Glencairn glasses :)

You may want to try Balvenie Port Wood 21 year Old, Glenfarclas 105 or the Glenfarclas 17 year old!

All three are exceptional!

[Ferrari5180]

You may want to try Balvenie Port Wood 21 year Old, Glenfarclas 105 or the Glenfarclas 17 year old!

All three are exceptional!

I am picking up a Glenfarclas 17 yr old tomorrow as stated above. So its good you mentioned it. Looks like it is probably good.

The Balvinie 21 port wood costs 195$ here. Shame. Our amazing government is worth :2s. SAQ.com

You can select english and see all the single malts. I am looking for a nice overall scotches to add to my list.

[JohnnyFlake]

I am picking up a Glenfarclas 17 yr old tomorrow as stated above. So its good you mentioned it. Looks like it is probably good.

The Balvinie 21 port wood costs 195$ here. Shame. Our amazing government is worth :2s. SAQ.com

You can select english and see all the single malts. I am looking for a nice overall scotches to add to my list.

The Balvenie 12 year Old Double Wood is also exceptional, just slightly under the Port Wood. A vary worthy Speyside, at a much more reasonable price.

I'd be very surprised if you did not really enjoy the Glenfarclas 17yo.

[Ferrari5180]

The Balvenie 12 year Old Double Wood is also exceptional, just slightly under the Port Wood. A vary worthy Speyside, at a much more reasonable price.

I'd be very surprised if you did not really enjoy the Glenfarclas 17yo.

I have a feeling this will be a good choice. I have 3 ounces left of Ballantines 12 yr old single malt that was sent to me from Italy as a gift. I decided to finish it tonight. It was quite good.

I really hate it that we can't access Laphroaig here in Montreal. A shame really. I tried Lagavulin the other week and it was nice and smooth, peaty and smokey. If only the A'bunadh was not batch #30:sh

[eldondo]

...Glenfarclas 105 or the Glenfarclas 17 year old!

In comparison to the 17 yo the 105 is like solvent....

I don't one what's available over there but a really nice Speysider is Mortlach... underrated distillery imho.

One of the best from the Speyside I ever had was an old Glen Grant... 30+ yo.

If you wanna spend some more bucks, luck out for this... from Independent bottlers... you won't regret it.... this Whisky is mind blowing.

You can check out the spirit archive on my blog for some reviews: http://eldondoswitzerland.blogspot.com/p/archive-for-spirits-reviews.html

[Ferrari5180]

Just picked me up a 17 yr old Glenfarclas. Does any one know if this is non-chillfiltered. Not a big deal, but I do not see it written anywhere on the bottle.

[Doctorossi]

One of the best from the Speyside I ever had was an old Glen Grant... 30+ yo.

:tpd:

I'm hard to satisfy with a Spey, but whew... that'll do me up good. :dr
Exceedingly HTF, though, if you don't live in the UK or Japan.

[Centurion]

Dalwhinnie

[eldondo]

Just picked me up a 17 yr old Glenfarclas. Does any one know if this is non-chillfiltered. Not a big deal, but I do not see it written anywhere on the bottle.

Generally speakin: a Whisky which is bottled with an alcohol strength of less than 46 % is always chill-filtered. Exceptions are if they are not reduced with water to that strength, then they can be un-chillfiltered.

In the standard range Bruichladdich is one of those, having at 46 % and un-chillfiltered....

[justonemorestick]

Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year. And at $33 an affordable indulgence.

[eldondo]

I'm hard to satisfy with a Spey, but whew...

The choice of Whisky that you take depends on many factors.... what you gonna smoke while drinkin it, what's the correspodning food etc.

The range of Whiskys that I have starts in the Lowlands and goes over Highlanders and Speysiders to Islay (which are my favorite ones)... but in the end it depends on the mood and the situation. A sweet Sherry bomb is more suitable to a good desert... a salty one may go perfectly with some seafood etc.... you can continue it endless....

[Ferrari5180]

The choice of Whisky that you take depends on many factors.... what you gonna smoke while drinkin it, what's the correspodning food etc.

The range of Whiskys that I have starts in the Lowlands and goes over Highlanders and Speysiders to Islay (which are my favorite ones)... but in the end it depends on the mood and the situation. A sweet Sherry bomb is more suitable to a good desert... a salty one may go perfectly with some seafood etc.... you can continue it endless....

Absolutely. I think that in general, Islay's are best with cigars. But then again, to each their own right. So it all comes down to 1 word, we all like scotch.

[eldondo]

...I think that in general, Islay's are best with cigars...

Depends on the cigar.... imho....

A strong cigar goes well with an Islay like Lagavulin or Laphraig... a light cigar might be better with some less "extreme" Scotch.... but as you said... it's all personal liking...

[hotreds]

I really enjoyed THE Wild Scotsman, distilled by a local(to me) fella- the only master distiller in the USA!

http://wildscotsman.com/whisky/

[Ferrari5180]

I will be trying The Arran tonight. Will let you all know how it is. I had heard it was good and decently priced, so who knows.

[Doctorossi]

The choice of Whisky that you take depends on many factors...

Indeed. Please understand, I was speaking only of my own preferences. I've studied every region and it just so happens that the Speysider I will reach for, given reasonable selection, is a rarefied beast. That said, the ones I like, I very like.

As with cigars, I say 'dig what you dig' and don't let anyone call you wrong. :2

[eldondo]

I will be trying The Arran tonight. Will let you all know how it is. I had heard it was good and decently priced, so who knows.

How about your thoughts on the Arran?

[Ferrari5180]

How about your thoughts on the Arran?

It is quite good for a 40$ bottle. On the initial sip, you get fruits such as grapes and pears with caramel and then on the aftertaste you get vanilla, cream and a burst of cake icing. Quite enjoyable if you ask me.

[TNT009]

I'll take Laphroaig Cask any time of the day.... Peet n Smoke

[Ferrari5180]

I'll take Laphroaig Cask any time of the day.... Peet n Smoke

I would too if they ever sold any here. :xxx

[hammondc]

The Balvenie 12 year Old Double Wood is also exceptional, just slightly under the Port Wood. A vary worthy Speyside, at a much more reasonable price.

I'd be very surprised if you did not really enjoy the Glenfarclas 17yo.

I am still a scotch noob, but after all the stuff I have tasted, I always come back to this stuff. Freakin fantastic. I really love Oban as well, but is was a good bit more expensive.

[eldondo]

On Friday I'll have a Whisky tasting with a few other guys...

The following is on the schedule (and they all really rock):

Bunnahabhain 1976, 31 yo, Murray McDavid
Inchgower 1974, 34 yo, Scotch Single Malt Circle
Caperdonich 1972, 37 yo., Duncan Taylor Rare Auld
Glenfarclas 1971, 35 yo, Whiskyfair

My personal favorite is the last one.... fantastic to be combined with some ginger bread.

[Jbailey]

Sounds like a great time Heiko.

I love Glenfarclas 25 year. I'm sure the 35 year was off the chain!
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[Ferrari5180]

Sounds like a great time Heiko.

I love Glenfarclas 25 year. I'm sure the 35 year was off the chain!
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I still have to open the 17. I heard nothing but good things about it. I remember reading you liked Oban somewhere. I see lots of people have mixed feelings about it. Can you convince me its worthy of a place in my stock? :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is a favorite of mine. I would love to try some older bottles from Macallan.

[Ferrari5180]

Anyone here try the Glengoyne 17 and the Glenlivet Nadurra? If so, thoughts?

[potlimit]

Anyone here try the Glengoyne 17 and the Glenlivet Nadurra? If so, thoughts?

A few Nadurras... I've only had the Triumph variety per a recommendation from a bartender friend of mine at Craftsteak, and I really enjoyed it. Keep in mind I'm a fan of the Speyside singles like Macallan and Aberlour, some of the others regions are a bit too "medicinally peat-y" for my delicate palate ;).

[warren G.]

Been enjoying some Yamazaki Suntory 18. My birthday is next month, I think another bottle is due :)

[Ferrari5180]

A few Nadurras... I've only had the Triumph variety per a recommendation from a bartender friend of mine at Craftsteak, and I really enjoyed it. Keep in mind I'm a fan of the Speyside singles like Macallan and Aberlour, some of the others regions are a bit too "medicinally peat-y" for my delicate palate ;).

I enjoy a variety of single malts. Have not tried so many, but those that I have I have liked. I tend to prefer islay scotches, but it is always good to get a change with a speyside here and there.

[eldondo]

The Whisky tasting we´d yesterday evening was really awesome...

Got another bottle which I tried this morning: Ardbeg 1975 (bottled 1997) by Spirit of Scotland... that stuff really rocked the house...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/ardbeg_1975_klein.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Heiko, are the older Macallan offerings worth the buck? 18-30 year olds?

[eldondo]

Speakin of the older Sherry finished Macallans it´s more a "yes" for me than for the "Fine Oak" stuff.

But it´s definetly a fact that Macallan is price-wise Rolls Royce... so, had to say, if it´s really worth the buck... Maybe you should try to find older bottling from Independent bottlers.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Speakin of the older Sherry finished Macallans it´s more a "yes" for me than for the "Fine Oak" stuff.

But it´s definetly a fact that Macallan is price-wise Rolls Royce... so, had to say, if it´s really worth the buck... Maybe you should try to find older bottling from Independent bottlers.

Thanks for the advice. Are there online retailers that sell Independent bottlers stuff? I've seen them being auctioned online before, but not really on any retailers site.

[eldondo]

I'm not familiar with US retailers but in Europe you can find them...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Does anyone know if the Macallan S 1988 21yo 54%alc was aged in sherry oak? I found a bottle here- https://www.lfw.co.uk/acatalog/Macallan.html

[mosesbotbol]

Ardbeg is my favorite brand. Any bottle will do. Like JW for casual drinking.

[nomadicwookie]

Macallan 18yr is at the top of my list.

[Ferrari5180]

Just picked me up a bottle of Lagavulin 16 :)

[CBI_2]

Does anyone know if the Macallan S 1988 21yo 54%alc was aged in sherry oak? I found a bottle here- https://www.lfw.co.uk/acatalog/Macallan.html
According to this site it isn't but still not sure. http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-macallan-1988-signatory-bottling-whisky/?utm_content=the_macallan_1988_signatory_bottling_ whisky&utm_source=pricegrabber&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=pricegrabber_1

[eldondo]

Does anyone know if the Macallan S 1988 21yo 54%alc was aged in sherry oak? I found a bottle here- https://www.lfw.co.uk/acatalog/Macallan.html

Afaik it's a Bourbon hogshead... so, no Sherry.

[Patrick B]

Just picked me up a bottle of Lagavulin 16 :)

So did I. smiley-face!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Afaik it's a Bourbon hogshead... so, no Sherry.

Thank you Sir. I don't think I have ever had scotch from bourbon hogshead. I assume quite different?

[zappaFREAK]

Any blended fans???
I know they don't have the purity but I really love JW Blue!!

[kugie]

Glenmorangie

[eldondo]

Thank you Sir. I don't think I have ever had scotch from bourbon hogshead. I assume quite different?

Most Whiskys are stored in Bourbon hogsheads... so, I'm sure you had one.

The difference is simple: Sherry casks gives you aromas of dried fruits etc...; Bourbon gives you more of the vanilla notes, in most cases the wood is also more intensive.

[JohnnyFlake]

Any blended fans???
I know they don't have the purity but I really love JW Blue!!

Yes indeed!

I am a big fan of Scotch blends. I find them to be just as complex as Single Malts, if not more so, and much more affordable in most cases.

My two, go to scotch blends are, Johnnie Walker Black and Teacher's Highland Cream, in that order. They are simply outstanding and very affordable.

I also enjoy and love, Johnnie Walker Gold (for me the Blue is way overrated) and Grant's 15yo.

When I can splurge a bit my absolute favorite at this time is Dewar's 18yo.

One of the very best blends I have ever had the chance to savor, on two occasions, is Chivas Regal 25yo. It is a most amazing scotch, in my top five of all time. The big problem with this, is that it is very hard to come by and when you do find a bottle its will cost you $300 +++.

[zappaFREAK]

Black is my everyday but I occasionally buy a bottle of blue. Sooo smooth. Will check out the Dewars 18. Used to do the dew before the black!! I will look for the Chivas 25 sounds good.

[JohnnyFlake]

Black is my everyday but I occasionally buy a bottle of blue. Sooo smooth. Will check out the Dewars 18. Used to do the dew before the black!! I will look for the Chivas 25 sounds good.

The Dewar's 18 is just amazing, but very hard to find! It's not too expensive but not cheap at about $80 for a bottle. The Chivas 25 is beyond explanation, it's one of those that you can only understand once you tried it. It is not cheap, at $300 plus a bottle.

[Ferrari5180]

Some blended scotches are quite nice, but compared to single malts they are not on the same level. Personally, I would not compare the two. I personally prefer single malts. As stated many times, drink what you enjoy most and have a good time. Chivas 12 was not bad, had it the other day with a Brickhouse Toro cigar.

[TNT009]

The 2010 Ardbeg Supernova is s sure fire hit, Ill be gettting another bottle!

[eldondo]

Supernova is really nice... and if you like it peaty you should try to get the Octomore.... which has much more peat than the Supernova.

[Ogre]

Just had a glass of The Glenrothes 1991 with an AF 858. This has to be the smoothest, best tasting Single Malt I have ever had.

[Ferrari5180]

Just had a glass of The Glenrothes 1991 with an AF 858. This has to be the smoothest, best tasting Single Malt I have ever had.

I have heard a lot of bad things about this bottle. However, I don't let myself get sucked into negative comments as taste is subjective. Unless, of course, everyone claiming something tastes completely foul.

[TNT009]

Ardberg's new Supernova

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm enjoying some Highland Park 12 right now. This stuff is great:tu

[Springsman]

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban!

[BigCat]

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban!

That is good stuff! One of my favorites.

[warren G.]

recent haul :)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o256/blueDick/STA_6131.jpg

[BigCat]

recent haul :)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o256/blueDick/STA_6131.jpg

Oh my! I'm slightly aroused. If you like the Talisker 10, see if you can find the Talkiser Distillers Edition. I'm told they discontinued it, but my wife bought me a bottle for Christmas and it is really really good. Similar to the 10 in underlying characteristics, but more complex.

[warren G.]

Yeah I couldn't find it :( I enjoy the Talisker 10, but also couldn't find the 18 as well.

[Tauma]

I haven't had much of a varied experience with Scotch (though I do love it), but a friend of mine from Scotland suggested Glenmorangie La Santa. I was able to find it at a local bar in Ann Arbor and it was absolutely fantastic. About $9.50 for a glass, but pure bliss nonetheless

[dwoodward]

Just picked up a bottle of Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Reserve.

Sitting down to sample it, big fan of the 12 year. This is even better, doing a side by side with the remains of my 12 year bottle. The 15 is a lot drier but in a good way, not as sweet, and very woody. I taste a little citrus, but not much. The color between the two is very noticeable as well the 15 being a much deeper golden shade.

I am drinking each straight up (neat) with no ice. I figured that was the best way to compare. Highly recommend to try the 15 year if you like the 12 year Glenlivet.

[eldondo]

Maybe I repeat myself, but you should NEVER put any ice in a Scotch Single Malt....

[mithrilG60]

I wouldn't go that far with any statement like that, whisky is like cigars... it should be enjoyed the way you like it and not the way convention likes to tells you it should be. For me personally that's neat in a tulip shaped stemmed glass gently hand-warmed to fully release and funnel the aromatics but that certainly doesn't mean that someone who drinks a nice malt over ice in a tumbler is doing it wrong.