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06-15-2012, 08:38 PM

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Jbailey · 06-15-2012, 11:18 PM

Anything by Jura, Glenfidich and Glenfarclas.

Tredegar · 06-19-2012, 01:18 PM

Longmorn 15 year old. Unfortunately it has been discontinued. I am still on a quest to find a few more bottles before they disappear for good.

Garbandz · 07-04-2012, 01:19 PM

Longmorn can be amazing,find some Linkwood if you can,Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is simply amazing,layers of flavor,and my best cost/dram winner........
Ardbeg Uigeadail is legendary..........

I have found that age is not always the way to judge a dram,a 10 or 12 year old can beat an older bottle in the value for cost battle. Excessive age or finishing can ruin good Scotch.

Do try higher proof bottlings though,just like bourbon,you get more flavor at higher proof.

Check this site.........www.whiskywhiskywhisky.com

RHerrington · 07-05-2012, 08:33 AM

Recently finished a bottle of the Cragganmore 12 year that made it's way to near the top of my list, and it's in the company of the Balvenie 17 year and Oban 14, and the Aberlour a'bunadh. Such great scotches, all of them.

jjmitchem · 08-21-2012, 05:46 PM

I know this is a few years old but I just saw it and thought it was great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSIp...e_gdata_player

SteveH · 08-21-2012, 06:53 PM

Gotta check out Lagavulin 12 cask strength - mighty fine.

That said, Kilchoman promises to be one of Islay's finest - I try to support them whenever I can

JohnRogers · 08-26-2012, 12:09 PM

The Dalmore: Grand Reserva, it gives me everything the Cigar Malt did at over half the price. I like with or without a stick.

zappaFREAK · 08-26-2012, 02:38 PM

Was a huge fan of JW blue till I discovered Oban
A third the price and just as good!!!

JohnnyFlake · 08-26-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zappaFREAK

Was a huge fan of JW blue till I discovered Oban
A third the price and just as good!!!

Which Oban are you referring to?

Frodo · 08-27-2012, 06:57 AM

I think there's only the 14 and the DE unless we're talking IBs.

JohnnyFlake · 08-27-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

I think there's only the 14 and the DE unless we're talking IBs.

Yes, but which one is he referring to?

deadrise · 09-17-2012, 06:56 PM

hugh "hotreds" hooked me up with a shot of Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail it was so much better then any scotch I have tried.
I have been drinking McClelland's single malt Isly and some cutty for blended scotch.
I have been on the scotch slippery slope and I think Hugh just gave me a push I am trying to find something like Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail I hope in my local abc.

any suggestions?

nutcracker · 04-29-2014, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadrise

hugh "hotreds" hooked me up with a shot of Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail it was so much better then any scotch I have tried.
I have been drinking McClelland's single malt Isly and some cutty for blended scotch.
I have been on the scotch slippery slope and I think Hugh just gave me a push I am trying to find something like Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail I hope in my local abc.

any suggestions?

Rosebank (demolished) is a typical lowland whisky - so a Glenkinchie or Auchentoshan will mimic the style. The Auchie Virgin Cask is a nice start for folks used to Bourbon...

Ogre · 11-14-2012, 06:18 PM

I picked up some Glenrothes 1994 on my honeymoon cruise. It is a great lite scotch, easy on the palate. It has little peat or smokey flavor, but a stronger fruit and spice taste on the tongue. This would be a good summer scotch or I would give it to a beginner as it is not overpowering.

Periferius · 11-15-2012, 12:57 AM

Midleton, aah sorry that's Irish. oops!

cobra03 · 01-04-2013, 12:33 PM

Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich Rocks for Christmas. Sounds like its in my wheel house. Havent tried it yet maybe i'll break it open later. Anyone had it before?

hammondc · 01-11-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich Rocks for Christmas. Sounds like its in my wheel house. Havent tried it yet maybe i'll break it open later. Anyone had it before?

Funny you mention this. I was coming in here to comment on Bruichladdich. I had some of their Port Charlotte Peat Project over Christmas and was wanting to get everyone's opinion/comment on Bruichladdich and Islay malts in general. Until now, I have only been drinking Speyside- Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Macallen.

omowasu · 01-15-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobra03

Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich Rocks for Christmas. Sounds like its in my wheel house. Havent tried it yet maybe i'll break it open later. Anyone had it before?

Bruichladdich Rocks is simply wonderful. Because it is unpeated and not chill filtered, the flavor profile is very different than other Islays. The lack of peating results in a LOT less smoky flavors and replaces them with really interesting cereal, caramel, and tangy notes on the start and a very unique nutty, salty, fruity finish. I just finished a bottle, and it shall be replaced in very short order. Its a one of a kind. I like it best on a couple ice cubes, but to each his own.

Dont get me wrong, I am a fan of smoky and medicinal Scotch flavors, some of my favorites are Ardbeg and Laphroaig... Rocks opened my palate to other flavors that may have faded into the background with other smokier single malts.

Highly recommended. And relatively cheap!

cobra03 · 01-16-2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omowasu

Bruichladdich Rocks is simply wonderful. Because it is unpeated and not chill filtered, the flavor profile is very different than other Islays. The lack of peating results in a LOT less smoky flavors and replaces them with really interesting cereal, caramel, and tangy notes on the start and a very unique nutty, salty, fruity finish. I just finished a bottle, and it shall be replaced in very short order. Its a one of a kind. I like it best on a couple ice cubes, but to each his own.

Dont get me wrong, I am a fan of smoky and medicinal Scotch flavors, some of my favorites are Ardbeg and Laphroaig... Rocks opened my palate to other flavors that may have faded into the background with other smokier single malts.

Highly recommended. And relatively cheap!

Thats good to hear. Im not a huge fan of really smokey scotch myself kinda reminds me of burt tires but i will try anything. I tend to lean more towards a slightly sweeter scotch. I havent had a chance to try it yet. Im gonna go try to break it open tomorrow if the opportunity presents itself.

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06-19-2012, 01:18 PM	#3
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Longmorn 15 year old. Unfortunately it has been discontinued. I am still on a quest to find a few more bottles before they disappear for good.

07-04-2012, 01:19 PM	#4
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Longmorn can be amazing,find some Linkwood if you can,Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is simply amazing,layers of flavor,and my best cost/dram winner........ Ardbeg Uigeadail is legendary.......... I have found that age is not always the way to judge a dram,a 10 or 12 year old can beat an older bottle in the value for cost battle. Excessive age or finishing can ruin good Scotch. Do try higher proof bottlings though,just like bourbon,you get more flavor at higher proof. Check this site.........www.whiskywhiskywhisky.com Last edited by Garbandz; 07-04-2012 at 01:26 PM.

07-05-2012, 08:33 AM	#5
RHerrington Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Rick Location: Northern VA Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Recently finished a bottle of the Cragganmore 12 year that made it's way to near the top of my list, and it's in the company of the Balvenie 17 year and Oban 14, and the Aberlour a'bunadh. Such great scotches, all of them.

08-21-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I know this is a few years old but I just saw it and thought it was great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSIp...e_gdata_player __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

08-21-2012, 06:53 PM	#7
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Gotta check out Lagavulin 12 cask strength - mighty fine. That said, Kilchoman promises to be one of Islay's finest - I try to support them whenever I can

08-26-2012, 12:09 PM	#8
JohnRogers I Still Ash On My Self Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: Enid Oklahoma Posts: 214 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky The Dalmore: Grand Reserva, it gives me everything the Cigar Malt did at over half the price. I like with or without a stick.

08-26-2012, 02:38 PM	#9
zappaFREAK The Black Page Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Stephen Location: CT Posts: 349 Trading: (5)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Was a huge fan of JW blue till I discovered Oban A third the price and just as good!!! __________________ "Dumb all over, a little ugly on the side." FZ zappaFREAK

08-27-2012, 06:57 AM	#11
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I think there's only the 14 and the DE unless we're talking IBs.

09-17-2012, 06:56 PM	#13
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky hugh "hotreds" hooked me up with a shot of Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail it was so much better then any scotch I have tried. I have been drinking McClelland's single malt Isly and some cutty for blended scotch. I have been on the scotch slippery slope and I think Hugh just gave me a push I am trying to find something like Rosebank Cask Strength Gordon & Macphail I hope in my local abc. any suggestions? __________________

11-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#15
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I picked up some Glenrothes 1994 on my honeymoon cruise. It is a great lite scotch, easy on the palate. It has little peat or smokey flavor, but a stronger fruit and spice taste on the tongue. This would be a good summer scotch or I would give it to a beginner as it is not overpowering. __________________

11-15-2012, 12:57 AM	#16
Periferius Wandering Sojourner Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Periferius Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Midleton, aah sorry that's Irish. oops!

01-04-2013, 12:33 PM	#17
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich Rocks for Christmas. Sounds like its in my wheel house. Havent tried it yet maybe i'll break it open later. Anyone had it before? __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague