What is your favorite Scotch Whisky - Page 20

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?

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

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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?

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

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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.

MACS · 01-29-2013, 01:25 AM

2 of my favorites are Macallan 12 and Balvenie Doublewood. Aberlour 16 is another.

I also enjoy Lagavulin 16, but I have to be in the mood for that peat bomb.

stevcatter · 08-01-2013, 02:44 AM

My favorite scotch is 18 years old Dewars whisky.

gogotron · 08-15-2013, 09:56 AM

Another vote for Macallan 12 and Oban 14, both are great neat or on the rocks and reasonable enough to enjoy frequently.

dgold21 · 09-27-2013, 09:47 PM

I'm out of whiskey, need to try a couple new bottles...going to get the Aberlour A'bunadh, and was thinking about the Balvenie Doublewood 17yr...anyone try that?

kansashat · 10-11-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Wow! I had a waiter at Bern's Steak House in Tampa suggest the 33 yr old Springbank to me about 15 yrs ago. It was $50 an ounce, but still remains the best single malt I've tried. For the record, it was a corporate spiff trip, & I didn't pay for it personally...thank God. LOL

equetefue · 10-11-2013, 07:52 AM

Macallan 12 for me. Very smooth

mikesr1963 · 02-28-2014, 06:03 PM

I don't drink a lot of scotch. So when I get an itch for it I'll buy 4 or 5 of the tiny bottle of JW Black and toss them in the freezer.

big pete · 02-28-2014, 06:49 PM

Oban 18 right now

CigarNut · 02-28-2014, 09:40 PM

Two new favs: Johnny Walker King George V Edition and Glenmorangie Signet.

Adriftpanda · 04-29-2014, 03:58 PM

I'm not a big drinker but when I do drink, I prefer scotch and I blame it all on PETE!

Macallan 18
Laphroaig 10
Glenlivet 15

lukem · 04-29-2014, 04:36 PM

Not sure I have a favorite yet as that's something I just picked up recently as well. Right now I've got:

Macallen 15
Glenfiddich 18
Laphoroaig 10

I'm leaning toward the non-peaty scotch.

nutcracker · 04-29-2014, 04:51 PM

I have a Caol Ila from SMWS - 17 year old - just phenomenal

Go go single malts:
Laphroiag 10
Highland Park 18

El cheapo: Black Grouse

But then I do have a lot of scotch......

09-17-2012, 06:56 PM	#382
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	#383
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	#384
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	#385
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

01-29-2013, 01:25 AM	#389
MACS Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Shawn Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 27 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky 2 of my favorites are Macallan 12 and Balvenie Doublewood. Aberlour 16 is another. I also enjoy Lagavulin 16, but I have to be in the mood for that peat bomb. __________________ Life is tough... it's tougher when you're stupid. - My dad

08-01-2013, 02:44 AM	#390
stevcatter Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky My favorite scotch is 18 years old Dewars whisky.

08-15-2013, 09:56 AM	#391
gogotron Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Another vote for Macallan 12 and Oban 14, both are great neat or on the rocks and reasonable enough to enjoy frequently.

09-27-2013, 09:47 PM	#392
dgold21 Why do I gotta be Mr Pink Join Date: Sep 2013 First Name: Dave Location: The buttcrack of California Posts: 39 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I'm out of whiskey, need to try a couple new bottles...going to get the Aberlour A'bunadh, and was thinking about the Balvenie Doublewood 17yr...anyone try that?

10-11-2013, 07:52 AM	#394
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Macallan 12 for me. Very smooth

02-28-2014, 06:03 PM	#395
mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I don't drink a lot of scotch. So when I get an itch for it I'll buy 4 or 5 of the tiny bottle of JW Black and toss them in the freezer. __________________ Virginia Ham Smokers Cigar Association: President

02-28-2014, 06:49 PM	#396
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,276 Trading: (20)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Oban 18 right now

02-28-2014, 09:40 PM	#397
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Two new favs: Johnny Walker King George V Edition and Glenmorangie Signet. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

04-29-2014, 03:58 PM	#398
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky I'm not a big drinker but when I do drink, I prefer scotch and I blame it all on PETE! Macallan 18 Laphroaig 10 Glenlivet 15 __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

04-29-2014, 04:36 PM	#399
lukem Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Luke Location: New Orleans Posts: 15 Trading: (0)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Not sure I have a favorite yet as that's something I just picked up recently as well. Right now I've got: Macallen 15 Glenfiddich 18 Laphoroaig 10 I'm leaning toward the non-peaty scotch. __________________ Owner of USA Carry and On The Vise.