Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

Jdottinger said:
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First time trying this one. Gotta say it’s pretty, pretty, prettaaaaay, pretty good. I can’t find a way of describing the flavor profile without blurting “that’s what she said” 🤦‍♂️, so I’ll just say it’s close to trail mix. More of a dessert beer.
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Wow! Like a chocolate fruitcake! I'm all in!!! Sure hope my local HEB or liquor store carries it.

[HEB is a Texas grocery chain.]
 
mbkr said:
I quite like Talisker Storm, which is the only Talisker I've tried. I really like the Ardbegs I've tried. I like the peat and complexity. OTOH I also like Glenfiddich 12 year, which I know from previous posts of yours, you don't consider to be very good. I blame it on my unsophisticated American palate :p
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I've decided that my palate is what it is... sophisticated or not. I listen to these guys waxing eloquent about the notes of ripe fruit, white pepper, marzipan.... my response is.... well, it's a little fruity or citrusy, slight aroma of vanilla, definitely whiskey.....

I think drinking scotch, or any whiskey, really, is much like art, or classical music.... if you like it, it's good. Doesn't matter what the "experts" say....

edit: I've heard multiple "experts" say that for a great entry level blend, one of the best is Monkey Shoulder..... while I'm not quite at entry level, I decided to try it... I like some good blends...
First try.... I REALLY disliked it. Bad flavor, horrible aftertaste/finish.
A couple of days later, tried it again, just to be fair.... if anything, it was worse....
Nobody I knew was interested in it, so I poured it down the drain..... not something I do lightly.

Other people apparently really like it....
 
hornetguy said:
I've decided that my palate is what it is... sophisticated or not. I listen to these guys waxing eloquent about the notes of ripe fruit, white pepper, marzipan.... my response is.... well, it's a little fruity or citrusy, slight aroma of vanilla, definitely whiskey.....

I think drinking scotch, or any whiskey, really, is much like art, or classical music.... if you like it, it's good. Doesn't matter what the "experts" say....

edit: I've heard multiple "experts" say that for a great entry level blend, one of the best is Monkey Shoulder..... while I'm not quite at entry level, I decided to try it... I like some good blends...
First try.... I REALLY disliked it. Bad flavor, horrible aftertaste/finish.
A couple of days later, tried it again, just to be fair.... if anything, it was worse....
Nobody I knew was interested in it, so I poured it down the drain..... not something I do lightly.

Other people apparently really like it....
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Oh, I like what I like. The guys I play cards with used to drink Dewars and Johnny Walker. I thought they were both awful and remained a happy beer drinker. Then one of them brought a bottle of Laphroig. It tasted so completely different from the Dewars and JW that I was shocked they were all scotch. Given that background, I don't have much interest in blends although I'm sure there are some that are very good. I like exploring the single malts.
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mbkr said:
Oh, I like what I like. The guys I play cards with used to drink Dewars and Johnny Walker. I thought they were both awful and remained a happy beer drinker. Then one of them brought a bottle of Laphroig. It tasted so completely different from the Dewars and JW that I was shocked they were all scotch. Given that background, I don't have much interest in blends although I'm sure there are some that are very good. I like exploring the single malts.
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Yes... too many whiskeys, too little time .....
One of my favorite blends, if you like a little smoky/peaty, is Famous Grouse.. and it's about $19 a bottle. It's a very pleasant, repeatable blend... not overpowering at all, like some of the Islays can be.
I'm currently working on a bottle of Port Charlotte 10 yr old heavily peated .... I thought I had a pic of it, but can't find it.
It's very nice, IMHO.... similar to Lagavullin.... light color, not harsh at all... lots of the iodine/peat/smoke ?? aromas like Ardbeg and Lagavullin, very smooth on the palate. It's in the $60 range, so, better than the Lagavullin, price wise.
 
hornetguy said:
edit: I've heard multiple "experts" say that for a great entry level blend, one of the best is Monkey Shoulder..... while I'm not quite at entry level, I decided to try it... I like some good blends...
First try.... I REALLY disliked it. Bad flavor, horrible aftertaste/finish.
A couple of days later, tried it again, just to be fair.... if anything, it was worse....
Nobody I knew was interested in it, so I poured it down the drain..... not something I do lightly.

Other people apparently really like it....
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The name shoulda told you to stay away!
hornetguy said:
Yes... too many whiskeys, too little time .....
One of my favorite blends, if you like a little smoky/peaty, is Famous Grouse.. and it's about $19 a bottle. It's a very pleasant, repeatable blend... not overpowering at all, like some of the Islays can be.
I'm currently working on a bottle of Port Charlotte 10 yr old heavily peated .... I thought I had a pic of it, but can't find it.
It's very nice, IMHO.... similar to Lagavullin.... light color, not harsh at all... lots of the iodine/peat/smoke ?? aromas like Ardbeg and Lagavullin, very smooth on the palate. It's in the $60 range, so, better than the Lagavullin, price wise.
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Tried the Port Charlotte recently myself. Was okay. Lagavulin, Laphroiag, and Ardbeg much better in my opinion. Especially the Ardbeg Corryvreckan. May be best whisky I have ever tasted!
 
Jdottinger said:
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First time trying this one. Gotta say it’s pretty, pretty, prettaaaaay, pretty good. I can’t find a way of describing the flavor profile without blurting “that’s what she said” 🤦‍♂️, so I’ll just say it’s close to trail mix. More of a dessert beer.
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Well, I picked some up today. I also got some Yeungling because I knew my wife would not care for the Shiner Trail Ale. She took one sip and started making faces. I am enjoying my second bottle. Like drinking chocolate fruitcake!
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Prester John said:
Especially the Ardbeg Corryvreckan
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I have not had that one.... I've had the "Wee Beastie", the 10 yr, and the Uigeadail... they are all pretty good, but the Beastie is a bit harsh, compared to the others.... but it IS only 5 yrs old. I'll have to try the Corry...

and this one has been in my pocket since it arrived.... I like it....
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