Favorite all around Scotch

Sometimes scotch especially do not get better after certain year and may even get worse. Like with many of the ma8n brands I prefer the 25 year to the 30 year. This goes for Macallan, Highland Park and Talisker.
 
To elaborate slightly on my previous answer, my current favorites are:

  • Lagavulin 16YO. It's just the best there is, or at least the best within reason.
  • Laphroaig 18YO. I think it benefits from the extra 8 years.
  • Laphroaig 10YO. It's really good too, and a lot cheaper.
  • Aberlour A'bunadh. A cask strength sherry bomb. I like it neat.
  • Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or. Finished in Saurtenes casks. Really nice after dinner drink.


 
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These two were both very good. Not easy to find (both limited editions), and unfortunately, I've finished off both bottles. :( The nose on that particular Cairdeas was unbelievable!!! :eek: :cool:





For general everyday sipping I like the MacAllan 18, though the 12 is much easier on the wallet and pretty good too.
 
The Macallan no 1 is good as well and easier on the wallet.
 
For my favorite Scotch, I would have to say it is a tie between the Tape & the Brite as they are both pretty handy, I just don't drink either of them. ;) Lagavulin 16 is my favorite of the drinkable Scotch though. :)
 
SpyderPhreak said:
These two were both very good. Not easy to find (both limited editions), and unfortunately, I've finished off both bottles. :( The nose on that particular Cairdeas was unbelievable!!! :eek: :cool:





For general everyday sipping I like the MacAllan 18, though the 12 is much easier on the wallet and pretty good too.
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What did u think of the Highland Park ?
 
It was very, VERY good! :D WAY too easy to drink!!! :eek: Extremely smooth with NO bite whatsoever, despite the alcohol content. :cool: Best bottle I've ever had, but also the most expensive too.

Nose was very fruity with a hint of pepper/spice. Had a light leathery, earthy, almost tobacco taste, with strong almonds, vanilla, and honey on the finish. Didn't linger though. A few drops of water really opened it up, and it was very fruity/floral on the nose. The water tended to mute the peatiness a bit though, and softened the finish too, so I usually drank it straight. Would have been really easy to finish this bottle quickly, but I limited myself. :D
 
I finished another 24 year Highland Park by Gordon Macphail and it is incredibly smooth.

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Laphroaig is my go to, if I could only buy from one distillery then that'd be the one. Love them all, 10 and 18 year, Quarter Cask, Triple Wood.
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This thread is making me thirsty.

Another favourite (a bit cheaper, so I can drink more) is the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. This is my last bottle of the last batch; I need to go shopping!

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I got it at davidsons. They have it cheaper than anywhere else
 
Thanks! I was guessing that might be the case. I'll have to swing by tomorrow evening on my way home from work.
 
Good question, depends on how the day goes. Probably between 6-7. I'd be coming from the Park Meadows area.
 
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