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There has been so much scotch talk recently, and the fact that there isn't a purely scotch based thread in this subforum is in need of remedy. Let's hear what you folks have to say about scotch, be it tasting, different ones that your are stuck on at the moment, or pics of collections.

I'd really like to hear from Gollnick on his description of how to taste scotch that he typed out in a previous thread.

(I apologize as a relatively "junior" member bringing up a thread such as this, but I think it needs to be done.)

Let's hear from you folks!
 
i dont drink much anymore, maybe have a drink or 2 one evening a month, but when i do its either hennessy cognac or a good scotch like glenlevit or glenmorrangie, a few weeks ago i got a litre of glenlevit and a good shot of that straight up with a good cigar, i like it.

one with with me and scotch, i dont care for a lot of the cheaper ones, white horse is ok, cutty sark too, but i very much prefer the single malts, now that i dont drink very much i always try and get something really good.
 
Love Islay malts - they seem to polarise people and if someone else thinks they taste like turpentine then good, there's more for me.
Laphroaig for sipping of an evening - wonderful.
I have two bottles of Lagavulin on the go at he moment, 12 & 16 year old - fascinating to compare. Somehow the flavour of this one stays with me for ages, in a good way.
 
The first time I tried an Islay (Ardbeg 10), it did not work for me whatsoever. Very smoky and peaty, and somewhat unpleasant... The second time, however, was very different. I will not say that Islays are going to be for me, but I will definitely give another bottle a try.

I find that scotch is very dependent on what mood I'm in, what the weather's doing, and what company I have with me. Right now I could go for my Scapa 14, but then again, that's something that I could have almost every day.
 
Islays are yum. I always stock a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and it hardly ever stays corked. Even a $30 bottle of Scotch adds up so I supplement my drinking with a bottle of Knob Creek. Out drinking at bars I usually go cheap and have some Jim Beans. Then on the special nights I uncork the collection and have a dram of the lap 15, cask, lagluvian and peat monster. I like peat and smoke. Nuff said.
 
I am a big fan of the Highland Park 12 and 18, Cragganmore 12 and Auchentosan....

But, I am afraid I like bourbon more than any scotches :) And yes, I am an American philistine...
 
Is scotch a gadget or a gear? Never can get that straight. Love the single malts.
 
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Is scotch a gadget or a gear? Never can get that straight. Love the single malts.
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I think the cork's a gadget, but the rest falls under gear. ;)

ADF, have you tried the Ardbeg 10? If you like peat, that's the one for you. Proven to be the peatiest scotch on the market... At least, that's what the advertisers say... But who can really trust them, right?

Here's a pic of my collection so far... Bear in mind that I'm a recent convert, so the bottles are still relatively full and I've not grown into a deep relationship with any of them as of yet. Now that I have the basics covered, I'll probably slow down on my spending and go to some more exotic bottles.

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Oh, by the way, www.whiskyguild.com is a place that I get a lot of my tasting notes and recommendations from... There and friends, especially one friend who's as into scotch as I am knives, which is saying something..

What about you folks? Where do you get your info or inspiration?
 
My wife and I are both into whisky, so much so we went to Scotland for our honeymoon. Visited so many distileries that we were able to examine differences in style/taste based on the type of stills used :)

I am more of an Islay man ( Ardbeg/Laproaig ), my better half won't touch the stuff - more for me !

We always have a few bottles on the go. Right now we both seem to be favoring Highland park and Edradour but our taste seem to change with each bottle.

Only 2-3 drams a week in general with maybe 4 or 5 on long weekends, makes for slow progress but keeps us out of trouble.
 
Hamon -- thanks for reminding me of Talisker -- love it as well. I do think of all the scotches I've tried that Highland Park 18 is the best bang for the buck. When I try to get new people into scotch, I always have them try Balvenie Doublewood...
 
At one time it was a well kept secret - and somewhat of a bargain

Since I discovered Lagavulin 16 year old many years ago - I have not found any Scotch that's been better - for me -
or least any that I can afford
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It just seems suited to my tastes.
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I used to buy it on the way out of London Heathrow Airport Duty Free.

BUT probably about 4-5 years ago the regular 16 year old Lagavulin was no longer available - the duty free now only offer the Double Distilled Connoisseur edition (at a much higher price) - when I asked I was told that demand for the regular 16 year old out-stripped supplies - and it had to be withdrawn from the duty free.

I can understand a temporary shortage due to demand - but that just doesn't sound like a valid explanation for its absence from the shelves for over at least 4 years now.

Although I have now started to see the 16 year old Lagavulin on the shelves in the UK again - but it is no longer the "bargain" it used to be - especially with the UK pound to the US$ exchange rates now.

BTW - I really like this book:
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I have this 3rd edition that I use as a reference book....

It is now in its 5th edition (August/2004)

Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch
by Michael Jackson
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers; 5th edition (August 30, 2004)
ISBN: 0762413131
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches

.....didn't know the "Gloved one" was so into single malts....... :D :cool:

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UnknownVT said:
At one time it was a well kept secret - and somewhat of a bargain

Since I discovered Lagavulin 16 year old many years ago - I have not found any Scotch that's been better - for me -
or least any that I can afford
smile.gif

It just seems suited to my tastes.
Lagavulin.jpg


I used to buy it on the way out of London Heathrow Airport Duty Free.

BUT probably about 4-5 years ago the regular 16 year old Lagavulin was no longer available - the duty free now only offer the Double Distilled Connoisseur edition (at a much higher price) - when I asked I was told that demand for the regular 16 year old out-stripped supplies - and it had to be withdrawn from the duty free.

I can understand a temporary shortage due to demand - but that just doesn't sound like a valid explanation for its absence from the shelves for over at least 4 years now.

Although I have now started to see the 16 year old Lagavulin on the shelves in the UK again - but it is no longer the "bargain" it used to be - especially with the UK pound to the US$ exchange rates now.



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I find the Lagavulin 16 to be about my favorite of the Islays with Laphroaig Quarter Cask not far behind.
I also found that Heathrow duty free didn't carry the 16, last year when I was there they carried only the special distillars edition which I did purchase and enjoyed but not as much as the 16.

This past Christmas, Costco was selling it for $53.99, now its $68.99 and higher here in the L.A. area.

One of the best places to find scotch out here is http://www.wineandliquordepot.com

Great selection of scotch .
 
Okay, dumb question, but what exactly is Cognac?? I know its on the shelf between the scotch and Gin. What's it like and hows it made?

steve
 
I like Jameson even tho its not made in scotland...it has the taste I like...

what scotch out there is similar to Jameson?
 
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I like Jameson even tho its not made in scotland...it has the taste I like...
what scotch out there is similar to Jameson?
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Jameson is Irish whiskey (and not a Scotch - which has to be from Scotland)

Jameson Irish Whiskey - Wikipedia

The other well known Irish Whiskey that you might want to try is the Old Bushmills (or the more upmarket Black Bush) -

Old Bushmills Distillery - Wikipedia

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