Scotch!!

Tyson · « **Reply #140 on:** 20 Mar 2005, 04:18 am »

Added Dalmore 30 tasting notes to front page list.

HarleyMYK · « **Reply #141 on:** 7 Apr 2005, 03:53 am »

http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-scotch6apr06,1,3547132.story?coll=la-home-sports

WINE & SPIRITS
A new frenzy for fine Scotch
Independent bottlings are all the rage among lovers of single malts, and there are hundreds of distinctive labels.
By Charles Perry
Times Staff Writer

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Jay S · « **Reply #142 on:** 3 Jun 2005, 04:09 pm »

Just scored a bottle of Aberlour a'bunadh... it is nice, agree with Tyson's description. I like the sherry/buttery taste. It does have a bit of a peaty/spicy aftertaste that is typically not my preference but it is fine in a nice single malt like this.

I've also got a bottle of Aberlour 15 y.o. but only about 1/5 left... I was hoping to find aonther but came across the a'bunadh instead.

ctviggen · « **Reply #143 on:** 10 Sep 2005, 12:42 am »

Whiskey magazine just rated Macallan 18 YO the finest whiskey. I bought a bottle ($110; I used a $100 birthday gift, so it only cost me $10). It's excellent, better than the Lagavulin 16 YO and the JW gold I have. By the way, I think this is an excellent scotch glass:

http://www.novascotiancrystal.com/products/sets/6626

cryoparts · « **Reply #144 on:** 10 Sep 2005, 01:15 am »

Man, that is a nice glass!

I love the MaCallan 18yo. If you ever get a chance, try the "Fine Oak" 21yo that comes in the silver box. Fantastic!

Regards!

ctviggen · « **Reply #145 on:** 10 Sep 2005, 01:24 am »

It's a very nice glass -- the only detriment is that shipping to the US is $50! So, I had to order several things (the shipping stays at $50). The bummer is that I didn't know they had these:

http://www.novascotiancrystal.com/products/barware/6683

I'd have ordered that, too (though I usually drink my scotch "neat", I think those are cool; but to pay $50 in shipping, it's not worthi it).

Pez · « **Reply #146 on:** 25 Sep 2005, 07:01 am »

It's been a while since I've had a drink with you Tyson.

nickspicks · « **Reply #147 on:** 25 Sep 2005, 12:43 pm »

i can't believe i missed this thread...

i'm also a single malt guy. Islay malts mostly. but i've had a pension for talisker lately. I like the zippy taste.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #148 on:** 4 Oct 2005, 10:21 am »

Tyson....Saturday nite, after the RMAF and dinner at the Buckhorn Exchange, Captain Humble and myself paid a visit to Pint's Pub in Denver. We were hoping to spot you there....

. Nice place, nice crowd, and what a selection of scotch !!! Had a great time....just wish they didn't close at midnight (only got to sample three, the Springbank was VG)

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nickspicks · « **Reply #149 on:** 4 Oct 2005, 11:48 am »

Been to Pints many times.
excellent place.

bubba966 · « **Reply #150 on:** 22 Nov 2005, 07:58 pm »

So Tyson, when are you gonna try some of this?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10069638/

Folsom · « **Reply #151 on:** 12 Jun 2006, 05:27 pm »

Dalmore 12, pretty tasty for $39.95.

ctviggen · « **Reply #152 on:** 12 Jun 2006, 06:52 pm »

Dalmore 12 is supposed to be very good for under $40. It's hard to find a good scotch under $40. Supposedly, Bowmore 12 is also good in that price range. Another that's supposedly not bad is Tomatin, for around $20, but it's wimpy. I've had Bowmore 12, and that wasn't too bad. It's not Lagavulin 16, but it's 20-$30 cheaper.

Folsom · « **Reply #153 on:** 26 Jun 2006, 12:39 am »

Under some further review the Dalmore is not as consistant as a better scotch probably would be... I have mixed the same amount of water and found different results into what reveals flavor. I had it really strong one time, found that odd. I might swirl the container around some before I poor next time.

Carlman · « **Reply #154 on:** 15 Jul 2006, 03:26 pm »

Tyson, have you noticed that the Bruichladdich scotches can be inconsistent? I tried one that came with a free glass and the whiskey was peaty like Laphraoig and very alcohol-ly. It was like drinking bad medicine... It was also $55 or more... of my small scotch-drinking circle none of us liked it, at all... and it became the 'guest whiskey'..

I can't remember if it was the 10 or 15 but it had a blue-ish label. I was surprised to see the 15 in your top 5 and figured I must have gotten a bad batch.

Anywho, one I noticed missing from your list is Dalwhinnie. There is a 1990 'Distiller's Edition' that is now one of my top 5's:

I think it might actually knock Oban from the top. I have not had the super-expensive ones you've tried. Most of my drinking has been in the sub-100/bottle range...

I agree with most of your assessments and I think you like the peat more than me... But the Bowmore was a great call... very good for $33.

It's now in the top 5 'under 40's' for me also.

Thanks and hope you continue keeping us updated with your findings.

Tim S · « **Reply #155 on:** 13 Dec 2006, 01:26 pm »

A question for those knowledgeable about scotch. . .

I don't drink the stuff myself but I was thinking about getting a nice bottle for my Dad for Christmas. He says he likes Glenfiddich and Knockandoo, the ones aged in the sherry barrels. I could of course just get him one of those but I thought it might be nice to get him something in the same style but new and perhaps better. If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate them.

Tim

Dougl · « **Reply #156 on:** 15 Mar 2007, 10:25 pm »

I visited Scotland on a tour and Got the chance to Visit the Glenlivet Distillery (Very worthwhile)
I have always wanted to try Cameron Brig, so I brought back a bottle. I wasn't expecting color in a grain whisky. also, its got a couple of interesting fruit notes. Fun, but not worth the 15 quid I paid except in novelty value.

A store in Inverary was offering samples of Tamintoul 16, which I was very fond of, and promptly picked up a bottle, fearing it was not available stateside. Also memorable was the Glenlivit french oak 15 that they served at the end of the tour. I may pick up a bottle of that as well.

Thanks for the reviews. Very fun and enlightening.

Doug

rollo · « **Reply #157 on:** 15 Mar 2007, 10:33 pm »

A question for the experts. If you were on a desert island what bottle of Scotch would you want most. Cost no object.

rollo

ctviggen · « **Reply #158 on:** 15 Mar 2007, 11:14 pm »

In around the 50-100 range, I'd like Springbank or Longrow (Springbank + peat). I can drink either of these. I know you said money no object, but money's always an object, especially since the most expensive bottles I've tried are under $150. Cost is odd. I've had Glenlevit 21 and Macallan 18 (and another 21 yo), all around $130, depending on where you buy it, and the Glen really isn't worth the money; while I liked the Mac 18, I think the Lagavulin 16 is almost as good and half the price. Some of the Glenmorangies are very good and not too expensive. Heck, who can choose just one?

beachbum · « **Reply #159 on:** 17 Mar 2007, 10:22 pm »

unboxing a 18 year old glenfiddich single malt, i picked up in st thomas, single malts are my favorite scotch and i just love the mellow taste and character of this fine scotch, i think its going to go really well with some rock and roll too,