The Scotch Thread

[googe]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I hate you by the way. You got me all excited for cheap Macallen, just to find out it's in the US only.

If it makes you feel any better, I got myself excited and the costco near me doesn't have any anymore I guess they rotate it out, sometimes they have 15 yr, sometimes 18, sometimes neither.

I didn't know costco even sold alcohol in AB.

[lil*tymer]

Love the Peaty whiskey's. Laphroaig 10 is one of my fav's, Ardbeg is really good too.

I like the Japanese whisky's a lot

Just picked up this one and it's my favorite right now.

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by lil*tymer
Love the Peaty whiskey's. Laphroaig 10 is one of my fav's, Ardbeg is really good too.

I like the Japanese whisky's a lot

Just picked up this one and it's my favorite right now.

I just had the Nikka white last night. Very surprised that Japan could pump out a quality whiskey.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by jdmakkord


I just had the Nikka white last night. Very surprised that Japan could pump out a quality whiskey.

Why?

[lil*tymer]

Why? Because there aren't many whiskey producers in Japan. When people think single malt and blended aged whiskey they think scotch, so it can be a little surprising when they find another country matching or exceeding the quality found in scotch.

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by 89coupe


Why?

Because in 15 years of drinking single malts, this was my first experience with a Japanese whiskey. I've never seen them marketed here before.

[googe]

I tried Laphroaig Quarter Cask. My new favorite, better than Laphroaig 18. Much richer flavor, half the price.

I still have to check out the Japanese ones.

[cynik]

I'm seeing many of my favorites that get rotated in and out of the cabinet in this thread. Laphroig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16 year, Oban 14 year, Glenfiddich 15 or 18 year, and various Jura to name a few. I suppose the 'best' depends on my mood at the time as well as the time of year.

However, with that said, the Ardbeg Uigeadail shines above all in my books. There's something very special about it.. it's one of the few that is always present in my lineup.

[dingbathero]

Originally posted by asp integra
how does everyone drink their scotch?

I am currently enjoying the Springbank CV and Amrut Fusion again, it's been awhile.

I drink them out of this: http://www.whiskyglass.ca/

To answer this question qutoed - usually neat - I never add ice (yikes) but then again it's all personal preference. Talking to master distillers from Scotland (when I worked in the industry) ice is a no-no, ha! Some distillers suggest to add drops of water (3 from an eye dropper) to their scotches - Bruichladdich is one of them. Opens the nose quite a bit.

I cringe when I see someone 'swirl' their scotch and sniff.

I may sound like a snob - maybe b/c I am with this sort of stuff. But at the end of the day - it's meant to be enjoyed.

[dingbathero]

Originally posted by jdmakkord


Because in 15 years of drinking single malts, this was my first experience with a Japanese whiskey. I've never seen them marketed here before.

Have you tried the Swedish Mackmyra yet? Has a fruity with fudge and some smoke nose and has some spice with sweetness on the taste.

I wasn't blown away by it but it was interesting to try.

It's always cool to try a single malt - NOT from Scotland - I think the Amrut is by far the best offered outside the traditional Scotland home.

[heavyfuel]

Picked up a bottle of Strathisla 12 yr. the other night, pretty basic. Warm with notes of honey and very little smokiness, one of my favorite winter single malts.

[lil*tymer]

If any of you guys really enjoy a peaty whisky, try the Bruichladdich octomore. It has the most peat ppm and is an amazing whisky. The 5.1 is a hard find but you can pick it up for around 160$

[lil*tymer]

Originally posted by cynik

However, with that said, the Ardbeg Uigeadail shines above all in my books. There's something very special about it.. it's one of the few that is always present in my lineup.

Oh man, I just picked this up, thank you. Simply brilliant.

[EG6boi]

Can somebody embed this youtube link into this thread for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Nxm...vt0-4A&index=2

[ercchry]

Originally posted by EG6boi
Can somebody embed this youtube link into this thread for me.

[EG6boi]

I found this hilarious lol. I don't drink whiskey so I'm not sure if that's how you're suppose to do it

[ercchry]

hahaha, that guy is nuts.

for me i give it a smell, but not like wine, if you smell it with your nose you will just burn your nostrils. so you breath in through your mouth and nose at the same time.

then the first sip, throw it to the back of your tongue. why? cause your taste buds are not as sensitive back there. then slowly work your way up as you sip... thats about it

[DEATH2000]

That guy is awesome. I was told his nose is insured for $3 Million.

Have you guys seen this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG4F0NmGpg4

[phreezee]

Originally posted by rx7_turbo2


Also like anything distilled by Oban.

I want to pick up a bottle of Oban for my buddy, where is the best/cheapest place to buy it in the city?

Thanks in advance.

[Mibz]

Superstore liquor store tends to be within a couple dollars of the cheapest in the city.