The Scotch Thread

[RX_EVOLV]

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Can someone recommend some Japanese scotch's they enjoy? We're doing a tasting tomorrow and we each have picked a country to buy from.

I would probably do Taketsuru Pure Malt... and to not call it Japanese Scotch hah

[Disoblige]

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I would probably do Taketsuru Pure Malt... and to not call it Japanese Scotch hah

You sure that is still available?

I got an almost empty bottle of it that I purposely stopped drinking because I thought there was a shortage and they're not making that anymore?

[bjstare]

Japanese scotch

[msommers]

Ended up with this guy. Didn't realize how much more expensive the Japanese stuff, everything was $100 or more.

Also my apologies to the snowflakes for calling it a scotch. Mr. Miyagi is most certainly disappointed, will definitely harakiri soon.

[RX_EVOLV]

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You sure that is still available?

I got an almost empty bottle of it that I purposely stopped drinking because I thought there was a shortage and they're not making that anymore?

Yep! They are readily available now at zyn or kwm. Probably Wine and Beyond too. Around $85

[roopi]

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Ended up with this guy. Didn't realize how much more expensive the Japanese stuff, everything was $100 or more.

Also my apologies to the snowflakes for calling it a scotch. Mr. Miyagi is most certainly disappointed, will definitely harakiri soon.

Solid choice for the price point.

[msommers]

I agree, really enjoyed it! All of the options we had tonight were really good and quite different. Watched Scotch the golden dream afterwards ha

[davidI]

Just found a bottle of Glendronach Parliament 21 for 130 Euros.

Seems like a decent price given how crazy prices are spiraling out-of-control but it's still tough to pull the trigger on such an expensive bottle when I could get two nice 65 Euro bottles...

Anyone had it? Worth the coin?

[asp integra]

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Ended up with this guy. Didn't realize how much more expensive the Japanese stuff, everything was $100 or more.

Also my apologies to the snowflakes for calling it a scotch. Mr. Miyagi is most certainly disappointed, will definitely harakiri soon.

That stuff is sooooooo good! My buddy brought me home a bottle from Japan a few years back that was painted with Mt Fuji on it. One of the most beautiful bottles I have ever seen. I kept it as a decanter once we drank through it.

[Eride]

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Just found a bottle of Glendronach Parliament 21 for 130 Euros.

Seems like a decent price given how crazy prices are spiraling out-of-control but it's still tough to pull the trigger on such an expensive bottle when I could get two nice 65 Euro bottles...

Anyone had it? Worth the coin?

The 21 is a fantastic bottle, I still think i prefer the 18 personally but it's well worth adding to the shelf.

[davidI]

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That stuff is sooooooo good! My buddy brought me home a bottle from Japan a few years back that was painted with Mt Fuji on it. One of the most beautiful bottles I have ever seen. I kept it as a decanter once we drank through it.

A little info on the bottle shape from when I visited the Yamazaki Distillery:

"Reflecting the rich nature of Japan and the sensitivity of the Japanese, Hibiki comes in a shape that aptly represents the character of the country. Japanese people appreciate the changing subtleties in nature and incorporate their beauty into everyday life. The 24-faceted Hibiki bottle symbolies the 24 hours of a day and the 24 seasons of the Japanese calendar."

[89coupe]

Wrong thread*

[davidI]

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Wrong thread*

We should rename this "The Whisk(e)y Thread".

How's that Little Book you posted in the Drinking Thread?

[89coupe]

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We should rename this "The Whisk(e)y Thread".

How's that Little Book you posted in the Drinking Thread?

I’m terrible at describing how something tastes, but I did enjoy it, very strong 122 proof, but surprisingly smooth.

[davidI]

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I’m terrible at describing how something tastes, but I did enjoy it, very strong 122 proof, but surprisingly smooth.

I find it challenging to pull nuance out of bourbon as well due to the sweetness/oak. I find the differences are typically more on the nose than palate.

I'm in the midst of planning a Scotch tasting in Bulgaria at the moment. Hoping to have around 340 Euros to play with for 4 bottles.

It's my first tasting with this group so I'm not choosing anything too obscure, but rather nice commonly available drams that have cheaper options in their vertical that newbies can afford.

Going to go regional for this tasting but didn't find anything available locally for Lowlands or Cambletown (only Auchentoshan 3 Wood and Glen Scotia Double Cask) so going with the following:

Speyside - Glenfarclas 21
Highlands - Clynelish 14
Islands - Highland Park 18
Islay - Ardbeg Uigeadail

Any critiques?

[tirebob]

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We should rename this "The Whisk(e)y Thread".

How's that Little Book you posted in the Drinking Thread?

Orrrrrr... Just start a new thread that deals directly with the heresy you speak of and leave us scotch snobs alone with our own intended thread!

[Disoblige]

Glenmorangie Allta is one of my favorites recently and I keep going back to it. If it goes on sale again, I'm grabbing a couple bottles.

[tirebob]

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Glenmorangie Allta is one of my favorites recently and I keep going back to it. If it goes on sale again, I'm grabbing a couple bottles.

Great desert scotch! I have killed a couple bottles myself.

[cyra1ax]

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Great desert scotch! I have killed a couple bottles myself.

How does it compare to the Nectar D'Or?

[tirebob]

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How does it compare to the Nectar D'Or?

This really is no answer TBH but I would have to just say they are similar but different haha! I think if you like one you will like the other. These are apparently both based with the original 10yo but then finished further aging in different casks imparting subtleties. Both are fabulously sweet and really coat the tongue but maybe a bit more citrus in the Alta and a little more honeyed edge to the Nector d'or thanks to those Sauturnes Casks!