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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 8, 2021 10:56:27 GMT -6
Tried Glenmorangie 14 and Old Pulteney. They’re fine. Just kindve felt like “why would I pay $60 + for a midline Scotch when I much, much prefer a $50 bourbon?”
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Post by jampa on Apr 9, 2021 1:39:00 GMT -6
Aberlour A'Bunadh is great
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Post by Ward on Apr 9, 2021 14:04:51 GMT -6
Tried Glenmorangie 14 and Old Pulteney. They’re fine. Just kindve felt like “why would I pay $60 + for a midline Scotch when I much, much prefer a $50 bourbon?”  |
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Post by johneppstein on Apr 13, 2021 14:09:13 GMT -6
I still have about a quarter bottle of a Suntory Yamazaki single malt that was a gift from the Japanese interns who rotated through the ER in Okinawa that is very smooth and one of the better ones I've tasted (don't think it was even exported back then - 97 or 98). Most folks I've had try it seemed to enjoy. I've seen various Suntory offerings in the local liquor stores but no first hand experience with newer offerings. I wouldn't start with Laphroaig though - more of an acquired taste. If it's made in Japan it ain't Scotch anymore than it's Bourbon if it's made in Oklahoma. |
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Post by Guitar on Apr 16, 2021 5:59:42 GMT -6
My favorite Scotch is the one somebody else pays for, lol. There are some cheaper ones that were "OK" to me with my budget, I think Teachers was alright. It's just a cheap blend. You can mix it and not feel bad about it. Johnny Walker is fine. These are more exciting to taste than some of the cheap bourbons.
I had some expensive, old stuff on a beach trip a couple years ago, sadly I can't remember the labels. They had long Scottish names. One of them was delicious and the other one, even older, was surprisingly flavorless, kind of bland. That one was over 10 years old.
I do like the Japanese whiskies in general, scotch or bourbon.
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Post by Michael Carnes on Apr 16, 2021 7:15:58 GMT -6
My favorite Scotch is the one somebody else pays for, lol. There are some cheaper ones that were "OK" to me with my budget, I think Teachers was alright. It's just a cheap blend. You can mix it and not feel bad about it. Johnny Walker is fine. These are more exciting to taste than some of the cheap bourbons. I had some expensive, old stuff on a beach trip a couple years ago, sadly I can't remember the labels. They had long Scottish names. One of them was delicious and the other one, even older, was surprisingly flavorless, kind of bland. That one was over 10 years old. Age is not always the best indicator. For example, out here you can get either a 10-year or 16-year Laphroag. The 16-year is polished, but loses a lot of the wildness that you find in the younger version. I'm one of those sickos that likes the kick of peat and iodine, so I'm much happier with the 10-year. There's even a cask-strength version of that one. |
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 16, 2021 16:57:37 GMT -6
Laphroaig And just add a nice cigar ! Relax and done
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Post by recordingengineer on Apr 16, 2021 18:05:12 GMT -6
Glenlivet 21 if I want an extremely smooth taste. Lagavulin 16 if I want an extremely dense taste. Highland Park 18 isn’t for me. I sip neat. This is for before and/or after dinner.
They say Glenlivet 25 is definitely not worth it, but I still have to give it a try myself... Once things are finally pretty much back to normal, it will definitely be time!
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Post by woofhead on Apr 16, 2021 20:11:21 GMT -6
Laphroaig quarter cask is really amazing to my palate.Its been made for a relatively short time and was a real bargain at around 50 bucks for a few years but the price has crept up to about 70 now. Its matured in smaller casks and doesnt need as many years maturation because of the smaller cask.The version you can buy in europe is a little better than the north american one.Its an ode to to a time of prohibition in scotland in the late 1800's where smugglers transported it in small casks on horses that they claimed contained water but in fact.... Not as peaty as the 10 yr. but more bite than the 16.On youtube there's a character named Ralphie who makes review videos who I find entertaining and informative and I found it based on his recommendation a few years ago.Cheers!
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Post by johneppstein on Apr 17, 2021 23:39:32 GMT -6
Glenlivet is not an Islay, it's a Speyside, therefore it's not NEARLY as smokey and peaty as any Islay. Might be better for someone just getting into Scotch.
Islay are the most extreme of the seven (I think) classifications pf Scotch. Each of the official regions has their own officially recognized variety and each region has its own particular sort of flavor.
Johnny Walker and Chivas are both blended scotches and therefore mostly for amateurs and dilletantes.
I never said anything to the contrary of what you’re stating. Aside from blends being for a certain type of person other than somebody that might just like it because... well just because they like it. That’s allowed. It’s a nice easy way to dip your foot in the pool and has nothing to do with being an amateur 🙄 It's also no accident that those are the two most heavily advertised, eh? |
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Post by johneppstein on Apr 17, 2021 23:49:37 GMT -6
My favorite Scotch is the one somebody else pays for, lol. There are some cheaper ones that were "OK" to me with my budget, I think Teachers was alright. It's just a cheap blend. You can mix it and not feel bad about it. Johnny Walker is fine. These are more exciting to taste than some of the cheap bourbons. I had some expensive, old stuff on a beach trip a couple years ago, sadly I can't remember the labels. They had long Scottish names. One of them was delicious and the other one, even older, was surprisingly flavorless, kind of bland. That one was over 10 years old. Age is not always the best indicator. For example, out here you can get either a 10-year or 16-year Laphroag. The 16-year is polished, but loses a lot of the wildness that you find in the younger version. I'm one of those sickos that likes the kick of peat and iodine, so I'm much happier with the 10-year. There's even a cask-strength version of that one. Yeah, I'm fond of the 10 year. When I was in the city I drank Laphroig at my local bar, got 3 for the price of 2*,$$8/shot. Up here in the sticks where I am now the bars haven't even heard of it. Occasionally the partner who usually didn't do te liquor run would do it and sometimes the distributor would be out of 10, so the guy would get quarter-cask instead. Sold it at the same price.
The bar used to give me the leaflets that come with the bottles that contain a serial number that you can register with The Friends of Laphroig. I have several hunded points registered. You can cash them in on swag. Problem is, you have to pay shipping - from Scotland.
* - due to the fact that I predated everyone workng there and had built various parts, done plumbing, electrical. And lived right down the street.
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Post by johneppstein on Apr 18, 2021 0:06:56 GMT -6
BTW, if you live near a Trader Joe's they usually have Laphroig for around $40.
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Post by stormymondays on Apr 20, 2021 12:49:45 GMT -6
Talisker is my weapon of choice. To me, it's at the same quality level as Lagavulin but a much nicer price.
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Post by johneppstein on Jun 8, 2022 10:26:45 GMT -6
Talisker is my weapon of choice. To me, it's at the same quality level as Lagavulin but a much nicer price. Have you tried Laphroaig? It's probably closer to Lagavulin (both are Islays, Talisker is a Skye. Islays are known as the smokiest and peatiest of the Scotch families, as the isle of Islay is pretty much one big peat bog. Last I looked Trader Joe's had Laphroiag for about $40/bottle for the 10 year. |
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Post by Ward on Jun 8, 2022 16:55:01 GMT -6
Every time I see that name, I think 'Leap Frog' Sorry, back to the topic at hand. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 21, 2022 21:40:14 GMT -6
Talisker is my weapon of choice. To me, it's at the same quality level as Lagavulin but a much nicer price. Have you tried Laphroaig? It's probably closer to Lagavulin (both are Islays, Talisker is a Skye. Islays are known as the smokiest and peatiest of the Scothch gamilies, as the isle of Islay is pretty much one big peat bog. Last I looked Trader Joe's had Laphroiag for about $40/bottle for the 10 year. I’ve been tempted…I want to like it…just can’t convince myself to spend that $40 on Islay scotch over bourbon. |
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Post by svart on Aug 6, 2022 21:01:17 GMT -6
Working on a bottle of Glenfiddich right now.
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Post by johneppstein on Aug 7, 2022 4:43:32 GMT -6
Watching Men In Kilts - which is kind of a travel thing through Scotland...they went to Islay and the Laphroiag Distillery and damn, they made it look appealing. I really think I’ve only tried Scotch a few times years ago...and don’t remember it to be my favorite. Any suggestions for a beginner? I’ve read that the Islay Scotch is more peaty, Smokey and they even used the description of “iodine and burnt tires”...sounds great... Well, I'm a HUGE fan of Laphroaig fgrom Islay. Dunno if I'd reccommend it to a newcomer to single malts though -it's pretty knarly (in a very good way...) |
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Post by johneppstein on Aug 7, 2022 4:47:27 GMT -6
Tried Glenmorangie 14 and Old Pulteney. They’re fine. Just kindve felt like “why would I pay $60 + for a midline Scotch when I much, much prefer a $50 bourbon?” You need to try something thjat isn't a mass produced "meh". Avoid anything "blended" - that's for amateurs. Kinda like using a Focusrite Scarlett as a converter.Try a Laphroaig. Even the 10 year is great. Around $50/bottle. Like your bourbons. (To me, most bourbons are too sweet....) |
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Post by M57 on Aug 7, 2022 5:15:38 GMT -6
Laphroaig And just add a nice cigar ! Relax and done No need for the cigar. It's already in Lagavulin. |
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