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Btw I have a Limited Edition Balvenie 17YO Sherry Oak. Anybody else try this yet? I can't say I like it all that much... Expensive bottle too.
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this is the one i'm currently on:
it's got a spicy, peppery kick but once that's gotten over with, it's pretty smooth going down. i was doing the ice cube thing with it before but now i'm accustomed to just drinking it neat.
normally at $80, i got it for $57 at hi-times.
mr. box is on this, which i got for him as an anniversary gift:
i like the glenlivet 18 better. it's overall more smooth.
i just got this for my father in law as a christmas gift:
hopefully, he'll share a pour of it with us before we depart after the holiday.
i've got my eye out for another bottle of something else that i'm getting as a gift for someone. still deliberating on what that shall be...
it's got a spicy, peppery kick but once that's gotten over with, it's pretty smooth going down. i was doing the ice cube thing with it before but now i'm accustomed to just drinking it neat.
normally at $80, i got it for $57 at hi-times.
mr. box is on this, which i got for him as an anniversary gift:
i like the glenlivet 18 better. it's overall more smooth.
i just got this for my father in law as a christmas gift:
hopefully, he'll share a pour of it with us before we depart after the holiday.
i've got my eye out for another bottle of something else that i'm getting as a gift for someone. still deliberating on what that shall be...
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:rofl:
Man, I miss sipping good - really good - Scotch. This thread is making me cry.
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What type of glassware do you guys prefer for drinking scotch? Does it even matter?
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Ahh man, I haven't had Macallan in quite some time so it would be difficult to compare. But I always found Macallan to be a bit harsh. Even the 21. Great flavor, but almost too harsh to drink neat. I should probably try it again sometime to refresh my memory. I can say though that the Singleton is VERY smooth for the price.
Haven't tried it. What don't you like about it?
this is the one i'm currently on:
it's got a spicy, peppery kick but once that's gotten over with, it's pretty smooth going down. i was doing the ice cube thing with it before but now i'm accustomed to just drinking it neat.
normally at $80, i got it for $57 at hi-times.
mr. box is on this, which i got for him as an anniversary gift:
i like the glenlivet 18 better. it's overall more smooth.
i just got this for my father in law as a christmas gift:
hopefully, he'll share a pour of it with us before we depart after the holiday.
I LOVE the Glenfarclas 21!!! Got one at Duty Free last year, and drank almost the whole bottle with a friend in one sitting. It was too damn good to put down.
I couldn't agree more on the Talisker. I hated it at first, then was morbidly fascinated, then I kinda liked it, then I just downed the whole ****ing bottle. The burning tire thing overwhelms at first, but when it blows off behind it are some deep and really gorgeous second and third-tier flavors.
And interesting that the Glenlivet 18 is smoother than the 21. Could be teh casks they used.
Oban is another one that's hard to stop drinking. Actually I could go for one right about now.....
You can't drink? If you don't mind me asking, how come?
Hey, is anyone familiar with teh Highland Park whiskeys? Any good?
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Wow, in one week, due to Bogey's direction (infinite karma) I find a beer thread, a wine thread, and a scotch thread. Is there also a bourbon thread? That would make my day. BTW, my favorite scotch for the last 12 years has been Highland Park, made in the Orkney Islands. Heaven in a bottle man. Just heaven. Any souls of a like mind out here?
I want to give scotch a try. My palette just isn't quite there yet. I still feel like I'd get the same taste if I siphoned gas out of my car. *shiver* eeesh
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Yes, and it's tip top. I would recommend having a bottle on hand always. Even my non-scotch drinking friends like Highland Park. Of course they may just say that b/c they know I'm a whisky/whiskey freak.
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Start with a blend and then go from there. Or try bourbon if the peaty/smokey taste of scotch is too much. I prefer bourbon but will not let a good scotch get away from me. Bourbon is going to be sweeter but you'll get just as much of the complexity as you get in scotch. It's just different.
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Kings down 6-1 going into the 3rd, looks like I chose the right day to pick this up:
This stuff is insane! And I say that in a good way
I love the smokey, peaty, salty madness contained in this bottle, never had anything like it...
This stuff is insane! And I say that in a good way
I love the smokey, peaty, salty madness contained in this bottle, never had anything like it...
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Check out the link below, it may help you develop your scotch palette.
Max Riffner: Know How to Drink Scotch?
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change of plans! :5smile:
lawlz.
i got these ralph lauren glen plaid crystal double old fashions and decanter (no highball) as a gift for mr. box:
yay. good to hear. i went off mr. sexypants' scotchhunter site for that... so if my pops in law digs, then thanks mr. sexypants!
precisely. i went from hate to love after about 3 glasses. :becky:
definitely one of those acquired tastes, but once you've broken yourself in, there's so much to appreciate in there.
it might be just me. mr. box enjoys it just fine. it's mostly his gift to enjoy as well, so i haven't had more than a pour or two.
another guy i'm acquainted with says highland park is next on his hit list.
to get a feel for his tastes, he also likes: caol ila, bruichladdich rocks, laphroaig, and talisker.
btw, here's a fun fact: dude says the peaty flavors come from the burning of peat when the barley is being malted. said peat comes from the bogs and moors.
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Well I had some last night with a bit of water in it to smoothen it out and it tasted much better. It's a very sweet and fiery (harsh) tasting scotch so needless to say it's not for the rookies. This is almost the prefect scotch to drink in cold weather.
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If you drink it neat (no water, no ice) I STRONGLY recommend the Riedel Sommeliers Single Malt Whisky glass:
Actually, it's easily big enough that you can add water or even a few ice cubes if you want, but it would defeat the purpose. It's scientifically developed to concentrate the aroma, reduce the strong presence of alcohol and harshness if any, and deliver the whisky to the exact right part of your tongue to maximize it's smoothness, character, and enjoyment. Sounds a bit anal, but it's no joke. IT WORKS!!! It's probably the worlds best whisky glass. Looks great and FEELS great to hold. Once you have one you can't live without it. And just in time for the holidays! :grin: I also have their Sommelier series Cognac glass, and while similar, it actually does make Scotch taste noticeably different then the one above. Riedel has certainly done their homework.
If you like a more traditional heavier glass full of ice and water, Baccarat makes some AWESOME tumblers. They're not cheap, but not crazy either for such a beautiful and substantial piece of cut crystal. Makes an incredible gift for yourself or any Scotch lover who's worthy. Wander in next time at teh mall.
Dude, that's like $110+ bucks? Ya know, try that Riedel. It'd probably smooth it out considerably and even reveal some of the depth you've paid for. And for a few bucks more, you could go for the Balvenie PortWood 21, which is partially aged in old Port casks. It's like $125+, but one of the best things I've ever tasted. HOLY CRAP it's dark, rich, smooth as silk, and ****ing deadly.
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If you drink it neat (no water, no ice) I STRONGLY recommend the Riedel Sommeliers Single Malt Whisky glass:
Hm... do want.
Is that something that a place like BevMo would carry or does it have to be ordered?
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Just checked bevmo.com and they do have it.
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I've seen it all over the place. But the price varies A LOT, so call around first to get the best deal. Wine shops that also carry liquor might have it on sale too.
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This thread lost me somewhere on page 2.
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