Let's talk Scotch..

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by dontshootmydog

Ever get around to emailing them Doby?

My lovely wife bought me a bottle of the Lagavulin 16 for my birthday (because it's what Ron Swanson drinks ha!) Most certainly the smokiest I've had, but I'm enjoying.

I did and they responded within a week and told me I could send them pictures of the bottle and box and they'd let me know, didn't get around to it over the holidays but will send them something this week. I cracked the bottle over Christmas and really enjoy it both neat and with a tiny splash of filtered water depending on my thirst...most likely the majority of the bottle will be taken neat though.

Originally Posted by TedSko

Just a quick browse through the last 1-2 pages. I haven't seen Ardbeg listed..really anything by Ardbeg is fantastic. You cannot go wrong with Uigeadail, Corryvreckan..or hell even Ardbeg 10. Laphroaig 18 is also fantastic. I must admit I'm pretty partial to the Islay scotches.

Pretty amazing the body of the 10-year, really deceptive when looking at just the color. Loved it.

[TablesTurnAgain]

I got a bottle of Famous Grouse for christmas. For a blended scotch, I think it's fantastic. I've been drinking mainly canadian whiskey lately, and this was SO MUCH smoother to drink.

And being cheaper (as a blended) I think this might be my regular drink when I don't want to drop $40+ on a bottle of something else.

[TedSko]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Pretty amazing the body of the 10-year, really deceptive when looking at just the color. Loved it.

Definitely. Such a good bottle for the price. It's a go-to.

Originally Posted by zajDmB1

Islay is probably my least favorite, but also least tested, region since I don't like too much smokiness. Though I did finally get a Lagavulin 16 and it was interesting because it had a smokey taste without that empty feeling you get in your throat with younger batches. (I don't know if that description makes sense to anyone else, didn't know how else to say it). Same with a Bowmore I had, so I may just need older ones that will cost me all my money.

Right. I believe the scotch is tamed a bit more as it ages in regards to peatiness and smokiness. Non-Islay scotches that I thoroughly enjoy are Balvenie Single Wood (15 yr), Glenlivet Solera Reserve (15 yr), and if you can ever splurge, definitely try to pick up a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh..definitely THE best non-Islay scotch I've yet to have.

Also, take a look at ralfystuff on youtube. He has a few hundred scotch reviews and frankly the videos are all pretty interesting, maybe it will give some scotch fanatics here some direction.

[dobyblue]

Just cracked a bottle of the Laphroaig 10-year, damn this is some tasty mahfah'ing scotch yo!! Yum.

[jwehaeDMB]

Might have found a new fave.... Aberlour 16. So so solid.

[MDPrompter]

The Macallan Fine Oak Series 15 yr (I think it was 15, but may have been 18) is the best scotch I've ever had... I believe its half sherry casks and half bourbon casks....so it's kind of in between scotch and bourbon.

[dobyblue]

Just cracking a brand new bottle of Laphroaig 18, first time ever trying it...............oh my goodness me that's good!

[recentlyJTR41]

Need to get some Scotch here soon. Haven't had Famous Grouse in a while. My favorite by far.

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Just cracking a brand new bottle of Laphroaig 18, first time ever trying it...............oh my goodness me that's good!

Neat or on the rocks?

[jcc522]

Where does a bourbon lover begin? Every establishment I visit seems to have 2 to 3x more Scotches than bourbons and I've become curious.

[dobyblue]

Neat first, then a tiny splash of filtered water, then two small rocks. Each one was different, I will need to try it a few more times, haha, before I decide which way I like best.

[Alazais]

I have office scotch. A co-worker of mine and I split on the bottle. Everytime we bring in a new client of a certain caliber we get to drink from it. Our first bottle was a Macallan 15. It was fantastic my favourite kind of kick in the face. Our newest is The Lagavulin 16 year old. I must say. I am not a fan. to smokey. it smells a dirty ash tray. All in all it's not great.

I have a Balvenie 12 at home and oh lordy it's nice.

Any recommendations on our next bottle? We have a $300 ceiling for what we're willing to spend.

[thom hudson]

i was given a bottle of Jura "Superstition" over the weekend by a buddy of mine - anyone ever tried this? opinions?

[AJF_41]

Originally Posted by Alazais

I have office scotch. A co-worker of mine and I split on the bottle. Everytime we bring in a new client of a certain caliber we get to drink from it. Our first bottle was a Macallan 15. It was fantastic my favourite kind of kick in the face. Our newest is The Lagavulin 16 year old. I must say. I am not a fan. to smokey. it smells a dirty ash tray. All in all it's not great.

I have a Balvenie 12 at home and oh lordy it's nice.

Any recommendations on our next bottle? We have a $300 ceiling for what we're willing to spend.

scapa 16

still my favorite bottle i've had

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Alazais

I have office scotch. A co-worker of mine and I split on the bottle. Everytime we bring in a new client of a certain caliber we get to drink from it. Our first bottle was a Macallan 15. It was fantastic my favourite kind of kick in the face. Our newest is The Lagavulin 16 year old. I must say. I am not a fan. to smokey. it smells a dirty ash tray. All in all it's not great.

I have a Balvenie 12 at home and oh lordy it's nice.

Any recommendations on our next bottle? We have a $300 ceiling for what we're willing to spend.

Nice budget! Here are a few suggestions I'd would try if I had the same budget.

1) The Balvenie Portwood 21 Year
2) The Macallan 18 Year
3) The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year
4) Aberfeldy 21 Year

I love Lagavulin 16 but based on how you feel you may want to avoid Laphroiag and Ardbeg also.

[AJF_41]

it's bourbon...but still a fun watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROzOkaLKP_w

[scrock25]

I still say that the MacCutcheon 60-year is my all-time fave.

[recentlyJTR41]

Got some Black Grouse for Christmas. Going to enjoy it during the Outback Bowl. Can't wait.

[Alazais]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Nice budget! Here are a few suggestions I'd would try if I had the same budget.

1) The Balvenie Portwood 21 Year
2) The Macallan 18 Year
3) The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year
4) Aberfeldy 21 Year

I love Lagavulin 16 but based on how you feel you may want to avoid Laphroiag and Ardbeg also.

I got the Macallan 18 year old. Thanks for the advice. I can't try it until February (i have a quality deal closing then). I'll let you know how i find it.

[sheldonlevene]

Bought myself some Glenmorangie 12yo Nectar D'Or' and some Balvenie 15 yo single cask for the holidays. Really enjoying both. The 15 yo Balvenie drinks a bit more like a bourbon. Probably because it's not a doublewood like "most" others from them, but it's quite good. The Nectar is probably the best GM you can get in the 12 yo offerings, so definitely enjoying that. Super smooth. Would recommend both.

[Alazais]

I bought a bottle of 18 Year old Highland Park. I haven't opened it yet. I keep biding my time for a special occasion. After enjoying some of the 18 year old macallan at the office a few times, I can't bring myself to try anything else. It's all hog wash after that.

[dobyblue]

I wish I could occasionally enjoy scotch at the office, my job sucks ass.