On December 29 2011 11:44 stokes17 wrote:

...Glenmorangie 10- This one is kind of lost on me. Its good no doubt, maybe too complex for my current palate, But i can't really discern much

Talisker 10- The Show Stopper of this Xmas. Holy shit this is a brilliant scotch. Very peaty, but extremely balanced-- no where close to a peat or smoke bomb. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a full bodied scotch!

I'm def getting an Ardbeg when I'm at school but I'm torn between the 10 year and the ugildial. Has anyone tried both? Obviously the ugildail is much more expensive but its significantly higher abv which more or less means my drams will cost the same. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers!!

In the Glenmorangie I get lemon and orange citrus, vanilla, oak, and big apricot notes in the delivery. It is complex, but try shutting off your other senses when tasting (closed eyes, quiet room) and you will find some of the other notes in there.

Talsiker 10 is just the bomb, nuff said.

As for ardbeg, I haven't tried Uigeadail yet but was honestly a little dissapointed by the 10. Its probably my least favorite Islay whisky. I wish I had just gone straight for the uigeadail, I would recommend you do that.

Icapica

Finland206 Posts

December 31 2011 15:13 GMT

#363

My gf gave me as a Christmas present a Laphroaig box with 0.33l bottles of normal 10y/o Laphroaig, Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Laphroaig Triple Wood. I finally opened Triple wood and damn it's good. Quite smoky but I'm pretty sure I can detect some fruity flavors too. Feels really nice and warm.

Rexking

United States45 Posts

January 01 2012 02:40 GMT

#364

I had the honor of drinking blue label last weekend. Oh god it was good.

DieterEilts

Germany283 Posts

January 01 2012 02:43 GMT

#365

blue label is really not that good, imo

Rexking

United States45 Posts

January 01 2012 02:47 GMT

#366

On January 01 2012 11:43 DieterEilts wrote:
blue label is really not that good, imo

I'm not a pro at this. What do you recommend?

Wetty

Australia419 Posts

January 01 2012 03:22 GMT

#367

On January 01 2012 11:47 Rexking wrote:

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I'm not a pro at this. What do you recommend?

Blue label is a *good* whisky, but peoples tastes vary. Some people might not like it, but I believe most will agree that it's a good whisky. The problem most people have with blue label is the price tag - its not the whisky, its the fact that its about twice the price of a lot of other whiskies, some that people would call better. Blue label is something that i doubt ill buy, but if someone is offering, ill happily enjoy it.

As for something to try, my personal favourite at the moment is the Ballantines 17, a blended scotch which is awesome. Its about half the price of blue label (So still pretty expensive) and, in my opinion, better. There are plenty of other choices of bottles around the same price range (half of blue label) that are examples (EDIT: in this thread even :D) of something you might enjoy more than, or at least as much as, blue label. Hence blue label is labelled as "not that good" by a fair few people.

Equity213

Canada873 Posts

January 01 2012 17:51 GMT

#368

I tried about 6 single malts last night, it was good fun. One of which was the mystery malt: Smokehead. A couple other people mentioned it in this thread so I figured I would bring it up.
Smokehead smells like a wet stinky ardbeg (in a good way) but has the taste and development of lagavulin, IMHO. Anyone have any guesses as to what it is?

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

January 20 2012 23:50 GMT

#369

Alright y'all, I got a solid paycheck today and am looking for a decent whisky, bourbon, or rye in the $50 +/- $10 range.

I originally was going to spend hours browsing through L.A. Whisk(e)y Society's ratings, but I might as well come here and get some recommendations. WHAT YA GOT TL?

HeavenS

Colombia2259 Posts

January 21 2012 00:11 GMT

#370

So since my last post, ive been able to try a couple of more things. I got a temporary job a high-end restaurant as a food runner and became pretty cool with everyone there. I started asking the bartenders about whiskey and stuff and what to try. So one night, after we closed one of them comes up to me with a small cup and a little bit of scotch and he says....whatever you do sip slowly and savor every drop. So i smelled it and it was fucking amazing, then i tasted it and it was the best liquor ive ever tried, i enjoyed it slowly. I asked him, how much is this? And he says 350, so im thinking o nice a bottle is 350 it should be good scotch. He couldnt tell me the name then because we were with the other coworkers. So the next day i ask him what it was and he says "Macallan 50, a shot of that is 350$ here"
I was shocked but amazed at how good it was.

So i've been sipping on Macallan 12 ever since and its really really great and not too expensive. I want to get my hands on some Macallan 18 when i get more $.
Oh and also, Jameson is fucking delicious for the price! A place around here has it for 19$! thats crazyy, ive been sipping on that too lol bought two bottles on new years along with the macallan 12.
I also bought and tried Oban, but i didnt find it to be that good, and for the price, not worth it.

The bartenders recommended i try:
Lagavulin 16 (this ones next on my list)
Dalwinne

and i want that Glenmorangie Nectar d'or i saw in this thread.
:D cant wait to try em

edit: I also want to get my hands on some whiskey stones !

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

January 21 2012 01:14 GMT

#371

I think this is what you are referring to with "Macallan 50".

http://www.lawhiskeysociety.com/whiskey-profile/398/Macallan-1951

Apparently a bottle is ~$3500. You really lucked out on that one.

Arisen

United States2382 Posts

January 21 2012 01:24 GMT

#372

Until very recently, I never really touched whiskey (occasionally I'd get Bourbon/Root Beer or an Irish Car Bomb). I generally stick to vodka based drinks, with my favorites being White Russians and Vodka/Ginger Ale. Recently, however, I was at a BWW and saw the J&G (Jameson/Gingerale) on special, so I had to try it, and I'm in love. I don't like the flavour much by itself, but there's something about Whiskey and Ginger that go so well together. I've tried a few different kinds of whiskeys with ginger ale, but the Irish Whiskeys seem to go down much better than American/Canadian Whiskeys.

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

January 21 2012 05:57 GMT

#373

Drinking Ardbeg 10 at a whisky bar as I type.

Not used to Islay malts... So fucking smoky and peaty.... I might puke in a few minutes.

abalam

Switzerland316 Posts

January 21 2012 08:11 GMT

#374

On January 21 2012 14:57 SoLaR[i.C] wrote:
Drinking Ardbeg 10 at a whisky bar as I type.

Not used to Islay malts... So fucking smoky and peaty.... I might puke in a few minutes.

try it again tomorrow, if you can. you'll be surprised ...

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

January 21 2012 08:38 GMT

#375

On January 21 2012 17:11 abalam wrote:

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try it again tomorrow, if you can. you'll be surprised ...

Yea. Bad choice at the end of a long night of DRANKIN'

Abraxas514

Canada475 Posts

January 21 2012 16:28 GMT

#376

Ardbeg 10 cures me of most colds, sore throats, fevers, hangovers, being sobers, and much much more.

OminouS

Sweden1343 Posts

January 21 2012 16:32 GMT

#377

On January 02 2012 02:51 Equity213 wrote:
I tried about 6 single malts last night, it was good fun. One of which was the mystery malt: Smokehead. A couple other people mentioned it in this thread so I figured I would bring it up.
Smokehead smells like a wet stinky ardbeg (in a good way) but has the taste and development of lagavulin, IMHO. Anyone have any guesses as to what it is?

Almost all the bids I've heard is Ardbeg or Caol Ila. Most say it tastes like an Ardbeg but that they have sources that it's from Caol Ila.

freewareplayer

Germany403 Posts

January 21 2012 18:20 GMT

#378

On December 31 2011 10:40 SquatingBear wrote:
I used to be a big vodka guy, but lately have been getting into whiskey. Personally I like Bushmills 10 yr or Jacks Single Barrel. Good price, good quality.

Loving the 10yr Bushmills, the quite strong cherry note in it is really something.

Skithiryx

Australia648 Posts

January 23 2012 11:02 GMT

#379

Being a complete whisky noob and not really having any of the equipment for it would Something like this? be a good pickup as a first try?

ster

Netherlands94 Posts

January 23 2012 11:13 GMT

#380

My favorite is the peated one from Ardmore. Also single malts from Glenfiddich has a really deep and rich taste.