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On May 02 2013 22:27 DrCooper wrote:
Hey, guys! Quick question, need to buy a whisk(e)y tomorrow. I'm a beginner when it comes to whisk(e)y, but would like to try some!
Which one should I buy? I'm looking for something that doesn't have a glue-ish taste, something more mellow.
These are the ones I can get:
- Glenfiddich Single Malt 12yr
- Glenfarclas Single Malt 10yr
- Speyburn Sinlge Malt 10yr
- Makers Mark Bourbon
'Farclas is a more advanced malt, I would stay away. 'Fiddich is a decent starter, but a lowland like Auchentoshan is really light on the flavors if you're interested. I would stay away from the speyburn 10yr.
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On May 03 2013 00:09 Abraxas514 wrote:Show nested quote +On May 02 2013 22:27 DrCooper wrote:
Hey, guys! Quick question, need to buy a whisk(e)y tomorrow. I'm a beginner when it comes to whisk(e)y, but would like to try some!
Which one should I buy? I'm looking for something that doesn't have a glue-ish taste, something more mellow.
These are the ones I can get:
- Glenfiddich Single Malt 12yr
- Glenfarclas Single Malt 10yr
- Speyburn Sinlge Malt 10yr
- Makers Mark Bourbon 'Farclas is a more advanced malt, I would stay away. 'Fiddich is a decent starter, but a lowland like Auchentoshan is really light on the flavors if you're interested. I would stay away from the speyburn 10yr.
Pretty much.
If it has to be one of those, go for the Glenfiddich.
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On May 02 2013 23:05 endy wrote:Show nested quote +On May 02 2013 22:53 aseq wrote:On March 24 2013 08:43 Chilling5pr33 wrote:
I really love the tasty single malts got myself a bottle of Ardbeg and im super happy with it.
I still searching for a more smokey tasting whisky but have no idea where or what to look for.
Any hints on that?
I love that the adberg is very characteristic and its taste shifts twice in my mouth wich make it to my absolute favorite, also that its not too smooth makes me happy every time i take a nip of it. Ardbeg is one of my favorites too. While there are a number of good smokey whiskeys from the island of Islay, none of them is like Ardbeg - it's got an industrial flavor to it, which makes most people think it reeks, but I really like it. I just received a bottle of Port Charlotte (The Peat Project) from Bruichladdich. It's very smokey, doesn't have that Ardbeg ring, it's a lot more plain smokey and more smooth, but it's still very nice. But if anyone has any suggestions on similar whiskeys, thanks! Has anyone tried the Bruichladdich Octomore series? It's supposed to be really strong too... If you like to try something different but that is still a strong Islay malt, I recommend the Bowmore 100 proof. It's cask strength (58 abv), and very complex, you obviously have the peat, but also some salty notes, some leather, some dried fruits. I'm pretty it's a duty free stores exclusivity, so you'll have to travel to get one.
Thanks for the tip, but the travelling won't be necessary:
http://www.drankgigant.nl/bowmore-100-degrees-proof.html
Added to the wishlist!
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I can't believe I just found this thread! I will try to take my collection out this weekend and snap a few pics!
My favorites are smooth highland (specifically speyside) sherry finished scotches. My personal favorites are all the Macallan sherry finishes, the Glendronach 18 (though the 12 is very tasty too) and BenRomach.
On February 10 2013 10:52 ieatkids5 wrote:@Artrey that's a nice collection. hope to expand mine to include more stuff. any good recommendations for a decent strong and peaty whiskey that wont kill my wallet? 
If you are looking for a great introductory scotch to the peat world my personal favorite is Bowmore 12, then 18 then 15. They aren't as in your face strong as a Laphroiag or Ardbeg, which I personally do not enjoy. I do thoroughly enjoy the Bowmore's except the 15.
For all you peat monsters out there, I tried a scotch called Octomore by Bruchladdich. It is an intensely peaty scotch, I recall at the scotch tasting them saying it was the highest PPM of peat in a scotch you can get. I couldn't handle it, was way too much for me, but it was very interesting to try. My peat monster friends enjoyed it.
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On May 03 2013 00:43 Smooth17 wrote:I can't believe I just found this thread! I will try to take my collection out this weekend and snap a few pics! My favorites are smooth highland (specifically speyside) sherry finished scotches. My personally favorites are all the McCallan sherry finishes, the Glendronach 18 (though the 12 is very tasty too) and BenRomach. Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 10:52 ieatkids5 wrote:@Artrey that's a nice collection. hope to expand mine to include more stuff. any good recommendations for a decent strong and peaty whiskey that wont kill my wallet? If you are looking for a great introductory scotch to the peat world my personal favorite is Bowmore 12, then 18 then 15. They aren't as in your face strong as a Laphroiag or Ardbeg, which I personally do not enjoy. I do thoroughly enjoy the Bowmore's except the 15. For all you peat monsters out there, I tried a scotch called Octomore by Bruchladdich. It is an intensely peaty scotch, I recall at the scotch tasting them saying it was the highest PPM of peat in a scotch you can get. I couldn't handle it, was way too much for me, but it was very interesting to try. My peat monster friends enjoyed it.
Haha nice, I mentioned that exact same one. I've yet to try it though. They're a bit pricey (over 100) in my book, but hey, I should at least sample it once...
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On May 03 2013 00:10 zatic wrote:Show nested quote +On May 03 2013 00:09 Abraxas514 wrote:On May 02 2013 22:27 DrCooper wrote:
Hey, guys! Quick question, need to buy a whisk(e)y tomorrow. I'm a beginner when it comes to whisk(e)y, but would like to try some!
Which one should I buy? I'm looking for something that doesn't have a glue-ish taste, something more mellow.
These are the ones I can get:
- Glenfiddich Single Malt 12yr
- Glenfarclas Single Malt 10yr
- Speyburn Sinlge Malt 10yr
- Makers Mark Bourbon 'Farclas is a more advanced malt, I would stay away. 'Fiddich is a decent starter, but a lowland like Auchentoshan is really light on the flavors if you're interested. I would stay away from the speyburn 10yr. Pretty much. If it has to be one of those, go for the Glenfiddich.
Thanks! I will decide between the Bourbon and the Glenfiddich. They both seem very appealing to me. Will report back, when I tasted it!
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On May 02 2013 22:27 DrCooper wrote:
Hey, guys! Quick question, need to buy a whisk(e)y tomorrow. I'm a beginner when it comes to whisk(e)y, but would like to try some!
Which one should I buy? I'm looking for something that doesn't have a glue-ish taste, something more mellow.
These are the ones I can get:
- Glenfiddich Single Malt 12yr
- Glenfarclas Single Malt 10yr
- Speyburn Sinlge Malt 10yr
- Makers Mark Bourbon
Out of that bunch you want to go with the Glenfiddich for sure.
Glenfarclas is delicious but they are much better aged more, the 15 and 21 are very good.
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On May 03 2013 00:53 aseq wrote:Show nested quote +On May 03 2013 00:43 Smooth17 wrote:I can't believe I just found this thread! I will try to take my collection out this weekend and snap a few pics! My favorites are smooth highland (specifically speyside) sherry finished scotches. My personally favorites are all the McCallan sherry finishes, the Glendronach 18 (though the 12 is very tasty too) and BenRomach. On February 10 2013 10:52 ieatkids5 wrote:@Artrey that's a nice collection. hope to expand mine to include more stuff. any good recommendations for a decent strong and peaty whiskey that wont kill my wallet? If you are looking for a great introductory scotch to the peat world my personal favorite is Bowmore 12, then 18 then 15. They aren't as in your face strong as a Laphroiag or Ardbeg, which I personally do not enjoy. I do thoroughly enjoy the Bowmore's except the 15. For all you peat monsters out there, I tried a scotch called Octomore by Bruchladdich. It is an intensely peaty scotch, I recall at the scotch tasting them saying it was the highest PPM of peat in a scotch you can get. I couldn't handle it, was way too much for me, but it was very interesting to try. My peat monster friends enjoyed it. Haha nice, I mentioned that exact same one. I've yet to try it though. They're a bit pricey (over 100) in my book, but hey, I should at least sample it once...
I can't say I recommend anyone purchasing a bottle of the Octomore, but if you can get a dram of it you absolutely have to try it. It is the most intense scotch I have ever tasted and very memorable. I looked back and the version I tried was 02.2 with 140ppm. The new ones look like they are up to 169ppm! That said I didn't by any means "enjoy" it and don't think I could have handled a second dram.
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May day biking tour: drink Bowmore. Gotta get shitfaced with class.
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Just bought a bottle of Highland Park 12yo. Bit too expensive for my purse, but hell with it! I've read and heard that it's fairly good option for someone that hasn't experienced that many whiskeys before. Need to taste it soon.
What do you guys think overall about it?
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Like: The peat. Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Ardbeg Uigeadail. Fluids by Caol Ila. Listening to Ralfy.
Don't like: Flowers and fruits. Robert Ohlén for drinking from tumblers. E in Whisky. Caramel fakers.
Do you share my values? Give me a call, I'm as single as a Speyburn.
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On May 03 2013 21:02 Grettin wrote:
Just bought a bottle of Highland Park 12yo. Bit too expensive for my purse, but hell with it! I've read and heard that it's fairly good option for someone that hasn't experienced that many whiskeys before. Need to taste it soon.
What do you guys think overall about it?
HP is great! As far as we know, it's unchillfed and uncolored. It's got honey and brine and plenty of faint little flavors.
Personally I think Balvenie Doublewood is a little step up in the power department, and Bunnahabhain is a step up in the brine department. But HP is a great middleman!
On May 03 2013 21:44 AlternativeEgo wrote:
Like: The peat. Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Ardbeg Uigeadail. Fluids by Caol Ila. Listening to Ralfy.
Don't like: Flowers and fruits. Robert Ohlén for drinking from tumblers. E in Whisky. Caramel fakers.
Do you share my values? Give me a call, I'm as single as a Speyburn.
My live-in girlfriend likes single malts as much as I do, and I think it was the deal-maker.
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On May 04 2013 01:55 Abraxas514 wrote:Show nested quote +On May 03 2013 21:02 Grettin wrote:
Just bought a bottle of Highland Park 12yo. Bit too expensive for my purse, but hell with it! I've read and heard that it's fairly good option for someone that hasn't experienced that many whiskeys before. Need to taste it soon.
What do you guys think overall about it? HP is great! As far as we know, it's unchillfed and uncolored. It's got honey and brine and plenty of faint little flavors. Personally I think Balvenie Doublewood is a little step up in the power department, and Bunnahabhain is a step up in the brine department. But HP is a great middleman!
Yeah, i did watch Ralfy's review on HP where he mentioned about some batches/bottlings that have or might have colors added.
Oh and to add, i'm pretty sure i don't have any. :-)
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Got back from vacation and bought the Glenfiddich 12yo! Thanks for the advice!
I gotta say, at the start it smelled and tasted like any other whisky, however after drinking a lot of cheap blended whisky from the hotel bar (it was free), the Glenfiddich was so much nicer!
I enjoy every dram a little more and the burning in my mouth after I take a sip is gone. Nosing however, is a lot nicer than drinking it though. Probably due to the alcohol rushing through my nose when I exhale. That will probably disappear aswell.
I can already tell though, it's a bit bland and not very complex.
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My favorite whiskey by far.
Eagle Rare 10yr
Drink it straight with some ice -or- 2oz Whiskey, 4 oz Cocacola, 1 freshly cut lime. Sooooo good.
![[image loading]](http://www.totalwine.com/_static/webupload/730/1_98681175_3.jpg)
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On May 17 2013 06:24 DrCooper wrote:
Got back from vacation and bought the Glenfiddich 12yo! Thanks for the advice!
I gotta say, at the start it smelled and tasted like any other whisky, however after drinking a lot of cheap blended whisky from the hotel bar (it was free), the Glenfiddich was so much nicer!
I enjoy every dram a little more and the burning in my mouth after I take a sip is gone. Nosing however, is a lot nicer than drinking it though. Probably due to the alcohol rushing through my nose when I exhale. That will probably disappear aswell.
I can already tell though, it's a bit bland and not very complex.
And the 30 yo is about 300 times better than the 12yo! So you're in for a treat if you ever try it. 
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Southern Comfort Whiskey is best Whiskey.
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On May 17 2013 07:01 Jamial wrote:Show nested quote +On May 17 2013 06:24 DrCooper wrote:
Got back from vacation and bought the Glenfiddich 12yo! Thanks for the advice!
I gotta say, at the start it smelled and tasted like any other whisky, however after drinking a lot of cheap blended whisky from the hotel bar (it was free), the Glenfiddich was so much nicer!
I enjoy every dram a little more and the burning in my mouth after I take a sip is gone. Nosing however, is a lot nicer than drinking it though. Probably due to the alcohol rushing through my nose when I exhale. That will probably disappear aswell.
I can already tell though, it's a bit bland and not very complex.
And the 30 yo is about 300 times better than the 12yo! So you're in for a treat if you ever try it.
I think 18 years is the magic number for quality versus price in single malts and other whiskeys. After a couple drinks, 18-year-old scotch is basically indistinguishable from 25-year-old scotch or higher, but will cost you like only 1/4 to 1/3 of what the 25-year-old scotch costs. If you go above 25 years, it gets even harder. I had a glass of 30-year-old Macallan at a club in Vegas several years ago. It was awesome, and for whatever reason, the bartender said it was $18 for the glass (!!!!!!). Still, I am not sure that I would be able to distinguish it from 25-year-old Macallan in a taste off.
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On May 17 2013 07:18 DisneylandSC wrote:
Southern Comfort Whiskey is best Whiskey.
pedia: "Southern Comfort is an American liqueur made from neutral spirits with fruit, spice and whiskey flavorings."
So no, it isn't :/
On May 17 2013 07:43 xDaunt wrote:Show nested quote +On May 17 2013 07:01 Jamial wrote:On May 17 2013 06:24 DrCooper wrote:
Got back from vacation and bought the Glenfiddich 12yo! Thanks for the advice!
I gotta say, at the start it smelled and tasted like any other whisky, however after drinking a lot of cheap blended whisky from the hotel bar (it was free), the Glenfiddich was so much nicer!
I enjoy every dram a little more and the burning in my mouth after I take a sip is gone. Nosing however, is a lot nicer than drinking it though. Probably due to the alcohol rushing through my nose when I exhale. That will probably disappear aswell.
I can already tell though, it's a bit bland and not very complex.
And the 30 yo is about 300 times better than the 12yo! So you're in for a treat if you ever try it. I think 18 years is the magic number for quality versus price in single malts and other whiskeys. After a couple drinks, 18-year-old scotch is basically indistinguishable from 25-year-old scotch or higher, but will cost you like only 1/4 to 1/3 of what the 25-year-old scotch costs. If you go above 25 years, it gets even harder. I had a glass of 30-year-old Macallan at a club in Vegas several years ago. It was awesome, and for whatever reason, the bartender said it was $18 for the glass (!!!!!!). Still, I am not sure that I would be able to distinguish it from 25-year-old Macallan in a taste off.
18$ for an ounce of Mac 30 in vegas? holy shit that's a steal.
And honestly, if you drink old whiskeys without tasking many younger ones first, you won't appreciate the experience. You're much better off sampling all the types of ~12 y/os that exist rather than one of two 30 year old bottles!
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