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I have searched the site, and have not found a definitive thread on scotch and the selection and consumption thereof. I personally prefer Macallan 12 Y O or better if I'm drinking it neat, or Chivas if it's to be on the rocks or with water/soda.
Talk amongst yourselves.
Good times,
Blake
Red Flag 1
05-24-2008, 21:56
Don't drink much Scotch but, Chivas with a single ice cube is nice.
RF 1
Ambush Master
05-24-2008, 22:07
Had an apartment with a friend, that both the Scotch and Tequila evaporated right out of the bottles through the lids!!!:D
I prefer Taliskers...I have a bottle of Balvenie...Macallan is fine...
I do not drink blends...unless someone else buys it...
I have searched the site, and have not found a definitive thread on scotch and the selection and consumption thereof. I personally prefer Macallan 12 Y O or better if I'm drinking it neat, or Chivas if it's to be on the rocks or with water/soda.
Talk amongst yourselves.
Good times,
Blake
You're old enough, to drink ????? :eek: :eek: :D
LibraryLady
05-25-2008, 08:30
I'm currently enjoying a bottle of Glen Garioch, a Highland. My last bottle was an Islay Island, Bunnahabhain. Yes, a little self education is going on... I'm discovering there's quite a bit of variety in the tastes, almost as much variety as in wines.
LL
I'm currently enjoying a bottle of Glen Garioch, a Highland. My last bottle was an Islay Island, Bunnahabhain. Yes, a little self education is going on... I'm discovering there's quite a bit of variety in the tastes, almost as much variety as in wines.Quite true...Scotch can be complex, if you stop before the room starts spinning...
CPTAUSRET
05-25-2008, 18:26
Nancy collects single malts, probably has 150 bottles.
Nancy collects single malts, probably has 150 bottles.Does she drink any of it...?
Philkilla
05-25-2008, 18:39
Johnnie Walker Blue Label. I prefer to buy it "duty free"...
If that fails Black Label will work.
swatsurgeon
05-25-2008, 18:56
Why would you dilute a good single malt with ice? It's already 99.98% water. Just put the bottle in the fridge or freezer, but don't water the flavor down. :D
Before my dad died, we went on a shopping spree and I inherited his half of the purchase...we enjoyed our scotch together...bonding time.
-Macallan 18 and 15 year old
-Balvenie port wood 21 year old
-Glenmorangie 18 year old that I am sipping right now.
I do hope the TS enjoys scotch.....I'm planning a visit in July for shooting and other assorted fun things and thought I'd share.......
ss
CPTAUSRET
05-25-2008, 19:10
Does she drink any of it...?
Yup!
I just ordered 9 bottles form the SCOTCH MALT WHISKEY SOCIETY. If you like single malts, they have an excellent selection.
My personal favorite, waiting in my cupboard for any visitor: Lagavulin and Laphroig.
Peaty, damn near sooty, medicinal, the way the Scots Whiskey ought to be.
As an above average scotch, with a storied history, try "The Glenlevit" (the only Scotch that takes the definitive article).
"Of The Glenlevit it is said,
that if a man could drink just the right amount every day,
nay too much,
and nay too little,
he would live forever,
and the uindertakers would go out of business."
Praise Jesus, it's like drinking liquid smoke. At $80.00 a bottle (duty free), I wasn't quite ready for this very peaty experience. good stuff.
I am not sophisticated enough nor do I drink enough Scoth to judge Single Malt so I stick to Blends.
Grouse Gold Reserve
White Horse
Johnnie Walker Red/Black
I started drinking Johnnie Walker when I as 20, so I prefer that over some others, but the best I ever had was actually a Single Malt from some Lowland area in Scotland a close friend made me try neat - I forget the name - so now I never ask for ice.
CPTAUSRET
05-26-2008, 09:14
Praise Jesus, it's like drinking liquid smoke. At $80.00 a bottle (duty free), I wasn't quite ready for this very peaty experience. good stuff.
My wife likes the peaty, smoky, mineral, medicinal tasting ones (primarily Islays), also. I don't get past the nose on the "smelly old socks", the lighter ones are a better fit for me.
It is also interesting to taste it "neat", and then add a few drops of water.
Roguish Lawyer
05-26-2008, 09:25
Why would you dilute a good single malt with ice? It's already 99.98% water. Just put the bottle in the fridge or freezer, but don't water the flavor down. :D
I am not a scotch drinker, but I have been to multiple scotch tastings at which the "experts" said that a little water actually enhances the flavor in much the same way as decanting improves red wine. Just what they said . . .
Roguish Lawyer
05-26-2008, 09:26
Hey Terry --
When's the party?
CPTAUSRET
05-26-2008, 09:36
Hey Terry --
When's the party?
We are finishing up the addition at the farm, should be through in three weeks or so. The "whole house" generator can't be lifted in til the ground dries up. Then the area will have to be graded, seeded, land-scaped, etc.
But, anytime you can fly in to The Eastern Iowa Airport, we can get together. If we are in town, of course. It is beautiful out there!
I have tried to upload the addition plans so you guys could see what an Iowa farm looks like, but no joy as of yet.
CPTAUSRET
05-26-2008, 09:57
I am not a scotch drinker, but I have been to multiple scotch tastings at which the "experts" said that a little water actually enhances the flavor in much the same way as decanting improves red wine. Just what they said . . .
That's generally true, but everyone has a different palate. The "Cask Strength" offerings lend themselves more to a few drops of water, the subtle nuances really jump out at you.
Decanting red wine is something we do all the time, it removes the sediment which can give you a bit of a head ache, and allows it to breathe basically oxygenate itself. The wine then opens up, you can actually taste the difference over a meal with two or three wines in front of you, and can sense when they open up.
longrange1947
05-26-2008, 12:22
Ice in Scotch!!! It chips the teeth man!!! :D
CPTAUSRET
05-26-2008, 13:51
Ice in Scotch!!! It chips the teeth man!!! :D
R:
When you come to visit, we won't put ice in your Scotch!:D
I prefer Taliskers...I have a bottle of Balvenie...Macallan is fine...
I do not drink blends...unless someone else buys it...
Talisker is peaty and I like it.
Jonnie Walker Green has a higher percentage of that in the blend...so I like that too.
Yup!
I just ordered 9 bottles form the SCOTCH MALT WHISKEY SOCIETY. If you like single malts, they have an excellent selection.
I like single malt; Do you mean the American Society or the International Society and have a web site link?
CPTAUSRET
05-26-2008, 21:09
I like single malt; Do you mean the American Society or the International Society and have a web site link?
Here you go, Brother.
www.smwsa.com
greenberetTFS
08-12-2008, 13:37
Here you go, Brother.
www.smwsa.com
Great Site.......I'm going to join asap.:D
GB TFS
AngelsSix
12-26-2008, 20:26
AHHH, this is good stuff!! We had some of their 21 year old Portwood and it was YUMMY!!
Warrior-Mentor
12-27-2008, 11:38
While working with the Brits in Afg, had the opportnity to ask one of the Scots what they drink...he didnk't hesitate:
"HIGHLAND PARK, cut 50/50 with water, served at room temperature."
It didn't disappoint. Pure Jet Fuel...and a clean burn.
At the end of Desert Storm there were 7 NCOs that celebrated the end of the ground conflict with me at Ft Sill with a bottle of Laphroaig purchased at the Class VI store. At the time, it was only $24.00. The taste of Laphroaig takes me back to that moment to this day.
It is what I am sipping now. I tried about an ounce of ice water with it and it DOES bring out the flavor. I felt guilty though...kind of like putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.
Since I started this thread, I have realized that I prefer Speyside whiskys to other more "intense" malts. One of my best friends is an Islay man, and I can appreciate his tastes, if not fully enjoy them. I have found that pretty much anything Macallan puts their name on is good stuff, along with Dalwhinnie. There are also some smaller companies who have some bottles that I enjoy such as "Mark John and Robbo's Malt Scotch whisky company's" offerings. Their "smooth sweet one" is nice with some water or Soda, and their "smoky, peaty one" is not bad with an ice cube or two.
Terry, your damned Scotch whisky society still won't have me as a member, so I'll have to wait for a year or so to see how the other half live ;)
Good times,
Blake
CPTAUSRET
12-30-2008, 08:48
Great Site.......I'm going to join asap.:D
GB TFS
GB TFS:
So, did you join? If so, hope you are enjoying the experience!
Soft Target
12-30-2008, 11:01
Having never "acquired the taste", some sour mash would improve it. That's humor, for you scotch guys.
Christophe
12-30-2008, 11:34
That's generally true, but everyone has a different palate. The "Cask Strength" offerings lend themselves more to a few drops of water, the subtle nuances really jump out at you.
Decanting red wine is something we do all the time, it removes the sediment which can give you a bit of a head ache, and allows it to breathe basically oxygenate itself. The wine then opens up, you can actually taste the difference over a meal with two or three wines in front of you, and can sense when they open up.
Sir,
I am new in the world of sms. Just got my first bottle of The Glenlivet 12.
About the adding of water, I read a lot about that but nowhere any amount is given. Any advice on that?
Also, most sources say one has to use the water from the source the whisky is made of. That seems as good as impossible. What type of water does one need to use? :confused:
Thanks in advance for any tips/advice.
CPTAUSRET
12-30-2008, 19:44
Sir,
I am new in the world of sms. Just got my first bottle of The Glenlivet 12.
About the adding of water, I read a lot about that but nowhere any amount is given. Any advice on that?
Also, most sources say one has to use the water from the source the whisky is made of. That seems as good as impossible. What type of water does one need to use? :confused:
Thanks in advance for any tips/advice.
You want to taste it first, then add a few drops, then taste again.
I use distilled water. I generally do not add water unless the Scotch is Cask Strength, it will say if it is.
CPTAUSRET
12-30-2008, 19:46
Since I started this thread, I have realized that I prefer Speyside whiskys to other more "intense" malts. One of my best friends is an Islay man, and I can appreciate his tastes, if not fully enjoy them. I have found that pretty much anything Macallan puts their name on is good stuff, along with Dalwhinnie. There are also some smaller companies who have some bottles that I enjoy such as "Mark John and Robbo's Malt Scotch whisky company's" offerings. Their "smooth sweet one" is nice with some water or Soda, and their "smoky, peaty one" is not bad with an ice cube or two.
Terry, your damned Scotch whisky society still won't have me as a member, so I'll have to wait for a year or so to see how the other half live ;)
Good times,
Blake
Blake:
You can not join? Why, pray tell?
Blake:
You can not join? Why, pray tell?
Must be because I'm Jewish......
;)
I kid, I kid
No, they won't let you join up if you are under 25. Screw it, wouldn't want to be a member of any club that'd have me anyway. give it another couple months and I'll look into it again.
Good times,
blake
Christophe
12-31-2008, 03:42
You want to taste it first, then add a few drops, then taste again.
I use distilled water. I generally do not add water unless the Scotch is Cask Strength, it will say if it is.
Thanks for that information,sir.
I do not (yet :D ) have a Cask Strength unfortunately.
Any favorite ?
Backwoods
01-17-2009, 05:40
Question ye of which is best
Of Scotland’s drink which one must test
Pure amber gold, bottled warmth
Liquid spirit and peaty hearth
Macallan with caramel, sherry, toasted spices
Oban so smokey and peaty always entices
Glenfiddich a favorite no matter the age
Glenlivet your elixir does life assuage
Of all these wonders there is nay doubt
The best Scotch is free
Or that ye stole from your teammate’s house :D
Sittin and Sippin
a’ bunadh
Non Chill Filtered
Single Spayside Malt
Batch # 21 Bottled straight from the Cask at 59.9% alc/vol
greenberetTFS
01-18-2009, 13:25
GB TFS:
So, did you join? If so, hope you are enjoying the experience!
Yes, I did. Great site.............:cool:
GB TFS
Ahh...one of the great topics...
For those of you who enjoy single malts (and are man enough not to mix $50+ bottle with a $.50 soda) one must try Caol Ila 1995 Distiller's Edition. Bottled in 2008, it is a 13 year old whiskey. Normally I prefer them much older, but Caol Ila, as a brand, is generally ranked as the number 1 in the world. The Distiller's Edition is finished for 6 months in a dark moscatel cask, a dessert wine. The final product is a very smooth scotch with a wonderful smokey sweetness.
As for how much "water", I prefer my scotch over ice. I find that by the time the scotch has cooled, it is just the right balance. Should you really get into it, use the same distilled water the Distiller uses in the production process to compliment the minerals in the water/scotch.
Other good ones:
Talisker Distiller's Edition
Glen Livet 18y/o or Ancient
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or
Johnny Walker Blue
AngelsSix
03-03-2009, 20:37
Here's an interesting list for you Scotchies out there:
http://www.maltmadness.com/hitlist.html
allester666
04-29-2009, 20:52
If you enjoy searching Scotch for flavor and complexity, and like it smooth as well I would try Highland Park. 18 year old was truly heaven, but hard to find so the 12 year will do. Fort Bragg class six has it too, that is a huge +++ no tax!!
paramedicfred
04-30-2009, 07:37
I have been drinking scotch for roughly 8 years and have tried many brands, i.e. Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Dewars, Dalwhinnie, Dalmore, Oban, etc.. expensive trials at times but very enjoyable. I even tried some 40 yo Glenfiddich.
During all these tastings I determined 2 things, 1. I do not like the heavy taste of Peat in my scotch and 2. I'll try any scotch at least 2,3,4 or more times before I make a decision whether I like it or not (that is based on whether I bought the bottle or if someone else bought the bottle).
Now, my favorite of all times even over the 40 yo bottle has been the 21yo Balvenie Portwood. neat only. It is so smooth. It is a piece of heaven especially when occupanied by a monte cristo cuban. A very close 2nd is the 12 yo double wood Balvenie with 2 ice cubes of distilled water. It also does not have the heavy peat taste. As you can tell I like Balvenie. I have been drinking that brand exculsively for the past 2 years.
Wayneo79
04-30-2009, 10:42
I personally prefer Macallan 12 Y O or better if I'm drinking it neat
...agreed! That stuff is smooth and smokey.
Like Oban once in awhile too... can be 'mediciny' once in awhile, though.
Sweetbriar
08-22-2009, 07:50
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