Scotch - Page 3

CPTAUSRET · 12-30-2008, 08:48

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Originally Posted by greenberetTFS

Great Site.......I'm going to join asap.

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

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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

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?

Thanks in advance for any tips/advice.

CPTAUSRET · 12-30-2008, 19:44

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Originally Posted by Christophe

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?

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

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Originally Posted by Air.177

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?

Air.177 · 12-30-2008, 21:50

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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

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

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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

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

) 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

Penn · 01-17-2009, 18:45

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

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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

GB TFS:

So, did you join? If so, hope you are enjoying the experience!

Yes, I did. Great site.............

GB TFS

Para · 01-18-2009, 14:41

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

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Originally Posted by Air.177

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.