OT- happy World Whisk(e)y day everyone!
Laphroag is the ultimate peat whiskey. I think I'll join you.
I'll admit I've only had one Clynelish (a 16 year old single cask), and while it's very good I wouldn't describe it as peaty. Certainly not to the extent of the Islay whisk(e)ys.
Or are you just extolling it's virtues generally?
My all-time favorite whisk(e)y is an 18-yeal single cask Laphroaig, and today seems like a great excuse to have some.
Also an FYI, it's spelled Laphroaig.
It is originally a Scottish holiday, but I think you get a pass.
I have Origine and Admore. I'm not sure which. Maybe I will go out for a Macallan 18?
is definitely my favorite. I personally prefer Highland and Speyside malts to the much more peaty Islay. Unfortunately, it's now going for something like $175/bottle? As a result I tried bourbons, but have since made my way over to ryes....
I've been a big fan of ryes in recent years. Have you tried Templeton? It's a bit sweeter than most, but I absolutely love it.
Yes, I have a bottle of it in circulation right now. I am not sure if it is sweeter vs a little less spicy than a typical rye, but I absolutely agree it is very good. Another favorite it Bulleit. I have tried bourbons, but they definitely taste too sweet for me.
Personally, I prefer bourbon or Irish whiskey to Scotch, but in honor of the holiday, I'll pour a glass of Scotch today. Looks like all I have on hand is Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old. That'll do.
I'm a big fan of Lagavulin 16yr. Great Islay, tastes like scotch and campfire
Wait what?
I will have a sip of the Glenkinchie tonight in celebration, which my friend at the liquor store managed to find for me. Very nice Lowland single malt and perfect to toast a Wings (and hopefully Tigers) victory later.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092210aaa.html
Rolling with a Speyburn 10 year single malt. I'm poor and new to whisky, so this is all I have.
Personally, I think the best way to introduce scotch drinkers to scotch is to start with a Rusty Nail made with Dewars or JW, then buy them their first bottle of single malt, preferably a 12 year GlenLivet, for a birthday.
Ideally, get them the bottle on their 21st birthday, help them ease into and appreciate scotch, and crack the GlenLivet on their 22nd (or 20th and 21st, if it's a responsible house.)
Yeah, I love all the scotch I can afford. Just can't afford much at the moment.
To quote EDSBS -
10. Don't buy Evan Williams. Everything else is fine. Evan Williams is made with Everclear and incinerated stray dog ashes.
Taste testing my Old Fashioned recipe now...yikes
DON'T MUDDLE THE CHERRIES!!!!
... or you misunderstood him.
There is a distilling region of Scotland known as the Lowlands, which produces whiskeys that some people call "Lowland Ladies" because they are lighter and easier to drink than almost any other type of scotch. Conversely, the Laphroaig distillery, which is located on the sland of Islay, produces incredibly full-bodied, peaty, oily, almost medicinal whiskeys. There is simply no way anyone who knows anything about scotch would ever say "Laphroaig is for ladies."
Speaking of Laphroaig, although I have a bottle of Quarter Cask on my shelf (and I absolutely love it) I'm celebrating World Whiskey day with High West Rendezvous Rye poured over a really big ice cube.
Since the Glenfiddich, Glenkinchie and Macallan have all been mentioned, I'll go with a 15-year Glenmorangie.
With a glass of Highland Park 30 year old. Smoothest I have ever tasted. Cant adford to drink it often at $300 a bottle though.
I was planning on drinking beer tonight until I saw this thread. Instead I went with Crown Royal Maple. You're a life saver, swan flu. (Seriously, that stuff is delicious)
I hope everyone enjoyed World Whisk(e)y day!
I had to go with some Mortlach 97. Delicious.